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
104. What does the hidden life of Jesus in Nazareth teach us?
406. When is authority exercised in a legitimate way?
35. What are the most important symbols of the faith?
340. What does the Old Testament teach about marriage?
572. Why is prayer a “battle”?
95. “…Born of the Virgin Mary”: Why is Mary truly the Mother of God?
273. How did he institute the Eucharist?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The Woman and the Dragon: The Struggle Between Good and Evil (Revelation 12:1-17)
What does the book of Hosea teach us about God’s unwavering love for his people?
