367. Sometimes the soul is distinguished from the spirit: St. Paul for instance prays that God may sanctify his people “wholly”, with “spirit and soul and body” kept sound and blameless at the Lord’s coming. The Church teaches that this distinction does not introduce a duality into the soul. “Spirit” signifies that from creation man is ordered to a supernatural end and that his soul can gratuitously be raised beyond all it deserves to communion with God.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
549. How does the Holy Spirit intervene in the Church’s prayer?
421. Where does one find the New Law?
353. What forms of popular piety accompany the sacramental life of the Church?
569. How can vocal prayer be described?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to love God and neighbor and what is the importance of this teaching in the Bible?
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
What is the importance of Christian witness?
The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors
