Monday, May 14, 2012

Much is made about the title “Co-Mediatrix”

Much is made about the title “Co-Mediatrix” in reference to the Blessed Virgin. I agree that the prefix ‘co’ in English suggest equality, so it is a naturally misleading term in English but the Catholic Church defines its doctrine in Latin and not English. Latin for the English prefix is “cum” which means “with” and Mediatrix is the feminine noun for mediator. A better English translation is “a woman who cooperated with the Mediator”

Lumen Gentium 62…… Therefore the Blessed Virgin is invoked by the Church under the titles of Advocate, Auxiliatrix, Adjutrix, and Mediatrix. This, however, is to be so understood that it neither takes away from nor adds anything to the dignity and efficaciousness of Christ the one Mediator….. For no creature could ever be counted as equal with the Incarnate Word and Redeemer……. The Church does not hesitate to profess this subordinate role of Mary

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