2715. Contemplation is a gaze of faith, fixed on Jesus. “I look at him and he looks at me”: this is what a certain peasant of Ars used to say to his holy cure about his prayer before the tabernacle. This focus on Jesus is a renunciation of self. His gaze purifies our heart; the light of the countenance of Jesus illumines the eyes of our heart and teaches us to see everything in the light of his truth and his compassion for all men. Contemplation also turns its gaze on the mysteries of the life of Christ. Thus it learns the “interior knowledge of our Lord,” the more to love him and follow him.11
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
246. What are the privileged places inside sacred buildings?
156. In what way is the Church the body of Christ?
337. What is the plan of God regarding man and woman?
305. When is a person obliged to confess mortal sins?
15. To whom is the deposit of faith entrusted?
114. How did Jesus conduct himself in regard to the Law of Israel?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of Christian discipline according to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?
What is the teaching on leading humble servants in 3 John 1:1-4?
What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
What are Daniel’s visions of the golden image and the four beasts?
What does 1 John 2:29 teach us about God’s holiness and justice?
