2785. Second, a humble and trusting heart that enables us “to turn and become like children”:41 for it is to “little children” that the Father is revealed.42
[The prayer is accomplished] by the contemplation of God alone, and by the warmth of love, through which the soul, molded and directed to love him, speaks very familiarly to God as to its own Father with special devotion.43
Our Father: at this name love is aroused in us . . . and the confidence of obtaining what we are about to ask…. What would he not give to his children who ask, since he has already granted them the gift of being his children?44
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
503. What is set forth by the seventh commandment?
148. Are there other names and images with which the Bible speaks about the Church?
411. How does society ensure social justice?
182. What is the mission of the Pope?
458. What are the duties that society has toward the family?
171. What is the meaning of the affirmation “Outside the Church there is no salvation”?
483. When is it morally permitted to use military force?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
What is the message of Isaiah’s heavenly vision of the Lord’s glory revealed in Isaiah 40:1-31?
What is the Final Judgment according to Joel 3:14-16?
What is the relationship between love and obedience according to the Bible?
What does the Bible teach us about asserting personal identity within a loving relationship?
What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?
