1444. In imparting to his apostles his own power to forgive sins the Lord also gives them the authority to reconcile sinners with the Church. This ecclesial dimension of their task is expressed most notably in Christ’s solemn words to Simon Peter: “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”45 “The office of binding and loosing which was given to Peter was also assigned to the college of the apostles united to its head.”46
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209. What is meant by the term “heaven”?
230. For what reason are the sacraments necessary for salvation?
45. Can the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity be known by the light of human reason alone?
243. What is the Liturgy of the Hours?
458. What are the duties that society has toward the family?
169. What is the relationship of the Catholic Church with the Jewish people?
549. How does the Holy Spirit intervene in the Church’s prayer?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How important is courage and boldness according to Proverbs 28:1?
What does Daniel’s dream about the four wild beasts in Daniel 7 mean?
How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?
What is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
What is the importance of humility and repentance according to the book of Baruch?
