Is Calling Mary the Queen of Heaven Blasphemy? - Ask a Marian

[@shelleykilgore1052]

St. Gabriel hailed Blessed Mother and said she was full of grace. Why wouldn't we respect her as well!?

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, very true Shelley. God bless!

[@smeatonlighthouse4384]

Gabriel was an angel, not a saint. Only Christians are saints.

[@LaChinaLoca77]

@@smeatonlighthouse4384 An Angel sent by God!!!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@smeatonlighthouse4384 www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saints-michael-gabriel-and-raphael

[@seunolugbemi6394]

Honor her, but no need to pray to her. Prayer is an act of worship. Only God should receive our prayers in the name of Jesus. John 14:13,14, John 15:16, John 16:23,24 You only pray to a diety, or a god😮

[@Goodnews499]

Thank you Father Chris ,our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always

[@maryjanepranger3999]

Thanks for this video, God bless all of you too.

[@TheIllist1m]

I'm a "M🙏RIAN KNIGHT" ⚔️ & iApprove this beautiful message. G❤️‍🔥D Bless this Order who leads us all to JESUS thru M🙏RY 💯. 🙏men.

[@annieguro4897]

I'd heard Mother Mary's voice in my dream. She talked to me while i was crying . I keep that lovely and soft voice full of love in my heart 🙏🙏❤️🌹🌹🌹🥰

[@maiung6656]

Mother Mary is a Queen in Heaven, she's save us♥ and Jesus our Father is in heaven all works hard to save us.We must pray everyday prayers 🙏🙏🙏

[@bluerose234]

Me too! While I had a nightmare once, Mother Mary called me by my name, and that was full of love and authority... I woke up immediately weeping my heart out. I hated my name, but since she called me by my name, I have accepted my name.. 😇

[@annieguro4897]

@@bluerose234 Truely Mother Mary loves us and protecting us from evil.. Let's keep praying the Holy Rosary sister😉❣️

[@annieguro4897]

@@maiung6656 Thank you sister😉 I do pray the Holy Rosary everyday since then.. It was 7〜8 yrs ago, i guess.❣️

[@AvidanTheExpositor]

This is a cult

[@amandawolfstar1982]

Respecting praying and worshiping are three different things they are not one in the same. I always remember that.and i know prying is not worsip.its asking. I have seen a stained glass window in a catholic Church that show god in the middle Jesus at the right hand of god. And Mary at the left of god. It was one of the best works of art that I ever saw and to this day still my favorite stained glass work of art.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes

[@BryanGallegos-b7h]

Oh yes it is ! Look it up in bible dictionary. Say what you want, you are wrong.

[@danielanderson3286]

2.19 “Just because something isn’t in the Bible doesn’t make it false” 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@TheRockIsCooking]

The Holy Trinity is not mentioned in the Bible anywhere, yet we believe it to be 100% true. So what the man is saying is not a false statement. Also you can thank the Catholic Church for coming up with the doctrine of the holy trinity

[@Vanet111]

​@@TheRockIsCooking The Bible mentions alot about the Tri-unity of God...its not Catholic Made, the Church just gave it the name "Trinity"

[@TheRockIsCooking]

@@Vanet111 there no way a random stranger could pick up a Bible and automatically know about the trinity, lets be real.

[@187Zaidan]

​@@Vanet111what they mean "the trinity is not in the Bible" is the term trinity

[@mrchris8005]

​@@TheRockIsCookingThe name "trinity" might not be mentioned but the concept and doctrine of the trinity is very much there. The same can't be said about the queenship of Mary tho.

[@angelahahn809]

I love my Momma Mary ❤️🙏🏼

[@tungpi3249]

pray for me fr chris i have been sick for the past 2 years i ask blessed mary to heal upon me during my sugery

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, prayers for you

[@KimberlyPalmetto]

Blessed mother of perpetual light thank you for your help ☄️ thank you father Chris Alar ☄️ truth prevail☄️🙏🏻

[@SBL19681]

Mother Mary is helping to bring me closer and closer to Her Son each day!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, Lucy, that is her role :)

[@justsayin6795]

@@DivineMercy_Official No Lucy she cannot here you THE holy spirit will draw you to Christ , the catholic doctrine is deceiving you I left the church and found the true Christ, many MILLIONS OF PEOPLE HAVE LEFT after Reading the bible. Its clear how messed up the church is; ITS RELIGION NOT A RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST. THEY HAVE EXALTED MARY ABOVE CHRIST, THEY PRAY TO MARY in which GOD FORBIDS. When the crowd said Jesus your mother, and your brothers are here to see you Jesus said who is my mother and brothers not disciples that another subject, Jesus never ever lifted her up Jesus said, he who does the will of my father,also when Cornelius knelt before Peter; Peter said get up I'm only a man, and yet the Pope has people bow and kiss his ring which is shameful at best,The pope exalted himself above Peter. The Catholic Church is not what you think, I grew up in the Catholic church, and was radically saved from Catholicism I have a personal relationship with Christ not religion I talk to him directly as the bible says to,I pray you find him personally as millions have; think about it why wouldn't you talk to Jesus he's the mediator between God and man why would you talk to a woman shes only special that Christ chose her not because she was perfect the bible says only Jesus was perfect all have sinned all have fallen short, but Jesus. Most Catholic are clueless about the bible including the priest sad to say again they know religion, not in depth in the word of God in church they read a few scripture but don't teach what it means you need a personal relationship with Jesus and read the bible stay in the new testament until you get a grasp on it Sincerely

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@justsayin6795 Dear JS, it is clear that you don't know what Catholic teaching is based on your comments, which are all incorrect. As Fulton Sheen said, "Millions of people hate what they THINK is the Catholic Church, but very few, if any, hate what is ACTUALLY the Catholic Church." You might want to also read Lumen Gentium paragraph 14 if you have left the Catholic Church. It is an eye opener. God bless.

[@a.r.4093]

@@justsayin6795 Ancient manuscripts dating back to the 200s AD show early Christians praying to Mother Mary. Since Protestantism emerged in the 1500s AD, this means that Christians were praying to Mother Mary for at least 1,300 years before Protestantism and its teachings even came into existence. I feel like that in itself is definitely something to think about. Furthermore, “Sola Scriptura” (which is nowhere referenced in the Bible) was pushed by Martin Luther in the 1500s AD, which was 1,500 years after the Catholic Church had already been in existence-the Church which was established by Jesus Christ and promoted by the early apostles. Also, Martin Luther took out 7 books of the Bible and added the word "alone" to Romans 3:28 himself, which is something that scripture clearly forbids doing, yet he took it upon himself and did it anyway. Ultimately, many people have been led astray from the truth because of Luther's heretical teachings, unfortunately.

[@justsayin6795]

@@DivineMercy_Official I was saved from the Catholic church you have no idea the history of the of its ungodly practices, Or how the church got convoluted greatly compromised because of Constantine, He knew the power of religion so he united them by accepting heathen practices in the church it became a one world religion, many practices you now do came from other heathen religion . You confess your sin to a priest , when the bible says one mediator between God and man the man Christ Jesus thats who you talk to not Mary who is was a sinner like us. I believe on the outside of building the pope is in Ingraved the religions still there today. Do your research. Its was the blood of Jesus not No where in the bible says to pray to Mary otherwise otherwise your reading false doctrine. The Catholic church is so much like the Pharisees In which Jesus condemned. You will never have a true relationship with Jesus until you stop Praying to Mary and the saints which came from the heathens that Convoluted the church. Know the real Jesus know peace, Not knowing no the real Jesus no peace .

