1363. In the sense of Sacred Scripture the memorial is not merely the recollection of past events but the proclamation of the mighty works wrought by God for men.182 In the liturgical celebration of these events, they become in a certain way present and real. This is how Israel understands its liberation from Egypt: every time Passover is celebrated, the Exodus events are made present to the memory of believers so that they may conform their lives to them.
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456. What is the nature of the family in the plan of God?
199. In what way is the Blessed Virgin Mary the eschatological icon of the Church?
46. What did Jesus Christ reveal to us about the mystery of the Father?
168. Who belongs to the Catholic Church?
401. In what does the social dimension of man consist?
91. How did the two wills of the incarnate Word cooperate?
484. In danger of war, who has the responsibility for the rigorous evaluation of these conditions?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of faith in the healing of blind Bartimaeus, described in Matthew 20:29-34?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
What is the importance of gratitude and contentment according to the book of Ecclesiastes?
What is the story of Naaman and how did faith and obedience cure him of leprosy?
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
