Catechism teaches that God is the Creator of heaven and earth. Everything that exists is made by God, who creates freely, out of love, and from nothing. Creation reflects God’s glory and goodness. God also sustains creation, continuously holding it in existence.
For example, Revelation 19:11-16 describes Christ returning on a white horse, clothed in a robe dipped in blood, with the armies of heaven following him. This imagery is reminiscent of Kalki’s prophesied appearance on a white horse with a sword.
He regarded Jesus as “a luminous figure” whose teachings on love, forgiveness, and humility were timeless. However, Einstein rejected the idea of Jesus as the literal Son of God, viewing the divinity of Christ as a metaphor for the highest human ideals.
For example, the number two can represent witness or testimony (“By the mouth of two or three witnesses...”), while nine is sometimes associated with finality or judgment (as in the nine fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23).
In the story, the neighbor gives in to the man’s requests not out of friendship, but because of the man’s persistence. Jesus contrasts this with God’s character. If even a reluctant human friend eventually responds, how much more will our loving Father in heaven respond to our prayers?