Paragraph 1887

1887. The inversion of means and ends,10 which results in giving the value of ultimate end to what is only a means for attaining it, or in viewing persons as mere means to that end, engenders unjust structures which “make Christian conduct in keeping with the commandments of the divine Law-giver difficult and almost impossible.”11


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

454. Why is the civil recognition of Sunday as a feast day important?

120. How is Jesus’ offering expressed at the Last Supper?

246. What are the privileged places inside sacred buildings?

345. What is required when one of the spouses is not a Catholic?

398. What are vices?

422. What is justification?

381. What is justice?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does the book of Hosea teach us about God’s unwavering love for his people?

What does the phrase “we live by faith, not by sight” in 2 Corinthians 5:7 mean?

What was the story of King Amon’s violent death and rebellion in 2 Kings 21-22?

How can we flee the appearances of evil, as described in 1 Thessalonians 5:22?

What can we learn about the growth of the early church in Jerusalem from Acts 2:41-47?

How did King Asa restore true worship and win the war against Ethiopia in 1 Kings 15:9-24?

How can wisdom protect us from evil, as revealed in Wisdom 7:28-29?