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#12170 Why Are There Twelve Stars on the Miraculous Medal? - Jimmy Akin

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What’s the meaning behind the twelve stars on the Miraculous Medal? We explore the biblical symbolism connected to Mary, Revelation, and the Church, along with insights into papal elections, Christ in the Old Testament, and explaining Catholic beliefs to Mormons.

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Questions Covered: 

  • 04:19 – Why are there twelve stars on the Miraculous Medal? 
  • 10:26 – Why would the teaching that the dead donor rule not apply to the unborn?  
  • 18:11 – Who would elect the Pope if all the Cardinals died?  
  • 28:54 – How can I explain Psalm 82:6 in a Trinitarian way to a Mormon friend who believes it relates to them becoming gods? 
  • 44:33 – Can Revelation 21:12 be applied to the miraculous medal crown since it describes the image? 
  • 51:10 – Can the God that walked with Adam and Eve or came to visit Abraham be considered the pre-incarnate Jesus based on Colossians 1:15? 
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