2819. “The kingdom of God (is) righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”90 The end-time in which we live is the age of the outpouring of the Spirit. Ever since Pentecost, a decisive battle has been joined between “the flesh” and the Spirit.91
Only a pure soul can boldly say: “Thy kingdom come.” One who has heard Paul say, “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal bodies,” and has purified himself in action, thought and word will say to God: “Thy kingdom come!”92
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
301. What forms does penance take in the Christian life?
242. What is the function of the liturgical year?
157. Who is the Head of this body?
543. How did Jesus pray during his passion?
26. Who are the principal witnesses of the obedience of faith in the Sacred Scriptures?
439. Why does the Decalogue constitute an organic unity?
514. To what type of work does every person have a right?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to be a new creature in Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17?
How to experience communion with God?
How did a woman’s faith heal her of a hemorrhage, according to Matthew 9:20-22?
What does the Bible say about the importance of honesty and integrity in Ecclesiasticus 20:1-11?
