385. God is infinitely good and all his works are good. Yet no one can escape the experience of suffering or the evils in nature which seem to be linked to the limitations proper to creatures: and above all to the question of moral evil. Where does evil come from? “I sought whence evil comes and there was no solution”, said St. Augustine, and his own painful quest would only be resolved by his conversion to the living God. For “the mystery of lawlessness” is clarified only in the light of the “mystery of our religion”. The revelation of divine love in Christ manifested at the same time the extent of evil and the superabundance of grace. We must therefore approach the question of the origin of evil by fixing the eyes of our faith on him who alone is its conqueror.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
346. What are the effects of the sacrament of Matrimony?
6. What does God reveal to man?
239. What are the criteria for the proper use of singing and music in liturgical celebrations?
504. Under what conditions does the right to private property exist?
579. What is the place of the Our Father in the Scriptures?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?
What is the importance of gratitude and contentment according to the book of Ecclesiastes?
What can we learn about the growth of the early church in Jerusalem from Acts 2:41-47?
What does the Bible say about the importance of honesty and integrity in Ecclesiasticus 20:1-11?
How can we flee the appearances of evil, as described in 1 Thessalonians 5:22?
