1123. “The purpose of the sacraments is to sanctify men, to build up the Body of Christ and, finally, to give worship to God. Because they are signs they also instruct. They not only presuppose faith, but by words and objects they also nourish, strengthen, and express it. That is why they are called ‘sacraments of faith.”‘44
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
301. What forms does penance take in the Christian life?
94. What is the meaning of the expression “conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit…”?
463. How should authority be exercised in the various spheres of civil society?
516. What is the task of business management?
19. How is Sacred Scripture to be read?
439. Why does the Decalogue constitute an organic unity?
190. How does the laity participate in the prophetic office?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
The Beatitudes: Understanding Their Meaning and Importance (Matthew 5:3-11)
What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?
What was David’s attitude toward Mephibosheth, and what can we learn from this story?
What is Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem described in Mark 11:1-11?
What does the phrase “we live by faith, not by sight” in 2 Corinthians 5:7 mean?
