MARIOLOGY

By: Sis. Jocelyn A. Diaz

Mariology- study of MaryMariology- study of Mary

MOTHER MARYParents: Joaquim (tribe of David) and Anna (tribe of Aaron)Birthdate: 20 BCBirthplace: Galilee, NazarethDied: 45 AD

Adoration (Adore) Worship & GlorifiedVeneration (Venerate) Respect

3 Specific Terms of Worship in Catholicism:

Latria- adoration due to God aloneDulia- Veneration afforded to the saintsHyperdulia- special veneration given to

Mary

Adoration (Adore) Worship & GlorifiedVeneration (Venerate) Respect

3 Specific Terms of Worship in Catholicism:

Latria- adoration due to God aloneDulia- Veneration afforded to the saintsHyperdulia- special veneration given to

Mary

Catholic Tradition includes the following teachings:Catholic Tradition includes the following teachings:

1. Mary’s Immaculate Conception- she was born without original sin, and was therefore sinless throughout her life.

2. Mary received almost nightly visits by angels as a temple child.

3. Mary’s Perpetual Virginity- had no children before Jesus (a Biblical teaching) or after Him (unbiblical).

4. Mary’s Physical Ascension Into Heaven- because of her sinlessness, Mary never experienced a physical death – the result of sin.  Instead, she was raised bodily into the presence of Christ.

5. Mary’s Role as Co-redemptrix and Mediatrix of All Graces:  holds that the obedience and sufferings of Mary were essential to secure the full redemption bought by Christ.

6. Mary’s Right to Veneration and/or worship: because of her unparalleled role in salvation, Mary is worthy of special adoration. 

1. Mary’s Immaculate Conception- she was born without original sin, and was therefore sinless throughout her life.

2. Mary received almost nightly visits by angels as a temple child.

3. Mary’s Perpetual Virginity- had no children before Jesus (a Biblical teaching) or after Him (unbiblical).

4. Mary’s Physical Ascension Into Heaven- because of her sinlessness, Mary never experienced a physical death – the result of sin.  Instead, she was raised bodily into the presence of Christ.

5. Mary’s Role as Co-redemptrix and Mediatrix of All Graces:  holds that the obedience and sufferings of Mary were essential to secure the full redemption bought by Christ.

6. Mary’s Right to Veneration and/or worship: because of her unparalleled role in salvation, Mary is worthy of special adoration. 

• “Theotokos” Grk. word means “Mary Mother of God”

(Lk. 1:35,43)

• “Mary Mother of All Men” ( Jn. 19:26-27)

• “Mary Channel of Grace” ( Jn: 2:1-12)

• “Mary the Queen of Heaven” (5th Glorious Mystery)

. Mary honored in many names

English-Our Lady, Spain-Nuestra, Italy-

Madonna, Latin- Mariae, France- Noctriden,

Phil- Mahal na Inang Maria/Ina ng Laging Saklolo

Marian Feast Commemorate Salvatic Events Involving the Blessed Virgin

Dec. 8- Immaculate ConceptionSept. 8- Her NativityMay 31- Her VisitationOct. 7- Our Lady of Holy RosaryFeb. 2- The Feast of Presentation (La Candelaria)Feb. 11- Our Lady of LourdesSept. 15- Our Lady of Sorrows (Dolorosa)

SCRIPTURE HISTORY“ Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, Blessed art thou among women. Fear not Mary for thou has found grace of God. Behold thou shalt conceived in thy womb, and shall bring forth Son, and thou shall call His name Jesus (Savior) Great and Son of Most High. His kingdom shall no end. Blessed art thou among women, and Blessed in the fruit of thy womb”.

Luke 1:28-38