My last post spoke to why as Catholics we understand the woman in Revelation 12 is Mary. Another reason for this understanding is just before she appears in John’s vision as the “woman clothed with the sun,” he sees the Ark of the Covenant -- “Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark … Continue reading Mary as the Ark of the Covenant
Month: May 2022
Mary and “the Woman” in Revelation 12
The earliest Church Fathers recognized while Sacred Scripture speaks to Christ being the “new Adam,” the typology of the Old Testament also points to Mary as the New Eve. The parallels between Mary and Eve were discussed in this post. One of the most notable is how they are both called “woman.” When Genesis 3 … Continue reading Mary and “the Woman” in Revelation 12
Mary at the Wedding of Cana
St. John begins his Gospel by reminding us of the beginning – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). He ties us back to Genesis 1:1 and “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” And as on the first day of … Continue reading Mary at the Wedding of Cana
Mary is the New Eve
The Catholic Church teaches “The principal purpose to which the plan of the old covenant was directed was to prepare for the coming of Christ, the redeemer of all and of the messianic kingdom, to announce this coming by prophecy, and to indicate its meaning through various types.” (Vatican II, Dei Verbum). We see the … Continue reading Mary is the New Eve
Mary – An Overview
With the possible exception of the papacy, there is no other aspect of Catholic theology that attracts as much attention as our understanding of Mary and her role. We believe she is our Blessed Mother and along with all the saints continually intercede for us. Most Catholics have a special devotion to Our Lady. There … Continue reading Mary – An Overview
Between the Farm and the Cross 