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Monthly Archives: September 2015
Viewpoint XVI
The Church teaches that the astonishing petition “forgive us our trespasses” can never be without the equivalent phrase “as we forgive those who trespass against us.” The daunting thought is that an outpouring of God’s mercy cannot penetrate our hearts … Continue reading
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Viewpoint XV
The Church teaches that Grace is favor, the free and undeserved help that God gives us to respond to his call … it is participation in the life of God. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1996, p. 483-486)
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Viewpoint XIV
The Church teaches that: Anger is a desire for revenge. “To desire vengeance in order to do evil to someone who should be punished is illicit,” but it is praiseworthy to impose restitution to correct vices and maintain justice. The … Continue reading
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Viewpoint XIII
The Church teaches that… “society ensures social justice when it provides the conditions that allow associations or individuals to obtain what is their due, according to their nature and their vocation. Social justice is linked to the common good and … Continue reading
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Viewpoint XII
The Church teaches that… “No one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Holy Spirit. God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba!, Father!” This knowledge of the faith is possible only in the … Continue reading
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Viewpoint XI
The church teaches that… “respect for the human person entails respect for the rights that flow from his (or her) dignity as a creature. These rights are prior to society and must be recognized by it. They are the basis … Continue reading
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Viewpoint X
The Church teaches that from the descendants of Eve, God chose the Virgin Mary to be the mother of his Son . . . Mary is truly the “Mother of God” since she was the mother of the eternal Son of … Continue reading
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Viewpoint IX
The Church teaches that the principle of “subsidiarity” is opposed to all forms of collectivism. It sets limits for state intervention. It aims at harmonizing the relationships between individuals and societies. It tends toward the establishment of true international order. (Catechism, … Continue reading
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Viewpoint VIII
The Church teaches that: Endowed with a spiritual soul, with intellect and a free will, the human person is from his very conception ordered to God and destined for eternal beatitude. He pursues his perfection in seeking what is true … Continue reading
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Viewpoint VII
The Church teaches that … human life must be protected absolutely from the moment of conception (fertilization). From the first moment of his (or her) existence, a human being must be recognized as having the rights of a person – among … Continue reading
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