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I know this is a bit off topic. But I have a question.
If Mary is "full of grace" who can it be said that she can grow in grace? Any ideas?
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Dear StephanosI,

I'm no theologian, but my understanding of the Theotokos is that she is "Full of Grace" because she carried the Lord, source of all Grace, inside herself for nine months. She carried all possible Grace, none was outside of her! She was truly "full of Grace". The most amazing of all experiences.

Being human, she can grow in Grace through her prayers and spiritual blessings.


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I know this is a bit off topic. But I have a question.
If Mary is "full of grace" who can it be said that she can grow in grace? Any ideas?
Stephanos I

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