Mary Is Not Optional for Bible-Believing Christians Father Daniel Klimek issues a clear and necessary reminder: authentic Christianity is inseparable from reverence for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Scripture itself commands it. In the Magnificat, Mary proclaims, “From now on will all ages call me blessed.” (Lk 1:48; NABRE). To ignore or minimize her role is not biblical fidelity—it is biblical neglect. Father Daniel points us directly to the words of Christ from the Cross: “Behold, your mother” (Jn