931. Already dedicated to him through Baptism, the person who surrenders himself to the God he loves above all else thereby consecrates himself more intimately to God’s service and to the good of the Church. By this state of life consecrated to God, the Church manifests Christ and shows us how the Holy Spirit acts so wonderfully in her. and so the first mission of those who profess the evangelical counsels is to live out their consecration. Moreover, “since members of institutes of consecrated life dedicate themselves through their consecration to the service of the Church they are obliged in a special manner to engage in missionary work, in accord with the character of the institute.”474
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
549. How does the Holy Spirit intervene in the Church’s prayer?
403. What is the principle of subsidiarity?
134. How will the coming of the Lord in glory happen?
10. What is the value of private revelations?
171. What is the meaning of the affirmation “Outside the Church there is no salvation”?
434. “Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16).
2. Why does man have a desire for God?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of gratitude in the Christian life, according to the first letter to Timothy?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
How is God’s justice manifested in the midst of suffering, according to Job 34:10-12?
What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?
God’s Covenant with David: An Eternal Commitment (2 Samuel 7)
What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?
