2474. The Church has painstakingly collected the records of those who persevered to the end in witnessing to their faith. These are the acts of the Martyrs. They form the archives of truth written in letters of blood:
Neither the pleasures of the world nor the kingdoms of this age will be of any use to me.
It is better for me to die [in order to unite myself] to Christ Jesus than to reign over the ends of the earth. I seek him who died for us; I desire him who rose for us. My birth is approaching. . .271 I bless you for having judged me worthy from this day and this hour to be counted among your martyrs…. You have kept your promise, God of faithfulness and truth. For this reason and for everything, I praise you, I bless you, I glorify you through the eternal and heavenly High Priest, Jesus Christ, your beloved Son. Through him, who is with you and the Holy Spirit, may glory be given to you, now and in the ages to come. Amen.272
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
492. What are the principal sins against chastity?
350. Why is the Christian family called a domestic church?
6. What does God reveal to man?
494. What is the responsibility of civil authority in regard to chastity?
362. What is eternal happiness?
471. What medical procedures are permitted when death is considered imminent?
438. What importance does the Church give to the Decalogue?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to submit to God’s discipline, according to Hebrews 12:5-11?
How is prayer seen in the Psalms as an expression of dependence on God?
God’s Law and Justice: Exploring Their Relationship (Deuteronomy 16:18-20)
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
What does the Bible teach us about wisdom as a gift from God?
