2361. “Sexuality, by means of which man and woman give themselves to one another through the acts which are proper and exclusive to spouses, is not something simply biological, but concerns the innermost being of the human person as such. It is realized in a truly human way only if it is an integral part of the love by which a man and woman commit themselves totally to one another until death.”142
Tobias got out of bed and said to Sarah, “Sister, get up, and let us pray and implore our Lord that he grant us mercy and safety.” So she got up, and they began to pray and implore that they might be kept safe. Tobias began by saying, “Blessed are you, O God of our fathers…. You made Adam, and for him you made his wife Eve as a helper and support. From the two of them the race of mankind has sprung. You said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; let us make a helper for him like himself.’ I now am taking this kinswoman of mine, not because of lust, but with sincerity. Grant that she and I may find mercy and that we may grow old together.” and they both said, “Amen, Amen.” Then they went to sleep for the night.143
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
189. How do the lay faithful participate in the priestly office of Christ?
198. What kind of devotion is directed to the holy Virgin?
518. How is justice and solidarity among nations brought about?
379. What are the principal human virtues?
483. When is it morally permitted to use military force?
283. What is the meaning of transubstantiation?
186. How do Bishops exercise their ministry of sanctification?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?
What are the characteristics a Christian leader should have according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7?
What can we learn about the growth of the early church in Jerusalem from Acts 2:41-47?
What is the importance of persevering in the faith, according to 2 John 1:8?
