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1 | How to love others as commanded | 1 John 3:11 | kichmon | 108883 | ||
I will answer you although I believe you are seeking contention rather than retention on this subject. Your question:"Mary's been dead for 2,000 years (well, maybe 1,950), how can she be with anybody?" Answer: Mary's is Mediatrix of all graces. What exactly does this mean?: The term Mediatrix in itself could refer to either the objective redemption (the once-for-all earning a title to grace for all men), to the subjective redemption (the distribution of this grace to individual men), or to both. It is most usual to use it to refer only to subjective redemption, i.e. , the process of giving out the fruits of the objective redemption, throughout all centuries. We must consider whether or not the term Mediatrix applies to all graces or only to some. We will ask also about the nature of the mediation: is it only by way of intercession, that is, does Mary simply pray to her Son that he may give us grace, or does God also use her as an instrument in distributing grace. To begin, we can say without doubt that the title "Mediatrix" is justified, and applies to all graces for certain, by her cooperation in acquiring all graces on Calvary. The Second Vatican Council (Lumen gentium ## 61-62), said: "... in suffering with Him as He died on the cross, she cooperated in the work of the Savior, in an altogether singular way, by obedience, faith, hope, and burning love, to restore supernatural life to souls. As a result she is our Mother in the order of grace. This motherhood of Mary in the economy of grace lasts without interruption, from the consent which she gave in faith at the annunciation, and which she unhesitatingly bore with under the cross, even to the perpetual consummation of all the elect. For after being assumed into heaven, she has not put aside this saving function, but by her manifold intercession, she continues to win the gifts of eternal salvation for us. By her motherly love, she takes care of the brothers of her Son who are still in pilgrimage and in dangers and difficulties, until they be led through to the happy fatherland. For this reason, the Blessed Virgin is invoked in the Church under the titles of Advocate, Auxiliatrix, Adiutrix, and Mediatrix. " We notice that Vatican II did not add the words "of all graces." However, as many papal texts point out, Mary's role in dispensation flows logically from her role in acquiring all graces. Leo XIII, in the text referred to, spoke of her, as we saw above, as having "practically limitless power." St. Pius X said she was the "dispensatrix of all the gifts, and is the "neck" connecting the Head of the Mystical Body to the Members. But all power flows through the neck. Pius XII said "Her kingdom is as vast as that of her Son and God, since nothing is excluded from her dominion." These and many other texts speak in varied ways of Mary as Mediatrix of all graces, so often that the teaching has become infallible. Your second question:" What good would Mary do if she were with somebody? " Answer: Lumen gentium speaks of her as taking care of all her children. We are extremely numerous, but yet not infinite in number. Therefore, we are not too numerous for her to see and care for. For her capacity for that infinite vision of God is in proportion to her love on earth, so great that Pius IX, as we saw, said it was so great that "none greater under God can be thought of, and no one but God can comprehend it." since Mary was associated with her Son in acquiring grace for us, she will also share with him in distributing that grace to us. This fits well with the words of the Popes, who call her the administra of grace, meaning that she administers or dispenses it. So Pope Leo XIII, Iucunda semper, said: "... when He [the Father] has been invoked with excellent prayers, our humble voice turns to Mary; in accordance with no other law than that law of conciliation and petition which was expressed as follows by St. Bernardine of Siena : 'Every grace that is communicated to this world has a threefold course. For by excellent order, it is dispensed from God to Christ, from Christ to the Virgin, from the Virgin to us.'" and Leo XIII, Encyclical, Diuturni temporis spatium, Sept 5, 1898, ASS 31, 1898, 146. For from her, as in a must abundant conduit, the drafts of heavenly graces are given: '... in her hands are the treasures of the mercies of the Lord'; for 'God wills that she be the principle of all good things.' [Internal quotes are from St. John Damascene, Series I De Nativitate Virginis and St. Irenaeus, Against Valentinus III. 33.]. Hail Mary full of Grace! Kichmon |
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2 | How to love others as commanded | 1 John 3:11 | kichmon | 108856 | ||
My answer is much more consistent with true faith. Begin to see the resurection in every part of your life. Calvary should be our last useless journey. While many prefer to crucify themselves and everyone they come in contact with, that is not the message of the cross. That wretched stick is empty and it is time for you to come down from the cross and live each day as if it were resurection day. Live in the light, deny sin it's existence. I think God is more displeased with the man who says over and over again "I am a sinner" . He would rather that man say "I am a child of God, and I recieve His blessing". Walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh. We Love our brother when we truly understand the atonement. We are not seperate from our brother. You state:"How does a selfish man, of 40 years, learn to give of himself? And love total strangers". As the body of Christ, you are The Son, the one in whom God is well pleased. Love only flows through you to others as you begin to see yourself as innocent and sinless. Statements like the one you posted are not statements of a man who is aware of his own divinity. If you are the body of Christ than i suggest you take your proper seat at the right hand of the Almighty. Because as you release your spirit to its higher place all those whom you meet,"total strangers", will respond to this spirit in like. This is the "kingdom within" that Jesus spoke of. I say the following in the mirror each morning. "The Light of God surrounds me" The Love of God enfolds me The power of God protects me The presence of God watches over me Wherever I am, God is!" Mary be with you, Kichmon |
