womb, give us birth, nourish us at her breast, and lastly, unless she keep us under her care and guidance until, putting off mortal flesh, we become like the angels.… Furthermore, away from her bosom one cannot hope for any forgiveness of sins or any salvation …5 The church does not compete with Christ for the very good reason that the church belongs to Christ, is animated by Christ, is indwelt by the Spirit of Christ and proclaims the word of Christ through his apostles and prophets. Salvation therefore