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
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
565. Who can educate us in prayer?
42. In what way does God reveal that he is love?
138. What are the names of the Holy Spirit?
47. Who is the Holy Spirit revealed to us by Jesus Christ?
46. What did Jesus Christ reveal to us about the mystery of the Father?
410. How does one participate in bringing about the common good?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the seventy week prophecy in Daniel 9?
What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?
What does the Bible say about the need to forgive, according to Colossians 3:13?
What is the story behind the miracle of Elisha’s resurrection of the Shunammite’s son in 2 Kings 4?
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
What does the Bible teach us about asserting personal identity within a loving relationship?
