191. “These three parts are distinct although connected with one another. According to a comparison often used by the Fathers, we call them articles. Indeed, just as in our bodily members there are certain articulations which distinguish and separate them, so too in this profession of faith, the name “articles” has justly and rightly been given to the truths we must believe particularly and distinctly.” In accordance with an ancient tradition, already attested to by St. Ambrose, it is also customary to reckon the articles of the Creed as twelve, thus symbolizing the fullness of the apostolic faith by the number of the apostles.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
581. What place does the Our Father have in the prayer of the Church?
131. What is the saving meaning of the Resurrection?
472. Why must society protect every embryo?
83. In what sense is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God?
193. What can the consecrated life give to the mission of the Church?
526. What relationship exists between truth, beauty and sacred art?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the message of Isaiah’s heavenly vision of the Lord’s glory revealed in Isaiah 40:1-31?
What can we learn about the theology of suffering from the story of Job described in Job 1:1-22?
What does God’s sovereignty over human history mean, as described in Zephaniah 1:15?
What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?
What is the responsibility of Christian leaders according to James 3:1-12?
