Paragraph 1217

1217. In the liturgy of the Easter Vigil, during the blessing of the baptismal water, the Church solemnly commemorates the great events in salvation history that already prefigured the mystery of Baptism:

Father, you give us grace through sacramental signs which tell us of the wonders of your unseen power.

In Baptism we use your gift of water, which you have made a rich symbol of the grace you give us in this sacrament.11


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

540. What is the importance of the Psalms in prayer?

4. Is the light of reason alone sufficient to know the mystery of God?

70. Where does the soul come from?

63. What is the place of the human person in creation?

30. Why is faith a personal act, and at the same time ecclesial?

552. How can adoration be defined?

241. What is the center of the liturgical season?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

God’s chosen people: What does the book of Leviticus teach us about the choice and holiness of God’s people? (Leviticus 20:26)

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

What was the religious reform implemented by King Hezekiah and how did it impact the history of Judah?

What is Jonah’s story and what lessons can we learn from it?

How did Nehemiah deal with the division between rich and poor Jews in Nehemiah 5?

What is God’s sovereignty and how does it relate to human freedom, as described in 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12?

How is God’s mercy manifested in Isaiah? What does the book of Isaiah teach us about God’s grace and mercy?