672. Before his Ascension Christ affirmed that the hour had not yet come for the glorious establishment of the messianic kingdom awaited by Israel561 which, according to the prophets, was to bring all men the definitive order of justice, love and peace.562 According to the Lord, the present time is the time of the Spirit and of witness, but also a time still marked by “distress” and the trial of evil which does not spare the Church563 and ushers in the struggles of the last days. It is a time of waiting and watching.564
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
93. What does the heart of Jesus exemplify?
22. What importance does the New Testament have for Christians?
440. Why does the Decalogue enjoin serious obligations?
229. Why are the sacraments efficacious?
97. How does Mary cooperate in the divine plan of salvation?
329. How does a priest carry out his proper ministry?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The Woman and the Dragon: The Struggle Between Good and Evil (Revelation 12:1-17)
O que o livro de Cantares nos ensina sobre a beleza da mulher noiva e da mulher madura?
What was David’s attitude toward Mephibosheth, and what can we learn from this story?
What did Jesus teach about loving your neighbor? (Matthew 22:39)
How important is God’s love to our lives, according to 1 John 4:8?
