The 1994 Catholic Catechism states this about Mary:

“Therefore the Blessed Virgin is invoked in the Church under the titles of Advocate, Helper, Benefactress, and Mediatrix.” Pg. 252, #969

I can remember hearing my mother tell me, as she prayed the rosary, that she was praying to Mary so that she could go to the Father and Jesus on her behalf. She told me that Mary knew what my mother was going through and she had a greater compassion for her children and, therefore, could approach the Throne with greater effect. I told my mother that she was robbing Jesus Christ of what He deserved and a mother would not do this. However, she was blinded by so many years of indoctrination by the church of Rome and she just could not understand what I was saying and was very defensive of the things she had been taught.

Let’s look at the titles that the catholic catechism gives to Mary and let the Word of God deal with them:

1. Advocate:

The word advocate means “to defend the cause of.” The catholic church teaches that Mary is an advocate. This is not in the Bible and is a man-made tradition. What does the Bible say about this?

(1 John 2:1) My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: (emphasis mine).

So who can be right? Where do you draw the line when it comes to this? Do you believe God’s Word when it contradicts what the catholic church teaches or do you prefer to put your head in the sand like an ostrich and hope you are right?

2. Helper:

I have yet to find a verse in Scripture that says that Mary is a helper. In fact,

The Bible disagrees with catholicism by declaring that Jesus, not Mary, is the only Helper:

(Psa 54:4) Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

(Heb 13:5) Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

(Heb 13:6) So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

3. Benefactress:

This word is not even in Scripture nor is there any reference to its definition. This is yet another catholic tradition. The word benefactor means:

He who confers a benefit, especially one who makes charitable contributions either for public institutions or for private use.

Just what/how does Mary bring forth a benefit? What benefit? So much of the catholic doctrine is worded in such a complicated manner that the lay person cannot possibly understand it and must rely on the priest (and higher) to reveal the church’s will.

4. Mediatrix:

The definition of Mediatrix (female mediator) is:

One that interposes between parties at variance for the purpose of reconciling them.1. By way of eminence, Christ is the mediator, the divine intercessor through whom sinners may be reconciled to an offended God. Tim.2.

No where does the Bible state that Mary was a mediator between man and God. No where! In fact, Mary requested people to obey her Son!(Joh 2:5) His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. (emphasis mine). What does the Bible say about the one who holds the title of mediator?

(1 Tim 2:5) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; (1 Tim 2:6) Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. (emphasis mine).

(Heb 8:6) But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. (emphasis mine).

(Heb 9:15) And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. (emphasis mine).

(Heb 12:24) And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. (emphasis mine).

Hmmm … four times the Word of God says that Jesus is the Mediator. No where does it indicate that Mary is even remotelya mediator. Again, the catholic is taught that tradition and magisterium supersede the Bible. But their own catechism says that all three sources work together.

“It is clear therefore that, in the supremely wise arrangement of God, sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture, and the Magisterium of the Church are so connected and associated that one of them cannot stand without the others. Working together, each in its own way, under the action of the one Holy Spirit, they all contribute effectively to the salvation of souls.” (Pg. 29, #95)

If each works in its own way, together with the rest, under the action of the Holy Spirit, then there would be no contradiction because God cannot lie. (Tit 1:2) In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; (emphasis mine). My word – it is so very clear! God cannot lie, therefore, something is wrong here – very wrong!

Who do you believe then? Tradition and magisterium or God? (1 John 4:1) Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

5. Intercessor:

Lastly, Mary is given the title of Intercessor. The Word of God is very clear as to how many intercessors there can be.

(Heb 9:24) For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: (emphasis mine) Jesus appears before God for us – not Mary.

(Heb 7:25) Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. (emphasis mine) Again, Jesus makes intercession – not Mary.

(Heb 7:26) For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; (Heb 7:27) Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself. (Heb 7:28 ) For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. (emphasis mine) Jesus offered one sacrifice and the Word says in verse 28 that this sacrifice is for evermore!

(Rom 8:34) Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. (emphasis mine) Only Christ makes intercession for us! It does not say Mary!

