1308. Although Confirmation is sometimes called the “sacrament of Christian maturity,” we must not confuse adult faith with the adult age of natural growth, nor forget that the baptismal grace is a grace of free, unmerited election and does not need “ratification” to become effective. St. Thomas reminds us of this:
Age of body does not determine age of soul. Even in childhood man can attain spiritual maturity: as the book of Wisdom says: “For old age is not honored for length of time, or measured by number of years. “Many children, through the strength of the Holy Spirit they have received, have bravely fought for Christ even to the shedding of their blood.124
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
536. How is Abraham a model of prayer?
98. What does the virginal conception of Jesus mean?
440. Why does the Decalogue enjoin serious obligations?
338. For what ends has God instituted Matrimony?
553. What are the different forms of the prayer of petition?
117. Who is responsible for the death of Jesus?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the significance of Aeneas’ healing and Dorcas’ resurrection in Acts 9:32-43?
What are Deuteronomy’s teachings on gratitude to God?
What is the importance of faith in the Christian life, according to the Bible?
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
What does the Bible teach about transforming the body?
What does God’s sovereignty over human history mean, as described in Zephaniah 1:15?
What is the importance of gratitude and contentment according to the book of Ecclesiastes?
