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Zechariah’s Response

Zechariah represents us: the common man approached by God who desires to use us to bring about his will. Mary is a fantastic role model for us, but by virtue of her Immaculate Conception, she is different from us. She does not suffer from the effects of original sin, including concupiscence. However, Zechariah is just like us. He had original sin and suffered from concupiscence. As you read the story of Gabriel’s visit to him, try and picture yourself in the story.

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