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Father Mike Schmitz discussing devotion to Mother Mary
The Catholic Church has always celebrated Mother Mary. Everything we believe leads us closer to Jesus. What Catholics believe about Mary can be summarized in 5 key teachings:
- Theotokos: Mary is the Mother of God.
- Perpetual Virginity: Mary was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus.
- Immaculate Conception: Mary was conceived without original sin.
- Assumption: Mary was taken body and soul into heaven.
- Co-redemptrix, Mediatrix, and Advocate: Mary plays a unique role in redemption.