1473. The forgiveness of sin and restoration of communion with God entail the remission of the eternal punishment of sin, but temporal punishment of sin remains. While patiently bearing sufferings and trials of all kinds and, when the day comes, serenely facing death, the Christian must strive to accept this temporal punishment of sin as a grace. He should strive by works of mercy and charity, as well as by prayer and the various practices of penance, to put off completely the “old man” and to put on the “new man.”84
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
505. What is the purpose of private property?
126. What place does the Resurrection of Christ occupy in our faith?
506. What does the seventh commandment require?
326. What is the effect of episcopal ordination?
104. What does the hidden life of Jesus in Nazareth teach us?
140. What does it mean that the Spirit “has spoken through the prophets”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the image of God as shepherd in Ezekiel 34?
What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?
What is the story of Naaman and how did faith and obedience cure him of leprosy?
What is the importance of faithfulness to God, according to the book of Tobias?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
