1579. All the ordained ministers of the Latin Church, with the exception of permanent deacons, are normally chosen from among men of faith who live a celibate life and who intend to remain celibate “for the sake of the kingdom of heaven.”70 Called to consecrate themselves with undivided heart to the Lord and to “the affairs of the Lord,”71 they give themselves entirely to God and to men. Celibacy is a sign of this new life to the service of which the Church’s minister is consecrated; accepted with a joyous heart celibacy radiantly proclaims the Reign of God.72
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
231. What is sacramental grace?
378. What are the human virtues?
344. What is matrimonial consent?
539. What is the role of prayer in the mission of the prophets?
120. How is Jesus’ offering expressed at the Last Supper?
181. Why does ecclesial ministry also have a personal character?
301. What forms does penance take in the Christian life?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Saul’s Character and the Consequences of His Choices: A Case Study in Leadership (1 Samuel 9-15)
What does the Bible say about the true source of comfort in times of trouble?
What can we learn about the theology of suffering from the story of Job described in Job 1:1-22?
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
What does the image of the river of life in Ezekiel (Ezekiel 47) represent?
What does the mutual admiration between loved ones mean in the book of Songs?
