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A compilation of previous episodes exploring sanctity, holiness, justification, and righteousness.

Theology of Sanctity (Season 1 Episode 4)

Catholic and Protestant Views on Justification (Season 2 Episode 21)

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Father Stephen and John dive deep into Chapter 8 of Lumen Gentium, exploring Mary's unique role in salvation history and addressing common misconceptions about Catholic Marian devotion.

• Mary's maternal role toward humanity doesn't diminish Christ's unique mediation but shows its power
• All Mary's influence originates from divine pleasure, not necessity, and depends entirely on Christ
• Mary is intimately united with the Church as both an exemplar and mother in the order of grace
• The Council distinguishes between veneration of Mary and worship of God
• True Marian devotion leads to imitating her virtues rather than mere emotional attachment
• Mary's Assumption serves as a sign of hope pointing to Christ's victory for all Christians
• The document expresses hope for unity with separated brethren in honoring the Mother of God

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A quick life update and request for prayers.

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