What is the immaculate heart of Mary? (original) (raw)
The immaculate heart of Mary is a Catholic veneration of the virtues, holiness, and perfections of Mary by which the Catholics expect to draw closer to Jesus. It signifies “the great purity and love of the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary for God.”1https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/seasons-and-feast-days/immaculate-heart-of-mary-14358 Pope Pius XII said,
“Most Holy Virgin Mary, tender Mother of men, to fulfill the desires of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the request of the Vicar of Your Son on earth, we consecrate ourselves and our families to your Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart, O Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and we recommend to You, all the people of our country and all the world.” (https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/solemn-act-of-consecration-to-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary-12729)
Devotion to the immaculate heart of Mary is idolatry
As I researched this topic, I was both astounded and deeply saddened by the idolatry. Catholics who trust their church to lead them into truth have been deceived. Honestly, my heart breaks for them. They need to look and trust in Jesus, not Mary.
Jesus said, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). The command of Christ is go to Him, not anyone else. But, the Catholics exceed what is written in Scripture (1 Cor. 4:6) and say they go to Jesus through Mary.
- “so no man goeth to Christ but by His Mother” (Vatican Website: Encyclical of Pope Leo 13th on the Rosary, Octobri Mense, Pope Leo 13th, 1903-1914, https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf\_l-xiii\_enc\_22091891\_octobri-mense.html).
- “After speaking of the Church, her origin, mission, and destiny, we can find no better way to conclude than by looking to Mary” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 972, http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/972.htm).
Their idolatry is evident. They give Mary what belongs to God. Without directly doing it, they replace Jesus with Mary.
“Mary is the all holy one (CCC 2677); second to Eve (Mystici Corpois Christ, par. 110); is prayed to (CCC 2679); sits at the right hand of Christ (Pope Pius X, 1835-1914, Ad Diem Illum Laetissimum, 14); is Advocate, Helper, Benefactress, and Mediatrix (CCC 969); the mother of the members of Christ (CCC 963); Queen over all things (CCC 966); brings eternal life by her intercession (CCC 969); helped make atonement for sins (Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma, Ott, page 213); crushed the head of the serpent (Pope Pius IX, Ineffabilis Deus); delivers souls from death (CCC 966). When considering the Church, there is no better way than to look to Mary, (CCC 972). Catholics entrust themselves to Mary’s prayer (CCC 2677). And, no man goeth to Christ but by His Mother,” (Vatican Website: Encyclical of Pope Leo 13th on the Rosary, Octobri Mense, Pope Leo 13th, 1903-1914).” (https://carm.org/cut-and-paste/cut-catholic)
In their own words
The following is a collection of quotes from different Catholic sources. You can see just how idolatrous they are in regard to Mary’s immaculate heart.
“IMMACULATE HEART. The physical heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary as a sign and symbol of her compassion and sinlessness, and the object of devotion by the faithful. (Hardon, John. Catholic Dictionary: An Abridged and Updated Edition of Modern Catholic Dictionary (p. 220). The Crown Publishing Group. Kindle Edition, underline added.)
“Sacrifice yourselves for sinners, and say often to Jesus, especially whenever you make a sacrifice: O Jesus, it is for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.” (http://theotokos.org.uk/words-spoken-by-mary-at-fatima/)
Pope John Paul (1920-2005) “consecrated the world to Mary’s Immaculate Heart in 1984…the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a protection of sorts. Entrusting ourselves to Mary’s Immaculate Heart will do just that — protect us from the evils of the world and open us up to God’s profound mercy for us and for the world. “ (https://www.marian.org/news/What-IS-the-Immaculate-Heart-7138, underline added)
“This fullness of grace is said to emanate from the center of her being—her heart—understood both physically and spiritually. It is Mary’s heart, in its unspoiled created perfection, that is the source and wellspring of her purity . . . therefore her heart is called Immaculate.” ( https://www.catholiccompany.com/magazine/devotion-immaculate-heart-mary-6227, underline added)
“Honoring Mary’s Immaculate Heart is really just another way of honoring Mary as the person who was chosen to be the Mother of God.” (https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55427/the-immaculate-heart-of-mary, underline added)
“O Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, in this time of trial we turn to you. As our Mother, you love us and know us: no concern of our hearts is hidden from you. Mother of mercy, how often we have experienced your watchful care and your peaceful presence! You never cease to guide us to Jesus, the Prince of Peace…Therefore, Mother of God and our Mother, to your Immaculate Heart we solemnly entrust and consecrate ourselves, the Church, and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine.” (https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/prayers/documents/20220325-atto-consacrazione-cuoredimaria.html, underline added)
The Immaculate Heart of Mary
There are countless quotes like this from various Catholic websites and books. It is truly sad to read them and ponder the incredible deception to which so many millions of Roman Catholics are held captive. Don’t go to or through Mary. Go directly to Jesus. Seek Him. The enemy of the gospel has woven into the Roman Catholic Church countless diversions, rituals, and prayers that obscure the simple work of the gospel of Christ. Don’t fall victim to the idolatry of the Roman Catholic Church.
It gives me no pleasure to say that Roman Catholicism is apostate and leads countless millions to eternal damnation.