04 -- Annunciation to Mary
In the sixth month, Gabriel was sent to a virgin betrothed to Joseph, and the Virgin's name was Mary. The Annunciation to Mary is of a different nature than the Annunciation to Zechariah. Indeed, the words of the angel and Mary's response results in the Incarnation of the Son of God.
In the sixth month, Gabriel was sent to a virgin betrothed to Joseph, and the Virgin's name was Mary. The Annunciation to Mary is of a different nature than the Annunciation to Zechariah. Indeed, the words of the angel and Mary's response results in the Incarnation of the Son of God.
This momentous event, unique in the history of mankind, is the direct result of Mary's fiat; her "yes." What is not properly understood is that if Mary had said "no," the Incarnation would not have happened. Therefore, we owe her a great deal of gratitude for the role she played in salvation history.
On June 22, 431 A.D., the Council of Ephesus proclaimed Mary Theotokos -- Mother of God. But if Mary is the Mother of God, does this title mean she is the Mother of the Trinity? Also, if she is the Mother of the Second Person of the Trinity, does it follow that she is of divine nature?
The role and importance of Mary in salvation cannot be overstated, nor the duty of gratitude we owe her. Indeed, as the Mother of the Redeemer, she holds a place of pride in Salvation History.
This momentous event, unique in the history of mankind, is the direct result of Mary's fiat; her "yes." What is not properly understood is that if Mary had said "no," the Incarnation would not have happened. Therefore, we owe her a great deal of gratitude for the role she played in salvation history.
On June 22, 431 A.D., the Council of Ephesus proclaimed Mary Theotokos -- Mother of God. But if Mary is the Mother of God, does this title mean she is the Mother of the Trinity? Also, if she is the Mother of the Second Person of the Trinity, does it follow that she is of divine nature?
The role and importance of Mary in salvation cannot be overstated, nor the duty of gratitude we owe her. Indeed, as the Mother of the Redeemer, she holds a place of pride in Salvation History.
