1469. This sacrament reconciles us with the Church. Sin damages or even breaks fraternal communion. the sacrament of Penance repairs or restores it. In this sense it does not simply heal the one restored to ecclesial communion, but has also a revitalizing effect on the life of the Church which suffered from the sin of one of her members.76 Re-established or strengthened in the communion of saints, the sinner is made stronger by the exchange of spiritual goods among all the living members of the Body of Christ, whether still on pilgrimage or already in the heavenly homeland:77
It must be recalled that . . . this reconciliation with God leads, as it were, to other reconciliations, which repair the other breaches caused by sin. the forgiven penitent is reconciled with himself in his inmost being, where he regains his innermost truth. He is reconciled with his brethren whom he has in some way offended and wounded. He is reconciled with the Church. He is reconciled with all creation.78
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
372. What is the moral conscience?
86. What does the word “Incarnation” mean?
292. What are the fruits of Holy Communion?
360. Why are the beatitudes important for us?
527. What is required by the ninth commandment?
21. What is the importance of the Old Testament for Christians?
248. What is the criterion that assures unity in the midst of plurality?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The Light of the World: Jesus is the light that illuminates the darkness (John 8:12)
What is the importance of fellowship with Christ according to 1 Corinthians 1:9?
How to be generous and share with those in need?
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
