Tag Archives: Sin

The Mental Suffering of Our Lord in His Passion

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

An Essay by St John Henry Newman: THE WEIGHT OF SIN And now, my brethren, what was it (Jesus) had to bear, when He thus opened upon His soul the torrent of this predestinated pain? Alas! He had to bear … Continue reading →

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Judgement and The ‘Little’ Sins

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

By Richard Maffeo at Catholic 365: Here is a warning by the Lord Jesus that no one should gloss over:  “And He was passing through from one city and village to another, teaching, and proceeding on His way to Jerusalem. … Continue reading →

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The Betrayal by Judas

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From “Meditations For Each Day” by Antonio Cardinal Bacci “The example of Judas should teach us a lesson.” 1. Ingatitude is a very cruel thing. It imprints a deep wound on the human heart, and the heart of Jesus was … Continue reading →

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SSPX, 50 years of Vatican 2, and the Family Synod.

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Gertrude

from: http://faithinourfamilies.com/2015/09/01/ Yesterday Pope Francis sent a letter to the President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, and made a completely unexpected announcement regarding the SSPX: “A final consideration concerns those faithful who for various reasons choose … Continue reading →

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The Nail and the Screw

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Brother Burrito

The Master always insisted that we must learn by ourselves – teach ourselves — rather than depend on other people’s authority. This had its limits, of course, as when a bright young fellow was convinced he ought to try drugs as a means … Continue reading →

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