1448. Beneath the changes in discipline and celebration that this sacrament has undergone over the centuries, the same fundamental structure is to be discerned. It comprises two equally essential elements: on the one hand, the acts of the man who undergoes conversion through the action of the Holy Spirit: namely, contrition, confession, and satisfaction; on the other, God’s action through the intervention of the Church. the Church, who through the bishop and his priests forgives sins in the name of Jesus Christ and determines the manner of satisfaction, also prays for the sinner and does penance with him. Thus the sinner is healed and re-established in ecclesial communion.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
421. Where does one find the New Law?
499. Why are artificial insemination and artificial fertilization immoral?
536. How is Abraham a model of prayer?
17. What is the relationship between Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium?
205. What happens to our body and our soul after death?
209. What is meant by the term “heaven”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the message behind the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
What does the Bible say about the wrath of God and how does it relate to the need for salvation?
How important is wisdom in mate selection and marriage according to Proverbs 18:22?
What can we learn about the theology of suffering from the story of Job described in Job 1:1-22?
The Woman and the Dragon: The Struggle Between Good and Evil (Revelation 12:1-17)
