Mariologia ekumeniczna encykliki Redemptoris Mater

Abstract

The doctrine within the scope of Mariology presented in the encyclical Redemptoris Mater has a strictly ecumenical dimension. John Paul n presents Mariological deposit of faith in a new way legible for Catholics and Christians of other denominations alike. The Holy Father refers in the first place to Biblical arguments (sola Scriptum) interpreting Mariology in the light of St Paul's theology. The redemptory work of Christ – the only Redeemer and Mediator (solus Christus) – according to the teaching of the Apostle of nations, does not exclude, but, to the contrary, includes the participation of creatures, “for we are partners working together for God” (1 Cor 3, 9). God presents man with grace (sola gratia). Man's answer is faith (sola fides). The Mother of the Son of God and the first Christian is thus an example of undivided Church.