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Our Lady
Our Lady is a title of honor for the Blessed Virgin Mary, expressing her role as the mother of the Lord and the mother of the Church.
'Our Lady' (Latin: Domina Nostra) expresses the Church's deep reverence for the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ (CCC 963-975, 2673-2679).
Mother of the Church
Mary is the mother of the Church because she is the mother of Christ, who is the Head of the Church (CCC 963, 968).
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Why this title? Just as we call Jesus 'Our Lord,' we call Mary 'Our Lady' to signify her queenly dignity as the mother of the King (CCC 966).
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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