529. The presentation of Jesus in the temple shows him to be the firstborn Son who belongs to the Lord.216 With Simeon and Anna, all Israel awaits its encounter with the Saviour – the name given to this event in the Byzantine tradition. Jesus is recognized as the long-expected Messiah, the “light to the nations” and the “glory of Israel”, but also “a sign that is spoken against”. the sword of sorrow predicted for Mary announces Christ’s perfect and unique oblation on the cross that will impart the salvation God had “prepared in the presence of all peoples”.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
306. Why can venial sins also be the object of sacramental confession?
299. Do the baptized have need of conversion?
518. How is justice and solidarity among nations brought about?
327. What is the office confided to a Bishop in a particular Church?
301. What forms does penance take in the Christian life?
182. What is the mission of the Pope?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The power of community: the unity of the Jewish people in Esther (Esther 9:1-5)
What did Jesus teach about loving your neighbor? (Matthew 22:39)
O que o livro de Cantares nos ensina sobre a beleza da mulher noiva e da mulher madura?
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
