Contemplation on the Experiences of Our Lady Mary Mediatrix of all Grace Devotees: A Synodal Praxis on Sensus Fidelium

Noel Santander

doi:10.57106/scientia.v14i2.206

Authors

Noel Santander San Beda University, Manila, Philippines https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0222-5673

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57106/scientia.v14i2.206

Keywords:

Mary Mediatrix of All Grace, Lipa Apparition, Sensus Fidelium, Contemplation

Abstract

The controversial Catholic devotions in the country that received greater attention these days is the devotion to Our Lady Mary Mediatrix of All Grace that originated from an apparition in Lipa, province of Batangas. It is a controversial Marian devotion because of several issues. Despite of controversies the devotion still existed and spread like wildfire here and abroad. This impelled the researcher to conduct a study that explained the devotion’s enticement on people from different walks of life through the years. This endeavor is an essential expression of synodal praxis of contemplation on sensus fidelium about the devotion. The research has a descriptive and qualitative design using a content analysis method and process that entails subjective interpretation of the data through the systematic classification process of coding and identifying themes or patterns. Using the digital data collection method, the researcher immersed in the online digital world, purposely looked for literature, articles, journals, books, blogs, and videos about testimonies, reflections, and written experiences of the devotees. The analysis presented that the devotees remained vigorous in their Marian devotion due to the profound spiritual experiences they ascribed to Mary Mediatrix of All Grace. It also included divine guidance, healing, and the transformative power of faith and prayer. The devotees had a deep-seated belief in Mary's intercessory role between Jesus and humanity, and the devotees' desire to share the blessings received through personal testimony and community involvement. The devotees saw that the messages and prophecies of Our Lady, Mary Mediatrix of All Grace are true and relevant.

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