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Are you Looking for a New Body? A Theology of the Resurrection of
the Body. Our belief as Christians is not only in everlasting life (personal
immortality) but that our future existence will be bodily. We also affirm that
this future bodily life will ahppen at the end of all time. Why do we have to
"wait" to get a resurrected body? How does our belief in the resurrection of the
body relate to other elements of our Christian faith?
A Page a Day for Lent: Father Tony presents a mini meditation on each of the daily scripture readings during the season of Lent. There are also suggestions for journaling. Each day includes the actual text of the scripture for the day, a brief reflection, and a journaling exercise. Take the opportunity to do the three R's for Lent: Reading, Reflection and Writing!
Whatever Happened to Purgatory? Purgatory is a subject we don't hear about too often. It conjures in our mind thoughts of fiery torment and affliction for souls not worthy enough of heaven. How can we reconcile our tradion concerning Purgatory and our belief in an all-loving, merciful God? What is good accomplished by praying for the dead? This article offers some intrersting answers
Looking at the Obstacles to Confession: Many of us experience real difficulties with the sacrament of Reconciliation. Looking at the sacrament from a healthier perspective may give us a deeper appreciation of this great gift in our tradition. This article offers some fresh insights into the meaning of the sacrament and how it can become a real celebration of forgiveness, healing and liberation.
A New Life through Water and the Holy Spirit. A fresh new approach toward understanding the sacrament of Baptism. Great article for parents preparing to have their child baptized.
Finding God in Times of Grief: Many times we are not ready for the pious platitudes of others when we are hurting as a result of the loss of a loved one, This article offers some concrete practical help to those who are trying to find God in the midst of their pain of loss.
Nurturing Faith in Your Child: Children will learn about God not so much by what we say about Him, but perhaps moreso by how we behave since we, as adults, appear to be so god-like to a young child. Our own images of God came to us from our parents' behavior, good, bad and indifferent. Unless we examine the resulting understanding of God that has emerged from our own childhood, we may, in fact, pass on some unhealthy understandings to our children. This article helps us to examine our own image of God and the image of God we want to pass on to our children through our words AND our behavior.
The Cross That Promises Healing: In so many circles we hear the claim, "Jesus died for our sins. His death has brought us salvation." How exactly are we to understand how the death of Jesus brings us healing and salvation?
