2606. All the troubles, for all time, of humanity enslaved by sin and death, all the petitions and intercessions of salvation history are summed up in this cry of the incarnate Word. Here the Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son. Thus is fulfilled and brought to completion the drama of prayer in the economy of creation and salvation. the Psalter gives us the key to prayer in Christ. In the “today” of the Resurrection the Father says: “You are my Son, today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.”62
The Letter to the Hebrews expresses in dramatic terms how the prayer of Jesus accomplished the victory of salvation: “In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard for his godly fear. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered, and being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him.”63
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
419. What place does the Old Law have in the plan of salvation?
20. What is the Canon of Scripture?
479. How are the bodies of the deceased to be treated?
549. How does the Holy Spirit intervene in the Church’s prayer?
328. What is the effect of ordination to the priesthood?
283. What is the meaning of transubstantiation?
104. What does the hidden life of Jesus in Nazareth teach us?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
What is the importance of faith in the Christian life, according to the Bible?
What is the example of faith that the poor widow gives us in Luke 21:1-4?
What does Hosea 7:14-16 reveal about God’s judgment against hypocrisy?
What is Jonah’s story and what lessons can we learn from it?
What does 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 teach us about generosity and prosperity?
