Paragraph 1218

1218. Since the beginning of the world, water, so humble and wonderful a creature, has been the source of life and fruitfulness. Sacred Scripture sees it as “oveshadowed” by the Spirit of God:12

At the very dawn of creation

your Spirit breathed on the waters,

making them the wellspring of all holiness.13


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

32. In what way is the faith of the Church one faith alone?

23. What is the unity that exists between the Old and the New Testaments?

330. What is the effect of the ordination to the diaconate?

309. Is a confessor bound to secrecy?

354. What is the relationship between the sacraments and the death of a Christian?

142. What is the work of the Spirit in Mary?

427. What are the goods that we can merit?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the story of Naaman and how did faith and obedience cure him of leprosy?

What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?

What is the importance of Christian discipline according to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?

Saul’s Character and the Consequences of His Choices: A Case Study in Leadership (1 Samuel 9-15)

What does Baruch 6:2-5 teach us about the danger of trusting ourselves instead of trusting God?

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

What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?