2097. To adore God is to acknowledge, in respect and absolute submission, the “nothingness of the creature” who would not exist but for God. To adore God is to praise and exalt him and to humble oneself, as Mary did in the Magnificat, confessing with gratitude that he has done great things and holy is his name.14 The worship of the one God sets man free from turning in on himself, from the slavery of sin and the idolatry of the world.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
283. What is the meaning of transubstantiation?
594. Why do we say “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”?
201. Why does the Church have the power to forgive sins?
182. What is the mission of the Pope?
529. How does one reach purity of heart?
251. How is Christian initiation brought about?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
God’s Covenant with David: An Eternal Commitment (2 Samuel 7)
What are Daniel’s visions of the golden image and the four beasts?
How is the humility and grace of God manifested in the Christian’s life, according to Psalm 138:6-7?
What is the story of Naaman and how did faith and obedience cure him of leprosy?
