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.
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565. Who can educate us in prayer?
209. What is meant by the term “heaven”?
524. What is required by the eighth commandment?
103. What does the Gospel teach about the mysteries of the birth and infancy of Jesus?
573. Are there objections to prayer?
159. Why is the Church called the temple of the Holy Spirit?
581. What place does the Our Father have in the prayer of the Church?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How did a woman’s faith heal her of a hemorrhage, according to Matthew 9:20-22?
What is Abraham’s example of faith, and what can we learn from him? (Hebrews 11:8-12)
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
How did Nehemiah deal with the division between rich and poor Jews in Nehemiah 5?
What does Wisdom 8:7 teach us about wisdom as a source of virtue and honor?
Jacob’s Wrestle with God: What is the significance of this story for us today?
What is the lesson taught in Philippians 4:10-13 about finding contentment in all circumstances?
