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Catechism of the Catholic Church #2041

2041 The precepts of the Church are set in the context of a moral life bound to and nourished by liturgical life. the obligatory...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1817

1817 Hope is the theological virtue by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing our trust in...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #115

115 According to an ancient tradition, one can distinguish between two senses of Scripture: the literal and the spiritual, the latter being subdivided into...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1667

1667 "Holy Mother Church has, moreover, instituted sacramentals. These are sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments. They signify effects, particularly of...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1302

1302 It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit as...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1785

1785 In the formation of conscience the Word of God is the light for our path, we must assimilate it in faith and prayer...

Catechism of The Catholic Church #1746

1746 The imputability or responsibility for an action can be diminished or nullified by ignorance, duress, fear, and other psychological or social factors.
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #687

687 "No one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God." Now God's Spirit, who reveals God, makes known to us Christ,...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #333

333 From the Incarnation to the Ascension, the life of the Word incarnate is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. When God...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #85

85 "The task of giving an authentic interpretation of the Word of God, whether in its written form or in the form of Tradition,...