606. The Son of God, who came down “from heaven, not to do (his) own will, but the will of him who sent (him)”,413 said on coming into the world, “Lo, I have come to do your will, O God.” “and by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.”414 From the first moment of his Incarnation the Son embraces the Father’s plan of divine salvation in his redemptive mission: “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.”415 The sacrifice of Jesus “for the sins of the whole world”416 expresses his loving communion with the Father. “The Father loves me, because I lay down my life”, said the Lord, “(for) I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father.”417
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
360. Why are the beatitudes important for us?
439. Why does the Decalogue constitute an organic unity?
110. What is the meaning of the Transfiguration?
301. What forms does penance take in the Christian life?
78. After the first sin, what did God do?
329. How does a priest carry out his proper ministry?
137. Why are the missions of the Son and the Holy Spirit inseparable?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of faith in the midst of suffering, according to Job 13:15-16?
What is the example of perseverance in the faith that Paul set in 2 Timothy 4:7?
The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.
What is the role of the law in the Old Testament, according to Galatians 3:10-14?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
