Pope: Even When We Are Distant from God, He’s Not
God’s love is never lacking, despite people’s sins and rejection of his presence in their lives, Pope Francis said at a Lenten penance service.
Church / God & Salvation / Repentance / Sin in our Lives
by Caleb SC · Published March 18, 2018 · Last modified March 14, 2018
God’s love is never lacking, despite people’s sins and rejection of his presence in their lives, Pope Francis said at a Lenten penance service.
God & Salvation / Mass / Pope Francis
by Kilian SC · Published March 10, 2018 · Last modified March 8, 2018
Mass isn’t a paid arrangement for salvation but rather the commemoration of Christ’s sacrifice of his life, given freely to all, Pope Francis said.
God & Salvation / Letter of the Week / Scripture
by Letters Editor · Published March 5, 2018 · Last modified March 4, 2018
I was interested to read the article “Lord’s Prayer: Germans to stay, Italians to change” (February 7), in regard to translations in the respective countries’ bishops’ conferences of the line “and lead us not into temptation”.
Church / Forgiveness / God & Salvation / Letter of the Week
by Letters Editor · Published February 20, 2018 · Last modified February 13, 2018
Roy Glover, Tzaneen – I have always admired reading the articles by Fr Ron Rolheiser OMI. Most are excellent and some brilliant, however I was very disappointed to read his article “How we get God wrong” , because I think such articles do far more harm than good.
Christian Living / Death / God & Salvation / Gospel
by Letters Editor · Published November 27, 2017 · Last modified November 22, 2017
Let’s get out the catalogue and plan for the greatest trip of our lives. Soon we will find that even the planning is part of a wonderful adventure filled with such good things. We’re on the magnificent journey to eternal life as told by Jesus, our King
Christian Living / God & Salvation / Pope Francis
by hazelelponiSC · Published November 21, 2017 · Last modified November 18, 2017
The kingdom of God doesn’t come in a way that attracts attention, like a show or carnival God works in ways that are small and hidden and grow silently
Death / God & Salvation / Nthabiseng Maphisa
by Nthabiseng Maphisa · Published November 18, 2017 · Last modified November 15, 2017
The opening words of the sonnet “Death Be Not Proud” by the 17th-century British poet and cleric John Donne have resonated with me over the past couple of weeks.
God & Salvation / Perspectives / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published November 15, 2017 · Last modified November 14, 2017
Hell is a state of permanent separation from God, we are told, and images of eternal flames are no longer acceptable. I have come across Catholics who reject the existence of hell altogether. What must I believe?
Christian Living / God & Salvation / Gospel / Pope Francis / Theology
by Kilian SC · Published November 14, 2017 · Last modified November 13, 2017
When it comes to salvation, God does not seek any form of compensation and offers it freely to those in need of his love, Pope Francis said.
Death / God & Salvation / Pope Francis
by Caleb SC · Published October 28, 2017 · Last modified October 26, 2017
Before God, we present ourselves with empty hands,”-all the good works people have or haven’t done throughout their lives aren’t measured to determine entry into heaven
Christian Living / Church / Church Teaching / God & Salvation / Pope Francis
by Kilian SC · Published October 27, 2017 · Last modified October 26, 2017
The Pharisees and doctors of the law who claim salvation comes only from fulfilling God’s laws are not just biblical figures of the past, Pope Francis said.
Christian Living / Church / Forgiveness / God / God & Salvation / Pope Francis / Theology
by Jael SC · Published October 25, 2017
Christians are holy not because of their good works but because they recognise their sins before God and receive his forgiveness
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