1405. There is no surer pledge or dearer sign of this great hope in the new heavens and new earth “in which righteousness dwells,”245 than the Eucharist. Every time this mystery is celebrated, “the work of our redemption is carried on” and we “break the one bread that provides the medicine of immortality, the antidote for death, and the food that makes us live for ever in Jesus Christ.”246
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418. What is the relationship between the natural law and the Old Law?
269. Who can receive this sacrament?
176. What is apostolic succession?
199. In what way is the Blessed Virgin Mary the eschatological icon of the Church?
519. In what way do Christians participate in political and social life?
147. What does the word Church mean?
73. How should we understand the reality of sin?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Who are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and what is their significance?
What does the Bible say about divine justice in Deuteronomy 32:4?
How important is wisdom in mate selection and marriage according to Proverbs 18:22?
What is the message behind the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
How do the Psalms teach us to be more sensitive to God’s presence (Psalm 139:1-4)?
What does James 5:7-11 teach us about patience in times of suffering?
