655. Finally, Christ’s Resurrection – and the risen Christ himself is the principle and source of our future resurrection: “Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. . . For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.”528 The risen Christ lives in the hearts of his faithful while they await that fulfilment. In Christ, Christians “have tasted. . . the powers of the age to come”529 and their lives are swept up by Christ into the heart of divine life, so that they may “live no longer for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.”530
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
237. From where do the sacramental signs come?
101. In what sense is the life of Christ a Mystery?
442. What is implied in the affirmation of God: “I am the Lord your God” (Exodus 20:2)?
269. Who can receive this sacrament?
222. What is the work of Christ in the liturgy?
291. What is required to receive Holy Communion?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of women in society, according to Ecclesiasticus 26:1-4?
What does the statement “God so loved the world that he gave his son” in John 3:16 mean?
What does Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit as a comforter mean, according to John 14:26?
How important is the supremacy of Christ according to Colossians 1:15-20?
