By Lawrence Sunday Ogwang
Catholics do not worship Mary as many people would want others to believe. The word worship is
reserved to God alone. Catholics however, honour Mary because of the role she
played in bringing about the Salvation of humanity. Even Scriptures goes on to
say “All generations will her blessed” (Lk 1: 48). In reciting the rosary and
repeatedly express the saying ‘blessed are you among women’, Catholics
therefore make this Biblical verse a reality.
Lk 1:28-30 says
Mary won God’s favour for being the mother of His son and consequently, the
angel greeted her with respect. Elisabeth, a holy woman filled with the Holy
Spirit said ‘You are the most blessed among women’ (Lk 1: 40-42). Who are we
then not to honour her?
In all
sincerity, Mary deserves honour but strangely sufficient, many people who enjoy
honour given then just because they preach the word of God say it is senseless
to honour Mary, a mere woman; this is quite absurd. Mary is not a mere woman
and if not anything, she is the “first preacher”. She brought forth the word of
God which many people claim to preach in flesh and blood. This makes her the
first Christian, a perfect disciple and a model for all Christians and
preachers!
Sancta
Maria mater Dei, ora pro nobis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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