1428. Christ’s call to conversion continues to resound in the lives of Christians. This second conversion is an uninterrupted task for the whole Church who, “clasping sinners to her bosom, (is) at once holy and always in need of purification, (and) follows constantly the path of penance and renewal.”18 This endeavor of conversion is not just a human work. It is the movement of a “contrite heart,” drawn and moved by grace to respond to the merciful love of God who loved us first.19
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8. What are the next stages of God’s Revelation?
483. When is it morally permitted to use military force?
445. What does God prohibit by his command, “You shall not have other gods before me” (Exodus 20:2)?
427. What are the goods that we can merit?
276. Where does the Eucharist fit in the divine plan of salvation?
465. When is a citizen forbidden to obey civil authorities?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How did a woman’s faith heal her of a hemorrhage, according to Matthew 9:20-22?
What is the story behind the miracle of Elisha’s resurrection of the Shunammite’s son in 2 Kings 4?
How can wisdom protect us from evil, as revealed in Wisdom 7:28-29?
What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?
The Beatitudes: Understanding Their Meaning and Importance (Matthew 5:3-11)
What is God’s judgment on corruption and oppression according to Micah 3:1-4?