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3 | v18-20 refers to church leaders? | Rom 1:18 | kichmon | 108766 | ||
Wanda, In my OPINION this verse has relevance to the Christian majority of our day. As I have witnessed in this forum so it is among most of Christendom. Suppression and oppression is the preferred method of evangelization among these types. No opinion other than the "orthodox" view is accepted. What I don't get is why would a study of the bible exist if everything was already figured out and every doctrine, verse etc is neatly packaged in Fundamentalist totalitarianism? I have attempted to show the "other" view in all of my posts so as to bring balance. It is like this forum just wants everyone to say I am Ok and you are ok and everything is harmonious. Well like much of the Bible stories, that sounds great, teaches alot but that's not reality. |
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4 | Is Sex before marriage a sin? | 1 Cor 7:2 | kichmon | 108745 | ||
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5 | Best Bible to get | Bible general Archive 2 | kichmon | 108742 | ||
The Inspired Version by The Reorganized Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints. It is published by Herald Press | ||||||
6 | Matthew 19:24 is a puzzle for me ? | Matt 19:24 | kichmon | 108740 | ||
Ken, I apologize for the majority of this forum. Most here are unlearned. The verse you question is very simple. The gate that one had to enter in through to the city was "nicknamed" eye of the needle because it was so narrow that anyone approaching had to stop, unload his camel, walk the camel through the gate than repack his camel. Jesus was stating that the rich must unload their attachments to this life in order to have a chance at eternal life. He enforces the difficulty because as we know some "things" are hard to let go of. Blessed Be |
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7 | why did Hosea marry prostitute | Hos 1:1 | kichmon | 108738 | ||
My answer is purely from a cultural standpoint. According to the Bible, the Canaanite peoples had a system of religious prostitution. This is seen, for example, in Genesis 38:21, where Judah asks Canaanite men of Adulam "Where is the harlot, that was openly by the way side?". The Hebrew original employs the word "qedsha" in Judah's question, as opposed to the standard Hebrew "zonah". The word "qidsha" is derived from the root Q.D.Sh, which signifies uniqueness and holiness; thus it probably represents a religious prostitute, a term uncommon among the Israelites, but known to them from the neighboring people and used in communication between them. Sacred prostitution was common in Israel albeit forbidden by the priests. We later see another sacred prostitute in Mary Magdelene. Magdela was a hub of Goddess worship(Asherah, God's wife) and prostitution was similar to paying for indulgences. Now Hosea's story is an interesting one and we should take heed to hear its message. The book may be divided into two parts, the first containing chapters 1-3, and symbolically representing the idolatry of Israel under imagery borrowed from the matrimonial relation. The figures of marriage and adultery are common in the Old Testament writings to represent the spiritual relations between God and the people of Israel. Here we see the apostasy of Israel and their punishment, with their future repentance, forgiveness, and restoration. The second part, containing 4-14, is a summary of Hosea's discourses, filled with denunciations, threatenings, exhortations, promises, and revelations of mercy. The first part is what pertains to your question. Hosea represents God and the prostitute represents Israel or man in general. Some may say that Hosea marries the woman to show how God gives undeserved sinners His grace. Perhaps this is a facet but the gnostic or hidden message is much more profound. |
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8 | Adam and sin entering the world. | Rom 5:12 | kichmon | 108687 | ||
The first two chapters of the Bible contain two irreconcilable accounts of the creation.According to the first account, man and woman were created together as the crown and climax of creation, after the birds and animals, whereas according to the second account the creation of man preceded the creation of the animals and birds while the creation of woman followed their creation..' In chaper 2 both the details and the order of the events of creation (insofar as they are mentioned in it, for the narrator deals briefly with everything except what relates directly to man) differ from the statements of chapter 1. "The earth, instead of emerging from the waters (as in 1:9) is represented as being first dry (2:5), too dry in fact to support vegetation: the first step in the process of filling it with living forms is the creation of man (2:7),then follows that of beasts and birds (v.19) and lastly that of woman (v 21); obviously a different order from that of chapter 1'The first general difference the critics note IS THE DIFFERENT USAGE IN DIVINE NAMES. It is a fact that chapter 1 uses ELOHIM EXCLUSIVELY, WHILE CHAPTER TWO USES JEHOVAH-ELOHIM. THE SECOND MAJOR DIFFERENCE THE CRITICS POINT OUT IS THE DIFFERENT CONCEPTION OF GOD. The first account sees God as majestic and dignified, aloof from creation, while the second views God as having HUMAN LIKE traits, such as walking, speaking and ACTING LIKE A MAN. The latter account, therefore is characterized by anphropomorphism. The third general difference noted, which is hard to completely distinguish from the first two, is actually a compound of different vocabulary, style and grammar. Elohim, in the first account, is the name of the Universal God . He is dignified, aloof. The style of the first account is measured and precise. The vocabulary is distinctive; Elohim creates, calls into being, rests, ceases to make. In the second account, Jehovah, A PERSONAL GOD, the NATIONALIST God, is in direct touch with HIS creation. He forms, breathes, plants, makes. The style is more personal, story telling,with its own vocabulary." Based on the Bible, the Genesis account is symbolic or false. Either we are to accept that the Bible is in error and contradictory or we must say that this Genesis account is symbolic and the two stories each give us truths. |
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