Apostles Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
“Let those who think that the Church pays too much attention to Mary give heed to the fact that Our Blessed Lord Himself gave ten times as much of His life to her as He gave to His Apostles.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Blessed Virgin Mary, 1950s
Mary’s devotion to Mary far exceeds that to the apostles, highlighting her special role in salvation history.
In simple terms: Mary is given greater love than the apostles.
Key Takeaway
Recognize Mary’s unique place in faith.
Themes
faith
devotion
theology
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
soteriology
marian doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- How does Marian devotion shape personal faith?
- What balance should be struck between Mary and the apostles?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue this overemphasizes Mary at the expense of Christ.
![“Like her [Mary], let us be full of zeal to go in haste to give Jesus to others. She was full of grace when, at the Annunciation, she received Jesus. Like her. we too become full of grace every time we receive Holy Communion. It is the same Jesus whom she received and whom we receive at Mass. As…” quote by Mother Teresa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5ce/mother-teresa-196_communion_like-her-mary-let-us-be-full-of-zeal-to_1890131.jpg)
![“Listen to these words of [apostle] Paul: "We war not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness that's in high places." It's in "high places" that the plot against Black and Brown, and poor White is going…” quote by Louis Farrakhan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/152/louis-farrakhan-1264_apostle-paul_listen-to-these-words-of-apostle-paul-we_95649.jpg)
