Marian Lecture Series – Advent 2024

Rev. Gregory Heidenblut, O.S.A., DD, will continue his annual lecture series during the Season of Advent with a challenging and informative discussion of Mary's role in the history of salvation. The four-week series will focus on the myths and realities associated with Mary the mother of Jesus. Is Mary's role and importance overstated in the Latin and Orthodox traditions? Or do we need to reclaim her importance and status in the history of salvation? These questions and many more will be discussed during this informative journey into the life and place of the first Christian – Mary of Nazareth. The lectures will begin on Tuesday, November 26, and continue for a total of four Tuesday evenings throughout the Advent Season 2024. Lectures will begin at 7:00 through 8:30 p.m. All lectures will take place in the parish hall. The weekly schedule is as follows: Mary, Truth vs. Misconceptions: Her role as Mother of God and our Mother.

Week 1: Tuesday, November 26 -Who is Mary? An Introduction to Mary. What is a Dogma? What is a Doctrine and doctrine. Dogma 1: Theotokos/Mother of God. Why must Mary be the Mother of God?

Week 2: Tuesday, December 3 - Dogma 2: Perpetual Virginity. Why must Mary be a perpetual Virgin? Do Catholics worship Mary? Understanding Dulia, Hyperdulia and Latria.

Week 3: Tuesday, December 10 - Dogma 3: Immaculate Conception Eastern vs. Western Church.

Week 4: Tuesday, December 17 - Dogma 4: Assumption of Mary. Marian Apparitions: Approved vs. Suspect, Titles Given to Mary, and Popular Devotions.