Spiritual Warfare https://strikeforceofprayer.com BVM Fatima July 13, 1917: (three children Lucy Dos Santos (9yr) St. Jacinta (6) & St. Francisco Marto (8) Sr. Lucy of Fatima isn’t a saint (she died recently, in 2005), but she was one of the visionaries of Fatima in the early 20th century, an approved apparition in the Church. As a part…
. Hell, Eternal Damnation Preamble- As a theologian, I am embarrassed about the debate about hell amongst theologians. Not the gravitas of homoousios (Arius) or Theotokos (Nestorius) Hell is Christianity 101 and to debate whether there is a reasonable hope that all are saved is spurious theology. It confuses the faithful, makes the actions of…
Heaven Eucharist & Confession moments of preparation for both particular judgement & entry into heaven Confession- particular judgment Examination of Conscience before sleep forgive, fearful, judge, Paul gives a list Holy Mass 2 places for forgiveness of venial sins beginning receiving Lord in Blessed Sacrament Mother Church prepares her children Approach of death not on…
Particular Judgment = The judgment passed on each human person immediately after death The general judgment will not change the particular judgment, only repeat the sentence before the transformed world The particular judgment is based on the free choices man has made throughout his life The 3 states possible are purgatory, heaven & hell The…
Preamble to Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell need to define these terms, give examples, draw implications for current circumstances Death= separation of body from soul. Human person comprised of body, soul, spirit 1Thes 5:23 Hylomorphism compresses the anthropology of man to matter and form, with the form comprising both soul & spirit….
Reviewed Love in context of marriage, parent child relationship Friendship Aristotle 3 Types of Friends Friends of utility, co-workers Friends of pleasure, sports Friends of Virtue- outward focused, few in number These friendships are not bad and can become an occasion of growing in virtue. Aristotle makes concepts accessible to human mind. St. Jose Maria…