tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post3170734554927445981..comments2024-03-25T17:14:03.066-07:00Comments on The New Theological Movement: What the angels asked one another as Mary was assumed into heavenFather Ryan Erlenbushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-2360261136278421122014-08-16T17:15:01.698-07:002014-08-16T17:15:01.698-07:00Dear Fr Ryan,
Thank you for this beautiful articl...Dear Fr Ryan,<br /><br />Thank you for this beautiful article. It’s been sometime after you posted it but it stays ever fresh and inspiring to read. I consider the Virgin Mary as a real mother, whom Jesus gave to us from the cross. I look at my association with God as a real child. God is our father, Jesus is our brother, and Mary our mother. Otherwise the family is not complete. I also believe in what you say that there are unheard of wonders in our Mother. Because of this I believe she now exercises the powers her son has given her in her own way, even to the extent of “disregarding” normal rules when she intervenes on our behalf. What I am also so proud of our Mother is when she said “all generations shall call me blessed.” No other personality in the bible has ever said that of himself, no matter how close he was to God.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484539951873244624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-54001718804241167352011-08-17T16:19:33.834-07:002011-08-17T16:19:33.834-07:00Angela,
The angels knew something of the plan, but...Angela,<br />The angels knew something of the plan, but they did not realize just how marvelous the Virgin Mary was (even when they saw her on earth, they did not yet realize her glory).<br /><br />Indeed, I suspect that, even in heaven, her fully glory cannot be grasped by the angels -- she is the special delight of the Almighty, and he alone fully appreciates his creation! :-)<br /><br />Regarding the nine choirs ... the idea is that the angels are grouped according to their functions. Each angel is his own nature and species, but all the seraphim are fulfilling the same function of worship in heaven.<br /><br />Peace and blessings to you, in the Immaculate Heart of our Blessed Lady! +Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-26232543789816246352011-08-17T15:06:33.686-07:002011-08-17T15:06:33.686-07:00Fr. Ryan,
Regarding this passage, "And (acc...Fr. Ryan,<br /><br />Regarding this passage, "And (according to the prophecy of Solomon), as the angels see the Woman assumed into heaven, they marvel at the perfection of God’s work and say to one another: "Who is she?" Does this mean that the angels do not have full access to or knowledge of God's plan in heaven? <br />And about the nine choirs of angels, is it an angelic designation? <br /><br />This is such a beautful post because it highlights for me the magnificence of the Blessed Mother. I understand things about her intellectually (from several readings), but what I knew did not have as much depth as reading this. Thank you.Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-31144623054813943212011-08-17T14:16:29.131-07:002011-08-17T14:16:29.131-07:00Dear Father,
Yes, it is only in the past few yea...Dear Father, <br /><br />Yes, it is only in the past few years that when saying the Rosary, no doubt through the force of good teaching on EWTN, etc, I got the concept, that, as Blessed Mary "pondered these things in her heart" and must have repeated the Angelic Salutation, right afterward, and then all through her life with Our Lord Jesus, even during the Passion, so it is fitting that we repeat the salutation with her, and then pray for her intercession now, and at the hour of our death. So as thick as my skull is, I finally got it, it's not "just a prayer", it is a love song, the pivotal request in Time of God the Father to His creature, and she said yes, Be it done unto me according to Thy Will. With the exception of the Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus, it is the most important moment, the most important message in history. AND, as with the Angels, this Mother of God isn't just "up there", she loves us personally with all her heart and desires to help and guide us to Her Son! So the Rosary means more to me now, even as I have grown in my appreciation for the mysteries through the years. Thank you, Father.Michelangelonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-1546794620318121052011-08-17T08:55:15.044-07:002011-08-17T08:55:15.044-07:00In glory she reigns forever!In glory she reigns forever!James Zahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424492133524217606noreply@blogger.com