876. Intrinsically linked to the sacramental nature of ecclesial ministry is its character as service. Entirely dependent on Christ who gives mission and authority, ministers are truly “slaves of Christ,”392 in the image of him who freely took “the form of a slave” for us.393 Because the word and grace of which they are ministers are not their own, but are given to them by Christ for the sake of others, they must freely become the slaves of all.394
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26. Who are the principal witnesses of the obedience of faith in the Sacred Scriptures?
305. When is a person obliged to confess mortal sins?
16. To whom is given the task of authentically interpreting the deposit of faith?
199. In what way is the Blessed Virgin Mary the eschatological icon of the Church?
240. What is the purpose of holy images?
251. How is Christian initiation brought about?
133. How does the Lord Jesus now reign?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How important is the Word of God in the Christian life according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
Saul’s Character and the Consequences of His Choices: A Case Study in Leadership (1 Samuel 9-15)
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
What does Daniel’s dream about the four wild beasts in Daniel 7 mean?
What is the importance of fellowship with Christ according to 1 Corinthians 1:9?
How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?
