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1130. The Church celebrates the mystery of her Lord “until he comes,” when God will be “everything to everyone.”53Since the apostolic age the liturgy has been drawn toward its goal by the Spirit’s groaning in the Church: Marana tha!54The liturgy thus shares in Jesus’ desire: “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you . . . until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”55In the sacraments of Christ the Church already receives the guarantee of her inheritance and even now shares in everlasting life, while “awaiting our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus.”56The “Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come . . . Come, Lord Jesus!”‘57

St. Thomas sums up the various aspects of sacramental signs: “Therefore a sacrament is a sign that commemorates what precedes it – Christ’s Passion; demonstrates what is accomplished in us through Christ’s Passion – grace; and prefigures what that Passion pledges to us – future glory.”58


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

202. What is the meaning of the term “body” (or “flesh”) and what importance does it have?

132. What does the Ascension mean?

561. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer?

459. What are the duties of children toward their parents?

322. What is the sacrament of Holy Orders?

368. When is an act morally good?

33. What are the symbols of faith?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?

Why does the Bible warn us about the need to avoid envy and jealousy, as mentioned in Proverbs 14:30, and how can we apply this teaching in our lives?

Moses’ Intercession: How does Moses’ intercession for his people teach us about prayer and God’s mercy? (Exodus 32-34)

What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?

What is the example of perseverance in waiting for God’s promises presented in the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1:5-25?

Moses’ Leadership: What do Moses’ life and example teach us about leadership, faith, and obedience to God? (Numbers 12)

What is the importance of prayer and intercession in the Christian life, according to 1 Timothy 2:1-4?