1386. Before so great a sacrament, the faithful can only echo humbly and with ardent faith the words of the Centurion: “Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur anima mea” (“Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul will be healed.”).217 and in the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom the faithful pray in the same spirit:
O Son of God, bring me into communion today with your mystical supper. I shall not tell your enemies the secret, nor kiss you with Judas’ kiss. But like the good thief I cry, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
143. What is the relationship between the Spirit and Christ Jesus in his earthly mission?
93. What does the heart of Jesus exemplify?
61. In what way are angels present in the life of the Church?
69. How do the soul and body form a unity in the human being?
307. Who is the minister of this sacrament?
299. Do the baptized have need of conversion?
425. What is the relationship between grace and human freedom?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Daniel’s dream about the four wild beasts in Daniel 7 mean?
David’s old age and death: the end of a life of ups and downs (2 Samuel 23, 24)
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
Saul’s Character and the Consequences of His Choices: A Case Study in Leadership (1 Samuel 9-15)
God’s Law and Justice: Exploring Their Relationship (Deuteronomy 16:18-20)
What can we learn about the desire to always be with a loved one from Songs 3:1-5 and 6:1-3?
