2610. Just as Jesus prays to the Father and gives thanks before receiving his gifts, so he teaches us filial boldness: “Whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will.”66 Such is the power of prayer and of faith that does not doubt: “all things are possible to him who believes.”67 Jesus is as saddened by the “lack of faith” of his own neighbors and the “little faith” of his own disciples68 as he is struck with admiration at the great faith of the Roman centurion and the Canaanite woman.69
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
44. What is the central mystery of Christian faith and life?
259. What is required of one who is to be baptized?
354. What is the relationship between the sacraments and the death of a Christian?
137. Why are the missions of the Son and the Holy Spirit inseparable?
523. What is forbidden by the eighth commandment?
575. How may we strengthen our filial trust?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about the need to forgive, according to Colossians 3:13?
How are God’s justice and mercy revealed in Isaiah? (Isaiah 58:1-14)
What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?
What is the Final Judgment according to Joel 3:14-16?
What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?
Saul’s Character and the Consequences of His Choices: A Case Study in Leadership (1 Samuel 9-15)
