32. The world: starting from movement, becoming, contingency, and the world’s order and beauty, one can come to a knowledge of God as the origin and the end of the universe.
As St. Paul says of the Gentiles: For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. Ever since the creation of the world his invisible nature, namely, his eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been made.7
And St. Augustine issues this challenge: Question the beauty of the earth, question the beauty of the sea, question the beauty of the air distending and diffusing itself, question the beauty of the sky. . . question all these realities. All respond: “See, we are beautiful.” Their beauty is a profession [confessio]. These beauties are subject to change. Who made them if not the Beautiful One [Pulcher] who is not subject to change?
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
471. What medical procedures are permitted when death is considered imminent?
480. What does the Lord ask of every person in regard to peace?
520. By what is love for the poor inspired?
495. What are the goods of conjugal love to which sexuality is ordered?
329. How does a priest carry out his proper ministry?
71. What relationship has God established between man and woman?
594. Why do we say “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the significance of Christ being the Head of Creation, as mentioned in Colossians 1:15-17?
The Light of the World: Jesus is the light that illuminates the darkness (John 8:12)
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
What is the importance of being faithful to sound doctrine?
How is God’s justice manifested in the midst of suffering, according to Job 34:10-12?
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
