1.To unite us to Himself and to nourish our soul with His divine life. 2.To increase sanctifying grace and all virtues in our soul. 3.To lessen our evil inclinations. 4.To be a pledge of everlasting ...

Q. 274. How is sin divided? A. (1) Sin is divided into the sin we inherit called original sin, and the sin we commit ourselves, called actual sin. (2) Actual sin is sub-divided into greater sins, ...