[@eileenhernandez6676]

In the Scripture when Jesus walked the Earth: before there was ever a Catholic Church or a Protestant Church, there were only Followers of Jesus or Believers in Him. Some of those followers were under certain Apostles after Jesus ascended to Heaven, but each Apostle was purely devoted to leading the crowds to only following Jesus the Christ. Mary will always be blessed for her role in being the mother of Jesus. She is greatly honored for this, but Jesus let her know their relationship was about to change forever. In Scripture, John 2:4 Jesus said to her, "Woman what have I to do with you? My hour has not yet come ." The Savior's words to His mother can be seen as a subtle, tender way for Him to tell her that while His hour had “not yet come” (John 2:4), He was now making the transition from being the son of Mary to fulfilling His role as the Savior of the World, the Son of God. Mary like every other believer in Christ, needs salvation in Jesus Christ.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

And what did Jesus do after Mary's request? He then allowed his time to come. That's the power of her intercessary prayer. God bless

[@rebirth4christ]

@@DivineMercy_Official what you said makes no sense

[@rebirth4christ]

Praise God brother !!

[@tasiaflynn3549]

Mary Mother of God pray for us. Glory be to God Almighty

[@paulaann6117]

As always, Fr Chris, your explanation is thorough, clear and charitable. My prayers continue for the Holy Ghost to come down upon all of us and open our hearts even more to Truth. Thank you so much for your blessing. ✝️🙏💪🙏✝️

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for being with us Paula and God bless you!

[@eileengolden5352]

Amen Paula Ann. Beautifully said.

[@mercuryeire8175]

She is our intercessor. Jesus gave us His Mother to be our mother too. How insulting or worse to refuse such a wonderful gift.

[@moisesguaman8756]

Where in the Bible does it say that without using John 19:26-27 (don’t twist it in Eisegesis Interpretation)?

[@Diseaseisreversible]

@@moisesguaman8756 why can't we use John 19:26 and 27?

[@moisesguaman8756]

@@Diseaseisreversible Because Jesus was directly talking to John only not, Christians (Followers) in general.

[@Diseaseisreversible]

@@moisesguaman8756 but John wrote it as the disciple whom Jesus loved. Jesus loves all his disciples. He loves you. That why John wrote it this way. He was humble enough to not make it singled out to himself. But for everyone

[@Diseaseisreversible]

@@moisesguaman8756 John is the model for who we should be.

[@janetgarwood2038]

God Bless you Father and thank you for your thorough explanation Please keep explaining our Faith it helps me always

[@leufisasaena6811]

Thank you Fr.Alar blessings from our Lord in heaven be upon you always.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

You too Leufisa :)

[@nirmaladsouza5816]

May is really the queen of heaven and earth. Mother Mary the mother of god Jesus pray for us now and at the hour of death. I love you mama Mary. I thank you mama Mary for giving Jesus Christ to us

[@marcihf217]

Amen

[@Michael-yl9rl]

Amen...

[@helenabara2092]

Mother Mary Queen of heaven Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death Amen.

[@tasiaflynn3549]

Mary is the Mother of Jesus Christ the Lord God Almighty 💙🙏✝️🕊🤍👏✝️🕊💙✝️🙏🩵

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

Intercessory prayer is vital to our faith. What I usually tell people, just as we prayerfully intercede for others, Holy Mother intercedes for us. Giving myself to the Holy Mother through consecration has had the most profound change in my entire life. I went from living in daily mortal sin to being free, despite myself. I lost my most sinful urges by praying the Rosary constantly. Imagine carrying a large stone in your hand for 2 decades, and then all of a sudden you can let it go.... It's difficult to put into words the depth of affection, adoration and love I feel for the Holy Mother. It's like adopting a mom, I love her like my own mortal mom. Thanks Father Chris. I am here just about every single day praying the divine mercy chaplet. I love this channel. Fiat!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Wow, that's awesome HPB. Thank you for sharing and for being with us. God bless you!

[@Jen8973]

It goes to far brother, we must give our affections to Christ alone. Jesus is king but that doesn't mean Mary is the queen. Sorry but it's lies

[@ronaldeglewski3073]

@@Jen8973 Mary is also the New Eve , Jesus picked his own mother , Jesus gave his mother to John and also wrote Rev. 12 , yes Mary is the Queen of Heaven for 2000 years , even Luther loved her and prayed to her, Protestant's refuse the truth and yes hate her, she never had other children , God never would let her contaminate Jesus's blood and DNA into other children that is why she rose bodily into heaven .

[@sweet_littleroses1261]

To Jesus through Mary. No Jesus No Mary. No Jesus No Christmas!

[@CharityMtunda]

Thank Fr. For that wonderful message. And my prayer is that God helps the world at large to know who Mary is for the sake of His glory. May we not perish because of lack of knowledge.🙏

[@beamusgaming5427]

You said because David was a king (in this world) that means his mother is the queen (in this world) But Jesus said his kingdom is not of this world so how can he make mary his mother (in this world) the queen of the kingdom she is not from. Jesus is God in the flesh. Mary Is human. The two cannot be equal. I pray that you open the bible and get to know Gods word directly and not through a mans word. 2 timothy 2:15

[@KeepYourBodyWell-vp4zl]

Mary is the mother God now in Heaven. She plays an important role now in Heaven since she's there.

[@JaimeCalma-nu2jd]

With love , i encourage everyone to read and meditate on the word of God. John 14:6 1 Timothy 2:5 Hebrews 4:14-16

[@umakamthrajesh7902]

Thank you father god bless you also father

[@DivineMercy_Official]

God bless you too!

[@piepeeya4604]

Thank you Father Chris. Viva Christo Rey! And thank you for answering a question last Saturday, I was thinking of submitting.

[@derekwassenaar9000]

Jeremiah 7:18 "The children gather wood, fathers kindle the fire and the women knead their dough, to make cakes unto the Queen of Heaven, and to pout out drink offerings unto the gods, that they may provoke me to anger."

[@jimh4005]

The segment from 5:26 - 5:55 is the answer I would give to those that question/doubt that Mary is the Queen of Heaven. Even though it does not specify Her by name, who else could it possibly be if Jesus is the "HIM who will rule over all the nations"?

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, thank you Jim.

[@taato69]

Read Jeremiah 44-17.

[@jayceechin]

we should not read out of context. That passage was about the Israelites in Egypt. Just because Queen of heaven is used..here it is referencing the foreign Gods n goddesses they sacrificed to. for that matter... many other religions reference their God as King of Heaven but that doesn't mean the Christian God.. Father Almighty.

[@taato69]

@JordanJackson41 the children gather wood, the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead dough, to make cakes for the queen of heaven; and they pour out drinks offerings to other gods, that they may provoke me to anger. Jeremiah 7:18 Mary is the mother of christ, but the queen of heaven is evil, so be careful of your words.

[@taato69]

@JordanJackson41 yeah-yeah, you're a pagan.

[@rosarosa924]

In Jesus I am not a savior but if I see abuse or anything like that I pray for they could have peace in they life and be blessed in Jesus I pray to Jesus in heaven myself

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy!

[@langleybeliever7789]

There is no queen , only a King. The King of kings, Lord of lords.

[@cecquela]

@@langleybeliever7789wrong! Based on Davidic kingship tradition, when a king is crowned, the mother of the king is beside him and crowned as queen mother. Jesus is the King of kings, and consequently Mary is crowned queen of heaven. This is the context of the Bible. Don’t just read the bible but know the context. Same context as Mary as the new ark of the covenant, Jewish tradition venerates and give respect to the ark of the covenant, that contained the Word of God and the mana, during Moses time, as new ark of the covenant, that contained the Word became flesh and the living bread, Mary is venerated and given respect.

