Going on Offense About the Blessed Virgin Mary

Often – marian defense – “this is why the rosary isn’t voodoo”

Tonight – marian offense

Super quick history fact: Creed in 325

Only a few councils later – 431 “Mary is the mother of God”

Mathematical proof of something

If Mary is the Mother of God (believed and established since 431)

And we are brothers and sisters of Christ (established numerous times in Scripture)

Mary is literally our mother

And the 4^th Commandment says we should honor our mother and father

So if we do not honor Mary, we are violating the 4^th commandment

Say again: if we do not honor Mary, we are violating the 4^th commandment

One simple way that I’ll end with – we have a prayer that mentions Mary being the mother of God, and offers her the honor that was spoken to her by two saints – Saint Gabriel the Archangel and Saint Elizabeth her cousin.  We could do no better in honoring her than reciting often this prayer

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.  Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.  Holy Mary, MOTHER OF GOD, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of death.  Amen