Martin Luther was once an Augustinian friar who later broke
away from the Church. He had some radical things to say about the priesthood,
papacy, purgatory (I’m on a “P” roll) and other distinctively Catholic
teachings. However, Luther did not reject all things Catholic. Here are 4 distinctively
Catholic things that Martin Luther regarded as biblical and had an affectionate
reverence for.
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Martin Luther had a great love for the Blessed Mother. In
one sermon, Luther recognized two Catholic dogmas: The Perpetual Virginity of
Mary and Mother of God (Theotokos). In another, he recognized the Immaculate
Conception.