[@langleybeliever7789]

@@cecquela The bible is very clear It would state that, no scripture is of private interpretation

[@fabriziomiranda8903]

Why does she have Mercy? Is she forgiving our sins and having mercy on us? Isnt that the role of solely God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit?

[@oneplusoneequals8199]

Wonderful explanation!! Thank you so much for making these videos!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Glad you are able to take the time to watch :)

[@dogcatmom5877]

Excellent explanation! Thank you!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us. God bless!

[@chuckclark2009]

Very beautiful explanation.

[@hwoods01]

let me dare to add a little extra perspective, the Mother of the King was the most trusted counselor; because, she was the one person the King could absolutely trust to render decisions in his best interest. The King could never trust the real intentions of anyone else -- including his many wives. Additionally, since the Mother of the King, the Great Lady, was the most senior/important female in the kingdom, by that very nature, she is the Queen. Hail Mary!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Well said....

[@carolannuk292]

Awesome Fr Chris. God bless you and your ministry.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

You too Carol Ann! And God bless all in the UK

[@carolannuk292]

@@DivineMercy_Official Thank you! We do all need that blessing.

[@mikecoco346]

Just because something is a tradition doesn’t mean it’s right!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Actually, that's not correct. Apostolic tradition handed down through Apostolic succession is protected by the Holy Spirit. That's how Christ establishes church and 2 Thessalonians 2:15 talks about oral and written tradition. Man-made tradition is something different.

[@agnesgarcia4719]

Anything that's not from God's word is from man's or the devil's word.

[@approvedofGod]

You said Jesus is the king of heaven, and Mary is the Queen of heaven. Where does this leave the Father?

[@victoriajones1575]

Literal god still?

[@approvedofGod]

@@victoriajones1575 Here is the problem. God is known as the King of kings and Lord of lords in the Old Testament. So now, did the Father loose his title? If this is the case, then where does this leave the Father? How can Mary be the Queen if the Father is still present? Are there two Kings? Do you see the problem? Yes, the Father is God, but so is Jesus.

[@sweetsilage]

This is powerful stuff

[@gregm55mullen62]

No it isn’t… it’s all lies and made up blasphemous rubbish. Read the bible and you will see for yourself.

[@martageorge2205]

Thank you Father Chris …very nice 👍 explanation …Bless you 🙏pray for us

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Marta and God bless you too!

[@whitewolf4096]

1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; No spirit from god would act like these apparitions do. We were warned about this

[@traciewestbrook3974]

Thank you Father Chris for explaining and teaching more about our Blessed Mother Mary. Thank You for saying Yes to Gods Call for your Life.

[@cocolee8396]

Amen ❤ i love Jesus n Mary

[@lucykimethe3397]

Mary mother of God intercede for us to your son Jesus christ. Cover us with your mantel and help us to stay connected to your son Jesus christ 🙏 .l love you mother mary ❤

[@chriswalls5831]

She's blessed, shes graceful but nowhere in the kjv bible does it say she is queen of heaven god is the king then his son jesus sits at the right hand side of the throne

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you but did you watch the episode?

[@annemariekoutsky5054]

Many people do not understand that at the Transfiguration where Elijah and Moses appeared and spoke to Jesus about His upcoming trials in Jerusalem in front of James, John, and Peter that this shows us that Jesus talked to the " dead". The "dead" in this case, as with all of humans, have an eternal soul. Those who receive the reward from God to live with Him for eternity not only praise Him for eternity, but are anxious for our admittance into heaven, also. That is why revelation tells us that the prayers of the saints assend to God from under the altar and in Jesus's kingdom the saints will be given authority over many things. Mary is the first among the many saints and she has been given authority, too. Her role on earth was to bring her Son the Savior to us, and she continues to do so from Heaven. We do not consider her "dead" but alive and well with Christ in heaven.( Also note, the Patriarchs existed in the Patriarch's Limbo before Jesus died and opened the Gates of Heaven with His death on the cross). We adore Thee oh Christ and we praise thee, because by Thy Holy cross, You have redeemed the world)GBY

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, thank you

[@IesuRexGloriae]

Thank you Father Chris for the clear and beautiful explanation! Mama Mary, pray for us.🙏

[@paulaann6117]

Amen Emily ✝️🙏✝️

[@blueknight5754]

Salve Regina Cheli!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you too Emily for taking the time to join us. Welcome and God bless you! :)

[@amartinez589]

What have you done that Jesus is not willing to hear your prayers? Can Jesus not see into your heart? Why are you praying to Mary when Jesus is our mediator? Can you get closer to God than praying directly to God? Do you trust in Mary more than God? Was Jesus dying at the cross not enough for you to change your heart and follow Him and trust in Him? You need to wrestle with these questions and ask Jesus to open your eyes. Mary is not going to save you in the judgement. Only Jesus can.

[@ronaldeglewski3073]

@@amartinez589 Same old arguement , Mary appeared in many places on earth , Mexico , Egypt in 1967-1971 a million people saw her on the roof of a Coptic Church ,and Fatima , she takes our prayers to Jesus .

[@raymartq.flores2424]

you misused the 2 thes 2:15.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you but neither you nor I have the authority to interpret scripture. That is why Christ gave us the church. And that is what I explained here was church teaching on this passage. No offense, but I'll go with the church teaching of Christ for 2,000 years rather than your opinion. God bless

[@ulasjoseph4379]

hail mother Mary..

[@pauldrozik3447]

Thank you Father Chris.

[@roseboden986]

Jeremiah 44:17-19 who worshipped the Queen of Heaven angered God…

[@DivineMercy_Official]

True, but no Catholics worship Mary. Jesus comes from the line of David an in the Davidic Kingdom the role of the Queen Mother was important (1Kings2:19). Read about how she had the function of "counselor" to the king in regards to all matters. God blesss.

[@servantsofthegospel6388]

Amen...If one gives the Attributes of GOD to another person...gosh what is called ? Idolatry Yes Catholics worship Mary...How many people have you seen bowing and kissing Mary Statues? Why did the Roman Catholic Church change the 10 Commandments that took out the making of Idols? You are right on!!!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Who worships Mary? Certainly not Catholics. That has never been Catholic teaching and never will be. There is no encyclical, papal bull, or any kind of magisterium statement in the history of the Church that says to worship Mary. So please be careful of the sin of slander in saying something very damaging that is not true. "To pray to" doesn't necessarily mean "to worship" but "to ask." Haven't you ever asked anyone to help you? We ask Mary to help her lead us to her son. To bow doesn’t necessarily mean worship either. Japanese businessmen bow when receiving your business card as a sign of honor. Are they worshipping you? Certainly not. God bless kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZmamHejn71gjrc

[@roseboden986]

@@DivineMercy_Official My issue is not with Mary at all! It is with the title Queen of Heaven…it’s confusing! I can handle, Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Queen of the Saints, Queen of Peace…I understand what you are saying, thank You 🙏🏻

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Since Jeremiah was written in 600 BC, it obviously isn't referring to Mary. The term "Queen of Heaven" was used to refer to various pagan deities. First, the mother of Jesus cannot be pagan and secondly, no Catholic teaching treats her as a diety. Jeremiah was referring to every pagan pantheon that had a ruling deity called "King of Heaven." Was that king of heaven Jesus? No. And neither is the Queen of heaven, the corresponding female pagan deity, Mary. He was referring to the Canaanite pagan goddess Astoreth, the wife of Baal, who they called Queen of Heaven. He was condemning worship happening in his own day, so how can that be Mary? She wasn't born yet. God bless.

