Mary, the Blessed Mother

Mary is rightfully honored by Christians as the Mother of God and the New Eve.

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New Eve: (n.): A title for Mary that describes how eternal life became possible through her obedience to God. Just as sin and death entered the world through the disobedience of Eve, Mary’s obedience to God led to the birth of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, who died on the Cross and rose from the dead to save us from sin.
Annunciation: (n.): The visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary to inform her that she was to be the mother of the Savior. After giving her consent to God’s Word, Mary became the mother of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Fiat: (n.): Mary’s “yes,” or consent to God’s will for her at the Annunciation and all throughout her life. Latin for “let it be done.”
Assumption of Mary: (n.): The dogma which recognizes Mary’s unique participation in her Son’s Resurrection by which, at the end of her earthly life, she was taken body and soul into Heaven where she is crowned Queen of Heaven and sits at the right hand of her Son, Jesus Christ.
Resurrection of the Dead: (n.): The raising from the dead of the righteous, who will live forever with the Risen Christ on the last day.
Perpetual Virginity: (n.): The dogma which recognizes Mary’s virginity before, during, and after the birth of Christ.
Latria: (n.): Adoration or worship that is due to God alone.
Dulia: (n.): Veneration or honor given to the saints.
Hyperdulia: (n.): The greatest of honor or veneration reserved specifically for the Blessed Virgin Mary