1823. Jesus makes charity the new commandment.96 By loving his own “to the end,”97 he makes manifest the Father’s love which he receives. By loving one another, the disciples imitate the love of Jesus which they themselves receive. Whence Jesus says: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love.” and again: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”98
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
560. What is the way of our prayer?
289. When does the Church oblige her members to participate at Holy Mass?
589. How is the Name of God made holy in us and in the world?
10. What is the value of private revelations?
229. Why are the sacraments efficacious?
464. What are the duties of citizens in regard to civil authorities?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How is prayer seen in the Psalms as an expression of dependence on God?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What does the Bible say about the importance of honesty and integrity in Ecclesiasticus 20:1-11?
What is the role of women in society, according to Ecclesiasticus 26:1-4?
What is Jonah’s story and what lessons can we learn from it?
What is the role of the law in the Old Testament, according to Galatians 3:10-14?
