1098. The assembly should prepare itself to encounter its Lord and to become “a people well disposed.” the preparation of hearts is the joint work of the Holy Spirit and the assembly, especially of its ministers. the grace of the Holy Spirit seeks to awaken faith, conversion of heart, and adherence to the Father’s will. These dispositions are the precondition both for the reception of other graces conferred in the celebration itself and the fruits of new life which the celebration is intended to produce afterward.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
112. What is the importance of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus?
167. Is the particular Church catholic?
560. What is the way of our prayer?
162. Where does the one Church of Christ subsist?
535. Why is there a universal call to prayer?
547. Is there a prayer of Mary in the Gospel?
414. How is human solidarity manifested?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?
What is the cyclicality of Israel’s history and how is it portrayed in Judges 3-16?
Who are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and what is their significance?
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
What is the meaning of David’s song of gratitude to God?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
How is the humility and grace of God manifested in the Christian’s life, according to Psalm 138:6-7?
