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yes, I believe she knew......based especially on what the Gospel's record of the angelic visitation ...........but I dont think she knew the full extent...the wonder at the tributes when He was born, the awe after the first miracles and teachings began...... nor the sorrow and wrenching grief that she would endure
but I do think that in her heart, from that day when Gabriel visited her, she remembered the prophecy and knew........
I have heard so many versions recently of Mary Did You Know as our local station, The Zee (
www.zradio.com) is playing non stop versions of all carols....
amazing poignant wonderful song!