Anthony Tao wrote: |
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Hi, guys —
- Is devotion to Our Lady necessary or only optional for sanctification of the Christian?
I have met some Protestant Christians who don't venerate Her as well as other holy men and women. I have also found some Saints in Our Church who never or seldom show veneration to her (For example, the Desert Fathers).
- So, I wonder if Our Lady wishes everyone to be holy by explicitly invoking her or if there is another way that a Christian can become holy without invoking her?
Anthony Tao
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Eric replied:
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Anthony,
It's certainly possible to become holy without explicitly invoking her, (if less effective). Whether or not she helps you, despite that, is another question.
Eric
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Mike replied:
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Anthony,
Let me answer your question with a question:
- Is there anyway Jesus could have become Man, without the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Spirit?
- Was she really needed?, or
- (Seeing your mother, father, and the Holy Spirit created you), Can you be a Christian without honoring and loving them: who brought you into this world?
Mike
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