2212. The fourth commandment illuminates other relationships in society. In our brothers and sisters we see the children of our parents; in our cousins, the descendants of our ancestors; in our fellow citizens, the children of our country; in the baptized, the children of our mother the Church; in every human person, a son or daughter of the One who wants to be called “our Father.” In this way our relationships with our neighbors are recognized as personal in character. the neighbor is not a “unit” in the human collective; he is “someone” who by his known origins deserves particular attention and respect.
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184. How do the bishops carry out their mission of teaching?
108. Why did Jesus manifest the Kingdom by means of signs and miracles?
487. What responsibility do human persons have in regard to their own sexual identity?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What are 5 important lessons about wisdom found in Baruch 3:9-12?
The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.
What is the importance of Christian witness?
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What does the promise of salvation amid darkness in Micah 7:7 mean?
