2641. “[Address] one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart.”124 Like the inspired writers of the New Testament, the first Christian communities read the Book of Psalms in a new way, singing in it the mystery of Christ. In the newness of the Spirit, they also composed hymns and canticles in the light of the unheard – of event that God accomplished in his Son: his Incarnation, his death which conquered death, his Resurrection, and Ascension to the right hand of the Father.125 Doxology, the praise of God, arises from this “marvelous work” of the whole economy of salvation.126
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467. Why is the legitimate defense of persons and of society not opposed to this norm?
497. When is it moral to regulate births?
168. Who belongs to the Catholic Church?
456. What is the nature of the family in the plan of God?
400. What are structures of sin?
215. When will this judgment occur?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of being faithful to sound doctrine?
What is the meaning of Christ’s death and how does it bring justification to sinners?
How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?
What are the story and life lessons drawn from the Ascension of Solomon in 1 Kings 1-2?
What does the Bible teach about the importance of humility and modesty?
