
Is the Occasion of Sin a Sin?
“In those cases where I can easily avoid something that I know will be a very strong temptation for me, I need to do what I can to avoid it.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“In those cases where I can easily avoid something that I know will be a very strong temptation for me, I need to do what I can to avoid it.” – Fr. John Bartunek
“Mortal sins happen. Frequent confession is a salutary and proper remedy that takes such sin seriously but does not despair of God’s mercy.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
“Obedience to His love is the foundation of humility, and humility opens the door of the soul to grace. It seems, then, that what God wants most of us this Lent is to return to grace.” – Debra Black
“After a number of intense exorcism sessions, the demons were weakening. It seemed to me that they just might be weak enough to be compelled, by the power of Jesus, to reveal their names. Having their demonic names gives additional power to cast them out and suggests that the time of their exit is approaching.” – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
The seven capital sins can be be deeply helpful clues to lead us back to God.
Spiritual Authority in the Demonic with Kathleen Beckman This is Episode 4 of 4 on Kathleen’s book Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Strategies for Deliverance
Spiritual Warfare – Foundational Strategies with Kathleen Beckman This is Episode 3 of 4 on Kathleen’s book Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Strategies for Deliverance
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When toxic envy grows unchecked, it will inevitably destroy an individual, a family, a society —even a civilization. Anne Hendershott argues that the political class, social media, and advertisers have created a culture of covetousness by relentlessly provoking us to envy others and to be envied.
Everything you ever wanted to know about indulgences all in one place, thanks to Diana von Glahn.