766. The Church is born primarily of Christ’s total self-giving for our salvation, anticipated in the institution of the Eucharist and fulfilled on the cross. “The origin and growth of the Church are symbolized by the blood and water which flowed from the open side of the crucified Jesus.”171 “For it was from the side of Christ as he slept the sleep of death upon the cross that there came forth the ‘wondrous sacrament of the whole Church.'”172 As Eve was formed from the sleeping Adam’s side, so the Church was born from the pierced heart of Christ hanging dead on the cross.173
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
157. Who is the Head of this body?
356. What are the main moments in funerals?
338. For what ends has God instituted Matrimony?
112. What is the importance of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus?
15. To whom is the deposit of faith entrusted?
39. Is God the only One who “is”?
409. Where can one find the most complete realization of the common good?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible say about loving and serving your brothers and sisters?
What is the importance of gratitude and recognition according to the book of Proverbs?
What is the importance of holiness in our Christian life according to 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
What is the significance of the founding of the church in Ephesus described in Acts 19:1-10?
What is Ahijah’s prophecy in 1 Kings 11 and what is its importance in Israel’s history?
Jacob’s Wrestle with God: What is the significance of this story for us today?
