957. Communion with the saints. “It is not merely by the title of example that we cherish the memory of those in heaven; we seek, rather, that by this devotion to the exercise of fraternal charity the union of the whole Church in the Spirit may be strengthened. Exactly as Christian communion among our fellow pilgrims brings us closer to Christ, so our communion with the saints joins us to Christ, from whom as from its fountain and head issues all grace, and the life of the People of God itself”496:
We worship Christ as God’s Son; we love the martyrs as the Lord’s disciples and imitators, and rightly so because of their matchless devotion towards their king and master. May we also be their companions and fellow disciples!497
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
184. How do the bishops carry out their mission of teaching?
279. What are the essential and necessary elements for celebrating the Eucharist?
202. What is the meaning of the term “body” (or “flesh”) and what importance does it have?
89. How does the Church set forth the Mystery of the Incarnation?
157. Who is the Head of this body?
293. When is it possible to give Holy Communion to other Christians?
506. What does the seventh commandment require?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?
What is the significance of Christ being the Head of Creation, as mentioned in Colossians 1:15-17?
What does the Bible teach us about wisdom as a gift from God?
How are God’s justice and mercy revealed in Isaiah? (Isaiah 58:1-14)
What is the main message of Jonah’s story and how does it reveal God’s grace?
What does Jesus’ statement “I am the resurrection and the life” in John 11:25-26 mean?
What is Jonah’s story and what lessons can we learn from it?
