618 The cross is the unique sacrifice of Christ, the “one mediator between God and men”. But because in his incarnate divine person he has in some way united himself to every man, “the possibility of being made partners, in a way known to God, in the paschal mystery” is offered to all men. He calls his disciples to “take up [their] cross and follow (him)”, for “Christ also suffered for (us), leaving (us) an example so that (we) should follow in his steps.” In fact Jesus desires to associate with his redeeming sacrifice those who were to be its first beneficiaries. This is achieved supremely in the case of his mother, who was associated more intimately than any other person in the mystery of his redemptive suffering. Apart from the cross there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven.
Catechism of The Catholic Church #618
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So true–especially the part about Jesus being the ONE and ONLY “mediator between God and man!” So why do some believe that the Blessed Virgin, saints and human “priests” are also accepted as “mediators???” Please read Hebrews 6:16-10:39.. Not only will you see that HE IS our ONLY mediator but that HE was sacrificed ONCE, for ALL, and was NEVER meant to be sacrificed repeatedly, over & over again like every time a Mass is performed. I have LOTS of questions when it comes to Catolic doctrines and traditions! dionne