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| Author | : Francis-Xavier Godts |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 455 |
| Release | : 2017-08-03 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781947763005 |
Do most men go to heaven? Do most Christians go to heaven? Redemptorist theologian Francis-Xavier Godts explores these questions in unprecedented depth, calling the saints and approved theologians to witness. Hundreds of quotations show that the Church¿s answer to them is a terrifying, resounding and unanimous negative. ¿Narrow is the way that leadeth to life and few there are that find it,¿ is to be understood in its stark, literal truth. Fr. Godt¿s scholarly refutation of liberal opinions on the number of the saved will not tempt the reader to despair but inspire him to make ever more earnest efforts to shun sin and its occasions and live a life of serious fidelity to the teaching, law and example of Christ. This book changes lives!
| Author | : Ralph Martin |
| Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 343 |
| Release | : 2012-08-20 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1467436321 |
The question of whether and how people who have not had the chance to hear the gospel can be saved goes back to the beginnings of Christian reflection. It has also become a much-debated topic in current theology. In Will Many Be Saved? Ralph Martin focuses primarily on the history of debate and the development of responses to this question within the Roman Catholic Church, but much of Martin's discussion is also relevant to the wider debate happening in many churches around the world. In particular, Martin analyzes the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, the document from the Second Vatican Council that directly relates to this question. Contrary to popular opinion, Martin argues that according to this text, the conditions under which people who have not heard the gospel can be saved are very often, in fact, not fulfilled, with strong implications for evangelization.
| Author | : Hans Urs von Balthasar |
| Publisher | : Ignatius Press |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2014-11-20 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 158617942X |
This book is perhaps one of the most misunderstood works of Catholic theology of our time. Critics contend that von Balthasar espouses universalism, the idea that all men will certainly be saved. Yet, as von Balthasar insists, damnation is a real possibility for anyone. Indeed, he explores the nature of damnation with sobering clarity. At the same time, he contends that a deep understanding of God’s merciful love and human freedom, and a careful reading of the Catholic tradition, point to the possibility—not the certainty—that, in the end, all men will accept the salvation Christ won for all. For this all-embracing salvation, von Balthasar says, we may dare hope, we must pray and with God’s help we must work. The Catholic Church’s teaching on hell has been generally neglected by theologians, with the notable exception of von Balthasar. He grounds his reflections clearly in Sacred Scripture and Catholic teaching. While the Church asserts that certain individuals are in heaven (the saints), she never declares a specific individual to be in hell. In fact, the Church hopes that in their final moments of life, even the greatest sinners would have repented of their terrible sins, and be saved. Sacred Scripture states, “God ... desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all” (1 Tim 2:4–5).
| Author | : Paul Thigpen |
| Publisher | : Tan Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9781505112801 |
Since the Early Church, Catholic saints and other visionaries have reported horrific scenes of eternal punishment. Dozens of saints throughout history have described the terrors of hell, and relayed horror of being separated from God for eternity so that we may see for ourselves and repent.
| Author | : Fr. Francis Spirago |
| Publisher | : Ravenio Books |
| Total Pages | : 1115 |
| Release | : 2015-08-23 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : |
In this comprehensive guide, Father Francis Spirago provides a detailed and thorough explanation of the Catholic religion, covering a wide range of topics from the fundamental beliefs to the practical aspects of living a Catholic life. The Catechism Explained serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith, offering clear and concise explanations that are accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Whether you are a lifelong Catholic or simply curious about the religion, this book will provide you with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the rich and complex world of Catholicism.
| Author | : Herbert Vaughan |
| Publisher | : CreateSpace |
| Total Pages | : 140 |
| Release | : 2010-10-01 |
| Genre | : Christian life |
| ISBN | : 9781453896167 |
Cardinal Vaughn wrote these reflections over a century ago, and they are as pertinent today as when they were first assembled into a book. "There is no Saint however holy and innocent who may not truly consider himself the greatest sinner in the world. It is enough that he knows himself to be man to recognize that he is liable to commit all the evil of which man is capable." This thought alone will inspire us to humility and this book is a great aid to true humility, which is essential to salvation. St. Alphonsus writes: "a single bad book will be sufficient to cause the destruction of a monastery." Pope Pius XII wrote in 1947 at the beatification of Blessed Maria Goretti: "There rises to Our lips the cry of the Saviour: 'Woe to the world because of scandals!' (Matthew 18:7). Woe to those who consciously and deliberately spread corruption-in novels, newspapers, magazines, theaters, films, in a world of immodesty!" We at St. Pius X Press are calling for a crusade of good books. We want to restore 1,000 old Catholic books to the market. We ask for your assistance and prayers. This book is a photographic reprint of the original The original has been inspected and many imperfections in the existing copy have been corrected. At Saint Pius X Press our goal is to remain faithful to the original in both photographic reproductions and in textual reproductions that are reprinted. Photographic reproductions are given a page by page inspection, whereas textual reproductions are proofread to correct any errors in reproduction.
| Author | : John Bunyan |
| Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
| Total Pages | : 166 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1427059179 |
| Author | : Francis Spirago |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 644 |
| Release | : 1904 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Anecdotes and Examples Illustrating the Catholic Catechism by James Joseph Baxter, first published in 1904, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.
| Author | : St. Alphonsus Liguori |
| Publisher | : TAN Books |
| Total Pages | : 503 |
| Release | : 1952 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1505103037 |
| Author | : Charles Fraune |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2019-09-29 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781735049748 |
*Now with Nihil Obstat*This book takes the great wisdom of some of the leading exorcists in the Church, including Fr. Chad Ripperger, Fr. Gabriele Amorth, Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea, Fr. Gary Thomas, among others, and packages it into an approachable and intriguing book that conveys, to today's Catholics, critical insights into the activity of the diabolical and spiritual warfare tactics with which we must be familiar. These exorcists pull their teachings from the sacred traditions of our Faith, the teachings of the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, the wisdom of exorcists under whom they were trained, and their own extensive experience in the realm of spiritual warfare, deliverance, and exorcisms. The purpose of this book is to help enlighten Catholics to the spiritual war in which we all find ourselves. Not only is this battle real, but the Church knows it well, and has provided both wisdom and weapons, teachings and sacramentals, to enable Catholics to fight in this battle into which they have all been drafted, and be victorious. "The devil prowls like a roaring lion, seeking to devour," as St. Peter says. These exorcists face this devil, and the many demons who fell with him, as a central part of their spiritual ministry. Let them teach you what they know and impart to you those things that will aid you most in your spiritual life. Allow yourself to be instructed by spiritual masters that you may learn the manner in which the devil attacks you, the weapons you have at your disposal, and the means to find healing for the wounds you have suffered in your life. Know your enemy. Know his tactics. Know his motives. Know his nature. Know his origin. Know his goal. Know his language. Know his network. Know his strengths. Know his weaknesses. Once this knowledge is obtained, you can more effectively predict your enemy's behavior, recognize his traps, use the proper preventative measures against him, and drive him away when he persists.
