489. Throughout the Old Covenant the mission of many holy women prepared for that of Mary. At the very beginning there was Eve; despite her disobedience, she receives the promise of a posterity that will be victorious over the evil one, as well as the promise that she will be the mother of all the living. By virtue of this promise, Sarah conceives a son in spite of her old age. Against all human expectation God chooses those who were considered powerless and weak to show forth his faithfulness to his promises: Hannah, the mother of Samuel; Deborah; Ruth; Judith and Esther; and many other women. Mary “stands out among the poor and humble of the Lord, who confidently hope for and receive salvation from him. After a long period of waiting the times are fulfilled in her, the exalted Daughter of Sion, and the new plan of salvation is established.”
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
230. For what reason are the sacraments necessary for salvation?
284. Does the breaking of the bread divide Christ?
595. How is forgiveness possible?
425. What is the relationship between grace and human freedom?
500. How should children be considered?
405. What is the foundation of the authority of society?
492. What are the principal sins against chastity?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the image of God as shepherd in Ezekiel 34?
What does the statement “God so loved the world that he gave his son” in John 3:16 mean?
What is Jonah’s story and what lessons can we learn from it?
