Until recently, it was possible to observe the grave of John Paul II live.
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What was the purpose of these live observations?
Was someone afraid that he would get up and run away from the grave?
No other pope had a cameraed grave.
Heading The Roman Catechism tells us that Mary remained a virgin
“before, during and after childbirth”
Mary is still venerated as “ever virgin”.
According to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, Mary never had sexual relations with her husband.
“Eternal virginity” (Mary, according to the catechism, remained a virgin even “during” childbirth…)
This is a typical feature associated with a “goddess” or mythical figures of antiquity who must have been in some way
surrounded by special “heroic virtues” that may make them seem “superhuman”.
The “QUEEN OF HEAVEN”, also condemned by the apostle Paul, was in fact worshiped as a “VIRGIN”.
There is certainly nothing sinful about sex in marriage and
Various Bible verses mention Jesus’ brothers.
What does the Word of God say?
Matthew 12:46, Luke 8:19, and Mark 3:31 say that Jesus’ mother and brothers came to visit him.
The Bible tells us that Jesus had four brothers: James, Joseph, Simon and Judas (Matthew 13:55).
The Bible also says that Jesus had sisters, but their names and numbers are not given (Matthew 13:56).
In John 7:1-10, Jesus’ brothers go to a party while Jesus does not go.
Acts 1:14 describes how his brothers and mother prayed with the disciples.
Galatians 1:19 mentions that James was the brother of Jesus.
The most natural conclusion from these passages is that Jesus had half-brothers and half-sisters.
There is absolutely NOTHING strange or surprising about this.
Those who oppose this do not do so on the basis of a reading of the Holy Scriptures, but only on the basis of the prejudice regarding the eternal virginity of Mary, which in turn is also a clearly unbiblical position.
- Mary prayed to GOD -
Not a single passage in the Bible teaches us to PRAY to Mary or any other human being.
Mary prayed to God. The Master clearly taught to say the “Our Father” prayer and worship ONLY GOD.
Believers pray only to the CREATOR.
“QUEEN OF HEAVEN” from the so-called apparitions (which millions of people around the world connect with…)
Interestingly, SHE ATTRIBUTED TO HERSELF all the TITLES that the Bible attributes ONLY to Jesus Christ.
- Jesus was born without sin - Mary would have been conceived without sin (totally unbiblical)
- Jesus was and is sinless - Mary would have lived a sinless life (totally unbiblical)
- After the resurrection, Jesus ascended to heaven - Mary would have been physically taken to heaven (totally unbiblical)
- Jesus is the only Mediator - Mary would be the Mediator (totally unbiblical)
- Jesus is the only Redeemer - Mary would be co-redeemer (totally unbiblical)
- Jesus is the new Adam - Mary would be the new Eve (totally unbiblical)
- Jesus is the spotless Lamb – Mary would be the spotless Lamb (totally unbiblical)
- Jesus is King – Mary would be Queen (totally unbiblical)
In the Gospels I read about a girl who accepted a huge gift with great FAITH and courage.
In the Gospels, little is said about Mary and always in a very reserved way, with reference to the work of the ONE SAVIOR.
I am sincerely convinced that to love Mary means to RESPECT HER and remember her in HER WORDS:
"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God,
MY SAVIOR because he hath considered the lowliness of his SERVANT.”
- (Luke 1:46) -
She NEVER described herself as sinless or better than others, rather she humbly praised God as her Savior.
Mary therefore described herself as “the servant of the Lord” and recognized that she needed a Savior,
The Bible says that:
“a servant is not greater than his master”