Catechism of the Catholic Church §494 — excerpt
At the announcement that she would give birth to "the Son of the Most High" without knowing man, by the power of the Holy Spirit, Mary responded with the obedience of faith, certain that "with God nothing will be impossible": "Behold, I am the handmaid…
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Whole chapters cited: Luke 56
Also cites: LG 56 · St. Irenaeus, Adv. haeres. 3, 22, 4: PG 7/1, 959A · St. Epiphanius, Panarion 2, 78, 18: PG 42, 728CD-729AB · St. Jerome, Ep. 22, 21: PL 22, 408
