1349. The Liturgy of the Word includes “the writings of the prophets,” that is, the Old Testament, and “the memoirs of the apostles” (their letters and the Gospels). After the homily, which is an exhortation to accept this Word as what it truly is, the Word of God,173 and to put it into practice, come the intercessions for all men, according to the Apostle’s words: “I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings, and all who are in high positions.”174
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
280. In what way is the Eucharist a memorial of the sacrifice of Christ?
524. What is required by the eighth commandment?
248. What is the criterion that assures unity in the midst of plurality?
297. Why is there a sacrament of Reconciliation after Baptism?
514. To what type of work does every person have a right?
208. What is the particular judgment?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
O que o livro de Cantares nos ensina sobre a beleza da mulher noiva e da mulher madura?
What does the Bible say about loving and serving your brothers and sisters?
God’s Covenant with David: An Eternal Commitment (2 Samuel 7)
What do Daniel’s visions of the ram and the goat in Daniel 8 mean?
What does the Bible teach about God’s final judgment, and what does Malachi 3:18 tell us about it?
