1549. Through the ordained ministry, especially that of bishops and priests, the presence of Christ as head of the Church is made visible in the midst of the community of believers.26 In the beautiful expression of St. Ignatius of Antioch, the bishop is typos tou Patros: he is like the living image of God the Father.27
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440. Why does the Decalogue enjoin serious obligations?
556. What is the prayer of praise?
328. What is the effect of ordination to the priesthood?
27. What does it mean in practice for a person to believe in God?
507. What attitude should people have toward animals?
563. How does the Church pray to Mary?
327. What is the office confided to a Bishop in a particular Church?
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Justification by Faith: What Does the Bible Say? (Romans 1:17)
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