933. Whether their witness is public, as in the religious state, or less public, or even secret, Christ’s coming remains for all those consecrated both the origin and rising sun of their life:
For the People of God has here no lasting city, . . . [and this state] reveals more clearly to all believers the heavenly goods which are already present in this age, witnessing to the new and eternal life which we have acquired through the redemptive work of Christ and preluding our future resurrection and the glory of the heavenly kingdom.476
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
347. What sins are gravely opposed to the sacrament of Matrimony?
273. How did he institute the Eucharist?
32. In what way is the faith of the Church one faith alone?
266. Why is this sacrament called Chrismation or Confirmation?
117. Who is responsible for the death of Jesus?
183. What is the competence of the college of bishops?
594. Why do we say “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Love and friendship: the importance of relationships in life (Ecc 4:9-12)
What is the importance of humility and repentance according to the book of Baruch?
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
Jacob’s Wrestle with God: What is the significance of this story for us today?
What is the example of perseverance in the faith that Paul set in 2 Timothy 4:7?
