645. By means of touch and the sharing of a meal, the risen Jesus establishes direct contact with his disciples. He invites them in this way to recognize that he is not a ghost and above all to verify that the risen body in which he appears to them is the same body that had been tortured and crucified, for it still bears the traces of his Passion.508 Yet at the same time this authentic, real body possesses the new properties of a glorious body: not limited by space and time but able to be present how and when he wills; for Christ’s humanity can no longer be confined to earth, and belongs henceforth only to the Father’s divine realm.509 For this reason too the risen Jesus enjoys the sovereign freedom of appearing as he wishes: in the guise of a gardener or in other forms familiar to his disciples, precisely to awaken their faith.510
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
109. In the Kingdom, what authority did Jesus bestow upon his Apostles?
118. Why was the death of Jesus part of God’s plan?
104. What does the hidden life of Jesus in Nazareth teach us?
384. What are the theological virtues?
546. How did the Virgin Mary pray?
187. How do the Bishops exercise their function of governing?
308. To whom is the absolution of some sins reserved?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible teach about God’s final judgment, and what does Malachi 3:18 tell us about it?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
What does 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 teach us about generosity and prosperity?
What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?
