1468. “The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God’s grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship.”73 Reconciliation with God is thus the purpose and effect of this sacrament. For those who receive the sacrament of Penance with contrite heart and religious disposition, reconciliation “is usually followed by peace and serenity of conscience with strong spiritual consolation.”74 Indeed the sacrament of Reconciliation with God brings about a true “spiritual resurrection,” restoration of the dignity and blessings of the life of the children of God, of which the most precious is friendship with God.75
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
346. What are the effects of the sacrament of Matrimony?
353. What forms of popular piety accompany the sacramental life of the Church?
94. What is the meaning of the expression “conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit…”?
595. How is forgiveness possible?
79. What is the Good News for humanity?
221. In what way is the Father the source and the goal of the liturgy?
182. What is the mission of the Pope?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
What can we learn about the theology of suffering from the story of Job described in Job 1:1-22?