[@jonmernick780]

Thanks Fr Chris for the explanation, I just bought a 20 decade rosary its a bit long but worth it.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Keep up the good work Jon!

[@jsalimpaul]

Thank Fr Chris you are amazing. Made the mystery of Mary so clear. I hope the non Catholic one day have a change of heart, and welcome Mother Mary into their house hold. They should not ignore that Jesus gave His Mother to us from the Cross.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Well said Salim... God bless you! Yes, she is a gift :)

[@langleybeliever7789]

Where in the bible does it state THE LORD gave his mother to you ?

[@jacobnduya798]

Thank you so much. İ was reading Jeremiah 44:17 and i found queen of heaven who was worshipped by Jews for that but God hated it, idolatry worship. Thank so much now i understand that queen of heaven in Jeremiah is not the same with Queen of heaven today ( Mother Mary), i even remember that Mary was not yet born in that time ❤❤❤.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes

[@salvationredemption6783]

Bible says we also are kings and priests to God Revelation 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

[@debralogan1434]

HOLY ROSARY made me a better Catholic

[@blueknight5754]

Thank you Fr. Chris…your talks about the faith are WONDERFUL! They helped me understand the things that I was never taught..I’m am closer to the church then I’ve ever been! Please continue the hour long talks and may God bless you!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

That's awesome! Thank you so much for sharing and being with us :) God bless you!

[@manweller1]

Did you not hear what he said if it’s not in the Bible that does not make it untrue. So made up stuff is ok

[@navoajulia5460]

For me Mama Mary is the Queen of Heaven and Earth

[@langleybeliever7789]

You are deceived.

[@coronabuster3611]

This is one of those tough ones that I had to let go of. I was baptized catholic but my family rarely, aka NEVER, went to church. I ended up taking myself off to a protestant church when I was in elementary school because they were really wonderful Christians who became a family to me, plus, it suited my logical mind better. Luckily for me, they were within walking distance of my house because my parents would have NEVER driven me. I was called back to the Catholic church by Mary. I have a problem with the "Queen" thing too. I have no problem seeing her as powerful, amazing, and helping us all the time, my biggest dream is to see an apparition of Mary, it could happen. Praying the rosary daily has made me aware of what an incredibly strong and obedient Child of God she was, her life blows me away. Basically, I'm saying all this because I don't want you to misunderstand, I treasure our Holy Mother, and our language is too pathetic to begin to describe her, but I still have problems with the word "Queen", so for now, I accept my adoration for the BVM, thank her daily, and just let the "Queen" thing go. I think Mary understands and if I need to change she will lead me to.

[@gerir8634]

Magnificat with Mary Prayer by Sister Elizabeth Ann, SV Mary, with your consent to become the Mother of God, torrents of grace poured forth upon the earth, opening up for me a path to follow. In times of loneliness, MARY, BE WITH ME. In times of turmoil and uncertainty, MARY, BE WITH ME. In times of grief, loss or illness, MARY, BE WITH ME. In times of sadness or depression, MARY, BE WITH ME. In times of lost plans and broken promises, MARY, BE WITH ME. When I am anxious about the welfare of my family, MARY, BE WITH ME. When a job or financial stress weighs heavily on my heart, MARY, BE WITH ME. When I am discouraged by the weight of my sins, MARY, BE WITH ME. When I am tempted, MARY, BE WITH ME. When I am afraid, MARY, BE WITH ME. When The Lord calls me to greater kindness and love, MARY, BE WITH ME. When The Lord calls me to greater forgiveness, MARY, BE WITH ME. When The Lord calls me to greater purity, MARY, BE WITH ME. On the wings of your Fiat, Mary, I proclaim mine. Together we sing a Magnificat of praise: For all the blessings in my life, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For the gift of today, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For the gift of loved ones, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For the gift of my life, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For creating me with a special purpose and plan, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For never giving up on me, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For Your infinite love, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For never leaving me, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For Your inexhaustible mercy, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For laying down Your Life for me, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For Your Presence in The Eucharist, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For the greater good You will bring out of everything, especially: In moments when I feel helpless and vulnerable, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. In the midst of uncertainty, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. In the midst of humiliation, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. In the midst of difficulty, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. In the midst of what appears as failure, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. For sending Your Mother to me in both joyful and sorrowful moments, I PRAISE YOU, JESUS. With Mary I sing: The Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His Name. Amen. Magnificat with Mary Prayer by Sister Elizabeth Ann, SV Orders.SistersofLife.org

[@tlng9466]

Thank you so much for this Geri. I will add this to my daily prayers, for always. ❤️

[@JonathanGrandt]

Paul talks about the tradition of the Trinity placing a crown on Mary’s head, eh?

[@jerrybowles2671]

JESUS is LORD. If we humble ourselves, and by faith trust in HIM for the salvation of our souls, which is only by the grace and mercy of our heavenly FATHER. With the belief of the Gospel (the birth, the life, the death, the resurrection, and the return someday) of JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD. Repenting of our sins and calling upon HIM with a pure and broken heart, in sorrow for our sins and thankfulness for HIS sacrifice. With confidence that HE is able to save us to the uttermost. Inviting the HOLY SPIRIT to rule in our minds and hearts. Which is CHRIST in you. Becoming a follower in obedience to HIS commandments. Surrendering to HIS will and walking holy and honest with all good works. Resisting the devil. And asking for forgiveness, when we fail HIM. Being Instant in prayer. Picking up our Cross daily. Having a desire to be baptised in the name of the FATHER AND THE OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT and receiving the LORD'S Supper in remembrance of the Body that was broken for us and the Blood that was shed for us. Being faithful in the reading of scripture. Submitting to the TRUTH of the WORD OF GOD. Loving our brothers and sisters, our neighbors and our enemies. Asking forgiveness if we have trespass against any one. And forsaking not the assembly of our fellow believers in CHRIST, which is the Body of CHRIST, HIS Church. Being a witness, to the promise of eternal life by the resurrection of our bodies from the grave, to HIS glory. Which is proclaimed by the WORD OF THE LORD HIMSELF. Be charitable, suffer with one another, be compassionate, hold fast to your profession of your faith. Let the WORD OF GOD dwell in you richly. This is true religion. I now pray, Our dear kind Heavenly FATHER, we thank you, this moment, for your love. YOU and YOU alone are HOLY and TRUE. We thank you for the love of your SON JESUS and the remission of our sins by HIS blood and the power of HIS resurrection. May YOU fill us with YOUR HOLY SPIRIT. Forgive us our sin and where we fail YOU. May YOUR KINGDOM come, May YOUR will be done. LORD, be merciful to me, a sinner. My mind, my heart, my life is YOURS. I now repent of my sins. And ask for YOUR forgiveness. Lead me by YOUR will. Remember me by YOUR mercy. Comfort me by YOUR power. Save me by YOUR grace. Wash me with YOUR love. Create in me a new heart, that I may be faithful, and follow YOU all the days of my life. Forgive me now my LORD. In CHRIST'S name i do pray. I give to YOU all praise and honor and glory forever and ever. Amen and Amen. If you have trusted HIM this day, tell someone about it. Be not ashamed, but a light unto the world. May you find strength in your travels. And may we meet in heaven someday.

