tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037603787996669106.post8319870937067703422..comments2023-09-17T08:40:33.708-05:00Comments on St. Robert Bellarmine's Blog: St. Robert Bellarmine Quote: The Role Of MaryJohn Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00803711185913601754noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037603787996669106.post-82362010650102981572008-08-05T10:35:00.000-05:002008-08-05T10:35:00.000-05:00I understand some people's uneasiness about venert...I understand some people's uneasiness about venertaing the Theotokos and Ever Virgn Mary, because in many countries there is definitely an unhealthy emphasis placed on the BVM; in these places Christ appears to be an afterthought. <BR/><BR/>As long as people remember that the BVM's greatest desire is that we follow Christ, and not her, except as an teacher of obedience, trust and all the qualities necessary to be a true God fearing Christian, then one can only benefit from venerating the only human being to completely submit to God.<BR/><BR/>Also, sometimes I find I'm angry at or confused about God but I can also turn to the BVM to help me see my way clear to a right relationship and understanding of my Creator, and she always, always answers this prayer.Always.<BR/><BR/>It is truly proper to glorify you<BR/>who have borne God<BR/>the ever blessed, immaculate and the Mother of our God<BR/>more honorable than the cherubim<BR/>and beyond compare more glorious than the seraphim <BR/>who a virgin gave birth to God the Word<BR/>You truly the Theotokos,we magnify<BR/>Eastern Christian hymn to the BVM<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037603787996669106.post-29191641828211558712008-05-05T23:51:00.000-05:002008-05-05T23:51:00.000-05:00I always wonder why so many think that if we love ...I always wonder why so many think that if we love Mary then we are somehow lessening our love for Jesus? If anything the opposite is true. Jesus loved His Mother and gave her to each of us.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful post Thankyou John Michael:).<BR/><BR/>Peace to you<BR/><BR/>MarieMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17337722432805966125noreply@blogger.com