Paragraph 916

916. The religious state is thus one way of experiencing a “more intimate” consecration, rooted in Baptism and dedicated totally to God.⁴⁵⁵ In the consecrated life, Christ’s faithful, moved by the Holy Spirit, propose to follow Christ more nearly, to give themselves to God who is loved above all and, pursuing the perfection of charity in the service of the Kingdom, to signify and proclaim in the Church the glory of the world to come.⁴⁵⁶

Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

474. What duty do we have toward our body?

352. What is an exorcism?

182. What is the mission of the Pope?

7. What are the first stages of God’s Revelation?

377. What is a virtue?

13. In what ways does Apostolic Tradition occur?

73. How should we understand the reality of sin?

Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

The search for true love is a theme present in the Bible. What can we learn about this subject from the book of Songs?

What is Abraham’s example of faith, and what can we learn from him? (Hebrews 11:8-12)

What is the seventy week prophecy in Daniel 9?

What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?

What does the Assyrian conquest of Samaria and the fall of the Northern Kingdom teach about the importance of obedience to God?

What is the importance of reading and studying God’s law and what example can we find in the story of Ezra?

What is the message of Nahum 1:7-8 about God’s faithfulness in the midst of chaos?