Paragraph 1777

1777. Moral conscience,48 present at the heart of the person, enjoins him at the appropriate moment to do good and to avoid evil. It also judges particular choices, approving those that are good and denouncing those that are evil.49 It bears witness to the authority of truth in reference to the supreme Good to which the human person is drawn, and it welcomes the commandments. When he listens to his conscience, the prudent man can hear God speaking.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

365. Why does everyone have a right to exercise freedom?

240. What is the purpose of holy images?

187. How do the Bishops exercise their function of governing?

513. What is the meaning of work?

364. What is the relationship between freedom and responsibility?

339. How does sin threaten marriage?

358. What is the root of human dignity?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does the Bible say about the importance of honesty and integrity in Ecclesiasticus 20:1-11?

What can we learn from Judith’s victory in Judith 16:1-3?

What does it mean to submit to God’s discipline, according to Hebrews 12:5-11?

How does the story of Judith, in particular, the episode of her cunning in Judith 11:1-16, teach us survival strategies in difficult times, according to the Bible?

How can Ruth’s story, from widow to wife, inspire us to trust God and seek a fresh start in our lives?

What is the cyclicality of Israel’s history and how is it portrayed in Judges 3-16?

How to be generous and share with those in need?