Mary Worship Still Alive in Catholicism

Alpha and Omega Ministries ^ | 10/21/2008 | Tur8infan

[Ottofire]

Mary Worship Still Alive in Catholicism

10/21/2008 - Tur8infan Benedict XVI is reported (link to report) as recently praying to Mary: "We implore you to have pity today on the nations that have gone astray, on all Europe, on the whole world, that they might repent and return to your heart," the text of the prayer reads.

This is a prayer that is openly idolatrous. Mankind needs to turn, not to the heart of Mary, but to the Son of Mary, Jesus Christ the Righteous. The true and proper object of worship is God alone.

Matthew 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Benedict XVI is also reported as praying to her, "If you will not help us because we are ungrateful and unworthy children of your protection, we will not know to whom to turn."

This prayer demonstrates the underlying blindness of Catholicism. There is a place to which not only all of Europe in general, but Mr. Ratzinger in particular ought to turn for help, and whose protection should be sought: the throne of the Most High God, by the intercession of the Son of God, Jesus Christ with the aid of the Holy Spirit.

But though Jesus is the Son of Mary, and though Mary is greatly blessed to be the Mother of our Saviour, yet Jesus himself said:

Matthew 12:48-50
48But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

And again:

Mary 3:33-35
33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? 34And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

It is almost as though Jesus was concerned lest some might foolishly fall into the trap of worshiping his blood relatives! Indeed, here is Jesus' own condemnation of the error of adoration and veneration of Jesus' mother. They do not hold a special place in the kingdom of God, but are like all those who do the will of God. Yet Catholicism, as can be seen from this event, continues to elevate Mary improperly to the status of, in effect, a goddess to whom prayers are offered.

Benedict XVI did not even omit to provide a sacrifice to this de facto goddess. It is reported that, "In a gesture of filial love, the Pope then offered the Madonna a golden rose." One is reminded immediately of the similar offerings presented by the Philistines to the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament, particularly given Catholicism's claim (or at least the claim of her apologists) that Mary is the "ark of the New Covenant."

Finally, we should note that Benedict XVI is reported not to have left Jesus entirely out: "...The secret of Pompeii is the rosary: "This prayer leads us through Mary to Jesus." But, in fact, the Rosary leads men away from Jesus, as can be seen in the idolatry illustrated in the prayers above. Benedict XVI is reported to have claimed, "The rosary is a spiritual weapon in the struggle against evil, against all violence, for peace in hearts, in families, in society and in the world."

But, in fact, sadly it is an extra-Scriptural innovation: unknown to the apostles and unpracticed for centuries and centuries following Christ's ascension. The Early Church Fathers didn't say the Rosary, and neither should you: it is a tradition of men, not of God.

-TurretinFan

[editor-surveyor]

"30 seconds can seem like an hour to a 5-year old."

Seemed like all day to me, but my mother and my aunts were griping for a long time. The whole place was full of mumbling through the whole thing. I guess you had to be there to get the effect.

[editor-surveyor]

"It matters to verify the veracity of the tale, which is shrinking in credibility by each post."

Your opinion has all the weight of Obama's honor around here.

[magisterium]

Don't give him too many clues...I'm still waiting for him to describe it. His descriptions of the pall and the events connected with laying it out are just so detailed that I'm sure he can give me all the particulars of a High Requiem.

[Radl]

It’s very simple. Pray to whoever you want...just don’t tell others how to pray.

[Titanites]

Your opinion has all the weight of Obama's honor around here.

