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Catholic Scripture Interpretation
Resting on Fundamentals, Resisting Fundamentalism
The purpose of man’s existence in life, according to Catholic teaching, is to
know, love and serve God. More than simply a duty that man must fulfill to obtain
salvation, this divine design exists so that God can have an eternal relationship with
each one of His children. From the creation of the first man, God has revealed Himself to
the human race so that man may know Him more fully. The summit of this revelation occurred
with the "new man" - Jesus Christ. In...More...
Resting on Fundamentals, Resisting Fundamentalism
The purpose of man’s existence in life, according to Catholic teaching, is to
know, love and serve God. More than simply a duty that man must fulfill to obtain
salvation, this divine design exists so that God can have an eternal relationship with
each one of His children. From the creation of the first man, God has revealed Himself to
the human race so that man may know Him more fully. The summit of this revelation occurred
with the "new man" - Jesus Christ. In...More...Abolished or Fulfilled?
The Mosaic Law in Relation to the New Covenant of Christ According to the Fathers of the Church
The entire scope of salvation history consists of God’s covenants with man. From
the covenant of creation to the covenants of Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Christ, the
development of the plan of salvation can be traced since the Fall of Man. The relationship
between these covenants is at once both clear and obscure. Each covenant serves the same
basic purpose: to bring man into a deeper relationship with God. However, on a human
level, these covenants sometimes seem to be in conflict and even contradictory....More...
The Mosaic Law in Relation to the New Covenant of Christ According to the Fathers of the Church
The entire scope of salvation history consists of God’s covenants with man. From
the covenant of creation to the covenants of Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Christ, the
development of the plan of salvation can be traced since the Fall of Man. The relationship
between these covenants is at once both clear and obscure. Each covenant serves the same
basic purpose: to bring man into a deeper relationship with God. However, on a human
level, these covenants sometimes seem to be in conflict and even contradictory....More...Removing Our Sinful Natures
The Catholic Doctrine of Purgatory
Purgatory is one of those subjects, like economics, about which nearly everyone has an opinion but few have in-depth knowledge. Protestants point to it as an example of a pernicious “tradition of men” which Christ wisely condemned. Orthodox Christians, who accept the possibility of an interim state between this life and heaven, are uncomfortable with many traditional depictions of purgatory as well as associated doctrines such as indulgences. And many Catholics today treat purgatory like a persistent rash they cannot get rid of...More...
The Catholic Doctrine of Purgatory
Purgatory is one of those subjects, like economics, about which nearly everyone has an opinion but few have in-depth knowledge. Protestants point to it as an example of a pernicious “tradition of men” which Christ wisely condemned. Orthodox Christians, who accept the possibility of an interim state between this life and heaven, are uncomfortable with many traditional depictions of purgatory as well as associated doctrines such as indulgences. And many Catholics today treat purgatory like a persistent rash they cannot get rid of...More...History of Catholic Ecumenism
from Pope Leo XIII to Pope John XXIII
Since the Fall of Man, human sin has consistently been in conflict with the Will of God. Jesus’ prayer for the unity of Christians has not been exempt from this unending struggle. The consequence of this strife is that Christianity is separated into three major sections: Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant. Schism, heresy, and as always, sinful pride are the reasons for these divisions. Yet in every age there are Christians sincerely seeking to follow their Lord’s commands; thus, each fissure of the Body leads...More...
from Pope Leo XIII to Pope John XXIII
Since the Fall of Man, human sin has consistently been in conflict with the Will of God. Jesus’ prayer for the unity of Christians has not been exempt from this unending struggle. The consequence of this strife is that Christianity is separated into three major sections: Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant. Schism, heresy, and as always, sinful pride are the reasons for these divisions. Yet in every age there are Christians sincerely seeking to follow their Lord’s commands; thus, each fissure of the Body leads...More...Obtaining The Divine Life
From Death to Life: the Process of Salvation
What is something we all want, but never finish receiving?
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or a more expensive house. But even if we get these things, we still feel like we need more of something: we are never fulfilled. There is still a basic emptiness that exists in us. Why is it that we never feel satisfied with what we have? The answer lies in our very nature...More...
From Death to Life: the Process of Salvation
What is something we all want, but never finish receiving? More.
or a more expensive house. But even if we get these things, we still feel like we need more of something: we are never fulfilled. There is still a basic emptiness that exists in us. Why is it that we never feel satisfied with what we have? The answer lies in our very nature...More...
Paul and the Sacraments
What is the Role of the Sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist in the Pauline Concept of Salvation?
Over the centuries, the sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist have been considered integral to the Christian concept of salvation. Although there has been much debate throughout the centuries regarding exactly how they integrate into the salvific plan of Christ in the life of the Christian, most Christians have acknowledged at least some role for them. This is no less true of the Apostle Paul.
What is the Role of the Sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist in the Pauline Concept of Salvation?
Over the centuries, the sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist have been considered integral to the Christian concept of salvation. Although there has been much debate throughout the centuries regarding exactly how they integrate into the salvific plan of Christ in the life of the Christian, most Christians have acknowledged at least some role for them. This is no less true of the Apostle Paul.The sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist did not originate...More...
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