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Catholicism Explained: Mary & Radical Obedience | Catholic Faith for Mothers

Rebel Saints: Catholic Faith & Spiritual Growth Podcast for Christians

On Mother's Day, we're answering the question Catholics get asked constantly: Do we worship Mary? No fluff, no stained-glass stereotypes, just real talk about what the Catholic faith actually teaches about the Virgin Mary. As a Catholic mom, I know how much we need her example, and why her story of radical obedience and belonging matters to every mama, spiritual seeker, and woman navigating Christianity in a secular world. Welcome to Rebel Saints, where Catholic spirituality meets real life. We are tackling the big questions: * Why do Catholics make such a big deal about Mary if Jesus is enough? * What is the Immaculate Conception (and why it’s not the Virgin Birth)? * Was Mary really a virgin her whole life? * Why do we call her the Mother of God, and what’s the deal with the Assumption? * Why is she the ultimate Rebel Saint? We dive deep into the Catechism, Scripture, Church history, and Mary’s radical “yes” that changed the world. Whether you’re a mom in the trenches right now, someone missing their mother, or a Christian curious about Catholic theology, this episode will encourage and challenge you.Key Topics Covered: * The Theotokos: Understanding Mary as the Mother of God and Mother of the Church. * Catholic Dogma: Breaking down the Immaculate Conception, Perpetual Virginity, and the Assumption. * Intercessory Prayer: Why Catholics ask Mary to pray for us. * The Magnificat: The revolutionary power of Mary's song at the Cross and in daily life. References & Resources Mentioned: * Scripture: Luke Chapter 1 (The Canticle of Mary / The Magnificat) via the Blessed is She Journaling Bible (NABRE). * Catechism of the Catholic Church: * CCC 491: The Dogma of the Immaculate Conception * CCC 2622: Mary’s Fiat and Magnificat * Church History: The Council of Ephesus (431 AD) – Defense of the title Theotokos. * Papal Documents: Munificentissimus Deus (1950) – Pope Pius XII defining the Dogma of the Assumption. Support the Journey: Help other restless hearts find us! Follow: Hit the "+" or "Follow" button  Review: If you enjoyed this show, please leave a review. It’s the best way to help us grow. Connect with Rebel Saints: * Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelsaintspodcast * Reflections: https://substack.com/@rebelsaints * Instagram: @rebelsaintspodcast * TikTok: @RebelSaintsPodcast * For exclusive content find us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/RebelSaintsPodcast * Write us: rebelsaintspodcast@gmail.com