Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, then, are bound closely together and communicate one with the other. For both of them, flowing out from the same divine well-spring, come together in some fashion to form one thing, and move towards the same goal.” Each of them makes present and fruitful in the Church the mystery of Christ, who promised to remain with his own “always, to the close of the age”.
CCC # 40 & CCC # 41
SCRIPTURE REFERENCE RELATED TO ABORTION:
- Exodus 20:13
- Psalm 139:13-16
- Jeremiah 1:5
- Numbers 5:27-28
- Psalm 127:3-5
- Numbers 5:19-22
- Proverbs 6:16-19
- Genesis 1:27
- Psalm 8:5-7
- Job 31:15
- Psalm 22:10
- Isaiah 49:15
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity.
Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us, and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus’ way of love.
Spirit of knowledge and reverence help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another.
Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation.
Amen.