Christianity teaches that if we return God’s Love, He promises eternal bliss. This bliss is called Heaven. However; on the opposite side of this teaching lies Hell; a place of misery, constant torture, and anguish reserved for those who place themselves opposite the law of God. Most atheists ridicule the idea of Hell, regarding how […]
Catching Hell: How Those in Hell Want to be There Read More »
God desires your perfection. The church teaches this and Jesus teaches it. However, hearing this the first time, I thought, how wonderful, another area where I’m a failure. I’m sure this thought isn’t too far from most people’s minds when deliberating over such a demand. If God knows how flawed we are, how can he
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As fathers, It’s exceedingly easy to get anxious about what will become of our children. Our vocation demands no small task from us; to ensure that we become saints and that those in our family become saints. Sometimes, we can recollect pieces of our past and pray to God that our children don’t repeat the
Sacrificial Fathers; Saintly Children Read More »
Imagine yourself around 8 or 9 years old. You are in a mildly uncomfortable situation. It might be that you’re too hot or too cold; maybe you’re hungry, or it might be that your sister just sneezed on your food. In layman’s terms, one could say that you are most definitely “not living your best
Salvific Suffering: How God uses Suffering for our Sanctification Read More »