1506. Christ invites his disciples to follow him by taking up their cross in their turn.113 By following him they acquire a new outlook on illness and the sick. Jesus associates them with his own life of poverty and service. He makes them share in his ministry of compassion and healing: “So they went out and preached that men should repent. and they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them.”114
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
145. What does the Spirit do in the Church?
330. What is the effect of the ordination to the diaconate?
68. Why does the human race form a unity?
25. How does man respond to God who reveals himself?
221. In what way is the Father the source and the goal of the liturgy?
95. “…Born of the Virgin Mary”: Why is Mary truly the Mother of God?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does God’s sovereignty over human history mean, as described in Zephaniah 1:15?
The Tower of Babel: What Does This Story Teach Us About God’s Sovereignty? (Genesis 11:1-9)
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
What does 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 teach us about generosity and prosperity?
What is the teaching on leading humble servants in 3 John 1:1-4?
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
