Paragraph 888

888. Bishops, with priests as co-workers, have as their first task “to preach the Gospel of God to all men,” in keeping with the Lord’s command.415 They are “heralds of faith, who draw new disciples to Christ; they are authentic teachers” of the apostolic faith “endowed with the authority of Christ.”416


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

140. What does it mean that the Spirit “has spoken through the prophets”?

363. What is freedom?

456. What is the nature of the family in the plan of God?

269. Who can receive this sacrament?

440. Why does the Decalogue enjoin serious obligations?

142. What is the work of the Spirit in Mary?

192. What is the consecrated life?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

David’s old age and death: the end of a life of ups and downs (2 Samuel 23, 24)

What is the main message of Jonah’s story and how does it reveal God’s grace?

Jacob’s Wrestle with God: What is the significance of this story for us today?

What does the Bible teach us about asserting personal identity within a loving relationship?

The Holiness of God’s People: How does the law of holiness in the book of Numbers teach us to pursue holiness in our lives and in our community of faith? (Numbers 19)

What is the alliance with the Romans and the continuation of the struggle for independence mentioned in 2 Maccabees 11:1-38?

The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.