1972. The New Law is called a law of love because it makes us act out of the love infused by the Holy Spirit, rather than from fear; a law of grace, because it confers the strength of grace to act, by means of faith and the sacraments; a law of freedom, because it sets us free from the ritual and juridical observances of the Old Law, inclines us to act spontaneously by the prompting of charity and, finally, lets us pass from the condition of a servant who “does not know what his master is doing” to that of a friend of Christ – “For all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you” – or even to the status of son and heir.31
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
134. How will the coming of the Lord in glory happen?
565. Who can educate us in prayer?
467. Why is the legitimate defense of persons and of society not opposed to this norm?
266. Why is this sacrament called Chrismation or Confirmation?
164. How does one commit oneself to work for the unity of Christians?
516. What is the task of business management?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Titus 2:7-8 teach about the standard of conduct for the church?
What is the lesson taught in Philippians 4:10-13 about finding contentment in all circumstances?
What is the meaning of David’s song of gratitude to God?
The story of Daniel in the lions’ den (Daniel 6)
What does Hosea 7:14-16 reveal about God’s judgment against hypocrisy?
What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?
What is the role of the law in the Old Testament, according to Galatians 3:10-14?
