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Hell: Flip-side of Freedom

Hell: Flip-side of Freedom by Fr. Conor McDonough OP Scripture Quotes 1.        [God] wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people (1 Timothy 2:4-6). 2.        The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). 3.        And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him (Hebrews 11:6). 4.        If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead...

Purgatory: Shedding for The Wedding

Purgatory: Shedding for the Wedding by Fr. Conor McDonough OP Hymn from the Office for the Dead 1.        Remember those, O Lord, Who in your peace have died, Yet may not gain love’s high reward Till love is purified. With you they faced death’s night, Sealed with your victory sign. Soon may the splendour of your light On them for ever shine. Sweet is their pain, yet deep, Till perfect love is born; Their lone night-watch they gladly keep Before your radiant morn. Your love is their great joy; Your will their one desire; As finest gold without alloy Refine them in love’s fire. For them we humbly pray: Perfect them in your love. O may we share eternal day With them in heaven above. Scripture passages 2.        By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one ca...

“I Thirst For You” – A Letter From Mother Teresa

"I Thirst For You"  It is true. I stand at the door of your heart, day and night. Even when you are not listening, even when you doubt it could be Me, I am there: waiting for even the smallest signal of your response, even the smallest suggestion of an invitation that will permit Me to enter. I want you to know that each time you invite Me, I do come always, without fail. Silent and invisible I come, yet with a power and a love most infinite, bringing the many gifts of My Spirit. I come with My mercy, with My desire to forgive and heal you, with a love for you that goes beyond your comprehension. A love in each detail, so grand like the love I have received from My Father “I have loved all of you as the Father has loved me…” John 15:10 I come longing to console you and give you strength, to lift you up and bind all your wounds. I bring you My light, to dispel your darkness and all your doubts. I come with My power, that allows me to carry you:...