176. What is meant by "the resurrection of the body"?
By "the resurrection of the body" is meant that at the end of the world the of all men will rise from the and be united again to their , nevermore to be separated.
177. Why will the bodies of the just rise?
The bodies of the just will rise to share forever in the of their souls.
178. Has the body of any human person ever been raised from the dead and taken into heaven?
By the special privilege of her Assumption, the body of the Blessed Virgin Mary, united to her soul, was and taken into heaven.
179. Why will the bodies of the damned also rise?
The bodies of the damned will also rise to share in the eternal of their souls.
180. What is the judgment called which will be passed on all men immediately after the general resurrection?
The judgment which will be passed on all men immediately after the resurrection is called the general .