1700. The dignity of the human person is rooted in his creation in the image and likeness of God (article 1); it is fulfilled in his vocation to divine beatitude (article 2). It is essential to a human being freely to direct himself to this fulfillment (article 3). By his deliberate actions (article 4), the human person does, or does not, conform to the good promised by God and attested by moral conscience (article 5). Human beings make their own contribution to their interior growth; they make their whole sentient and spiritual lives into means of this growth (article 6). With the help of grace they grow in virtue (article 7), avoid sin, and if they sin they entrust themselves as did the prodigal son1 to the mercy of our Father in heaven (article 8). In this way they attain to the perfection of charity.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
400. What are structures of sin?
331. How is the sacrament of Holy Orders celebrated?
118. Why was the death of Jesus part of God’s plan?
193. What can the consecrated life give to the mission of the Church?
73. How should we understand the reality of sin?
186. How do Bishops exercise their ministry of sanctification?
83. In what sense is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The story of Daniel in the lions’ den (Daniel 6)
God’s Covenant with David: An Eternal Commitment (2 Samuel 7)
What did Jesus teach about loving your neighbor? (Matthew 22:39)
How do the Psalms teach us to be more sensitive to God’s presence (Psalm 139:1-4)?
How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?
What is the importance of holiness in our Christian life according to 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
