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Um, Catholics? Why does an encyclical say "worship of the Mother of God"?
"17. For to be right and good, worship of the Mother of God ought to spring from the heart;"
Source: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/pius_x/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-x_enc_02021904_ad-diem-illum-laetissimum_en.html
I am open to explanations, but I gotta be honest; this is pretty weird coming from a Pope-in an encyclical, no less-when every Catholic says worshiping Mary is contrary to what Catholicism teaches.
@ATTENTION Libs Suck: I got it straight from the Vatican website, which I posted. Maybe you should try reading it yourself?
Mary is a creation of God and is infinitely less than God. The Church defines three kinds of honor:
Dulia - the honor given to saints and angels.
Hyperdulia - the honor given to Mary as Mother of God and our greatest saint.
Latria - the honor of being loved above all creatures and things -- the honor reserved for God alone.
Sometimes, in certain Catholic documents, the word "worship" is simply used to mean "honor." However, despite sometimes-confusing language, it is important to not confuse hyperdulia with latria.
God bless!
Dave
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