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89 There is an organic connection between
our spiritual life and 2625 the dogmas. Dogmas are
lights along the path of faith; they illuminate it and
make it secure. Conversely, if our life is upright, our
intellect and heart will be open to welcome the light shed
by the dogmas of faith.5° 90
The mutual connections between dogmas, and their coherence,
114, 158 can be found in the whole of the Revelation of
the mystery of Christ.5’ ‘In Catholic doctrine
there exists an order or “hierarchy” 234 of
truths, since they vary in their relation to the foundation
of the Christian faith.’52 The supernatural sense of faith 91 All the faithful share in understanding and
handing on revealed truth. They have received the anointing
of the Holy Spirit, who instructs them53 and guides them
into all truth.54 737 92
‘The whole body of the faithful... cannot err in
matters of 785 belief. This characteristic is shown in
the supernatural appreciation of faith (sensusfidei) on
the part of the whole people, when, “from the bishops
to the last of the faithful”, they manifest a universal
consent in matteis of faith and morals.’55
93 ‘By this appreciation of the faith, aroused and
sustained by the Spirit of truth, the People of God, guided
by the sacred teaching 889 authority (Magisterium)
,.. . receives.., the faith, once for all delivered to the
saints... The People unfailingly adheres to this faith,
penetrates it more deeply with right judgement, and applies
it more fully in daily life.’~6 Growth in understanding the faith 94 Thanks to the assistance of the Holy Spirit, the
understanding of both the realities and the words of the
heritage of faith is able to
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