The Church consistently teaches that this doctrine must be interpreted within the harmony of faith and reason, avoiding reductionism or distortion. In catechetical instruction, venial sin in liturgical practice serves not merely as an abstract principle but as a lived reality shaping sacramental life, moral formation, and prayer. It is grounded in Sacred Scripture and transmitted through Sacred Tradition, forming part of the coherent unity of Christian teaching. Ultimately, it contributes to the sanctification of the faithful and the building up of the Mystical Body of Christ. Properly understood, it is ordered toward communion with the Most Holy Trinity and participation in the redemptive mission of Jesus Christ.
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