428. Whoever is called “to teach Christ” must first seek “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus”; he must suffer “the loss of all things. . .” in order to “gain Christ and be found in him”, and “to know him and the power of his resurrection, and (to) share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that if possible (he) may attain the resurrection from the dead”.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
152. What does it mean to say that the Church is the universal sacrament of salvation?
331. How is the sacrament of Holy Orders celebrated?
450. Why did God “bless the Sabbath day and declare it sacred” (Exodus 20:11)?
316. Who can receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick?
228. What is the relationship between the sacraments and faith?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
What is the significance of the founding of the church in Ephesus described in Acts 19:1-10?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
How was the defeat of the Maccabees at the Battle of Elasa described in 1 Maccabees 6:17-47?
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
What is the importance of faith in the healing of blind Bartimaeus, described in Matthew 20:29-34?
