2003. Grace is first and foremost the gift of the Spirit who justifies and sanctifies us. But grace also includes the gifts that the Spirit grants us to associate us with his work, to enable us to collaborate in the salvation of others and in the growth of the Body of Christ, the Church. There are sacramental graces, gifts proper to the different sacraments. There are furthermore special graces, also called charisms after the Greek term used by St. Paul and meaning “favor,” “gratuitous gift,” “benefit.”53 Whatever their character – sometimes it is extraordinary, such as the gift of miracles or of tongues – charisms are oriented toward sanctifying grace and are intended for the common good of the Church. They are at the service of charity which builds up the Church.54
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184. How do the bishops carry out their mission of teaching?
1. What is the plan of God for man?
50. What does it mean to say that God is almighty?
243. What is the Liturgy of the Hours?
437. What is the bond between the Decalogue and the Covenant?
294. Why is the Eucharist a “pledge of future glory”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of humility and repentance according to the book of Baruch?
What is the importance of persevering in the faith, according to 2 John 1:8?
How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?
