Arcana Coelestia (Elliott) n. 10386

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TEACHINGS ABOUT CHARITY AND FAITH

Baptism was established to serve as a sign that a person belongs to the Church and as a reminder that he needs to be regenerated; for baptismal washing is nothing other than spiritual washing, which is regeneration.


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