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What qualities of Mary are highlighted in her interaction with Gabriel?
What qualities of Mary are highlighted in her interaction with Gabriel?
Her intelligence, prayerfulness, modesty, resoluteness, and openness to God's will.
What crucial question does Mary ask Gabriel, and what does it reveal about her state of mind?
What crucial question does Mary ask Gabriel, and what does it reveal about her state of mind?
Mary asks, 'How will this be, since I do not know man?', revealing her uncertainty and sense of wonderment.
How does Gabriel affirm the miraculous conception to Mary?
How does Gabriel affirm the miraculous conception to Mary?
Gabriel explains that the Holy Spirit will come upon her and the power of the Most High will overshadow her.
What surprising information does Gabriel provide about Elizabeth, and why is it significant?
What surprising information does Gabriel provide about Elizabeth, and why is it significant?
In what way does the passage illustrate the concept of faith in the face of extraordinary circumstances?
In what way does the passage illustrate the concept of faith in the face of extraordinary circumstances?
What does Romano Guardini say about Mary's response to the divine request?
What does Romano Guardini say about Mary's response to the divine request?
What was Mary's declaration in response to Gabriel's message?
What was Mary's declaration in response to Gabriel's message?
How did Mary demonstrate her reaction after Gabriel departed?
How did Mary demonstrate her reaction after Gabriel departed?
What aspect of Mary's response is highlighted by the phrase 'utterly unconscious of the greatness of her act'?
What aspect of Mary's response is highlighted by the phrase 'utterly unconscious of the greatness of her act'?
What role did the meeting with Elizabeth play in God's plan according to the text?
What role did the meeting with Elizabeth play in God's plan according to the text?
In what way does Guardini characterize the request made to Mary?
In what way does Guardini characterize the request made to Mary?
What does Mary's readiness to respond indicate about her character?
What does Mary's readiness to respond indicate about her character?
What was the significance of Mary's location in Nazareth and how did people perceive it?
What was the significance of Mary's location in Nazareth and how did people perceive it?
Describe Mary's age and the cultural significance of that age during the time of the Annunciation.
Describe Mary's age and the cultural significance of that age during the time of the Annunciation.
Who delivered the message to Mary and what was the nature of this communication?
Who delivered the message to Mary and what was the nature of this communication?
Explain the relationship between Mary, Joachim, and Ann.
Explain the relationship between Mary, Joachim, and Ann.
What role did Elizabeth play in the context of Mary's story?
What role did Elizabeth play in the context of Mary's story?
What characteristics were attributed to Mary by her close friends and family?
What characteristics were attributed to Mary by her close friends and family?
How did Jewish views on Galilee influence the perception of significance in Mary's mission?
How did Jewish views on Galilee influence the perception of significance in Mary's mission?
What can be inferred about Mary's status in society prior to the Annunciation?
What can be inferred about Mary's status in society prior to the Annunciation?
How does the Annunciation represent a turning point in the biblical narrative?
How does the Annunciation represent a turning point in the biblical narrative?
Why is the understanding of Mary as a 'dreamer' important in the context of her narrative?
Why is the understanding of Mary as a 'dreamer' important in the context of her narrative?
Flashcards
Mary's response
Mary's response
Mary's acceptance of God's request, 'Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.'
Gabriel's departure
Gabriel's departure
Gabriel left after Mary's agreement to God's plan.
Mary's visit to Elizabeth
Mary's visit to Elizabeth
Mary immediately prepared to visit Elizabeth, signifying her acceptance and partnership in God's plan.
Divine request
Divine request
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Guardini's view
Guardini's view
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Mary's dignity
Mary's dignity
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God's unfolding plan
God's unfolding plan
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Mary's response to Gabriel
Mary's response to Gabriel
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Gabriel's explanation
Gabriel's explanation
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Mary's faith
Mary's faith
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Gabriel's announcement
Gabriel's announcement
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Elizabeth's pregnancy
Elizabeth's pregnancy
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Location of Annunciation
Location of Annunciation
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Mary's Age
Mary's Age
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Mary's Description
Mary's Description
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Galilee's Reputation
Galilee's Reputation
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Nazareth's Perception
Nazareth's Perception
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Elizabeth's Role
Elizabeth's Role
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Gabriel's Role
Gabriel's Role
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Mary's significance
Mary's significance
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Jewish Perspective of Galilee
Jewish Perspective of Galilee
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Study Notes
The Annunciation
- Gabriel, a divine messenger, delivered a message to a young Jewish woman.
- Mary, the young woman, lived in Nazareth, in the Galilee province.
- Nazareth was a place tucked away from significant areas.
- Elizabeth, Mary's cousin, was six months pregnant when the Annunciation occurred.
- Mary was betrothed to Joseph.
- Mary was approximately fifteen to sixteen years old.
- Mary, a religious girl, was also a dreamer.
- Mary's response to the divine request was remarkably profound.
- Mary responded with great dignity to the message, "I am the handmaid of the Lord."
- Mary readily accepted the divine will.
- Gabriel left Mary and Mary quickly set about the divine plan.
- Mary visited Elisabeth and they were both part of God's larger plan.
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