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825. “The Church on earth is endowed already with a sanctity that is real though imperfect.”²⁹⁵ In her members perfect holiness is something yet to be acquired: “Strengthened by so many and such great means of salvation, all the faithful, whatever their condition or state – though each in his own way – are called by the Lord to that perfection of sanctity by which the Father himself is perfect.”²⁹⁶

Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

79. What is the Good News for humanity?

145. What does the Spirit do in the Church?

124. In what condition was the body of Christ while it lay in the tomb?

595. How is forgiveness possible?

252. What names are given to the first sacrament of initiation?

173. In what sense is the Church missionary?

354. What is the relationship between the sacraments and the death of a Christian?

Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is the significance of Aeneas’ healing and Dorcas’ resurrection in Acts 9:32-43?

How can we cultivate peace in the church and in our personal lives, as guided by 2 Thessalonians 3:16?

Worship in spirit and truth: What does the worship described in Leviticus teach us about true worship of God? (Leviticus 1-7; 10)

The Beatitudes: Understanding Their Meaning and Importance (Matthew 5:3-11)

How are God’s justice and mercy revealed in Isaiah? (Isaiah 58:1-14)

The Holiness of the Priesthood: How does the law of priestly holiness in the book of Numbers teach us about the importance of purity and dedication in the worship of God? (Numbers 18:1-7)

What is the importance of courage in standing up for the truth, according to the Bible in Philemon 1:8-9?