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What was the relationship between Sarah and Mary?

The Church teaches that Mary’s mission was prepared by holy women, like Sarah, who conceived in her old age. Genesis 18:14; Luke 1:37

What the Bible says

Genesis 18:14

Is there any thing hard to God? According to appointment I will return to thee at this same time, life accompanying, and Sara shall have a son.

Luke 1:37

Because no word shall be impossible with God.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

What the Church teaches

Against all human expectation, God chooses what seemed weak to show that he is faithful to his promise.

Catechism 489 · Catechism of the Catholic Church

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