Fortunately for me, you don’t speak for FreeRepublic. Unfortunately for you, it isn’t my opinion that is under scrutiny. Let’s recap some of the inconsistencies in this little tale:

• detailed memories of a 5-year old 58 or 59 years later are to be taken as credible
• 5-year old can count at least to 300 and understand how many that is
• a cathedral bascilica sized church has capacity seating of only 300, when photo evidence indicates otherwise
• story revised - the guest registry had 300 signatures
• story revised again - the pastor said the church could seat 300
• only 300 show up to a funeral for an “important person” in the Bay Area.
• funeral is a “high mass”
• bishop presides at funeral against family wishes
• visiting bishop is unassisted at funeral mass, not even by parish pastor
• bishop placed funeral pall on casket
• bishop intentionally places inverted cross on casket, visible from all perspectives
• a 5-year old recognizes an upside down cross and understands the significance
• bishop censes casket for an hour (and lives)
• St. Joseph Catholic Church in San Jose claimed to be a cathedral when it was not
• traumatization from this scandalous funeral at 5-years of age kept person from even entering any Catholic Church for another 48 years

Nice try, but as they’d say on TV:

[editor-surveyor]

You’re really making yourself look like a fool.

Your post looks like an Obama ad.

John McCain will reduce Social Security

John McCain will tax your social security

Sarah palin isn’t smart

Sarah Palin fired public safety manager for failing to disband the Alaska Highway Patrol...

Etc.

All equivalent to your ignorant quibbles.

BTW, at five, I was reading sixth grade reading material at 350 words per minute.

[Titanites]

Your post looks like an Obama ad.

Thanks, but don't give me the credit. All I did was reiterate the claims you made.

BTW, at five, I was reading sixth grade reading material at 350 words per minute.

Is that the rate counted by you at age five, claimed by the pastor, or noted in the guest book?

[Judith Anne]

Well said.

[Titanites]

Well said.

Be careful, you don't want to get linked with Obama.

[Judith Anne]

BTW, at five, I was reading sixth grade reading material at 350 words per minute.

Honestly, I hope everyone sees this post.

[Uri’el-2012]

Any chance of answering the question? You’ve had just about a whole day...

Yeah, just about what I thought.

I'm sorry, but I don't operate on your schedule.

I spent all day Wednesday in court defending myself
against someone has been telling lies about me and mine.

OBTW with the help of Yah'shua,
I was able to have a very successful outcome in court.

If you only will give some time, I will gladly refute your Paganism

shalom b'SHEM Yah'shua HaMashiach Adonai

[editor-surveyor]

It was the rate measured by the psychometrist of Oakland Public Schools, at the request of a bewildered K-gdn teacher. She had been annoyed by the fact that I was turning the pages too fast for her to keep up, as she had watched me reading.

[editor-surveyor]

Its been discussed here before.

[Petronski]

Honestly, I hope everyone sees this post.

I've seen it.

;OD

[Dr. Eckleburg]

CCC 2146 The second commandment forbids the abuse of God's name, i.e., every improper use of the names of God, Jesus Christ, but also of the Virgin Mary and all the saints.

CCC 2162 The second commandment forbids every improper use of God's name. Blasphemy is the use of the name of God, of Jesus Christ, of the Virgin Mary, and of the saints in an offensive way.

LOL. I see you've been asked to give the entire excerpt from the Roman Catholic catechism -- as if that changes the meaning and intent of the above anti-Scriptural words, as you've shown so well.

"But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." -- Matthew 12:36-37

[Titanites]

She had been annoyed by the fact that I was turning the pages too fast for her to keep up, as she had watched me reading.

I really don't think anyone here is interested, except for you. You'd be better off not talking about it.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

lol. "Reviewing" won't help. The RCC is incapable of admitting error and it teaches its members to believe likewise.

But thanks for your excellent demonstration of the authoritarian nature of this monolithic institution which, even when caught in an obvious mistake, plugs its ears.

[Petronski]

I'm not surprised you understand as little as he does.

As for admitting errors, the first step in admitting an error is making one.

[editor-surveyor]

You must be under the control of aliens then, because you keep posting on it.

[Titanites]

You must be under the control of aliens then, because you keep posting on it.

I respond to your posts is all. If that makes you believe I'm under the control of aliens, that's your privilege. Personally, I think aliens are just another myth.