Daily Archives: 19 May 2018

GeE 47-48: Contemporary Pelagianism

Can people, by their own actions and will, effect their salvation? Jews and Christians would say no, but the tendency to earn one’s way into eternity remains with us. 47. Gnosticism gave way to another heresy, likewise present in our … Continue reading

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Royal Wedding Liturgy Bits

I can thank the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for the busiest day on this site. More than four thousand searchers were sent here from the google to research the “royal” Scripture from Romans 12. No such bump today–only 16 … Continue reading

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Scripture for the Sick or Dying: Revelation 22:17, 20-21

Here is a short reading recommended for the end of a person’s life, and it comes from the end of the Christian Bible: The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let the hearer say, “Come.” Let the one who thirsts … Continue reading

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Aparecida 437a: Pastoral Proposals For Commitment To Families From Other Ministries

The Aparecida bishops give their people fourteen proposals for ministries to the family. Here is the first: a) Bring about comprehensive and organic commitment to families from other ministries, and from marriage and family ministries, movements, and associations. You could … Continue reading

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