Baltimore Catechism No. 2 (of 4) by Anonymous
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strengthen the Apostles, and to enable them to preach the Gospel.
101. Q. Will the Holy Ghost abide with the Church forever? A. The Holy Ghost will abide with the Church forever, and guide it in the way of holiness and truth. LESSON TENTH ON THE EFFECTS OF THE REDEMPTION 102. Q. Which are the chief effects of the Redemption? A. The chief effects of the Redemption are two: The satisfaction of God's justice by Christ's sufferings and death, and the gaining of grace for men. 103. Q. What do you mean by grace? A. By grace I mean a supernatural gift of God bestowed on us, through the merits of Jesus Christ, for our salvation. 104. Q. How many kinds of grace are there? A. There are two kinds of grace, sanctifying grace and actual grace. 105. Q. What is sanctifying grace? A. Sanctifying grace is that grace which makes the soul holy and pleasing to God. 106. Q. What do you call those graces or gifts of God by which we believe in Him, hope in Him, and love Him? |
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