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Jesus is king of israel and of universe and davidic tradition recognizes the mother of the king to be the queen of israel (earth) and universe
persons in heaven who lived virtuous lives, offered their life for others, or were martyred for the faith, and who are worthy of imitation.
The Holy Spirit does all of the following except _____.a. brings life where there is deathb. guides and clarifies where there is confusionc. allows despair to settle in where hope is lostd. helps us to pray when we know not what to pray for
to help them with their final purification, in return they can intercede for us when they get in heaven
through expression of the communion of saints, a channel of petitions, and a means of providing the faithful with example of virtue.
all the saints had some aspect of sin in their past life, so for every sinner, there is a perfect life for them in the future
laity can do everything a priest can besides the sacramentsThey're meant to serve people and try and do what they can to get them to heaven
Three ways MBC bears witness to unity of Church: unity of faith, worship, leadership
Mary was conceived without the stain of original sin, made possible by the intervention of God/the Holy Spirit.
Gods plan was for us to live in perfect communion with him, away from sinIt changed due to Eve's disobedience Mary was born without OS so she can help us resist sin and obey God
Members of the church in heaven can intercede by praying for the church on earth. We are united through the church.
The same Holy Spirit that fills Christ's resurrected body also fills the Mystical Body of Christ
the church on earth (those who are fighting the good fight and striving to be faithful)
Written in Rome according to Christian tradition
The church was founded in Christ and given to the ApostlesChurch continues to be taught, sanctified, and directed by the apostles in the persons of their successors in the ministry
self-denial and avoidance of sinchurch encourages this by practicing virtue to avoid temptation
In which Gospel is Thomas signaled out for his lack of belief in Jesus
_____ members of the trinity participated in creating the earth
Because we have been adopted into his family, and we are his sons and daughterswe are part of the universal church that was instituted by christwe can participate in communion with each other and God through the church
In which Gospel does Jesus heal the ear of one of his arresters