Thomas
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Hi guys,
My brother asked me this question and I didn't have a
good enough answer for him.
- Are Mary's apparitions for only Catholics?
I would also appreciate an explanation.
Thanks,
Thomas
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Are Mary's apparitions only for Catholics and can you explain your answer? }
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Mary Ann replied:
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Hi Thomas,
Mary is the Mother of everyone, and her appearances are for everyone.
Moreover, she has appeared to Orthodox and, at times, to unbelievers.
Still,
her appeal is directed mainly to Catholics, because, as the children who
accept her and who have the responsibility to bring the Gospel to all,
she wants them to pray, fast, and work for the conversion of the world.
Mary Ann
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Mike replied:
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Hi Thomas,
I just wanted to add two cents to Mary Ann's answer. As Mary Ann stated,
Mary is the mother of everyone who calls, asks, and prays to her. Nevertheless,
both Catholics and non-Catholics should be aware that there are approved
and unapproved apparitions of Mary.
The Church in most cases has either approved or not approved most of the
current Marian apparitions. One should check with ones pastor [and/or] bishop
for guidance. Some unapproved Marian apparitions may seem OK as an aid
to growing in holiness, but many times there are other issues the
faithful are not aware of. For this reason we have to trust
in the Church's judgment.
This piece on the Catholic Culture
web site may be helpful:
Hope this helps,
Mike
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