506. Mary is a virgin because her virginity is the sign of her faith “unadulterated by any doubt”, and of her undivided gift of herself to God’s will. It is her faith that enables her to become the mother of the Saviour: “Mary is more blessed because she embraces faith in Christ than because she conceives the flesh of Christ.”
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408. What is involved in the common good?
259. What is required of one who is to be baptized?
88. What does the Council of Chalcedon (in the year 451) teach in this regard?
94. What is the meaning of the expression “conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit…”?
526. What relationship exists between truth, beauty and sacred art?
518. How is justice and solidarity among nations brought about?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?
What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?
What is the message of Nahum 1:7-8 about God’s faithfulness in the midst of chaos?
How did a woman’s faith heal her of a hemorrhage, according to Matthew 9:20-22?
What does the mutual admiration between loved ones mean in the book of Songs?
