Mariology · 1 min read
Why did Mary have to be preserved from original sin before becoming the Mother of God?
Spotless womb • Immaculate soul • God’s dwelling • Redemption begins
In The Gospel as Revealed to Me, the opening chapters present in detail why God wanted a “spotless womb” for the Incarnation, and why Mary’s soul is described as immaculate from the beginning. The book connects Mary’s purity not only with moral innocence, but with her unique role as the living dwelling place of the Son of God. It also presents Mary as the creature in whom God’s image is preserved with extraordinary perfection, making her preparation for divine maternity one of the deepest mysteries in the early chapters. The Maria Valtorta Studies chatbot can help you explore these chapters in detail and ask why Mary’s freedom from original sin is presented as necessary for her mission.
Suggested question
In Volume 1, Chapters 1, 4 and 5, why does The Gospel as Revealed to Me present Mary as needing an immaculate soul and a spotless womb before becoming the Mother of the Incarnate Word?
Keywords: Immaculate Conception, New Eve, Original Sin