661. This final stage stays closely linked to the first, that is, to his descent from heaven in the Incarnation. Only the one who “came from the Father” can return to the Father: Christ Jesus.537 “No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man.”538 Left to its own natural powers humanity does not have access to the “Father’s house”, to God’s life and happiness.539 Only Christ can open to man such access that we, his members, might have confidence that we too shall go where he, our Head and our Source, has preceded us.540
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
139. What symbols are used to represent the Holy Spirit?
201. Why does the Church have the power to forgive sins?
490. What are the means that aid the living of chastity?
110. What is the meaning of the Transfiguration?
192. What is the consecrated life?
536. How is Abraham a model of prayer?
162. Where does the one Church of Christ subsist?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does James 5:7-11 teach us about patience in times of suffering?
How does the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua demonstrate God’s faithfulness?
The Creation of the Universe and Man: What Does the Book of Genesis Teach Us? (Genesis 1:1-31)
What is Abraham’s example of faith, and what can we learn from him? (Hebrews 11:8-12)
Jacob’s Wrestle with God: What is the significance of this story for us today?
O que o livro de Cantares nos ensina sobre a beleza da mulher noiva e da mulher madura?
