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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1382

1382 The Mass is at the same time, and inseparably, the sacrificial memorial in which the sacrifice of the cross is perpetuated and the...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1402

1402 In an ancient prayer the Church acclaims the mystery of the Eucharist: "O sacred banquet in which Christ is received as food, the...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #2012

2012 "We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him . . . For those whom he fore knew...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1901

1901 If authority belongs to the order established by God, "the choice of the political regime and the appointment of rulers are left to...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #500

500 Against this doctrine the objection is sometimes raised that the Bible mentions brothers and sisters of Jesus. The Church has always understood these...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #494

494 At the announcement that she would give birth to "the Son of the Most High" without knowing man, by the power of the...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #270

270 God is the Father Almighty, whose fatherhood and power shed light on one another: God reveals his fatherly omnipotence by the way he...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #689

689 The One whom the Father has sent into our hearts, the Spirit of his Son, is truly God. Consubstantial with the Father and...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #523

523 St. John the Baptist is the Lord's immediate precursor or forerunner, sent to prepare his way. "Prophet of the Most High", John surpasses...
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Catechism of The Catholic Church #1967

1967 The Law of the Gospel "fulfills," refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection. In the Beatitudes, the New Law fulfills...