MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACES

 

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Mediatrix of all Graces

Another important Marian title is Mediatrix. There is only one mediator between God and humankind in the absolute sense: Jesus Christ. Saint Paul teaches: "There is one God, and there is one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus." ₇    Mother Mary's mediation must therefore always be understood in service of the unique mediation of Christ. Nevertheless, the Church has recognised Mary's extraordinary intercessory role.

At Cana, Mary brought the human need of the wedding couple to Jesus: "They have no more wine."  ₈   Mary then told the servants: “Do whatever He tells you.”₉  In response to the humble supplication of Mother Mary, God permitted the hours of Jesus’ suffering, death and resurrection to be brought forward. This manifested the profound mystery of Divine accedence. God, in His Providence, chose to accommodate the compassionate intercession of the new Eve on behalf of a human couple. This was, in truth, an extraordinary concession.

The miracle carried out by Christ Jesus at Cana provides a beautiful image of Marian intercession. Mother Mary brings human need to Christ and directs people towards Christ. This is at the heart of the title Mother of all Graces.

The title expresses traditional Church understanding that Mary, by God's Providential design, has a maternal role in the distribution and intercession of grace. This does not mean that Mary is the source of Divine grace. God alone is the Source of grace. Christ alone merited salvation. Mother Mary receives from Christ and, as Mother, intercedes for His children. Mary’s spiritual motherhood is therefore always Christ-centred.

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1.     7. 1 Timothy 2:5

2.     8.   John 2:3

3.      9.  John 2:5

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