Catholics get a bad rap for thinking we somehow “merit” or “earn” our own sanctification (and salvation) through “works” that we do. But that’s a misunderstanding of what the Catholic Church actually teaches. Our sanctification (our being made holy) happens only by the Grace of God. But it does require a response on our part. [...]
We’re immersed in a pop-Christian culture that ruminates with an aversion to “works” being any part of the economy of salvation. The idea that we have to “do” anything to be forgiven and to be “saved” is falsely viewed by many as somehow taking away from or rendering deficient God’s power and sacrifice to save [...]
Here’s some more wisdom from one of the most amazing philosophers the world has ever known – and one of my personal favorites – the Great Unknown. Or is it Unknown the Great? I can never remember. “If the going is real easy, beware, you may be headed down hill.” – Unknown
“I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.” – Mother Teresa In every thought I make and each action that I take am I helping to write that letter? Or am yelling over it? Have I surrendered creative control to God? Is [...]
The complete and full definition of something is often much deeper than the words that attempt to articulate it. In other words, how we define something may only express a mere part of the reality of the object being defined. That may be because we simply don’t know much about it yet. Or it may [...]
What is necessary for salvation? Is it “faith and works” as Catholics teach? Or is it “faith alone” as many Protestants teach? Or do they mean the same thing? They might. Sometimes they do and sometimes they don’t. Let’s try to clarify at the chance of a tiny ecumenical revival. Here is the kind of [...]
Are you saved? Are you absolutely sure that you are going to heaven? Is it possible to know for sure? Can you lose salvation? Are we saved by faith alone? Or do our works have anything to do with it? What does the bible say about this? Former Protestant minister turned Catholic apologist, Tim Staples, [...]
Words of encouragement on the importance of fighting for Truth.
“Do you know why you’re so convincing when you preach? Because you’re convinced.” – some lady to Fr. Corapi
“I believe God loves the world through us – through you and through me. We use Mother Teresa’s name; it is only a name, but we are real co-workers and carriers of His love. Today God loves the world through us. Especially in times like these when people are trying to make God ‘was,’ it [...]
