Paragraph 493

493. The Fathers of the Eastern tradition call the Mother of God “the All-Holy” (Panagia), and celebrate her as “free from any stain of sin, as though fashioned by the Holy Spirit and formed as a new creature”. By the grace of God Mary remained free of every personal sin her whole life long.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

471. What medical procedures are permitted when death is considered imminent?

127. What are the signs that bear witness to the Resurrection of Jesus?

193. What can the consecrated life give to the mission of the Church?

316. Who can receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick?

560. What is the way of our prayer?

530. What are the other requirements for purity?

331. How is the sacrament of Holy Orders celebrated?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

The story of Daniel in the lions’ den (Daniel 6)

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

What are the story and life lessons drawn from the Ascension of Solomon in 1 Kings 1-2?

What does Malachi 4:1 say about the punishment of the wicked?

How to deal with conflicts and disagreements between brothers: the example of Joseph’s children (Joshua 17-19)?

What is the story of the celebration of the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) described in 2 Maccabees 10:39-45?

What does the story of the offering of manna in the book of Numbers teach us about God’s daily provision in our lives? (Numbers 11)