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2164. “Do not swear whether by the Creator, or any creature, except truthfully, of necessity, and with reverence” (St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises, 38).


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

251. How is Christian initiation brought about?

290. When must one receive Holy Communion?

519. In what way do Christians participate in political and social life?

509. What is the content of the social doctrine of the Church?

542. When did Jesus pray?

431. What purpose do the precepts of the Church have?

153. Why is the Church the ‘people of God’?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What can we learn about the desire to always be with a loved one from Songs 3:1-5 and 6:1-3?

What does Malachi 4:1 say about the punishment of the wicked?

The Importance of Hope in Lamentations: How Does It Sustain Us Through Adversity (Lamentations 3:25)?

What is Amos’ criticism of superficial religion, and how does he highlight the importance of a genuine heart?

What is the story of the celebration of the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) described in 2 Maccabees 10:39-45?

What is the River of Life and the Tree of Life mentioned in Revelation 22:1-5 and what is their importance to the promise of eternal life?

What is God’s sovereignty and how does it relate to human freedom, as described in 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12?