The Blessed Virgin Mary

"All generations will call me blessed" The Church rightly honors the Blessed Virgin Mary with special devotion. From the most ancient of times the Blessed Virgin has been honored with the title of 'Mother of God,' to whose protection the faithful fly in all their dangers in needs. This very special devotion differs essentially from the adoration which is given to the Incarnate Word and equally to the Father and the Holy Spirit, and greatly fosters this adoration. The liturgical feasts dedicated to the Mother of God and Marian prayer, such as the rosary, an "epitome of the whole Gospel," express this devotion to the Virgin Mary. (Catechism no 971)