(Rom 8:27) And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. (emphasis mine) Again, Christ makes intercession for the saint. Here’s an afterthought – why would Christ have to make intercession for a saint if, according to catholic tradition, the saint is already in heaven? The saint is the born-again Christian – not someone already in heaven.

Intercession allows the believer to have a direct link to the Heavenly Father. When we go before the Father, He sees the blood of His Son upon the born-again believer. Jesus’ work on the cross allows us direct access to the Father. Not Mary.

(Eph 2:18 ) For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. (emphasis mine)

(Eph 3:11) According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: (Eph 3:12) In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. (emphasis mine)

So, my friend. Mary is never mentioned in God’s Word as being any of the titles listed in your catechism. Ask yourself this question! Why not? The catholic church has managed to place Mary on a throne in heaven. They have successfully convinced their people that the Father is some kind of scarey unforgiving God and that Jesus needs help to get through to Him. Therefore, Jesus’ mother has been promoted (only by the catholic church) and she now can take mankinds plea and prayers to her Son so she can “soften” Him and convince Him to go to the Father. Good grief, man! You don’t need any of that. You can go straight to God Himself if you are saved! You don’t need anyone but Jesus Christ!

Don’t be an ostrich with your head in the sand. God will hold you accountable for what you have done with His Son. If you wait until you die, it will be too late. There’s no turning back after that.

(Heb 9:27) And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (emphasis mine).

The 1994 Catholic Catechism states that Mary has the power to save us from eternal damnation in hell:

“Taken up to heaven she (Mary) did not lay aside this saving office but by her manifold intercession continues to bring us the gifts of eternal salvation…” Pg. 252, #969

“Being obedient she (Mary) became the cause of salvation for herself and for the whole human race.” Pg. 125, #494

What does God’s Word have to say about this?

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12 Jesus even stated that He is the ONLY way to heaven. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 and I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved… John 10:9

But the catholic catechism continues to state:

“She (Mary) is inseparably linked with the saving work of her Son.” Pg. 303, #1172

The Word of God covers this further. I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. Isaiah 43:11 and
Yet I am the LORD thy God… there is no saviour beside me. Hosea 13:4 and The God of my rock he is… my saviour… 2 Samuel 22:3 and For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 and And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 and … And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 (emphasis mine).

The catholic church believes that Mary suffered as much as Christ did because He was of her flesh and she suffered because He was her son. She deserves the same worship and power that Christ has because she gave birth to Him and suffered greatly when she saw Him suffer, in other words. My dear catholic friend, do not be deceived. My son is a Marine and I love him greatly. But there is no way on earth that I could know to what degree he suffered while training in the Marine Corps. I heard his account with his own words but I can only empathize so much. My son alone went through that hardship and difficulty. I was on the side lines cheering him on and praying for him but I was not going through the same pain as he was. Nor was Mary suffering like Jesus suffered. She took part in His death as any emotional mother would take part in her own son’s death. It stops there.

The catholics believe that Peter was their first pope. Let’s look at what Peter had to say about Jesus being the one and only Saviour of the world. … through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Peter 1:1 and … into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:11 and … through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ… 2 Peter 2:20 and But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 and ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 1 Peter 1:18-19

The Word of God does not say one thing about Mary being co-Saviour with Christ. In fact, God made certain to include verses that stated that Mary had to offer the same sacrifices for her sins as the rest of the Jews. If she were not without sin and savior of the world, then how could she save people?

(Luk 2:21) And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. (Luk 2:22) And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; (Luk 2:23) (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord; ) (Luk 2:24) And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

If Mary were to have been taken to Heaven without dying, why is it not recorded in the Word? After all, Enoch walked with God and his death was not recorded because God took him. (Gen 5:24) And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him. Elijah as well was taken up without dying. (2 Ki 2:11) And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. If the same had happened to Mary, would it not have been recorded? There were many deaths in Bible times but they were not all recorded. Nor did Mary’s death have to be recorded. God did this for a reason. He knew that many would believe a lie. (Mat 7:13) Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: (Mat 7:14) Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. If the way to salvation is so narrow according to Christ, then how can salvation be found in the largest church in the world? That way is certainly not narrow. In fact, that way is very wide and that church is very big. Christ would not have stated these very words had salvation been found in a church. Do not be deceived, my dear catholic friend.