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DOCTRINAL NOTE ON MARIAN TITLES: MOTHER OF THE FAITHFUL, NOT CO-REDEMPTRIX Implications for Marian Devotion and Our Traditional Prayer Booklets Fr Lawrence Ogundipe SDV The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has recently offered an important doctrinal clarification on the way the Church understands and speaks about the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the mystery of salvation. While reaffirming her unique place as the Mother of God and the most exalted member of the redeemed, the document emphasizes that the faithful should refer to Mary as “Mother of the Faithful,” not “Co-redemptrix.” This clarification is not a demotion of Mary in Catholic devotion. Rather, it aims to protect the central truth that Jesus Christ alone is Redeemer and that Mary’s role, although singular and incomparable, always remains subordinate and dependent on the saving work of her Son. This doctrinal note helps the Church speak with precision, avoid misunderstandings, and ensure that our Marian devotion r...

 A SUMMARY  on “Una Caro. In Praise of Monogamy by Fr Lawrence Ogundipe SDV *Una Caro* is a doctrinal reflection that explains why the Catholic Church upholds monogamous marriage as the original and God-given form of human love.  The document begins by grounding monogamy in Scripture, showing how God created man and woman to become “one flesh,” a union marked by exclusivity, permanence, and mutual belonging. It explains that this unity is not just a social arrangement but a divine plan that reveals the dignity of both spouses. The document highlights that Jesus restored marriage to its original beauty by rejecting divorce and selfishness, teaching that true love is faithful, self-giving, and lifelong. Monogamy, therefore, is not simply a European or Western idea but a universal human good that reflects God’s own faithful love for His people. It is also the form of marriage that best expresses the sacrament, which mirrors Christ’s exclusive love for the Church. The text ac...

 Infidelity in the Catholic Church: A Deep Examination Fr Lawrence Ogundipe SDV  The issue of infidelity has been a significant concern within the Catholic Church for centuries. It is not just a matter of personal betrayal between spouses, but also a theological, moral, and ecclesiastical dilemma that the Church has grappled with throughout its history. The Catholic Church’s teachings on marriage, fidelity, and the sanctity of the sacrament provide a framework for understanding the gravity of infidelity, both in terms of its impact on individuals and the community.  The Catholic Church’s Teachings on Marriage In Catholic theology, marriage is considered a sacrament, a sacred covenant between a man and a woman that reflects the union between Christ and the Church. According to the *Catechism of the Catholic Church* (CCC), marriage is not only a natural institution but a divine one. It is "a partnership of the whole of life, ordered toward the good of the spouses and the pr...

  The Tabernacle is Not a Sepulchre Dear Brothers in the Priesthood, Grace and peace in Christ Jesus our Lord, who gives Himself to us in the Most Holy Eucharist. I write to you as a brother and fellow servant at the altar, out of deep reverence for the mystery we celebrate each day and out of concern for how we treat the sacred Body of Christ reserved in our churches. In some parishes, the tabernacle has quietly become a place of accumulation rather than adoration. This calls for our reflection and renewal. The tabernacle is not a sepulchre. It is not a place for storing many sacred species as if Christ were to remain enclosed without purpose. The tabernacle is a place of presence and prayer, a dwelling of the living Lord who remains with His people out of love. As *Redemptionis Sacramentum* reminds us, “The reservation of the Holy Eucharist in the tabernacle is principally for the sick and those who cannot participate in Mass” (RS 130). This means that what is reserved should be ...