236. The Fathers of the Church distinguish between theology (theologia) and economy (oikonomia). “Theology” refers to the mystery of God’s inmost life within the Blessed Trinity and “economy” to all the works by which God reveals himself and communicates his life. Through the oikonomia the theologia is revealed to us; but conversely, the theologia illuminates the whole oikonomia. God’s works reveal who he is in himself; the mystery of his inmost being enlightens our understanding of all his works. So it is, analogously, among human persons. A person discloses himself in his actions, and the better we know a person, the better we understand his actions.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
374. How is a moral conscience formed to be upright and truthful?
310. What are the effects of this sacrament?
298. When did he institute this sacrament?
284. Does the breaking of the bread divide Christ?
100. In what way is the spiritual motherhood of Mary universal?
129. What is the condition of the risen body of Jesus?
53. Why was the world created?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Love and friendship: the importance of relationships in life (Ecc 4:9-12)
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
Justification by Faith: What Does the Bible Say? (Romans 1:17)
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What is the importance of faith in the healing of blind Bartimaeus, described in Matthew 20:29-34?
What does 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 teach us about generosity and prosperity?
