568. Christ’s Transfiguration aims at strengthening the apostles’ faith in anticipation of his Passion: the ascent on to the “high mountain” prepares for the ascent to Calvary. Christ, Head of the Church, manifests what his Body contains and radiates in the sacraments: “the hope of glory” (Col 1:27; cf.: St. Leo the Great, Sermo 51, 3: PL 54, 310C).
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498. What are immoral means of birth control?
239. What are the criteria for the proper use of singing and music in liturgical celebrations?
112. What is the importance of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus?
164. How does one commit oneself to work for the unity of Christians?
468. What is the purpose of punishment?
527. What is required by the ninth commandment?
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The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
What does it mean to love God and neighbor and what is the importance of this teaching in the Bible?
What are Daniel’s visions of the golden image and the four beasts?
The Woman and the Dragon: The Struggle Between Good and Evil (Revelation 12:1-17)
How can faith influence Christian behavior according to 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12?
What is the importance of gratitude and recognition according to the book of Proverbs?
