Question 199
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In what way is the Blessed Virgin Mary the eschatological icon of the Church?
Answer
Looking upon Mary, who is completely holy and already glorified in body and soul, the Church contemplates in her what she herself is called to be on earth and what she will be in the homeland of heaven.
Condenses CCC ¶¶ 972