In this conversation, James interviews Dr. Paul Thigpen about the importance of Mary in the Catholic faith and her role in spiritual warfare. Paul shares his personal journey of conversion to Catholicism and his deep love for the saints, especially Mary. They discuss the misconceptions about Mary and the Catholic view, emphasizing that Catholics do not worship her but honor and venerate her as the mother of God. Paul also explains why Mary is feared by demons and the power of her humility and obedience. Overall, the conversation highlights the profound impact Mary has on the lives of Catholics and her role in leading us closer to Jesus. In this conversation, Paul Thigpen discusses the testimony of demons and the confirmation from exorcists regarding the reality of spiritual warfare. He also explores the Church's caution in evaluating apparitions and the importance of discernment. Finally, he provides information on where to find his books.
Key Points:
1. Mary is highly revered in the Catholic faith as the mother of God and plays a significant role in spiritual warfare.
2. Misconceptions about Mary, such as worshiping her or seeing her as equal to God, are not accurate representations of Catholic belief.
3. Mary's humility and obedience are virtues that make her powerful against the forces of evil.
4. Mary's love for us and her desire to lead us to Jesus are evident in her intercession and the many apparitions approved by the Church.
5. Demons testify to the power of Mary and the effectiveness of prayers like the Hail Mary.
6. Exorcists consistently report similar experiences and confirm the reality of spiritual warfare.
7. The Church exercises caution in evaluating apparitions and private revelations.
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Resources in the episode:
1. A Year with Mary by Dr. Paul Thigpen can be purchased here - https://tanbooks.com/products/books/a-year-with-mary-daily-meditations-on-the-mother-of-god/
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2. Check out Dr. Paul's other books from TAN here - https://tanbooks.com/authors/paul-thigpen-phd
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