[@fabriziomiranda8903]

I do feel a lot of Catholics take the devotion of Mary across a line which goes against God. Anything that has more focus than our Lord in life becomes an idol and form of idoltry. Thats why if we arent careful and Marion devotion is the centre of most of our Catholic lives this will condemn us to Hell as its idoltry. (You can idol your car, etc etc.) Just be careful please fellow Catholics!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Catholic teaching has always been that Mary leads us to Jesus and does not replace Jesus. Not idolatry. We are simply accepting the help Jesus gave us from the cross

[@ceewai-yo6ro]

​@@DivineMercy_OfficialWhat you say may be true but where I am from it's looking like a whole worship altogether. Mary is being treated like she's another God. That's where the danger lies

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@ceewai-yo6ro Who worships Mary? Certainly not Catholics. That has never been Catholic teaching and never will be. There is no encyclical, papal bull, or any kind of magisterium statement in the history of the Church that says to worship Mary. "To pray to" doesn't necessarily mean "to worship" but "to ask." Haven't you ever asked anyone to help you? We ask Mary to help her lead us to her son. To bow doesn’t necessarily mean worship either. Japanese businessmen bow when receiving your business card as a sign of honor. Are they worshipping you? Certainly not. God bless kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZmamHejn71gjrc

[@SuMaria24]

Beautifully stated. Thank you Fr. Alar.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us Suman and God bless you.

[@billbutler8542]

Good explanation 😅

[@nancyheath4377]

I just love Mary she is so beautiful! Thank you Father your the best.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us and for being open to the grace of Mary's intercession :)

[@marcusaurelius9577]

How can you know she’s beautiful when you’re looking at these pictures in statues you even know what Mary looks like

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@marcusaurelius9577 Her general features come from a painting that many theologians believe was painted by St. Luke.

[@langleybeliever7789]

Do you kiss the statues, God said have no idols.

[@nekopekopeko]

Is she beautiful, right? The painting portrayed God as an old man, but that is alright because Mary is young and perfect. By the way, the spiritual entities do not look like humans and do not age. The way God, the one unseen by man, is portrayed in this picture is pure blasphemy. I think Satan is proud of his work.

[@keepmarchingforward1269]

Excellent very true.

[@gregoryleedominguez-murill5598]

Holy Mary mother of god the indigenous natives of the Americas after the fall of the Mexicas/ Aztec empire you are not telling the truth ask any Latin American the priest in the South West USA refer to her as mother of god we were forced to convert to Catholic religion or the elders, children husbands and mothers would have to watch them because killed l was born into this pagan religion I had no choice l was baptized without a say but when l got older l got away and will never trust the hidden truth the Vatican hides asked any native and they woll say thr same do the church never worship mary is a big lie

[@winebarimunsi4732]

Blessings Fr Chris, thanx for all the work you do...🙏🙏🙏🌍🌍🌍

[@DivineMercy_Official]

And thank you for supporting Divine Mercy. God bless you!

[@RobertoLara-n1m]

Still can't find a specific Biblical reference stating clearly or proclaiming boldly the office of queen of heaven

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Watch the video. Also, the Bible says not everything is in the bible. Sola scriptura is not in the bible. And just because something is not in the bible, does not mean it is not true. God bless.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, Jesus is the only way to the Father but there are many ways to Jesus. Andrew brought Peter to Jesus. Philip brought Nathanael to Jesus. That is a form of mediation. In proclaiming Christ the one mediator (cf. I Tim 2:5-6), the text of St. Paul's Letter to Timothy excludes any other parallel mediation, but not subordinate mediation. In fact, before emphasizing the one exclusive mediation of Christ, he urges "that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all men" (2:1). If subordinate mediation is not allowed, please don’t ask anyone to pray for you because prayers are a form of mediation. Moreover, the Greek word used for "one" that St. Paul used here in I Tim 2:5-6 in the phrase "one mediator" is not monos, which would mean "sole," but eis, which can mean "one" in the sense of "principal," or "first in a series." Jesus is the principal Mediator who enables many other sub-mediators to transmit the grace of God to others. Again, faithful Christians act as sub-mediators in Christ when they pray for their neighbors, share the Gospel with the lost, and serve the poor. The Bible says that our growth in faith and holiness is aided by the intercessions of the other members of the Body of Christ (Eph 6:18; I Thess 3:11-13; I Tim 2:1-4), and there’s no better intercession than that of Jesus’ own mother. Jesus comes from the line of David an in the Davidic Kingdom the role of the Queen Mother was important (1Kings2:19). Read about how she had the function of "counselor" to the king in regards to all matters. God blesss.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

That's the way it has been? Exactly. Go back before Martin Luther and see how all Christianity venerated, not worshipped, Mary. The Catholic Church is the Church of Christ because there was no other Christian Church for 1,5000 years.... only the Catholic Church existed. Do you think that Jesus would come to earth and start a Church, which he did i Matt 16:18, but then he would say, "I'm going to start a Church but I am going to get it wrong for 1500 years until Martin Luther comes and gets it right...." That doesn't seem to make sense. From the first century we have writings of Christians celebrating the Mass, the veneration of Mary and the saints, confession, prayers for the dead and belief in Purgatory. Those devotions were totally practiced by all early Christians. What does that sound like? Yes, only the Catholic Church. God bless and prayers for you.

[@agnesgarcia4719]

​@@DivineMercy_OfficialGod does not need counsel from man.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@agnesgarcia4719 In 1 Tim 3:15 Jesus called the Church “the pillar and foundation of the truth.” He established the chair of the papacy and put Peter upon it in Matt 16:18. In Col 1:18 Jesus said he is the head of the body, which is the Church. So, contrary to common belief, the Church isn’t man-made but God-made. 2Tim2:2 says, What you hear from me entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. This is how Christ set it up, so who are you to tell him he is wrong? God bless

[@golfkell]

Praise you Lord Jesus Christ ✝️. Hail Holy Queen 🌹✝️🌹. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.

[@alexanderbrown2717]

Jeremiah 7 KJV 18 The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger. 19 Do they provoke me to anger? saith the LORD: do they not provoke themselves to the confusion of their own faces? 20 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, mine anger and my fury shall be poured out upon this place, upon man, and upon beast, and upon the trees of the field, and upon the fruit of the ground; and it shall burn, and shall not be quenched.

[@ialwayslikeblue1592]

@@alexanderbrown2717 That verse was about adoration of the false Goddess Queen of Heaven named Isis. But the Queenship of Mary is not a adoration, but an honor. If Jesus was the King of Heaven, then His mother was a Queen of Heaven. Jesus loves His mother very much and honor her

[@alexanderbrown2717]

@@ialwayslikeblue1592 ♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

[@langleybeliever7789]

Most of these people reject the bible, and follow man made traditions.

[@manoletp.5266]

Read Luke 11:27-28.... Jesus said blessed are those who follow the WORD of God and obey it. THere's nothing in the whole NT to even elevate Mary to where the Catholics put her. There is only KING of kings and He has no queen. Do not be deceived.

[@pennypiper7382]

“ pray for me please”. We ask our family and friends that, why not Mary our Celestial mama?

[@SmittenInLove]

Because she’s dead not living.

[@jayceechin]

james 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects. so who else is more righteous than Mary. We believe the righteous is rewarded into eternal life. So Mary in heaven is alive not dead.

[@euge.sosa.b]

@@jayceechin Weird because. . . . I don't think we pray to our friends and family, either, no? So don't pray to dead people-- thats paganism

[@randycarson9812]

And Peter was the Royal Steward who held the keys of that office.

[@g57462]

Good job Father Chris thank you for your instructions

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for listening :) God bless you

[@ialwayslikeblue1592]

Revelation 12:1 "Now a great sign appeared in heaven. A woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and with a crown of twelve stars."

