1856. Mortal sin, by attacking the vital principle within us – that is, charity – necessitates a new initiative of God’s mercy and a conversion of heart which is normally accomplished within the setting of the sacrament of reconciliation:
When the will sets itself upon something that is of its nature incompatible with the charity that orients man toward his ultimate end, then the sin is mortal by its very object . . . whether it contradicts the love of God, such as blasphemy or perjury, or the love of neighbor, such as homicide or adultery…. But when the sinner’s will is set upon something that of its nature involves a disorder, but is not opposed to the love of God and neighbor, such as thoughtless chatter or immoderate laughter and the like, such sins are venial.130
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
316. Who can receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick?
564. How are the saints guides for prayer?
54. How did God create the universe?
151. In what way is the Church a mystery?
252. What names are given to the first sacrament of initiation?
245. What are sacred buildings?
484. In danger of war, who has the responsibility for the rigorous evaluation of these conditions?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the responsibility of religious leaders according to Malachi 2:7?
Justification by Faith: What Does the Bible Say? (Romans 1:17)
What is God’s judgment on corruption and oppression according to Micah 3:1-4?
What is the importance of Christian witness?
What is the image of God as shepherd in Ezekiel 34?
