Paragraph 1936

1936. On coming into the world, man is not equipped with everything he needs for developing his bodily and spiritual life. He needs others. Differences appear tied to age, physical abilities, intellectual or moral aptitudes, the benefits derived from social commerce, and the distribution of wealth.41 The “talents” are not distributed equally.42


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

301. What forms does penance take in the Christian life?

47. Who is the Holy Spirit revealed to us by Jesus Christ?

242. What is the function of the liturgical year?

318. How is this sacrament celebrated?

359. How do we attain beatitude?

278. Who is the minister for the celebration of the Eucharist?

509. What is the content of the social doctrine of the Church?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?

What does the testimony of John the Baptist in John 1:29 mean, and how important is this testimony for Christians?

What is Amos’ criticism of superficial religion, and how does he highlight the importance of a genuine heart?

How does Lamentations address the issue of human suffering?

How do the Psalms teach us to be more sensitive to God’s presence (Psalm 139:1-4)?

How important is the reorganization of the Jerusalem temple described in 2 Maccabees 10:1-9?

How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)