Not to confuse the babes in the Catholic faith, but did you know that the Church teaches that John the Baptist also was Immaculate Conception?
Sister Mary Jean in a bible study touched this topic briefly. She used Luke 1 for the basis of the teachings. In Luke 1:6-7 we are told that Elizabeth, (John's mother) and Zacharias (John's father and priest) were both "righteous in the sight of God" and that Elizabeth was barren. We are told that both Elizabeth and Zacharias were advanced in years.
Luke 1:11-20 we are told that an angel of the Lord appeared to Zacharias and that he was told that his and his wife's petitions had been heard and that a son would be born unto them.
I was unaware of this teaching until Sister brought this up and at first was confused by it. After doing a bit of research, I understand the Church's teaching on this topic. Just thought I'd share this with you.
Sister Mary Jean in a bible study touched this topic briefly. She used Luke 1 for the basis of the teachings. In Luke 1:6-7 we are told that Elizabeth, (John's mother) and Zacharias (John's father and priest) were both "righteous in the sight of God" and that Elizabeth was barren. We are told that both Elizabeth and Zacharias were advanced in years.
Luke 1:11-20 we are told that an angel of the Lord appeared to Zacharias and that he was told that his and his wife's petitions had been heard and that a son would be born unto them.
I was unaware of this teaching until Sister brought this up and at first was confused by it. After doing a bit of research, I understand the Church's teaching on this topic. Just thought I'd share this with you.