874. Christ is himself the source of ministry in the Church. He instituted the Church. He gave her authority and mission, orientation and goal:
In order to shepherd the People of God and to increase its numbers without cease, Christ the Lord set up in his Church a variety of offices which aim at the good of the whole body. the holders of office, who are invested with a sacred power, are, in fact, dedicated to promoting the interests of their brethren, so that all who belong to the People of God . . . may attain to salvation.389
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240. What is the purpose of holy images?
45. Can the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity be known by the light of human reason alone?
548. How did the first Christian community in Jerusalem pray?
133. How does the Lord Jesus now reign?
389. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
592. What is the sense of the petition “Give us this day our daily bread”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
How important is community in the midst of suffering, according to Job 42:10-11?
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
What is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?
