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?
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What is Purgatory Like?
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...
Electing a Pope: The Conclave of October 1978
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...
Jerusalem: My Home and Yours
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...
What is the Role of the Deacon Today?
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...
Are Church-Approved Miracles Credible?
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...
God’s Wrath and his Justice
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...
Which Church Councils are Valid?
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...
God’s Gift of Creation comes with Obligations
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...
12th Century Mosaic Tells the Story of Salvation
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...
Is the Eucharist just a memorial?
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...
Was Jesus’ death a type of ‘suicide’?
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...
