1558. “Episcopal consecration confers, together with the office of sanctifying, also the offices of teaching and ruling…. In fact … by the imposition of hands and through the words of the consecration, the grace of the Holy Spirit is given, and a sacred character is impressed in such wise that bishops, in an eminent and visible manner, take the place of Christ himself, teacher, shepherd, and priest, and act as his representative (in Eius persona agant).”37 “By virtue, therefore, of the Holy Spirit who has been given to them, bishops have been constituted true and authentic teachers of the faith and have been made pontiffs and pastors.”38
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
243. What is the Liturgy of the Hours?
65. What is the relationship between the work of creation and the work of redemption?
528. What is forbidden by the ninth commandment?
306. Why can venial sins also be the object of sacramental confession?
156. In what way is the Church the body of Christ?
549. How does the Holy Spirit intervene in the Church’s prayer?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What are 5 important lessons about wisdom found in Baruch 3:9-12?
What does James 5:7-11 teach us about patience in times of suffering?
What does the Bible teach us about asserting personal identity within a loving relationship?
What is the Blood Moon prophecy of Joel 2:30-31 in the Bible?
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
