Monthly Archives: November 2013

Ten Counsels of St. John of Avila

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Michael

St. John of Avila presented ten counsels to lead a soul in the way to salvation.  His first counsel is: At once reject from your mind not only rash judgment of your neighbor, but the very thought of his faults … Continue reading →

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Purgatory: A Logical Argument For

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Michael

Jimmy Akin has presented a logical argument for purgatory.   His argument is, as follows: Premise 1: There will be neither sin nor attachment to sin in heaven. Premise 2: We (at least most of us) are still sinning and are … Continue reading →

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Distraction in Prayer

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Michael

Distractions can be a difficulty in prayer.  They can affect vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer.  Distractions do not withdraw us from God; only sin withdraws us from God.  Distractions can be annoying and distressing, but lacking resolve and deliberation are … Continue reading →

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St. Paul on Reconciliation

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Michael

St. Paul taught that those in the state of sin cannot inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Now the works of the flesh are plain: fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger, selfishness, dissension, party spirit, envy, drunkenness, carousing, … Continue reading →

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Worship of God is How We Live our Life

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Michael

God has revealed the type of worship He desires, worship carried out in how we live our life.   Worship is not only the words we pray, it is also the actions we take throughout each day. In 1 Samuel (15:22) … Continue reading →

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Seeing and Hearing Truth

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Michael

When a child does not want to acknowledge a parent, they close their eyes and cover their ears.  Some adults are not much different, they too close their eyes and cover their ears when they do not want to acknowledge … Continue reading →

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