Paragraph 1613

1613. On the threshold of his public life Jesus performs his first sign – at his mother’s request – during a wedding feast.105 The Church attaches great importance to Jesus’ presence at the wedding at Cana. She sees in it the confirmation of the goodness of marriage and the proclamation that thenceforth marriage will be an efficacious sign of Christ’s presence.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

256. In what does the essential rite of Baptism consist?

488. What is chastity?

163. How are non-Catholic Christians to be considered?

150. What is the mission of the Church?

242. What is the function of the liturgical year?

502. What are the offenses against the dignity of marriage?

594. Why do we say “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?

What is the Final Judgment according to Joel 3:14-16?

How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?

How does the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua demonstrate God’s faithfulness?

What is God’s judgment on corruption and oppression according to Micah 3:1-4?

What do the passages in Daniel 7 and 11 teach us about the rise of the antichrist?

How do the Psalms teach us to be more sensitive to God’s presence (Psalm 139:1-4)?