Catechism of the Catholic Church §294 — excerpt
The glory of God consists in the realization of this manifestation and communication of his goodness, for which the world was created. God made us "to be his sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious…
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Also cites: St. Irenaeus, Adv. haeres. 4, 20, 7: PG 7/1, 1037 · AG 2