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Anonymous Jeremiah wrote:

Hi, guys —

I have a question about Mother Mary.

  • Doesn't the Bible say that no one should worship any other God but the Lord (and not Mother Mary)?

This is not a test. I am not trying to challenge you. I'm just curious.

Also:

  • When it speaks of the second coming being the Antichrist, why does it not speak of the third coming when Jesus is supposed to come back?

Your friend,

Jeremiah

 
  { Doesn't the Bible say worship God alone and when it speaks of the Second Coming being the Antichrist, why no Third Coming? }

Mike replied:

Dear Jeremiah,

You said:
I have a question about Mother Mary.

  • Doesn't the Bible say that no one should worship any other God but the Lord (and not Mother Mary)?

This is not a test. I am not trying to challenge you. I'm just curious.

This is a common question; it's even in our searchable knowledge base:

There are a lot of quick answers there, so give it a try.

I searched the knowledge base for you and found these web postings that should answer your question:

On your second question, Magisterium AI replied:

The Catholic Church does not specifically speak of a "third coming" of Jesus in its official documents. The Church teaches that Jesus will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, which is referred to as the Second Coming (General Audience of 24 April 2013). The concept of the Antichrist is mentioned in the Second Letter to the Thessalonians, where St. Paul speaks of the negative incidents that must precede the final and conclusive event (General Audience of 12 November 2008: Saint Paul (12). Eschatology: the Expectation of the Parusia; 2 Thessalonians 2:3).

However, it is important to note that the intention of St. Paul's letter is primarily practical, emphasizing the responsibility for working in and for this world. (General Audience of 12 November 2008: Saint Paul (12). Eschatology: the Expectation of the Parusia; 2 Thessalonians 2:3)

The Church's focus is on the expectation of Jesus' parusia (Second Coming) and the responsibility it creates for our actions in this world. (General Audience of 12 November 2008: Saint Paul (12). Eschatology: the Expectation of the Parusia; 2 Thessalonians 2:3) Therefore, the Church does not specifically address a "third coming" in its teachings.

References:

I hope this helps,

Mike
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