701. The dove. At the end of the flood, whose symbolism refers to Baptism, a dove released by Noah returns with a fresh olive-tree branch in its beak as a sign that the earth was again habitable.58 When Christ comes up from the water of his baptism, the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, comes down upon him and remains with him.59 The Spirit comes down and remains in the purified hearts of the baptized. In certain churches, the Eucharist is reserved in a metal receptacle in the form of a dove (columbarium) suspended above the altar. Christian iconography traditionally uses a dove to suggest the Spirit.
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196. In what sense is the Blessed Virgin Mary the Mother of the Church?
548. How did the first Christian community in Jerusalem pray?
65. What is the relationship between the work of creation and the work of redemption?
130. How is the Resurrection the work of the Most Holy Trinity?
143. What is the relationship between the Spirit and Christ Jesus in his earthly mission?
346. What are the effects of the sacrament of Matrimony?
223. How does the Holy Spirit work in the liturgy of the Church?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the story behind the miracle of Elisha’s resurrection of the Shunammite’s son in 2 Kings 4?
How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?
What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?
What is the importance of fellowship with Christ according to 1 Corinthians 1:9?
What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?
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