788. When his visible presence was taken from them, Jesus did not leave his disciples orphans. He promised to remain with them until the end of time; he sent them his Spirit.218 As a result communion with Jesus has become, in a way, more intense: “By communicating his Spirit, Christ mystically constitutes as his body those brothers of his who are called together from every nation.”219
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
83. In what sense is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God?
153. Why is the Church the ‘people of God’?
246. What are the privileged places inside sacred buildings?
562. How is Christian prayer Marian?
351. What are the sacramentals?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How to Avoid the Temptation of Lust and Adultery (Proverbs 5:3-6)
What is the example of faith that the poor widow gives us in Luke 21:1-4?
What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?
What is the church’s role in promoting reconciliation according to Philemon 1:6?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sanctification of the Christian?
What does the promise of salvation amid darkness in Micah 7:7 mean?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
