1880. A society is a group of persons bound together organically by a principle of unity that goes beyond each one of them. As an assembly that is at once visible and spiritual, a society endures through time: it gathers up the past and prepares for the future. By means of society, each man is established as an “heir” and receives certain “talents” that enrich his identity and whose fruits he must develop.3 He rightly owes loyalty to the communities of which he is part and respect to those in authority who have charge of the common good.
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429. How does the Church nourish the moral life of a Christian?
440. Why does the Decalogue enjoin serious obligations?
225. What is the relationship of the sacraments to Christ?
376. Can a moral conscience make erroneous judgments?
82. Why is Jesus called “Christ”?
274. What does the Eucharist represent in the life of the Church?
195. What else does “the communion of saints” mean?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
God’s Law and Justice: Exploring Their Relationship (Deuteronomy 16:18-20)
How is God’s justice manifested in the midst of suffering, according to Job 34:10-12?
What is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?
How important is community in the midst of suffering, according to Job 42:10-11?
