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2345. Chastity is a moral virtue. It is also a gift from God, a grace, a fruit of spiritual effort.¹³¹ The Holy Spirit enables one whom the water of Baptism has regenerated to imitate the purity of Christ.¹³²

Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

108. Why did Jesus manifest the Kingdom by means of signs and miracles?

429. How does the Church nourish the moral life of a Christian?

296. What is the name of this sacrament?

105. Why did Jesus receive from John the “baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3)?

57. If God is omnipotent and provident, why then does evil exist?

34. What are the most ancient symbols (professions) of faith?

166. Why is the Church called “Catholic”?

Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the importance of gratitude and contentment according to the book of Ecclesiastes?

How can Ruth’s story, from widow to wife, inspire us to trust God and seek a fresh start in our lives?

The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors

What is the significance of David’s song of thanksgiving to God in 2 Samuel 22?

How important is the supremacy of Christ according to Colossians 1:15-20?

What does the testimony of John the Baptist in John 1:29 mean, and how important is this testimony for Christians?

What is the importance of reading and studying God’s law and what example can we find in the story of Ezra?