1430. Jesus’ call to conversion and penance, like that of the prophets before him, does not aim first at outward works, “sackcloth and ashes,” fasting and mortification, but at the conversion of the heart, interior conversion. Without this, such penances remain sterile and false; however, interior conversion urges expression in visible signs, gestures and works of penance.23
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
481. What is peace in this world?
280. In what way is the Eucharist a memorial of the sacrifice of Christ?
432. What are the precepts of the Church?
468. What is the purpose of punishment?
237. From where do the sacramental signs come?
24. What role does Sacred Scripture play in the life of the Church?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What are Daniel’s visions of the golden image and the four beasts?
How important is the reorganization of the Jerusalem temple described in 2 Maccabees 10:1-9?
What does the Song of Songs teach us about the search for the loved one?
What are the story and life lessons drawn from the Ascension of Solomon in 1 Kings 1-2?
What is the story of Naaman and how did faith and obedience cure him of leprosy?
