2839. With bold confidence, we began praying to our Father. In begging him that his name be hallowed, we were in fact asking him that we ourselves might be always made more holy. But though we are clothed with the baptismal garment, we do not cease to sin, to turn away from God. Now, in this new petition, we return to him like the prodigal son and, like the tax collector, recognize that we are sinners before him.133 Our petition begins with a “confession” of our wretchedness and his mercy. Our hope is firm because, in his Son, “we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”134 We find the efficacious and undoubted sign of his forgiveness in the sacraments of his Church.135
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
349. What is the attitude of the Church toward those people who are divorced and then remarried?
574. What are the difficulties in prayer?
316. Who can receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick?
519. In what way do Christians participate in political and social life?
281. In what way does the Church participate in the eucharistic sacrifice?
2. Why does man have a desire for God?
361. What is the relationship between the beatitudes and our desire for happiness?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How does Esther’s story tell the Jewish people’s story of redemption?
What is the significance of Christ being the Head of Creation, as mentioned in Colossians 1:15-17?
What is the relationship between love and obedience according to the Bible?
How important is wisdom in mate selection and marriage according to Proverbs 18:22?
Joseph’s story: How did God use Joseph’s story to fulfill his purposes?
