Immaculate conception
By april1105
@april1105 (38)
Philippines
December 8, 2010 6:04am CST
today, december 8 is the feast day of MARY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION,according to the catholic doctrine, the conception of mary without any stain of original sin.
we went to church..how about you..?
2 responses
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
8 Dec 10
Yes I heard and that's why my two children have no class today. In my curiosity, would you please tell me why Mary Immaculate Conception call it. Is there any significant to catholic doctrine. just asking... see you around
@april1105 (38)
• Philippines
9 Dec 10
immaculate conception means the conception of mary of her child jesus. virgin mary's conception without stain which means in latin macula.
@veganbliss (3895)
• Adelaide, Australia
26 Jun 11
Unfortunately, no, this is not what it means. Please read my response to this discussion below.
@veganbliss (3895)
• Adelaide, Australia
26 Jun 11
Welcome to My Lot.
Unfortunately, there seems to be a widespread misunderstanding of the term "Immaculate Conception". Many people believe this refers to the conception of Jesus, but Immaculate Conception is actually a Catholic dogma that asserts that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was preserved by God from the stain of original sin at the time of her conception.
The conception of Jesus by Mary is more properly called "The Incarnation of Christ". The phrase "Immaculate Conception", by Catholic interpretation, is not directly connected to the concept of the "Virgin Birth". The Catholic Church celebrates the Immaculate Conception, as you've pointed out, on December 8, exactly nine months before the official birthday of Mary. This is a big clue! The Incarnation of Christ is celebrated on March 25, nine months before Christmas Day.
I hope that helps make things clear.
To re-state: I believe Mary underwent a "more or less" normal pregnancy of about nine months.
Unfortunately, there seems to be a widespread misunderstanding of the term "Immaculate Conception". Many people believe this refers to the conception of Jesus, but Immaculate Conception is actually a Catholic dogma that asserts that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was preserved by God from the stain of original sin at the time of her conception.
The conception of Jesus by Mary is more properly called "The Incarnation of Christ". The phrase "Immaculate Conception", by Catholic interpretation, is not directly connected to the concept of the "Virgin Birth". The Catholic Church celebrates the Immaculate Conception, as you've pointed out, on December 8, exactly nine months before the official birthday of Mary. This is a big clue! The Incarnation of Christ is celebrated on March 25, nine months before Christmas Day.
I hope that helps make things clear.
To re-state: I believe Mary underwent a "more or less" normal pregnancy of about nine months. 