IV. The Gravity of Sin: Mortal and Venial Sin

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

1863
Venial sin weakens charity; it manifests a disordered affection for created
goods; it impedes the soul’s progress in the exercise of the virtues and the
practice of the moral good; it merits temporal punishment. Deliberate and
unrepented venial sin disposes us little by little to commit mortal sin.
However venial sin does not set us in direct opposition to the will and
friendship of God; it does not break the covenant with God. With God’s grace it
is humanly reparable. “Venial sin does not deprive the sinner of
sanctifying grace, friendship with God, charity, and consequently eternal
happiness.”¹³⁴

PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST

SECTION ONE MAN’S VOCATION LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
- CHAPTER ONE THE DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
  - Article 8 SIN
    - IV. The Gravity of Sin: Mortal and Venial Sin

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