My spirit is devoted to the cross, which is a stumbling block to unbelievers but to us salvation and eternal life. “Where is the wise person? Where is the debater? Where is the boasting of those called intelligent?”
For our God, Jesus the Christ, was carried in Mary's womb according to God's plan, from the seed of David and from the Holy Spirit. He was born and baptized so that by His Passion He might purify the water.