[@lensuzelis6637]

I'm a former Catholic, and the explanation given one minute into your reply appears rather cloudy or convoluted. If you are quoting Paul's admonition to hold to traditions in "word or by our letter", it is not followed by ANY word or letter supporting Mary's title as queen of heaven by Paul, which is one of the reasons for admonition by the prophet Jeremiah 7:18. Queen of Heaven was a title given to the false goddess Astarte or Ashteroth. Any concept can be imagined and painted, so the painting in the background shouldn't be considered scriptural or even theological support for your explanation. In Luke chapter 1, when Mary pray's the Magnificat after the visit from the angel Gabriel and when she visit's her cousin Elizabeth, she DOES say that all generations will call her blessed, but she includes the words, "...my Spirit rejoices in God, my Savior...". Who needs a Savior if not also a sinner? The "full of grace" words of Gabriel can also be translated as "highly favored one". As she describes herself not as a deity to be worshipped nor prayed to, but rather God's handmaid (since JESUS is our mediary between God and man), Jesus further headed off undue reverence toward her in Luke 11:27-28, and Paul himself in Romans 3:23. Jesus is the ONLY sinless human, as stated there, and going beyond that was forewarned in Deuteronomy 4:2, where nothing should be added to or taken away from scripture. Mark 7:8 warns about not letting go of the commands of God to follow human traditions. Praying that as in Matthew 15:12 that these words are taken as opening hearts and minds to God, rather than offense taken - as from the Pharisees whom Jesus referred to blind guides. I was thoroughly disheartened about 20 years ago when Latin American countries were calling upon Pope John Paul II to call Mary a "co-redemptrix" with Jesus. She wasn't the spotless Lamb who took on all the sins of the world, suffering and dying willingly for our salvation; that was only Jesus. Thankfully, he didn't bow to that request, but there is so much darkness in their mingling of "Santeria", a "saint" of death that is prayed to and worshipped, with modern Latin American Catholicisim. It is easy for all of us to get off track, and then follow tradition as if it were God's laws. I pray that a revival of God being worshipped in "spirit and in truth" would sweep across our nation and into the world.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Paul says to hold fast to traditions both oral and written. These are traditions of the church started by Christ in Matthew 16:18. The traditions of the role of Mary and the gift of her from Christ on the cross are 2000 years old.

[@ceewai-yo6ro]

But the words “Holy Mary, Mother of God pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death” was not added until 1000 years later.

[@stevostevozz1168]

IF Jesus is King of heaven and Mary is queen of heaven then it makes Mary the wife of Jesus ..THAT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE ! THE QUEEN OF HEAVEN WAS A DEMON goddess that they offered incense to. We can't give titles to Mary that are not afforded her in the bible.

[@JanGavlas]

It does not make sense for you because you know little about jewish culture. The queen was alwas the mother of the King of Israel. So it makes perfect sense.

[@rosemariefeegrado6897]

The Old Testament is a foreshadowing of the New Testament, where Solomon installed her on the throne on his right hand.

[@servantsofthegospel6388]

Ah how true...Look through your Old Testament and you will even find reference to the "Queen of Heaven" YES look in the book of Jeremiah and read chapter 44. This will truly explain who the Queen of Heaven is. Please pray over this and think on this!!!

[@marcihf217]

Thank you Father for all these explanations.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Marci for joining us. God bless

[@lilstardust777]

Blessed mother of the son of man (flesh) Jesus, but not the Son of God the spirit and the Word which was made flesh. We do not exalt other humans and people of the flesh, this is idolatry. What you are calling "respect" is idolatry. Respect is respect. Exaltation and glorification is a lot more than respect and honoring of an important historical person in the family of Christ. This is a purposeful misteaching the antichrist will use since we know the Bible clearly has a character being worshipped as the " queen of heaven". Jeremiah 7:18 ESV / 29 helpful votes The children gather wood, the fathers kindle fire, and the women knead dough, to make cakes for the queen of heaven. And they pour out drink offerings to other gods, to provoke me to anger. Jeremiah 44:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes But since we left off making offerings to the queen of heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, we have lacked everything and have been consumed by the sword and by famine.” SO LET IT BE KNOWN WHEN YOU IDOLATRIZE "QUEEN OF HEAVEN", YOU'RE NOT EVEN VENERATING FLESH MARY BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T EXIST ANYMORE, YOU'RE INDIRECTLY WORSHIPPING A DEMONIC PRINCIPALITY THAT EXISTED BEFORE MARY WAS EVEN BORN.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

If you think the only person ever chosen to house the God-man in her womb and bring God to earth, who the entire first Chapter of Luke explains her role, who the Angel calls her "full of grace" (which is respect) and who Elizabeth calls "Mother of my Lord" which the video explains, and who says herself "All generations will call me blessed " (Luke 1:48) - by the way, what can't you??? - so if you think that person is associated with a demonic principality, you are in need of prayer. So prayers for you.... God bless you.

[@lilstardust777]

@@DivineMercy_Official Mother of her Lord NOT Mother of God. Jesus was fully man and fully God, and you can't get the revelation of this by any other way than by the Holy Spirit. Religious rituals and lack of revelation are keeping you in bondage of twisted/false understanding. It's not a slam on Catholics, Christians have the same religious problems within. God's people are lost until they are found. I don't need your prayers because I am a follower of Jesus, his spirit teaches me all things and discerns for me. That's what your missing ..discernment. I don't dare to judge your heart or sincerity, because I have been sincerely wrong before and the Lord showed me this as I sought his face through true communion and relationship.

[@ginnygrafton3058]

I'm looking at I Kings 1&2 and it says that Bathsheba, David's WIFE is Queen. Now I'm really confused! HELP!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes she was David's wife. Then after Solomon took over as King she became the Queen Mother

[@ginnygrafton3058]

@DivineMercy_Official thank you 😊

[@Allin1Xavi]

What are your thoughts on the Orthodox faith?

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Valid sacraments and wonderful clergy and very reverent Masses but not in communion with the papacy

[@Allin1Xavi]

@@DivineMercy_Official In all honesty, I have belief in God as I’ve heard testimonies within my circle that they experienced his presence and even felt him in subtle ways, but I have trouble with the Bible. I have trouble with the fact that it tends to deliver messages ambiguously, to the point that there are differing interpretations on the same verses. How can a “perfect” book supposedly by the word of God can have followers with different conclusions about its content based on the denomination? I asked about Orthodoxy because that seems to have the most sound stance on biblical views based on the little research I’ve had, but even it falls short on some flaws. How am I suppose to discern from what is the most “authentic” interpretation or am I missing something?

[@beansss760]

​@@Allin1Xaviwith all due respect...as with everything in life...the Bible too gets interpreted by humans in ways which are limited to their own perspectives and experiences...

[@Allin1Xavi]

@@beansss760 That’s why I have trouble with the Bible. I just wish there can be one source to validate the “right approach” in interpreting it without needing to have so many interpretations.

[@beansss760]

@@Allin1Xavi your heart knows the right approach and Jesus has spoken in just about two sentences what the right approach is .. everything else is secondary

[@MinisterRedPill]

Jesus: "for the sake of your traditions you reject the word of God". Paul: "keep the traditions that we handed to you". Its amazing to me how Christians continue to be decieved by Paul.

[@smeatonlighthouse4384]

I wouldn't say it was blasphemy - just wrong through ignorance.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you SL but be careful of the bible's warning on pride.... thinking we know better than the Church established 2,000 years ago by Jesus and teaches this as Sacred Apostolic tradition (as mentioned by Paul in 2Thes2:15). God bless.

[@rebirth4christ]

@@DivineMercy_Official you should read the Bible more

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@rebirth4christ Thank you but I have two masters degrees in it. God bless.

