Must I Believe in Hell?
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?
God & Salvation / Perspectives / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published August 26, 2021 · Last modified August 24, 2021
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?
Death / Perspectives / Question & Answer / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published August 25, 2021
I become confused about the existence of purgatory as a destination for the souls who have not repented for all their sins before they died. If these souls...
Pope John Paul II makes his first appearance as pope following his election on October 16, 1978. (Photo: Arturo Mari/CNS) When Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla was elected...
What motivates a Christian pilgrim guide in the Holy Land? RIMON MAKHLOUF, a Latin-rite Catholic from Jerusalem, tells his story. My home is Jerusalem. This is what...
Fifty years after the restoration of the permanent diaconate, the Church is still grappling with the question what the role of the deacon is, as Deacon GREG...
Church / Perspectives / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published January 6, 2017 · Last modified January 9, 2017
Some of my friends believe that Jesus performed miracles, because the Bible says so, but they find it hard to believe that the Church accepts that miracles...
by Michael Shackleton · Published October 23, 2016 · Last modified October 20, 2016
At a Christian wedding ceremony we sang the hymn, “In Christ Alone”. These words struck me: “Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God...
The Orthodox churches accept the authority and decisions of the first seven ecumenical councils of the Church. What is the content of these councils and why do...
Let’s discuss the beauty of God’s creation and the need for us to see the Creator in this beautiful creation – the need to see God in all...
God & Salvation / Religious Art
by Tamar SC · Published October 12, 2016 · Last modified October 11, 2016
BY FR GERRY O’COLLINS SJ – Many readers could tell me about some crucifix or cross that means a great deal to them. It might be a crucifix...
Perspectives / Sacraments / Shackleton
by Michael Shackleton · Published October 1, 2016 · Last modified September 28, 2016
Reading articles by liturgical theologians on the Eucharist, I am confused, left wondering if my joyful experience of celebrating the Eucharist is unfounded. They remind the celebrant...
Jesus / Perspectives / Shackleton / Theology
by Michael Shackleton · Published September 30, 2016 · Last modified September 28, 2016
Was Jesus Christ killed? Can God be killed? Did Jesus Christ die? Can God die? Jesus chose the moment of his death. Would that be a type...
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