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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2203

2203 In creating man and woman, God instituted the human family and endowed it with its fundamental constitution. Its members are persons equal in...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2214

2214 The divine fatherhood is the source of human fatherhood; this is the foundation of the honor owed to parents. the respect of children,...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1957

1957 Application of the natural law varies greatly; it can demand reflection that takes account of various conditions of life according to places, times,...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #234

234 The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1378

1378 Worship of the Eucharist. In the liturgy of the Mass we express our faith in the real presence of Christ under the species...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #846

"Outside the Church there is no salvation" 846 How are we to understand this affirmation, often repeated by the Church Fathers? Re-formulated positively, it means...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2270

2270 Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2242

2242 The citizen is obliged in conscience not to follow the directives of civil authorities when they are contrary to the demands of the...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1740

1740 Threats to freedom. the exercise of freedom does not imply a right to say or do everything. It is false to maintain that...
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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...