1620. Both the sacrament of Matrimony and virginity for the Kingdom of God come from the Lord himself. It is he who gives them meaning and grants them the grace which is indispensable for living them out in conformity with his will.117 Esteem of virginity for the sake of the kingdom118 and the Christian understanding of marriage are inseparable, and they reinforce each other:
Whoever denigrates marriage also diminishes the glory of virginity. Whoever praises it makes virginity more admirable and resplendent. What appears good only in comparison with evil would not be truly good. the most excellent good is something even better than what is admitted to be good.119
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
165. In what way is the Church holy?
176. What is apostolic succession?
283. What is the meaning of transubstantiation?
31. Why are the formulas of faith important?
45. Can the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity be known by the light of human reason alone?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What can we learn about divine wrath and protection of the righteous from the book of Nahum?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
Joseph’s story: How did God use Joseph’s story to fulfill his purposes?
What does James 5:7-11 teach us about patience in times of suffering?
