1084. “Seated at the right hand of the Father” and pouring out the Holy Spirit on his Body which is the Church, Christ now acts through the sacraments he instituted to communicate his grace. the sacraments are perceptible signs (words and actions) accessible to our human nature. By the action of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit they make present efficaciously the grace that they signify.
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228. What is the relationship between the sacraments and faith?
492. What are the principal sins against chastity?
301. What forms does penance take in the Christian life?
34. What are the most ancient symbols (professions) of faith?
98. What does the virginal conception of Jesus mean?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How did a woman’s faith heal her of a hemorrhage, according to Matthew 9:20-22?
What does “giving thanks in all circumstances” mean in 1 Thessalonians 5:18?
What does it mean to be a new creature in Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17?
What is the Blood Moon prophecy of Joel 2:30-31 in the Bible?
How can we flee the appearances of evil, as described in 1 Thessalonians 5:22?
