Devotion To Mary, Mother of Jesus, as Priest -Read Documentation from Women Priests Scholarship Cite

Image is on a stole
given to me by Martha Soto
first woman priest
ordained in South America.

"Throughout the centuries the faithful have felt a devotion to Mary as priest."

http://www.womenpriests.org/mrpriest/m_gen.asp

"The devotion to Mary as Priest can be documented in many ways:

1. It consisted in the strong belief that Mary was, indeed, a priest. Tradition indicates four main reasons: Mary belonged to a priestly family, Mary exercised priestly functions, Mary gave us the Eucharist and Mary procures forgiveness of sins.
2. Tradition stressed especially Mary’s role as a sacrificial priest.
   Mary’s role as Sacrificial Priest is seen particularly in her offering Jesus during the Presentation in the Temple and during his crucifixion on Calvary.
3. Devotion to Mary Priest blossomed greatly among ordained ministers.
   Mary was seen to have a special relationship to priests, not least in the celebration of the Eucharist.
4. The devotion to Mary Priest has been present throughout the history of the Church.
   Read the witness of theologians and spiritual writers, with references to extensive quotations.
5. The devotion to Mary Priest was also expressed in religious art. Visit our gallery of images of Mary Priest. "
   

The art work depicting Mary, Mother of Jesus, as priest is stunning.Enjoy!

Thanks to Women Priests Website for its excellent scholarship and for the contribution they have made to our movement by their intellectual presentation from sources in scripture, tradition, and contemporary theologians.

Bridget Mary Meehan, ARCWP

Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests

www.associationofromancatholicwomenpriests.org