819. “Furthermore, many elements of sanctification and of truth”273 are found outside the visible confines of the Catholic Church: “the written Word of God; the life of grace; faith, hope, and charity, with the other interior gifts of the Holy Spirit, as well as visible elements.”274 Christ’s Spirit uses these Churches and ecclesial communities as means of salvation, whose power derives from the fullness of grace and truth that Christ has entrusted to the Catholic Church. All these blessings come from Christ and lead to him,275 and are in themselves calls to “Catholic unity.”276
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
272. When did Jesus Christ institute the Eucharist?
432. What are the precepts of the Church?
393. Is there a variety of sins?
204. What is the relationship between the Resurrection of Christ and our resurrection?
251. How is Christian initiation brought about?
585. With what spirit of communion and mission do we pray to God as “our” Father?
297. Why is there a sacrament of Reconciliation after Baptism?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the image of God as shepherd in Ezekiel 34?
Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Lessons from the Meeting of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 33:1-20)
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
What does the Bible say about the true source of comfort in times of trouble?
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?
