1575. Christ himself chose the apostles and gave them a share in his mission and authority. Raised to the Father’s right hand, he has not forsaken his flock but he keeps it under his constant protection through the apostles, and guides it still through these same pastors who continue his work today.61 Thus, it is Christ whose gift it is that some be apostles, others pastors. He continues to act through the bishops.62
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
179. Why did Christ institute an ecclesiastical hierarchy?
359. How do we attain beatitude?
256. In what does the essential rite of Baptism consist?
48. How does the Church express her trinitarian faith?
57. If God is omnipotent and provident, why then does evil exist?
167. Is the particular Church catholic?
572. Why is prayer a “battle”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the unchanging nature of God, according to Malachi 3:6?
God’s Covenant with David: An Eternal Commitment (2 Samuel 7)
What are Deuteronomy’s teachings on gratitude to God?
What does 1 John 2:29 teach us about God’s holiness and justice?
