Intermediary

The Marian title “Mediatrix” originated in the 6th century.

During the “Wedding at Cana”, Mary first appears as a mediator. She brokers peace between people and her Son.

The Gospel of John wrote about the “Wedding at Cana” (2:1-12). The event at Cana is very striking, because Mary finds out that the wine has run out. She says to her Son: “They have no more wine.” Her son Jesus replies: “What does your concern have to do with me, woman? My hour has not yet come.” Mary does not react to this and says to the servants: “Do whatever he tells you.” A little later, Jesus ensures that there is wine again, because he turns water into wine. This is Jesus' first miracle.

The “Wedding at Cana” demonstrates that Mary is the Woman who intercedes. The miracle at the wedding gives Mary the significance of a mediator. Because Mary mediates between people and her Son, many stories have been derived from this.

The Catholic Church believes Mary may be called a mediatrix in a subordinate sense as a helper or intercessor. Many believers do not share this viewpoint, as these people do not see Mary in a subordinate role.

In the past, prominent Catholics have spoken favourably about Mary as mediatrix. One of them is Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort (1673-1716), a French author, founder of the Montfortians, and priest. Désiré-Joseph Mercier (1851-1926), a Belgian archbishop, cardinal, metropolitan, and philosopher, also spoke favourably on multiple occasions about the title mediatrix.

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