1303. From this fact, Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace:
– it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry, “Abba! Father!”;115
– it unites us more firmly to Christ;
– it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;
– it renders our bond with the Church more perfect;116
– it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross:117Recall then that you have received the spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear in God’s presence. Guard what you have received. God the Father has marked you with his sign; Christ the Lord has confirmed you and has placed his pledge, the Spirit, in your hearts.118
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
290. When must one receive Holy Communion?
466. Why must human life be respected?
478. What care must be given to the dying?
598. What is the meaning of the final Amen?
575. How may we strengthen our filial trust?
203. What is meant by the “resurrection of the body”?
288. What is the meaning of the altar?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?
What can we learn about the desire to always be with a loved one from Songs 3:1-5 and 6:1-3?
What does the mutual admiration between loved ones mean in the book of Songs?
