| Psalms 112:9
| Who maketh a barren woman to dwell in a house, the joyful mother of children.
| Children. Anna and Elizabeth, who were naturally barren, were blessed with what they so eagerly desired, by the divine power. (Haydock) --- It may be understood of the Gentile world, after it had embraced the faith, (St. Jerome; Galatians 4:17.; St. Chrysostom) or of the captives, (Isaias 56:1., and 49:21., and Psalm 67:7.; Calmet) though Isaias may also refer to the Church. (Haydock) --- Joseph was wonderfully advanced in glory, and Sara, Rebecca, etc., were made fruitful.
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