Logically the answer should be no. Catholics typically believe that in order to be saved you must die in communion with the church having no unconfessed mortal sin. “ Suicide contradicts the natural inclination of the human being to preserve and perpetuate his life. It is gravely contrary to the just love of self. It […]
Category: Teachings
Are we assured of our salvation?
This is a question that requires a little nuance. We have the guarantee of the road to salvation but not the assurance. This concept is best summed up in the gospels. “But he that shall persevere to the end, he shall be saved.” ¹ There’s an old Catholic saying. I was saved, I am saved, […]
What about the Popes who contradict each other?
“”The Roman Pontiff, head of the college of bishops, enjoys this infallibility in virtue of his office, when, as supreme pastor and teacher of all the faithful – who confirms his brethren in the faith he proclaims by a definitive act a doctrine pertaining to faith or morals. . . . The infallibility promised to […]
Should we pray to the saints?
This is one of the bigger contentions between Catholics and Protestants. Many protestants hold the opinion that praying to the saints or anyone other than Jesus is idolatry. Firstly we have to understand the difference in context. Just to add a disclaimer. This is not meant to be a defense but an explanation. However, it […]
What is the Trinity?
The Trinity, while one of the central components of Catholicism, is also one of the hardest to explain. There are three parts. The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. While they all make up God. Think of your body. Your arms, legs, and head are all parts of your body. All of them make […]
What teachings of the Church are binding?
“Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona: because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven. And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give to […]