We Desire That All Be Saved — But Only in the Way God Desires It
‘In hope, the Church prays for all men to be saved. She longs to be united with Christ, her Bridegroom, in the glory of heaven’ (CCC 1821).
‘In hope, the Church prays for all men to be saved. She longs to be united with Christ, her Bridegroom, in the glory of heaven’ (CCC 1821).
Yes, we will return to dust — but then God will reshape us into new, more perfect beings in the next life.
In times of growth and decline, amid times of contentment and chaos, the Catholic Church has never wavered in presenting hope.
‘The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.’ (Luke 8:38-39)
More than 50 years ago, Joseph Ratzinger said that the life of the Church would be the outcome of her death, just as Easter Sunday was the outcome of Good Friday.
This week on Register Radio we interview Len Oswald, who is retiring from EWTN’s largest radio affiliate, Guadalupe Radio Network, after 27 years. Then Register columnist Father Roger Landry talks about hope and how it helps those who are sinking into suicide and depression.
‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.’ (Romans 12:12)
This book by the Sisters of Life is a marvelous source of inspiration.
Lenten penances, whether done poorly or well, are meant to bring us closer to Christ.
‘Christ's call to conversion continues to resound in the lives of Christians. This second conversion is an uninterrupted task for the whole Church …’ (CCC 1428)
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