1496. The spiritual effects of the sacrament of Penance are:
– reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace;
– reconciliation with the Church;
– remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins;
– remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin;
– peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation;
– an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
191. How do they participate in the kingly office?
386. What is the virtue of faith?
408. What is involved in the common good?
229. Why are the sacraments efficacious?
453. How does one keep Sunday holy?
428. Are all called to Christian holiness?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)
What does it mean to choose godliness over the flesh, according to 1 Peter 4:1-6?
What can we learn about the desire to always be with a loved one from Songs 3:1-5 and 6:1-3?
How important is the supremacy of Christ according to Colossians 1:15-20?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
The Story of Moses: How did God choose and prepare Moses to lead his people? (Exodus 1-4)
