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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2016

2016 The children of our holy mother the Church rightly hope for the grace of final perseverance and the recompense of God their Father...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1336

1336 The first announcement of the Eucharist divided the disciples, just as the announcement of the Passion scandalized them: "This is a hard saying;...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2820

2820 By a discernment according to the Spirit, Christians have to distinguish between the growth of the Reign of God and the progress of...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1738

1738 Freedom is exercised in relationships between human beings. Every human person, created in the image of God, has the natural right to be...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2732

2732 The most common yet most hidden temptation is our lack of faith. It expresses itself less by declared incredulity than by our actual...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2274

2274 Since it must be treated from conception as a person, the embryo must be defended in its integrity, cared for, and healed, as...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2246

2246 It is a part of the Church's mission "to pass moral judgments even in matters related to politics, whenever the fundamental rights of...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2245

2245 The Church, because of her commission and competence, is not to be confused in any way with the political community. She is both...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2235

2235 Those who exercise authority should do so as a service. "Whoever would be great among you must be your servant." The exercise of...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1917

1917 It is incumbent on those who exercise authority to strengthen the values that inspire the confidence of the members of the group and...