What is Mary’s original sin?
We not only say that Mary was conceived without Original Sin, we also that she never sinned in her life. Most Christian historians believe Mary was around 15-16 years old when she gave birth to Jesus. This might seem surprising today, but it fits the customs of first-century Judea. Let’s uncover the truth about Mary’s age, and why this question fascinates both faith and scholarship.Of course, God did not have sexual intercourse with Mary, but Christians still have to grapple with the fact that God chose to bring his son into the world through a teen pregnancy (the Catholic Encyclopedia, for example, says she was possibly twelve or thirteen years old).
What’s the real meaning of Mary’s song?
Mary’s Song, also known as the Magnificat and found in Luke 1, speaks of the spirit and the power of God. In this canticle, Mary speaks of how her soul magnifies the Lord and how God regarded the lowly maidservant. She informs us that generations to come will call her blessed. Mary’s Intercession Catholics turn to Mary, trusting her as a mother who knows both suffering and God’s grace. Her intercession is a loving act, guiding us to her Son, always seeking our good. Praying to Mary deepens our relationship with Christ, as she always leads us closer to Him, the source of all grace.