2473. Martyrdom is the supreme witness given to the truth of the faith: it means bearing witness even unto death. the martyr bears witness to Christ who died and rose, to whom he is united by charity. He bears witness to the truth of the faith and of Christian doctrine. He endures death through an act of fortitude. “Let me become the food of the beasts, through whom it will be given me to reach God.”270
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17. What is the relationship between Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium?
501. What can spouses do when they do not have children?
186. How do Bishops exercise their ministry of sanctification?
176. What is apostolic succession?
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 is the story of Uzziah and how was he punished for disobeying God?
What does Wisdom 8:7 teach us about wisdom as a source of virtue and honor?
Who are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and what is their significance?
How to experience communion with God?
What is the story behind the miracle of Elisha’s resurrection of the Shunammite’s son in 2 Kings 4?
