1220. If water springing up from the earth symbolizes life, the water of the sea is a symbol of death and so can represent the mystery of the cross. By this symbolism Baptism signifies communion with Christ’s death.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
188. What is the vocation of the lay faithful?
65. What is the relationship between the work of creation and the work of redemption?
296. What is the name of this sacrament?
88. What does the Council of Chalcedon (in the year 451) teach in this regard?
239. What are the criteria for the proper use of singing and music in liturgical celebrations?
91. How did the two wills of the incarnate Word cooperate?
55. What is divine providence?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?
What was David’s attitude toward Mephibosheth, and what can we learn from this story?
How does Lamentations address the issue of human suffering?
What is Ezekiel’s message about individual responsibility before God?
How was the defeat of the Maccabees at the Battle of Elasa described in 1 Maccabees 6:17-47?
What is the importance of faith in the Christian life, according to the Bible?
