198. What kind of devotion is directed to the holy Virgin?

It is a singular kind of devotion which differs essentially from the cult of adoration given only to the Most Holy Trinity. This special veneration directed to Mary finds particular expression in the liturgical feasts dedicated to the Mother of God and in Marian prayers such as the holy Rosary which is a compendium of the whole Gospel.


Veja este tema no Catecismo

Paragraph 971

971. "All generations will call me blessed": "The Church's devotion to the Blessed Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship."513The Church rightly honors "the Blessed Virgin with special devotion. From the most ancient times the Blessed Virgin has been honored with the title of 'Mother of God,' to whose protection the faithful fly in all their dangers and needs.... This very special devotion ... differs essentially from the adoration which is given to the incarnate Word and equally to the Father and the Holy Spirit, and greatly fosters this adoration."514The liturgical feasts dedicated to the Mother of God and Marian prayer, such as the rosary, an "epitome of the whole Gospel," express this devotion to the Virgin Mary.515


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the importance of prayer and intercession in the Christian life, according to 1 Timothy 2:1-4?

How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?

What does Hosea 7:14-16 reveal about God’s judgment against hypocrisy?

What does the story of the offering of manna in the book of Numbers teach us about God’s daily provision in our lives? (Numbers 11)

How can Ruth’s story, from widow to wife, inspire us to trust God and seek a fresh start in our lives?

How does the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua demonstrate God’s faithfulness?

The Call and Commission of Moses: How did God call Moses to lead his people and what does this teach us about the Christian vocation? (Exodus 3-4)