For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus. (I Timothy 2:5) Why should someone else pray for me?
In the Hebrew Scripture, we read that prophets like Elijah and Elisha interceded for people and worked miracles. Moses interceded many times on behalf of the errant Israel and saved them from many dangers.
In the New Testament, we find a typical example of Mary mother of Jesus interceded with her Son during the marriage at Cana, which resulted in the first miracle of Jesus (changing water into wine). Ref. John 2:1-11
Mediation and intercession are words similar in meaning. According to Merriam Webster’ dictionary Mediation is “ an act of intervening”. Intercession is “an act of speaking to someone in order to defend or help another person”.
Those Saints in heaven are closer to God and since they are spiritual beings, they are able to beg God on our behalf. We believe that Mary was taken up body and soul into the glories of heaven. She can equally intercede on our behalf. She is the Mother of God.
Spirits of God intercede on our behalf as human beings. Angels are Spiritual Beings who plead on our behalf. Human beings intercede for one another. If there is only one mediator why should St James ask that elders pray and anoint the sick? Ref. James 5:14-15
There are levels of mediation.
If you have ever prayed for or with someone, you did what is called INTERCESSION. We do ask the angels and saints in heaven to pray for us. Mary is a saint par excellence. She is the Queen of all Saints. Why then should it be a hard thing for you to seek the help of our Mother Mary?
Mary is our Mother. Mothers know how to plead very well for the needs of their children. Give Mary a chance, to plead for you while you pray the Rosary seeking her intercession.
To Be Continued…
Mary, Mother of God….Pray for us
Compiled by:
Eric K. Dagbui
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