Why does God permit evil and the suffering that surrounds it? Father John Bartunek reflects on issues that often come up when people talk about assisted suicide; part one of this two-part series.
Are we living our lives in the right way? Father Michael Najim reflects on whether or not we are doing so and where our true home lies.
REMORSES OF THE DAMNED “Their worm dieth not.” Mark 9:47 According to St. Thomas [Aquinas], this worm, which dieth not, is to be understood of
ON THE ETERNITY OF HELL “And these shall go into everlasting punishment.” Matthew 25:46 Were hell not eternal, it should not be hell. Torments which
ON THE PAINS OF HELL “And these shall go into everlasting punishment.” Matthew 25:46 In committing sin, the sinner does two evils. He abandons God,
ON THE PARTICULAR JUDGMENT “We must all be manifested before the judgment-seat of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:10 Consider the appearance, the accusation, the examination, and
THE DELUSIONS WHICH THE DEVIL SUGGESTS TO SINNERS Let us imagine a young man who has fallen into grievous sins, which he has already confessed,
Folly of Sinners “For the wisdom of the world is foolishness with God.” 1 Corinthians 3:19 The Venerable John D’Avila [now St. John of Avila]
ON THE MALICE OF MORTAL SIN “I have brought up children and exalted them; but they have despised me.” cf Isaiah 1:2 What does the
VANITY OF THE WORLD “What doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his own soul?” Matthew