[@Jkdextro]

This i am certain that Jesus received the most tender kisses and the warmest embrace, and Jesus our Lord experienced the purest of Love from The Blessed Mother. So I can say from the words of St. Maximilian Kolbe, “Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Mother too much, you could never love Her as much as Jesus did”

[@denisebaqui9266]

Thank you blessed Mother for protecting us with your mantle. 🥰

[@carissahanson9887]

Don’t forget that in the book of John Jesus let John know that Mary is his mother making her the mother of the church

[@RS54321]

'...making her the mother of the church.' Nope. That is your humanistic conjecture.

[@lolasobande8663]

FYI, Solomon declined Bathsheba, his mother's, request. Mary was human and mortal yet you called her Divine mother.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Nobody said she was divine. She's the mother of a Divine person

[@lolasobande8663]

@DivineMercy_Official English is my 2nd language. Divine mother is different from mother of the Divine. This is an RCC sophistry as is the RCC Marian doctrine in its entirety. Luke, in the very last mention of Mary in the scriptures, referenced "Mary the mother of Jesus" Acts 1:14 and not the Divine mother. It is remarkable that Luke, who heard that the Lord Jesus committed His mother to John from actual eyewitnesses did not call her "our mother" as the RCC interpreted the incident but "Mary the mother of Jesus". So, how far back did this tradition go back in church history? RCC has since given "Mary the mother of Jesus" different blasphemous titles: co-mediatrix, queen of heaven, bride of the Holy Spirit amongst many others. I pray the Holy Spirit give you and all others like you true repentance for God does not share His glory with humans no matter how exalted.

[@myanhyou]

“Just because it’s not in the Bible doesn’t make it false…” yes, it does. If it’s not in the Bible, it’s false. If you add things to the Bible, it’s no longer from God.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

So World War II is false? The United States doesn't exist? They aren't in the bible.....God bless

[@alfray1072]

So where is the holy bible in the bible? Where is sola scriptura in the bible?

[@myanhyou]

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” John 1:14

[@alfray1072]

@@myanhyou We Know that Jesus is God. Please answer the simple questions to you: So where is the holy bible in the bible? Where is sola scriptura in the bible?

[@myanhyou]

Are you going to trust in man made doctrine and traditions over God’s Word (holy scripture), which God said is God himself (see John 1:1 and John 1:14)

[@tlng9466]

I love Ask a Marian! ❤️ You are amazing Father Chris.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us! God bless you

[@tonycevallos7513]

Question: Would it be beneficial and right on the mark to only give worship adoration and focus on Jesus Christ alone without any obstacles or traditions of men? If a person falls in love with Jesus and follows Him all his or her life walking in obedience to Him alone will that person be saved cuase he didn't put Mary in the mix and JESUS alone got all the attention? I truly hope someone gives me an answer. Is there salvation outside of Mary?

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you but Mary does not save us. Jesus does. But Mary is a gift that Jesus gave us on the cross to help us. Mary takes us to Jesus. She knows him better than anyone and she can help those of us who are struggling. Mary has never been the goal. She is the guide to help us to get to the goal. The Bible is full of examples of people helping each other get to God and this is God's gift to help us. God bless

[@servantsofthegospel6388]

There is only Salvation in and through Jesus Christ. Read your Bible. In addition if you read the Old testament in the book of Jeremiah chapter 44...you will understand the title of "Queen of Heaven". God Bless you

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@servantsofthegospel6388 and if you read 1 Kings 2 you'll also learn the meaning of the Queen of heaven in the Kings that come from the line of David. God bless

[@tryingnottobeasmartass757]

@@servantsofthegospel6388, yep, the pagans had a false god to whom they ascribed the title Queen of Heaven. They also had false gods to whom they ascribed the titles Lord, Almighty God, King of Kings, Creator, and a host of others. Just because they ascribed these titles to their false gods, does not mean that there is no one to whom those titles apply truly.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@BC-hb5fl Yes, Jesus is the only way to the Father but there are many ways to Jesus. Andrew brought Peter to Jesus. Philip brought Nathanael to Jesus. That is a form of mediation. In proclaiming Christ the one mediator (cf. I Tim 2:5-6), the text of St. Paul's Letter to Timothy excludes any other parallel mediation, but not subordinate mediation. In fact, before emphasizing the one exclusive mediation of Christ, he urges "that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all men" (2:1). If subordinate mediation is not allowed, please don’t ask anyone to pray for you because prayers are a form of mediation. Moreover, the Greek word used for "one" that St. Paul used here in I Tim 2:5-6 in the phrase "one mediator" is not monos, which would mean "sole," but eis, which can mean "one" in the sense of "principal," or "first in a series." Jesus is the principal Mediator who enables many other sub-mediators to transmit the grace of God to others. Again, faithful Christians act as sub-mediators in Christ when they pray for their neighbors, share the Gospel with the lost, and serve the poor. The Bible says that our growth in faith and holiness is aided by the intercessions of the other members of the Body of Christ (Eph 6:18; I Thess 3:11-13; I Tim 2:1-4), and there’s no better intercession than that of Jesus’ own mother. Jesus comes from the line of David an in the Davidic Kingdom the role of the Queen Mother was important (1Kings2:19). Read about how she had the function of "counselor" to the king in regards to all matters. God blesss.

[@THISWEEKINHUMANdotcom]

Jer 44:17 But we will certainly do whatever thing goes forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings to her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our kings, and our rulers, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem. For then we had plenty of food, and were well, and saw no evil.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Since Jeremiah was written in 600 BC, it obviously isn't referring to Mary. The term "Queen of Heaven" was used to refer to various pagan deities. First, the mother of Jesus cannot be pagan and secondly, no Catholic teaching treats her as a diety. Jeremiah was referring to every pagan pantheon that had a ruling deity called "King of Heaven." Was that king of heaven Jesus? No. And neither is the Queen of heaven, the corresponding female pagan deity, Mary. He was referring to the Canaanite pagan goddess Astoreth, the wife of Baal, who they called Queen of Heaven. He was condemning worship happening in his own day, so how can that be Mary? She wasn't born yet. God bless.

[@alfray1072]

THE QUEENSHIP OF MARY - THE GEBIRAH & THE ARK OF THE NEW COVENANT GEBIRAH (Definition) - In the Hebrew Bible, Gebirah is a title ascribed to queen mothers of Israel and Judah Mary as The Queen Mother/ NT Gebirah is by Tradition and the Royal Davidic Line. God chose to have a mother in the bubble of space and time (earth). Mary is queen mother because Jesus is a Davidic king. (Luke 1:32) In the Davidic line of kings, the mother of the king was the Queen. (1 Kings 2:19, Jer 13:18) Since Jesus is our King in the Kingdom of Heaven, His mother Mary is the Queen. The role of the Queen Mother (the Gebirah in Hebrew) is one of intercession (1 Kings 2:17) Mary CARRIED THE LORD GOD JESUS IN HER WOMB - The Manna/Bread of heaven; The Tablets/Living Word; Aaron's Staff/High priest this is why Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant seen by John in heaven (REV 11:19) which is also The Queen Mother / NT Gebirah in REV 12 battling the dragon in the end times. Jesus is the Son of David, all mothers of the kings of i-s-ra-el were called "queen mothers". The queenship in heaven is also found in PSALM 45:9 SIRACH 24 that is why Mary is the queen crowned with 12 stars seen by John in Revelation 12.

[@kim75-q5k]

Sweet Mother Mary please pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death

[@oumakhosa8481]

Father Chris can you explain Jeremiah 7v16-19

[@DivineMercy_Official]

That's referring to Old testament paganism.

[@tryingnottobeasmartass757]

The pagans had a false god to whom they ascribed the title Queen of Heaven. They also had false gods to whom they ascribed the titles Lord, Almighty God, King of Kings, Creator, and a host of others. Just because they ascribed these titles to their false gods, does not mean that there is no one to whom those titles apply truly. Jesus, for example, is King of Kings.

