488. “God sent forth his Son”, but to prepare a body for him, he wanted the free co-operation of a creature. For this, from all eternity God chose for the mother of his Son a daughter of Israel, a young Jewish woman of Nazareth in Galilee, “a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary”:
The Father of mercies willed that the Incarnation should be preceded by assent on the part of the predestined mother, so that just as a woman had a share in the coming of death, so also should a woman contribute to the coming of life.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
337. What is the plan of God regarding man and woman?
518. How is justice and solidarity among nations brought about?
466. Why must human life be respected?
580. Why is it called the “Lord’s Prayer”?
302. What are the essential elements of the sacrament of Reconciliation?
375. What norms must conscience always follow?
485. In case of war, what does the moral law require?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about the need to forgive, according to Colossians 3:13?
What is the importance of gratitude and recognition according to the book of Proverbs?
What is the responsibility of Christian leaders according to James 3:1-12?
What can we learn from Judith’s victory in Judith 16:1-3?
What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?
What does it mean to choose godliness over the flesh, according to 1 Peter 4:1-6?
