Franciscans of Mary the Theotokos
"Called by Mary to be an Instrument of Peace"

Holy Mary, Mother of Creation, bless us that we may experience God as Love
in praise of all creatures, in love of all of creation.  Amen.

Father Michael Adams - www.livingrosaries.org


We believe that Mary is the Theotokos: the God-Bearer
We believe that God chose to bring Salvation into the world
through Mary who gave birth to the Savior.
We believe that God has honored Mary
by choosing Her to be the Mother of His Only Son, Jesus
Who is our Lord, Savior and Redeemer
and that we should honor and venerate Her.
We believe that Jesus is both True God and True Man,
therefore we believe that Mary is the Mother of God
We believe that when Jesus said
"Woman, behold your son" and "Son, behold your Mother"
He was giving Mary to all people and all creation as Mother.
We believe that Mary loves ALL her children unconditionally.
We believe that Mary loves ALL creation and created beings.
We believe that Mary is,
as She said at Lourdes,
"the Immaculate Conception",
conceived without sin and sanctified by God.
We believe that She was taken, body and soul, to Heaven
and crowned Queen of all Creation.
We believe that Mary is the Queen of Peace
and that She calls us to live in harmony with
and love for all Creation and all life.
We believe that Mary was and is
a Woman of deep Faith,
a Woman of great Courage,
and a Woman of profound Love.


Composed by Sister Pat, FMT
September 2007


Sister Pat, FMT Minister General




 



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