1577. “Only a baptized man (vir) validly receives sacred ordination.”66 The Lord Jesus chose men (viri) to form the college of the twelve apostles, and the apostles did the same when they chose collaborators to succeed them in their ministry.67 The college of bishops, with whom the priests are united in the priesthood, makes the college of the twelve an ever-present and ever-active reality until Christ’s return. the Church recognizes herself to be bound by this choice made by the Lord himself. For this reason the ordination of women is not possible.68
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
225. What is the relationship of the sacraments to Christ?
82. Why is Jesus called “Christ”?
14. What is the relationship between Tradition and Sacred Scripture?
554. In what does the prayer of intercession consist?
113. What were the accusations by which Jesus was condemned to death?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit as a comforter mean, according to John 14:26?
The power of community: the unity of the Jewish people in Esther (Esther 9:1-5)
What was David’s attitude toward Mephibosheth, and what can we learn from this story?
How did a woman’s faith heal her of a hemorrhage, according to Matthew 9:20-22?
The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors
How did Solomon become the wisest king who ever lived? An analysis of 1 Kings 3.
How does the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua demonstrate God’s faithfulness?
