Image by nikolaytaman90 from Pixabay Many of the more careless sort of persons, using the loving kindness of God to increase the magnitude of their sins and the excess of their disregard, speak in this way, "There is no Hell, there is no future punishment, God forgives us all sins." John Chrysostom In my study … Continue reading There Is No Such Thing As Hell For God Is Merciful And Will Forgive Us All Our Sins
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The Greatest Theology Is To Contemplate Jesus
What I'm about to say may sound like I'm being cute, but it's actually true. The greatest theology out there is that of contemplation of Jesus Christ. The pinnacle and summit of what it means to be a theologian are to adore the Lord. The best way to get to know Christ is to use … Continue reading The Greatest Theology Is To Contemplate Jesus
I Will Never Abide By The Worlds Rules If They’re Stupid
Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Yesterday I had been at college where we were split into groups of 4. We were asked to discuss the nature of the community that we live in. Is it inward or outward looking and if so why and how? You're asked to choose only one. Unfortunately for me I … Continue reading I Will Never Abide By The Worlds Rules If They’re Stupid
Not Everything Is Gods Will
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Something happened me recently that prevented me from going forward in a particular project. A person said to me that it was not Gods Will and that everything is Gods Will. I explained that everything is not Gods Will. For example It is not the Will of God that we … Continue reading Not Everything Is Gods Will
Vainglory Is An Intoxicating Disease Difficult To Recover From
We are slaves to the good opinion and praise of others. Indeed, it is a stronger drug than Heroin and everyone is addicted. Seeking out the praise of others is so addictive that we are even willing to sell our souls and truth itself to obtain it. The drug addict will beat and rob his … Continue reading Vainglory Is An Intoxicating Disease Difficult To Recover From
My Journey To Christ Began By Switching Off The Television
Image by Vidmir Raic from Pixabay Since my coming to the faith in 2008 I have not watched public television or listened to the radio. Most of my news comes from whatever I see on social media or the home screen of my internet browser. I have a television and I love watching movies and … Continue reading My Journey To Christ Began By Switching Off The Television
You’ve Got A Higher Power
Today I took out some old vintage records of mine. One was of a French singer Edith Piaf And the other Gregorian chants from the 1950s. I don't understand an absolute word of what is sung, yet I like to listen to it. Have you ever had that happen? You're listening to some music in … Continue reading You’ve Got A Higher Power
To Him Who Has More Will Be Given
Source: Public Domain In the scriptures it is quite clear that the Lord loves everyone the same, but that he gives to others more than he does the rest. There is a distinction made between discipleship and those who follow him like the apostles, to those who follow him from a distance as laity in … Continue reading To Him Who Has More Will Be Given
It Is O.K To Disagree With Pope Francis
Image by Reynaldo Amadeu Dal Lin Junior Juba from Pixabay With the amount of criticism being directed towards our saintly Pope Francis, many Christians loyal to him are unsure about even disagreeing with him. The reason for this is because there is a fear of being seen as joining in with the ultra right fundamentalist … Continue reading It Is O.K To Disagree With Pope Francis
Spiritual Direction Is Much More Than Good Advice
Image by Ghinzo from Pixabay Everyone has a spiritual director these days. In America, at least, I notice they talk about them as if they're like a smart phone, every Catholic has to have one. There is a danger of looking at spiritual direction as mere good advice for the recipient.I've lots to write on … Continue reading Spiritual Direction Is Much More Than Good Advice
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