1717. The Beatitudes depict the countenance of Jesus Christ and portray his charity. They express the vocation of the faithful associated with the glory of his Passion and Resurrection; they shed light on the actions and attitudes characteristic of the Christian life; they are the paradoxical promises that sustain hope in the midst of tribulations; they proclaim the blessings and rewards already secured, however dimly, for Christ’s disciples; they have begun in the lives of the Virgin Mary and all the saints.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
156. In what way is the Church the body of Christ?
438. What importance does the Church give to the Decalogue?
19. How is Sacred Scripture to be read?
20. What is the Canon of Scripture?
18. Why does Sacred Scripture teach the truth?
159. Why is the Church called the temple of the Holy Spirit?
21. What is the importance of the Old Testament for Christians?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What are Deuteronomy’s teachings on gratitude to God?
What is Jeremiah’s message about God’s unconditional love?
How can wisdom protect us from evil, as revealed in Wisdom 7:28-29?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sanctification of the Christian?
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
