It can be difficult to understand all the different words associated with salvation. That said, here is an overview and a list of definitions to make it easier. Overview God calls us to be His children. When we sinned, we dishonored God, brought about His justice, and lost our chance to be His children. But… Continue reading Salvation Definitions
Author: Ryan
O My Beloved Father
O My Beloved Father, You are my Maker and my Father as well. And you think of me and are concerned with me. You surround me with intimate affection in my sorrows and my dejection. My beloved Father, You love me and I love You. + Amen + Inspired by the message of the revelation… Continue reading O My Beloved Father
Does God love me?
Yes, God loves you. He loves everyone but He loves you in particular. God created you so that you could be with Him in eternal paradise. Not for His own sake, but because He wants you to be happy. Had the whole world been okay, but you were in need of redemption alone, He would… Continue reading Does God love me?
Do dogs go to Heaven?
Because animals do not have rational souls, their souls are not immortal. As such, as soon as they die, their soul expires. And, as a result, the souls of our dogs and pets do not go to Heaven.1, 2 The thing is, we tend to ascribe to animals feelings that only humans have. We have… Continue reading Do dogs go to Heaven?
Can we betray God in Heaven?
No, we cannot betray God in Heaven. In Heaven, we will see God face to face and will be filled with all the love God has for each and every one of us. All our desires, hopes, and dreams will be fulfilled in God and there will be nothing that can draw our gaze away… Continue reading Can we betray God in Heaven?
Does God love those in Hell?
Yes, God loves everyone who is in Hell, but He cannot endure the darkness of their soul caused by their rejection of Him upon death1 and He cannot force them to love Him when they choose not to for all eternity. So, He gives them a place to reside called Hell. God loves these souls,… Continue reading Does God love those in Hell?
Why did God create evil beings?
God did not create evil beings. All beings that God created are good by nature. Beings become evil when they turn away from God and into themselves; when they become selfish. The devil was an angel that should have praised God for all eternity, but he chose to betray God. All the demons were also… Continue reading Why did God create evil beings?
Faith or Works
What gets us to Heaven? Faith or Works? The answer is Faith and Works! Don’t be fooled by the complicated arguments of this group and that group. The truth rests in the Bible and the teachings of the Catholic Church which has remained unchanged since the time of Christ. As per St. James: What does… Continue reading Faith or Works
Prayer before Work to St. Joseph the Worker
O Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor, Obtain for me the grace to work in a spirit of penance for the expiation of my many sins; To work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my natural inclinations; To work with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honor to… Continue reading Prayer before Work to St. Joseph the Worker
Selflessness
If all the teachings of Christ, the Bible and the Bible were reduced down to one concept, characteristic and word that summarized the path to Heaven, it would be this: selflessness. Selflessness Selflessness, or more specifically, selfless love is the love the Father has for the Son and the Son has for the Father. The… Continue reading Selflessness