Deadly Deceptions

We know that original sin came through deception, and I believe that deception is used to bring many men to damnation. Here are some common deadly deceptions: 1) There is no devil; 2) God is too good allow anyone to be damned; 3) There is no hell; 4) Hell is empty; 5) Hell isn’t so bad; 6) All religions are alike; 7) One will have an opportunity to repent after death.

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Dangerous Distractions

The purpose of life on earth is to prepare for eternal life. Distractions are anything that take our minds off that all important purpose. Life is full of these distractions. Many of them are necessary. Some, in small doses, are basically harmless. While others are deadly.

We spend a third of our lives sleeping. Many adults spend at least 40 hours a week working. The average Canadian spends three to four hours a day watching TV. Many others spend their leisure time playing lottery tickets, reading the newspaper, chatting on the phone or shopping. While none of these things are necessarily sinful, how much time do they leave for praying, doing charitable work or going to Mass? 

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Catholicism and Free Thought

https://gkupsidedown.blogspot.it/2012/03/catholicism-and-free-thinking.html

One of the favorite bats the anti-Catholics like to hit us with is the idea that Catholicism, because it is a dogmatic religion–must therefore stifle free thought and free speech. “How nice for you” the condescending Anglican will say to the convert, “Now you’re a Catholic you won’t have to think anymore.” Or, “It must be nice to be a Catholic and have such ‘certainty.'” This is said with a snuffling cynical laugh because by ‘certainty’ they mean that you have become a mindless moron–a Kool Aid drinking cult member following the demands of your leader in white without thinking.

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A Genuine Horror Show

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/embraced-by-the-catholic-church-at-the-funeral-for-my-mother/2012/03/15/gIQAV12CHS_story.html   I saw someone post this article on reddit you can read the comments about the Washington Post Article.   https://www.reddit.com/r/Catholicism/comments/r24lt/embraced_by_the_catholic_church_at_the_funeral/   Basically a ex-Catholic woman left the Catholic faith, and became a priest.  Her Mother still a Catholic died, and was invited to concelebrate with the Catholic Priest at the funeral.  What a…

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Ad Limina Address: Pope drops the Hammer

https://orthodoxcatholicism.com/2012/03/17/pope-benedict-drops-the-hammer-on-ineffective-catechesis/

 

A week ago today, Pope Benedict delivered his Ad Limina address to the American bishops assembled in the Vatican. The Pope spoke briefly on several serious issues facing the Church in the United States, but one issue in particular stuck out to me, and it’s not just an issue of the American Church, but also a very serious problem here in Canada, and throughout the western world.

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The Dangers of Success

The Dangers of Success

The gossip magazines are full of stories about famous, beautiful and rich people who have been victims of their own success. Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson are perfect examples. In spite of this, the majority of people persist in believing that fame and fortune guarantee happiness.

No one wants to fail. Yet God often allows failures in our lives to draw us closer to Himself. The completely successful person often gives himself the credit. He often becomes puffed up with pride. He may acknowledge God’s supremacy, but may never humble himself before God and may never admit his need of God’s mercy.

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ArchDiocese of Boston Offers Yoga Classes!

It may not be known to most Catholics, but Yoga is incompatable with Catholicism. Yoga seeks to empty yourself, and focus yourself inwards.  Authentic Christian Mediation empties yourself and seeks to fill yourself with Christ and the things of God. That is the key difference.  When practicing yoga you are opening yourself to the danger of foreign spiritual entities because the Devil seeks to influence those who willingly or unwillingly are practicing pagan religions.  Yoga is inheretly connected with the Pagan religion of Buddhism which violates the first commandment, and despite what some may claim the religious aspect cannot be seperated from the spiritual aspect.  You can read the full story below about how the Archdiocese of Boston plans to make Yoga classes available at their chancery office.

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