828. By canonizing some of the faithful, i.e., by solemnly pro claiming that they practiced heroic virtue and lived in fidelity to God’s grace, the Church recognizes the power of the Spirit of holiness within her and sustains the hope of believers by proposing the saints to them as models and intercessors.303“The saints have always been the source and origin of renewal in the most difficult moments in the Church’s history.”304Indeed, “holiness is the hidden source and infallible measure of her apostolic activity and missionary zeal.”305
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481. What is peace in this world?
180. How is the collegial dimension of Church ministry carried out?
435. How did Jesus interpret the Law?
269. Who can receive this sacrament?
512. What would be opposed to the social doctrine of the Church?
279. What are the essential and necessary elements for celebrating the Eucharist?
513. What is the meaning of work?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Justification by Faith: What Does the Bible Say? (Romans 1:17)
What does the Bible teach us about asserting personal identity within a loving relationship?
What is the meaning of David’s song of gratitude to God?
What is the role of faith in the midst of suffering, according to Job 13:15-16?
What is the importance of persevering in the faith, according to 2 John 1:8?