1446. Christ instituted the sacrament of Penance for all sinful members of his Church: above all for those who, since Baptism, have fallen into grave sin, and have thus lost their baptismal grace and wounded ecclesial communion. It is to them that the sacrament of Penance offers a new possibility to convert and to recover the grace of justification. the Fathers of the Church present this sacrament as “the second plank [of salvation] after the shipwreck which is the loss of grace.”47
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396. When does one commit a venial sin?
577. What is the prayer of the Hour of Jesus?
356. What are the main moments in funerals?
44. What is the central mystery of Christian faith and life?
305. When is a person obliged to confess mortal sins?
5. How can we speak about God?
335. What are the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What lessons can we learn from Haman’s fall in Esther 7:7-8?
How is God’s justice manifested in the midst of suffering, according to Job 34:10-12?
