02-16-2007, 06:15 AM
To the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Peace be with you!
Sorry, I tried my best to stay out of this but when it comes to Mother Mary, I have to defend her!!!
Quote:Jesus did not tell his MOTHER, ‘women get me a drink’ , but if you still remember your Bible, according to St. John, he was describing the marriage feast at Cana, and we are told there that Jesus, <b>behaved rudely towards his mother</b>. He calls her <b>"Woman, what have I to do with thee</b>?" or in modern language, “What connection is there between you and me”, or what have I got to do with you? And that was his response when she just told him that people have no wine…
Jesus Christ would never tell us to keep the Commandments then violate one Himself.
"Woman" is a term of respect, dignity & honor. There's a parallel between Our Lady & the first "woman" Eve. Mary is the most "blessed among all women".
You can call me "woman" anyday!!!
Also... I can't help myself... one more point...
Wael, I've given up trying to show you the authenticity of Catholic Scriptures. It goes in one ear & out the other. So let me try a different approach. Before printers were invented, there were only a handful of Bibles in the world - especially during Mohammad's time (PBUH). Catholics hold Sacred Tradition on par with Sacred Scripture. Back in the early days, the faith was taught orally through Apostolic succession.
Christians aren't "people of the book". Christianity is the religion of the "Word" of God, a word which is not a written & mute word, but the Word which is Incarnate & living (CCC 108).
Yo TC... thanks for saying I'm patient :) Looks like I have you fooled :lol: By the way, despite what you believe Jesus Christ to be, I'll always respect you.
Alrighty then! You kids carry on now :popc1:
Peace :peace: