Question:
Is it within Catholic orthodoxy to believe that Mary had freedom to commit personal sin but chose to cooperate with God’s grace?
Answer:
Yes, Mary most certainly had the freedom to commit sin. Even though she did not suffer from Original Sin and its disordered desires she still had the human power of free will. Adam and Eve were created without Original Sin yet chose to sin, Mary chose to cooperate with the grace of God.
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