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
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281. In what way does the Church participate in the eucharistic sacrifice?
386. What is the virtue of faith?
477. What practices are contrary to respect for the bodily integrity of the human person?
49. How do the three divine Persons work?
83. In what sense is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God?
544. How does Jesus teach us to pray?
120. How is Jesus’ offering expressed at the Last Supper?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How important is the supremacy of Christ according to Colossians 1:15-20?
What is the importance of faith in the Christian life, according to the Bible?
How to be generous and share with those in need?
What is the importance of faith in the healing of blind Bartimaeus, described in Matthew 20:29-34?
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
How is God’s justice manifested in the midst of suffering, according to Job 34:10-12?
