Paragraph 349

349. The eighth day. But for us a new day has dawned: the day of Christ’s Resurrection. the seventh day completes the first creation. the eighth day begins the new creation. Thus, the work of creation culminates in the greater work of redemption. the first creation finds its meaning and its summit in the new creation in Christ, the splendour of which surpasses that of the first creation.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

563. How does the Church pray to Mary?

102. How did God prepare the world for the mystery of Christ?

141. What did the Holy Spirit accomplish in John the Baptist?

546. How did the Virgin Mary pray?

580. Why is it called the “Lord’s Prayer”?

267. What is the essential rite of Confirmation?

527. What is required by the ninth commandment?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

The law of forgiveness: What does the law of forgiveness in Leviticus teach us about God’s mercy and justice? (Leviticus 19:17-18)

What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?

What is the Battle of the Valley of Jehoshaphat mentioned in the book of Joel and what is its significance?

What is the importance of reading and studying God’s law and what example can we find in the story of Ezra?

What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?

What can we learn about the fickleness of the rich and the value of humility from Ecclesiastes 9:13-16?

What is the importance of fellowship with Christ according to 1 Corinthians 1:9?