Paragraph 1078

1078. Blessing is a divine and life-giving action, the source of which is the Father; his blessing is both word and gift.4 When applied to man, the word “blessing” means adoration and surrender to his Creator in thanksgiving.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

519. In what way do Christians participate in political and social life?

506. What does the seventh commandment require?

461. How are parents to educate their children in the Christian faith?

351. What are the sacramentals?

329. How does a priest carry out his proper ministry?

62. What does Sacred Scripture teach about the creation of the visible world?

213. How can one reconcile the existence of hell with the infinite goodness of God?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

How is God’s sovereignty portrayed amidst the chaos in Lamentations 2:8-9?

What is the importance of caring for the weak according to James 1:27?

What is the significance of Christ being the Head of Creation, as mentioned in Colossians 1:15-17?

God’s chosen people: What does the book of Leviticus teach us about the choice and holiness of God’s people? (Leviticus 20:26)

What does Wisdom 8:7 teach us about wisdom as a source of virtue and honor?

What does the Bible say about the wrath of God and how does it relate to the need for salvation?

Why did God judge the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and what can we learn from this, according to Genesis 18:16-33 and 19:1-29?