The Blessed Mother's Fiat
What does Jesus mean?
God saves
What does it mean to call St. Joseph a "just man"?
In other words, a "holy man"
Define justification.
It is the gift of transformation from unrighteousness through the sacrifice of Christ and the atonement for our sins.
How did the early church understand the tremendous power of Christ's words?
According to Christ, if we want to see God the Father, to whom should we look?
We should look to God's son.
How did Mary conceive a child without husband?
Through the power and love of God, and the Holy Spirit.
What was betrothal at the time of Christ?
A formal and legally binding period of engagement that would last up to 12 months before marriage.
We are justified by "faith alone" apart from works.
How does the world of God function as a tiny seed?
Destined to grow and bear fruit.
What or who is the fullness of God's self- Revelation
Jesus Christ
What does divine Sonship mean?
Christ is not a human person but rather a divine person who, in addition to his divine nature took on human nature.
What was the angel's message to Joseph?
"Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit."
Can we earn justification through good works?
No, only through baptism.
The first step intended to transform us into another Christ.
Bringing the Gospel texts into prayer.
According to the Epistle to the Hebrews, where can we see God the Father?
In Jesus
What necessary condition did the Blessed Virgin Mary fulfill for the redemption to take place?
Mary saying "yes" to bearing Jesus Christ in her womb.
How does Joseph respond?
He fully cooperated with God's plan and brought Salvation to the world.
What does Redemption take away from and add to a person?
Redemption atones for all sin and renews the soul.
The second step...
Striving to put them into practice.
According to St John, who is the only person who has ever seen God.
It serves as a model for every disciple of Christ.
What do the angelic annunciations illustrate?
these illustrate how God counts on individuals to collaborate in God's plan of redemption.
How can we grow in sanctifying grace?
We can grow in our moral virtues and it infuses us with faith, hope, and charity.
Define Compassion
A special kind of love in which a person identifies sufferings of another with a desire to relieve his or her pain.
If we want to know what God the Father is like, where can we look?
Jesus Christ