1429. St. Peter’s conversion after he had denied his master three times bears witness to this. Jesus’ look of infinite mercy drew tears of repentance from Peter and, after the Lord’s resurrection, a threefold affirmation of love for him.20 The second conversion also has a communitarian dimension, as is clear in the Lord’s call to a whole Church: “Repent!”21
St. Ambrose says of the two conversions that, in the Church, “there are water and tears: the water of Baptism and the tears of repentance.”22
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
463. How should authority be exercised in the various spheres of civil society?
558. What are the sources of Christian prayer?
580. Why is it called the “Lord’s Prayer”?
405. What is the foundation of the authority of society?
389. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
30. Why is faith a personal act, and at the same time ecclesial?
96. What does the “Immaculate Conception” mean?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?
What is the importance of Christian discipline according to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?
What is the importance of faithfulness to God, according to the book of Tobias?
What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?
What is the message behind the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
