895. “The power which they exercise personally in the name of Christ, is proper, ordinary, and immediate, although its exercise is ultimately controlled by the supreme authority of the Church.”427 But the bishops should not be thought of as vicars of the Pope. His ordinary and immediate authority over the whole Church does not annul, but on the contrary confirms and defends that of the bishops. Their authority must be exercised in communion with the whole Church under the guidance of the Pope.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
309. Is a confessor bound to secrecy?
195. What else does “the communion of saints” mean?
343. How is the sacrament of Matrimony celebrated?
396. When does one commit a venial sin?
136. What does the Church mean when she confesses: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”?
205. What happens to our body and our soul after death?
321. What are the sacraments at the service of communion and mission?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How did Nehemiah deal with the division between rich and poor Jews in Nehemiah 5?
The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors
What does the Bible say about the true source of comfort in times of trouble?
What is the message of Isaiah’s heavenly vision of the Lord’s glory revealed in Isaiah 40:1-31?
How is God’s justice manifested in the midst of suffering, according to Job 34:10-12?