[@tonycevallos7513]

The Priest mentions Paul's words about keeping the traditions passed down, yet in ALL of Paul's writings you would thinjk he would have mentioned Mary and her Queenship or of God "assuming Mary" into heaven. Where is the evidence that demnands a verdict. He states that just because something is not in the Bible does not make it untrue. This is dangerous because anyone can come up with FALSE teachings. I'll stick to Scripture thank you.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you but That is the exact reason why Christ started his church in Matthew 16:18. He gave his authority to the church as he also gave in Matthew 16:19 and Matthew 18:18 and John 20:23 as well as many other passages in Acts of the Apostles talking about the role of the church. God bless

[@servantsofthegospel6388]

@@DivineMercy_Official yohoo we are the Church the living stones....not a building, not a system of "Rules" made up by men.

[@servantsofthegospel6388]

God Bless you...Yes we are saved only by and through Jesus Christ. Unfortunately the Roman Catholic System has made Mary into an Idol....They have given her the attributes of GOD....Yes she was chosen by GOD, Yes she was a Virgin and Yes all generations shall call her "Blessed"... She in NOT Co-Mediatrix...she is not the Queen of heaven...I pray people read Jeremiah chapter 44 . Jesus Saves...not Mary God Bless you

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@servantsofthegospel6388 No, just rules made by God in the establishment of his church in Matthew 16:18. God bless

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@servantsofthegospel6388 Who worships Mary? Certainly not Catholics. That has never been Catholic teaching and never will be. There is no encyclical, papal bull, or any kind of magisterium statement in the history of the Church that says to worship Mary. So please be careful of the sin of slander in saying something very damaging that is not true. "To pray to" doesn't necessarily mean "to worship" but "to ask." Haven't you ever asked anyone to help you? We ask Mary to help her lead us to her son. To bow doesn’t necessarily mean worship either. Japanese businessmen bow when receiving your business card as a sign of honor. Are they worshipping you? Certainly not. God bless kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZmamHejn71gjrc

[@cynthiax56]

Something does not have to be in the bible to be true. The doctrine of "scripture alone" is a false doctrine invented by Martin Luther. HOWEVER, The Queenship & assumption of Mary IS in the bible. 👉👉THE QUEENSHIP AND ASSUMPTION OF MARY: REV 12:1 A great sign appeared in the heavens, a woman clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet and on her head a CROWN (signifying a Queen) of 12 stars. REV 12 tells us that the woman who has appeared in the heavens is the woman who gives birth to the malechild who will rule the nations, so we know she is MARY. Many protestants: 1. Do not know the bible as well as they claim to. 2. Do not have a correct and accurate bible either because the protestant bible was altered by Luther, and '3. Will argue about the interpretation of this scripture and will claim that the "wonan" means Israel rather than Mary because they refuse to acknowledge her place in the bible or her role in the gospel.

[@praveenliverpool]

All glory to God and his beloved mother.

[@sehvanmorales9952]

Since when does God have a creator?

[@langleybeliever7789]

That is how much a cult can convince people.

[@monicaleerbay4125]

Thank you Father Alar! You are amazing! Always thorough, clear and truthful! I pray that more and more none Catholics or even cradle Catholics who continue to disrespect Christ’s Blessed Mother, whom He gave to us as a precious gift as our Blessed Virgin Mother as well! May God continue to bless and protect you from all evil, to keep on doing His holy work. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Monica... well said :)

[@nsunny9649]

Thank you Father for your valuable speeches. But according to 1 King 2:23-25 King Solomon grossly disregarded his queen mother Bathsheba by breaking his promise that he made to her mother and even got Abishag killed.So how can this matter be compared to Mary, mother of the Lord.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Actually, not correct

[@YesufathiEmmanuel]

Please attend eternal gospel proclaiming in Emperor Emmanuel check online Revelation 14:6

[@maryjoyamuan547]

Thank you for your teachings, they're very enlightening.

[@houseonthehill8485]

Jesus the Christ forever after the order of Melchizedek, without mother, without father, no beginning and no end. God is a Jealous God

[@Paul_2023.]

Jeremiah 7:18 “The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger.” King James Version (KJV)

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Since Jeremiah was written in 600 BC, it obviously isn't referring to Mary. The term "Queen of Heaven" was used to refer to various pagan deities. First, the mother of Jesus cannot be pagan and secondly, no Catholic teaching treats her as a diety. Jeremiah was referring to every pagan pantheon that had a ruling deity called "King of Heaven." Was that king of heaven Jesus? No. And neither is the Queen of heaven, the corresponding female pagan deity, Mary. He was referring to the Canaanite pagan goddess Astoreth, the wife of Baal, who they called Queen of Heaven. He was condemning worship happening in his own day, so how can that be Mary? She wasn't born yet. God bless.

[@JanaeAlexis95]

Jesus is the only mediator. Those were not the traditions Paul was referring to. These are man made traditions. Why go to his mother when you can go directly to the Lord , the veil was torn , you can go to him directly. “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” He points to the disciples and says, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Read the word for yourself please ❤

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, Jesus is the only way to the Father but there are many ways to Jesus. Andrew brought Peter to Jesus. Philip brought Nathanael to Jesus. That is a form of mediation. In proclaiming Christ the one mediator (cf. I Tim 2:5-6), the text of St. Paul's Letter to Timothy excludes any other parallel mediation, but not subordinate mediation. In fact, before emphasizing the one exclusive mediation of Christ, he urges "that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all men" (2:1). If subordinate mediation is not allowed, please don’t ask anyone to pray for you because prayers are a form of mediation. Moreover, the Greek word used for "one" that St. Paul used here in I Tim 2:5-6 in the phrase "one mediator" is not monos, which would mean "sole," but eis, which can mean "one" in the sense of "principal," or "first in a series." Jesus is the principal Mediator who enables many other sub-mediators to transmit the grace of God to others. Again, faithful Christians act as sub-mediators in Christ when they pray for their neighbors, share the Gospel with the lost, and serve the poor. The Bible says that our growth in faith and holiness is aided by the intercessions of the other members of the Body of Christ (Eph 6:18; I Thess 3:11-13; I Tim 2:1-4), and there’s no better intercession than that of Jesus’ own mother. Jesus comes from the line of David an in the Davidic Kingdom the role of the Queen Mother was important (1Kings2:19). Read about how she had the function of "counselor" to the king in regards to all matters. God blesss.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you but that argument has been disproven for centuries. There is no word in the Hebrew or Greek that references the difference between siblings and close relatives like cousins. The Bible does not say Mary Had other children.

[@RS54321]

@@DivineMercy_Official That is demonic teaching. Shame on you! Saying 'there are many ways to Jesus' then saying that believers pointing the way to Christ are the 'many ways' or 'mediators' is absolute twisting of the Gospel. These people aren't 'mediators,' they were simply directing people to Jesus. Jesus is our mediator!! Mary isn't a 'Queen'...she was simply the human mother of Jesus, and then she died, just like everyone else did/will.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@R S thank you but you did not understand one thing of two thousand years of Church teaching. Please read what the all the early Christians taught. This wasn't even an issue for 1,500 years until Martin Luther created it

[@RS54321]

@@DivineMercy_Official I see you haven't provided any scripture to support your stated beliefs (many ways to Jesus). Do you mean the Catholic Church? I understand that this church teaches heresy and that it hasn't been around for 2000 years (it certainly wasn't the first church, which was formed by Jews!). Throwing Martin Luther and the Reformation under the bus doesn't support your false claims.