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How widespread was Marian devotion during the first two centuries of Christianity?
Was Marian devotion commonplace among early Christians during the first centuries of Christianity? What about the first century AD? What about the second century AD?
There are a few related questions, ...
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According to Catholicism, to what extent is the spiritual growth of a Christian impaired by his/her lack of devotion to Mary and the Saints?
According to Catholicism, if a Christian lacks devotion to Mary and the Saints, is he or she spiritually "handicapped" or "missing out" spiritually?
For example, let's suppose that ...
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Is there any evidence in the Roman catacombs that the Early Church had a devotion to the Virgin Mary?
Is there any archeological evidence in the catacombs of Rome that the Early Church had any (particular) devotion to the Virgin Mary? If so, what are the sources that support such a devotion?
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Are Catholics permitted to honour Mary as a priest?
Mary, the Mother of Jesus was present at the foot of the Cross as her Son was dying in order to ransom mankind from sin.
This got me thinking that Mary must hold a special place in Catholic devotion. ...
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What is the biblical and traditional support for the Catholic Marian devotion?
In this answer it was stated that the Bible does support Marian devotion, which the Catholics practice.
In Luke, Mary says "all generations will call me blessed." I can see how this lends credence to ...
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What is the Little Office of Our Lady in connection to the Scapular Devotion?
This is particularly confusing and the wikipedia entry is not helpful. I've worn a scapular since going to World Youth Day in 2005, but I've never asked a priest to consecrate my devotion. The ...
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