The Blessed Virgin and the Church
Indeed, the Virgin Mary, who, at the announcement of the angel received in her heart and her body. The Word of God and brought life to the world, is recognized and honored as the true Mother of God and Redeemer. Redeemed in an especially sublime manner by reason of the merits of her Son and united to him by a close and indissoluble bond, it shall bear the function and the supreme dignity of Mother of the Son of God. She is also the favorite daughter of the Father and the temple of the Holy Spirit, the gift of the supreme grace, she far surpasses all other creatures, heavenly and earthly. However, it is also, by its descent from Adam united to all men in need of salvation, yea, she is "truly the Mother of the members (of Christ) ... because it cooperated by his charity at birth in the Church, the faithful, who are members of the Chief. " So is it still hailed as preeminent member and quite singular church, admirable figure and model of the Church in faith and love the Catholic Church, docile to the Holy Spirit , honors her with filial affection and piety as a most beloved mother.
Council's Intention
Accordingly, the holy synod, when expounding the doctrine on the Church, in which the divine Redeemer works salvation, intends to carefully highlight the role of the Blessed Virgin in the mystery of the Incarnate Word and the mystical body, and secondly, the duties of redeemed mankind toward the Virgin Mother of Christ and mother of men, especially of believers. He did not however intend to give a complete doctrine on Mary, nor wish to decide those questions which the work of theologians has not yet fully understood. Also, keep their opinions rights which are freely available in Catholic schools concerning her, which in the holy Church, holds the highest place after Christ, and yet the closest to us. (Vatican II, "Lumen Gentium", 53-54)
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