everywhere wrong to worship graven images, but the consistent witness of both Judaism and Christianity shows that it is lawful to make use of sacred images in worshipping the true God. We use sacred images to draw our minds toward the heavenly realities. In icons, paintings, and statues, Mary is shown to be close to her Son. This closeness, illustrated in art, is the key to Mary’s sanctity—and ours. Mary’s holiness is the work of her Son, because Mary alone among all women has a Son who