Weekly Reflection

Marian Dogmas & Doctrine — Part 2: Mary’s Perpetual Virginity

02-09-2025  |  Jen Arnold, M.A.

This week, we'll take a closer look at the second Marian Dogma declared by the Magisterium, which is Mary's perpetual virginity, also called her "three-fold" virginity. This dogma was confirmed at the Second Council of Constantinople in AD 553 and later pronounced by Pope Martin I at the First Lateran Council in AD 640. The term "three-fold virginity" means that Mary was a virgin before the birth of Jesus, during the birth of Jesus, and after the birth of Jesus. Let's look at what each of these terms means in more detail, as well as clarify some common questions about its teaching.

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Events

Knights of Columbus Annual Charity Raffle

Ticket sales are in “full swing” for the Knights of Columbus Annual Statewide Charity Raffle.

Corpus Christi Council 10062 Knights will be in the courtyard selling raffle tickets after Mass each weekend through Sun, Apr 27.

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Porters of St. Joseph Membership Drive

The Porters of St. Joseph Are Looking for a Few Good Men!⁣

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Support Catholic Relief Services

Next week our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Funds from this collection provide food to the hungry, support displaced refugees, and bring Christ’s love and mercy to vulnerable people here and abroad.

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Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes

Join us in praying the Holy Rosary along with the healing prayers of Our Lady of Lourdes and the Litany of Our Blessed Mother Virgin Mary.

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