761. The gathering together of the People of God began at the moment when sin destroyed the communion of men with God, and that of men among themselves. the gathering together of the Church is, as it were, God’s reaction to the chaos provoked by sin. This reunification is achieved secretly in the heart of all peoples: “In every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable” to God.156
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520. By what is love for the poor inspired?
168. Who belongs to the Catholic Church?
61. In what way are angels present in the life of the Church?
46. What did Jesus Christ reveal to us about the mystery of the Father?
259. What is required of one who is to be baptized?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit as a comforter mean, according to John 14:26?
How does Lamentations address the issue of human suffering?
What is the significance of David’s song of thanksgiving to God in 2 Samuel 22?
What does the Bible say about the true source of comfort in times of trouble?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
What does Daniel’s dream about the four wild beasts in Daniel 7 mean?
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