546. Jesus’ invitation to enter his kingdom comes in the form of parables, a characteristic feature of his teaching.261 Through his parables he invites people to the feast of the kingdom, but he also asks for a radical choice: to gain the kingdom, one must give everything.262 Words are not enough, deeds are required.263 The parables are like mirrors for man: will he be hard soil or good earth for the word?264 What use has he made of the talents he has received?265 Jesus and the presence of the kingdom in this world are secretly at the heart of the parables. One must enter the kingdom, that is, become a disciple of Christ, in order to “know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven”.266 For those who stay “outside”, everything remains enigmatic.267
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347. What sins are gravely opposed to the sacrament of Matrimony?
529. How does one reach purity of heart?
175. In what does the mission of the Apostles consist?
88. What does the Council of Chalcedon (in the year 451) teach in this regard?
355. What do funeral rites express?
62. What does Sacred Scripture teach about the creation of the visible world?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What can we learn about the growth of the early church in Jerusalem from Acts 2:41-47?
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
What is the cyclicality of Israel’s history and how is it portrayed in Judges 3-16?
What is the importance of persevering in the faith, according to 2 John 1:8?
What is the importance of faith in the healing of blind Bartimaeus, described in Matthew 20:29-34?
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
