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
143. What is the relationship between the Spirit and Christ Jesus in his earthly mission?
109. In the Kingdom, what authority did Jesus bestow upon his Apostles?
268. What is the effect of Confirmation?
119. In what way did Christ offer himself to the Father?
243. What is the Liturgy of the Hours?
464. What are the duties of citizens in regard to civil authorities?
406. When is authority exercised in a legitimate way?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to submit to God’s discipline, according to Hebrews 12:5-11?
God’s Covenant with David: An Eternal Commitment (2 Samuel 7)
What is the message of Nahum 1:7-8 about God’s faithfulness in the midst of chaos?
What is Ahijah’s prophecy in 1 Kings 11 and what is its importance in Israel’s history?
What is the example of faith that the poor widow gives us in Luke 21:1-4?
