Paragraph 484

484. The Annunciation to Mary inaugurates “the fullness of time”, The time of the fulfilment of God’s promises and preparations. Mary was invited to conceive him in whom the “whole fullness of deity” would dwell “bodily”. The divine response to her question, “How can this be, since I know not man?”, was given by the power of the Spirit: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you.”


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

97. How does Mary cooperate in the divine plan of salvation?

114. How did Jesus conduct himself in regard to the Law of Israel?

258. Why does the Church baptize infants?

509. What is the content of the social doctrine of the Church?

462. Are family bonds an absolute good?

186. How do Bishops exercise their ministry of sanctification?

73. How should we understand the reality of sin?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?

What is the example of perseverance in the faith that Paul set in 2 Timothy 4:7?

What are Daniel’s visions of the golden image and the four beasts?

What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?

How is the humility and grace of God manifested in the Christian’s life, according to Psalm 138:6-7?

What is the promise of the Messiah mentioned in Malachi 3:1-3?

What is the importance of gratitude in the Christian life, according to the first letter to Timothy?