Episode 17: Catholic vs. Protestant – Views on Mary

By jacqueandmegan | February 1, 2021

Do Catholics worship Mary? Why don’t Protestants pray to Mary? Why is Mary important? Where do Protestants and Catholics disagree about the mother of Jesus? In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss their differing views on Mary’s role in a Christian’s walk and work to dispel common myths.

Resources for Jacque’s View:

Worship vs. Veneration: Latria, Hyperdulia And Dulia

Perpetual Virginity: Canons of the Lateran Council of 649, The Translation of Adelphos and Adelphoi, Adelphos Meaning in Bible – New Testament Greek Lexicon, John 19:26

Immaculate Conception: Genesis 3:15, Kecharitomene, Luke 1:28

Co-Redemptrix, Mediatrix, and Advocate: John 2:5, Colossians 1:24, 1 Corinthians 3:9

Queen of Heaven: Gebirah, Revelation 12:1-6

Books: Introduction to Mary: The Heart of Marian Doctrine and Devotion, Meet Your Mother: A Brief Introduction to Mary

Resources for Megan’s View:

Worship vs. Veneration: John Calvin’s View, Festival Sermons of Martin Luther

Perpetual Virginity: Luke 2:6-7, Matthew 1:24-25, Luke 8:19-21, Adelphos, Argument against perpetual virginity

Immaculate Conception: kecharitomene, Romans 6:23, 1 John 1:8

Co-Redemptrix, Mediatrix, and Advocate: 1 Timothy 2:5, Co-Redemptrix