858. Jesus is the Father’s Emissary. From the beginning of his ministry, he “called to him those whom he desired; …. and he appointed twelve, whom also he named apostles, to be with him, and to be sent out to preach.”368 From then on, they would also be his “emissaries” (Greek apostoloi). In them, Christ continues his own mission: “As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.”369 The apostles’ ministry is the continuation of his mission; Jesus said to the Twelve: “he who receives you receives me.”370
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62. What does Sacred Scripture teach about the creation of the visible world?
286. What kind of worship is due to the sacrament of the Eucharist?
181. Why does ecclesial ministry also have a personal character?
490. What are the means that aid the living of chastity?
436. What does “Decalogue” mean?
122. What are the results of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross?
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