Do I have to be a saint to enter into Heaven? What if I am not perfect when I die? Thankfully, God in His unfathomable mercy has provided a “washroom” to cleanse us of the remaining dirt that clings to our soul before walking through the gate of Heaven. This place or “state” is called “Purgatory” and is where […]
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Last week we explored the creation of the angels and why God created these spiritual beings. This week we will dive into what exactly is an angel. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] First of all, the English word “angel” comes from the Latin angelus, meaning “messenger of God.” The Latin stems from Greek ἄγγελος ángelos, which is a
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For many of us, the eternal fires of Hell is the only image that keeps us from committing mortal sin. Simply put, we do not enjoy the thought of being burned for all eternity. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Yet, is that a proper image of Hell? Should the thought of physical pain be the only motivating factor that keeps
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Angels are all around us (even in the outfield), but so few of us know who they are and why they are here. They are purely spiritual beings, living in a realm that is entirely foreign to us. They are all around us, yet we rarely if ever see their action in the world. [featured-image
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It is very obvious that we live in an image saturated culture. All one has to do is flip through a person’s Facebook feed to recognize how images have come to dominate our lives (for good or for ill). Unfortunately, we often do not dwell on positive images that lift our souls to Heaven. Instead,
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Saint John Vianney once said, “many confess, and few are converted.” Why is that? Shouldn’t confessing one’s sins be enough? [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Here is what Saint John Vianney says is the key to making a good confession that will change your life forever.
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July 31st is the feast day of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and while many are familiar with the Jesuit Order he founded, few appreciate the life he led and even fewer try to imitate his example. Yet when we look at his life, especially his conversion, we find a simple way that everyone can easily imitate. [featured-image
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