Catechism of the Catholic Church
Paragraph 331
Christ is the center of the angelic world. They are his angels: "When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him...." They belong to him because they were created through and for him: "for in him all things were created in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or authorities-all things were created through him and for him." They belong to him still more because he has made them messengers of his saving plan: "Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?" (291)
Biblical citations
Related passages (suggestions)
- Hebrews 1:14·BibleHebrews 1:14
Não são todos os anjos espíritos a serviço de Deus, que lhes confia missões para o bem daqueles que devem herdar a salvação?
- Colossians 1:16·BibleColossians 1:16
Nele foram criadas todas as coisas nos céus e na terra, as criaturas visíveis e as invisíveis. Tronos, dominações, principados, potestades: tudo foi criado por ele e para ele.
- §49·Lumen Gentium§49
Deste modo, enquanto o Senhor não vier na Sua majestade e todos os Seus anjos com Ele (cfr. Mt. 25,31) e, vencida a morte, tudo Lhe for submetido (cfr. 1 Cor. 15, 26-27), dos Se…