In Christian theology heaven is the dwelling place of God and angels, and ultimately of all the redeemed wherein they will receive their eternal reward. In the Old Testament the … Continued
Purgatory is the term used for the place of purification where the souls of those who have died in a state of grace undergo such punishment as is still due … Continued
The English word “hell” is derived from the Teutonic name for the place that, according to German mythology, is the abode of the dead. In Hebrew it was known as … Continued
In Catholic theology, the Particular Judgment of each individual soul occurs immediately after its separation from the body. This is prior to and quite distinct from the General Judgment on … Continued
From the beginning, Christians have thought, prayed and spoken about the end of earthly life and what follows death. You will perhaps be skeptical if I tell you that we … Continued
“Ecumenical” is a Greek word referring to “the whole inhabited world” and mainly concerns religious unity. In the Catholic Church the movement refers to the restoration of the unity of … Continued
Adoration is the spiritual contact of our soul with Jesus. The Blessed Sacrament is the greatest gift and is celebrated with solemnity at each Eucharistic Congress. Let me look at … Continued
Orthodox Churches, also named the Eastern, Greek, or Greco-Russian Churches, are a family of Churches situated mainly in Eastern Europe. Each of them is independent in its internal administration, but … Continued
It is impossible to remain mute after the explosion caused by Archbishop Carlo Vigano’s letter of August 2018 which was released first to the media before being seen by Pope … Continued
In my Oct. 29 column, I reported with much joy that something was changing in the diplomatic world – the possibility of China sending its ambassador to the Vatican and … Continued