2144. Respect for his name is an expression of the respect owed to the mystery of God himself and to the whole sacred reality it evokes. the sense of the sacred is part of the virtue of religion:
Are these feelings of fear and awe Christian feelings or not? . . . I say this, then, which I think no one can reasonably dispute. They are the class of feelings we should have – yes, have to an intense degree – if we literally had the sight of Almighty God; therefore they are the class of feelings which we shall have, if we realize His presence. In proportion as we believe that He is present, we shall have them; and not to have them, is not to realize, not to believe that He is present.75
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318. How is this sacrament celebrated?
208. What is the particular judgment?
502. What are the offenses against the dignity of marriage?
154. What are the characteristics of the people of God?
86. What does the word “Incarnation” mean?
541. From whom did Jesus learn how to pray?
321. What are the sacraments at the service of communion and mission?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem described in Mark 11:1-11?
Jacob’s Wrestle with God: What is the significance of this story for us today?
Understanding God’s Wrath – Habakkuk 1:2-4
What is the spiritual battle mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:3-4, and how can a Christian fight it?
What is the teaching on leading humble servants in 3 John 1:1-4?
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors
