2744. Prayer is a vital necessity. Proof from the contrary is no less convincing: if we do not allow the Spirit to lead us, we fall back into the slavery of sin.38 How can the Holy Spirit be our life if our heart is far from him?
Nothing is equal to prayer; for what is impossible it makes possible, what is difficult, easy…. For it is impossible, utterly impossible, for the man who prays eagerly and invokes God ceaselessly ever to sin.39
Those who pray are certainly saved; those who do not pray are certainly damned40
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
88. What does the Council of Chalcedon (in the year 451) teach in this regard?
424. What other kinds of grace are there?
114. How did Jesus conduct himself in regard to the Law of Israel?
7. What are the first stages of God’s Revelation?
81. What is the meaning of the name “Jesus”?
375. What norms must conscience always follow?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
What is the meaning of Christ’s death and how does it bring justification to sinners?
What is the responsibility of religious leaders according to Malachi 2:7?
What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
