Paragraph 617

617. The Council of Trent emphasizes the unique character of Christ’s sacrifice as “the source of eternal salvation”449 and teaches that “his most holy Passion on the wood of the cross merited justification for us.”450 and the Church venerates his cross as she sings: “Hail, O Cross, our only hope.”451


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

89. How does the Church set forth the Mystery of the Incarnation?

528. What is forbidden by the ninth commandment?

243. What is the Liturgy of the Hours?

136. What does the Church mean when she confesses: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”?

291. What is required to receive Holy Communion?

173. In what sense is the Church missionary?

182. What is the mission of the Pope?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the importance of holiness in our Christian life according to 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?

What does “giving thanks in all circumstances” mean in 1 Thessalonians 5:18?

Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?

What does Wisdom 8:7 teach us about wisdom as a source of virtue and honor?

What is the example of Sodom and Gomorrah and what are the consequences of immorality and perversion according to the Bible?

What does it mean to submit to God’s discipline, according to Hebrews 12:5-11?

What is the message of Abdias 1:11 about Edom’s injustice and oppression of the weak?