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

188. What is the vocation of the lay faithful?

395. When does one commit a mortal sin?

583. How is it possible to address God as “Father”?

336. With what authority is the priestly ministry exercised?

101. In what sense is the life of Christ a Mystery?

132. What does the Ascension mean?

126. What place does the Resurrection of Christ occupy in our faith?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the example of faith that the poor widow gives us in Luke 21:1-4?

How to be generous and share with those in need?

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

What is the importance of holiness in our Christian life according to 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?

How to Avoid the Temptation of Lust and Adultery (Proverbs 5:3-6)

What do the passages in Daniel 7 and 11 teach us about the rise of the antichrist?

What is the importance of obeying the Word of God? What does the Bible say about those who do not follow sound doctrine?