Contents

1. Why devotion to Mary?
2. Why do Catholics call Mary Mother of God?
3. Marian dogmas: why and what?
4. Do Catholics worship Mary and the saints?
5. Why do we honor Mary and the saints?
6. Was Mary a virgin before and after Jesus' birth
7. How can Mary, saints, or God hear all prayers made to them?
8. An explanation of the Immaculate Conception
9. Bible & "brothers & sisters" of Jesus; see also topic 6 above
10. Why Christmas on Dec 25 and Immaculate Conception on Dec 8?
11. Meaning of the doctrine of the Assumption
12. Meaning of the Incarnation; was Joseph Jesus' biological father?
13. Did God give Mary a choice to be Mother of Jesus?
14. Titles of Mary in Litany of Loreto
15. Could Jesus and Mary sin?
16. Does the Church approve of modern appearances of Mary?
17. Ten Hail Marys and only one Our Father in each decade of the Rosary?
18. Purpose of wearing a scapular
19. How can God and the saints hear all our prayers?
20. Is December 25 really the date of Christ's birthday?

We invite your questions on Mary. Send them to Father at the Association.

The questions and responses 1-20 are written by Rev. Oscar Lukefahr, C.M., who is the Director Emeritus and preaches parish missions for Catholic Home Study Service. If you would like to enroll in a free course of instruction in the Catholic faith, check out the Catholic Home Study Service.