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281. And so the readings of the Easter Vigil, the celebration of the new creation in Christ, begin with the creation account; likewise in the Byzantine liturgy, the account of creation always constitutes the first reading at the vigils of the great feasts of the Lord. According to ancient witnesses the instruction of catechumens for Baptism followed the same itinerary.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

422. What is justification?

503. What is set forth by the seventh commandment?

133. How does the Lord Jesus now reign?

70. Where does the soul come from?

446. Does the commandment of God, “You shall not make for yourself a graven image” (Exodus 20:3), forbid the cult of images?

30. Why is faith a personal act, and at the same time ecclesial?

25. How does man respond to God who reveals himself?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

The Creation of the Universe and Man: What Does the Book of Genesis Teach Us? (Genesis 1:1-31)

How to be generous and share with those in need?

How can we cultivate peace in the church and in our personal lives, as guided by 2 Thessalonians 3:16?

Who are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and what is their significance?

What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?

How does the story of Judith, in particular, the episode of her cunning in Judith 11:1-16, teach us survival strategies in difficult times, according to the Bible?

What can we learn from Judith’s victory in Judith 16:1-3?