Paragraph 3. THE MYSTERIES OF CHRIST’S LIFE

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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St. John the Baptist is the Lord’s immediate precursor or forerunner, sent to
prepare his way.¹⁹⁶ “Prophet of the Most High”, John
surpasses all the prophets, of whom he is the last.¹⁹⁷ He inaugurates
the Gospel, already from his mother’s womb welcomes the coming of Christ, and
rejoices in being “the friend of the bridegroom”, whom he points out
as “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world”.¹⁹⁸
Going before Jesus “in the spirit and power of Elijah”, John bears
witness to Christ in his preaching, by his Baptism of conversion, and through
his martyrdom.¹⁹⁹

PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH

SECTION TWO I. THE CREEDS
- CHAPTER TWO I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, THE ONLY SON OF GOD
  - Article 3 “HE WAS CONCEIVED BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND WAS BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY”
    - Paragraph 3. THE MYSTERIES OF CHRIST’S LIFE

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team