2074. Jesus says: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”33 The fruit referred to in this saying is the holiness of a life made fruitful by union with Christ. When we believe in Jesus Christ, partake of his mysteries, and keep his commandments, the Savior himself comes to love, in us, his Father and his brethren, our Father and our brethren. His person becomes, through the Spirit, the living and interior rule of our activity. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”34
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
170. What is the bond that exists between the Catholic Church and non-Christian religions?
4. Is the light of reason alone sufficient to know the mystery of God?
279. What are the essential and necessary elements for celebrating the Eucharist?
235. How does the Church on earth celebrate the liturgy?
185. When is the infallibility of the Magisterium exercised?
540. What is the importance of the Psalms in prayer?
430. Why does the Magisterium of the Church act in the field of morality?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about loving and serving your brothers and sisters?
What does God’s sovereignty over human history mean, as described in Zephaniah 1:15?
What is the significance of David’s song of thanksgiving to God in 2 Samuel 22?
The story of Daniel in the lions’ den (Daniel 6)
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
Saul’s Character and the Consequences of His Choices: A Case Study in Leadership (1 Samuel 9-15)
