1851. It is precisely in the Passion, when the mercy of Christ is about to vanquish it, that sin most clearly manifests its violence and its many forms: unbelief, murderous hatred, shunning and mockery by the leaders and the people, Pilate’s cowardice and the cruelty of the soldiers, Judas’ betrayal – so bitter to Jesus, Peter’s denial and the disciples’ flight. However, at the very hour of darkness, the hour of the prince of this world,126 The sacrifice of Christ secretly becomes the source from which the forgiveness of our sins will pour forth inexhaustibly.
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376. Can a moral conscience make erroneous judgments?
304. Which sins must be confessed?
324. What place does the sacrament of Holy Orders have in the divine plan of salvation?
236. How is the liturgy celebrated?
461. How are parents to educate their children in the Christian faith?
164. How does one commit oneself to work for the unity of Christians?
254. Who brought to fulfillment those prefigurations?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What do the passages in Daniel 7 and 11 teach us about the rise of the antichrist?
What is the importance of gratitude and contentment according to the book of Ecclesiastes?
How are God’s justice and mercy revealed in Isaiah? (Isaiah 58:1-14)
What does 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 teach us about generosity and prosperity?
