Paragraph 692

692. When he proclaims and promises the coming of the Holy Spirit, Jesus calls him the “Paraclete,” literally, “he who is called to one’s side,” advocatus.18“Paraclete” is commonly translated by “consoler,” and Jesus is the first consoler.19The Lord also called the Holy Spirit “the Spirit of truth.”20


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

465. When is a citizen forbidden to obey civil authorities?

77. What other consequences derive from original sin?

202. What is the meaning of the term “body” (or “flesh”) and what importance does it have?

450. Why did God “bless the Sabbath day and declare it sacred” (Exodus 20:11)?

99. In what sense is Mary “ever Virgin”?

222. What is the work of Christ in the liturgy?

598. What is the meaning of the final Amen?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the meaning of Jude 1:4, which speaks of the condemnation of those who pervert the grace of God?

What does James 5:7-11 teach us about patience in times of suffering?

What is Ahijah’s prophecy in 1 Kings 11 and what is its importance in Israel’s history?

The power of community: the unity of the Jewish people in Esther (Esther 9:1-5)

How important is Esther’s purpose and mission in Esther 4:14?

What is the Final Judgment according to Joel 3:14-16?

What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?