2817. This petition is “Marana tha,” the cry of the Spirit and the Bride: “Come, Lord Jesus.”
Even if it had not been prescribed to pray for the coming of the kingdom, we would willingly have brought forth this speech, eager to embrace our hope. In indignation the souls of the martyrs under the altar cry out to the Lord: “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell upon the earth?” For their retribution is ordained for the end of the world. Indeed as soon as possible, Lord, may your kingdom come!87
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
258. Why does the Church baptize infants?
222. What is the work of Christ in the liturgy?
214. In what does the final judgment consist?
339. How does sin threaten marriage?
202. What is the meaning of the term “body” (or “flesh”) and what importance does it have?
167. Is the particular Church catholic?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of faith in the healing of blind Bartimaeus, described in Matthew 20:29-34?
How do the Psalms teach us to be more sensitive to God’s presence (Psalm 139:1-4)?
How to be generous and share with those in need?
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
How did Nehemiah deal with the division between rich and poor Jews in Nehemiah 5?
