1189. The liturgical celebration involves signs and symbols relating to creation (candles, water, fire), human life (washing, anointing, breaking bread) and the history of salvation (the rites of the Passover). Integrated into the world of faith and taken up by the power of the Holy Spirit, these cosmic elements, human rituals, and gestures of remembrance of God become bearers of the saving and sanctifying action of Christ.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
588. What does “Hallowed be thy Name” mean?
556. What is the prayer of praise?
258. Why does the Church baptize infants?
532. What does Jesus call for in poverty of spirit?
354. What is the relationship between the sacraments and the death of a Christian?
438. What importance does the Church give to the Decalogue?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Saul’s Character and the Consequences of His Choices: A Case Study in Leadership (1 Samuel 9-15)
What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
How to Avoid the Temptation of Lust and Adultery (Proverbs 5:3-6)
How important is community in the midst of suffering, according to Job 42:10-11?
What is the example of faith that the poor widow gives us in Luke 21:1-4?
