787. From the beginning, Jesus associated his disciples with his own life, revealed the mystery of the Kingdom to them, and gave them a share in his mission, joy, and sufferings.215 Jesus spoke of a still more intimate communion between him and those who would follow him: “Abide in me, and I in you…. I am the vine, you are the branches.”216 and he proclaimed a mysterious and real communion between his own body and ours: “He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.”217
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
281. In what way does the Church participate in the eucharistic sacrifice?
269. Who can receive this sacrament?
126. What place does the Resurrection of Christ occupy in our faith?
107. Who is invited to come into the Kingdom of God proclaimed and brought about by Jesus?
353. What forms of popular piety accompany the sacramental life of the Church?
361. What is the relationship between the beatitudes and our desire for happiness?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What do the horseman, angel, and Lord symbolize in Zechariah’s vision described in Zechariah 1:8-17?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
What was David’s attitude toward Mephibosheth, and what can we learn from this story?
What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?
