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Questions and Answers about Hell
Below is an article written by Rev. Francis J. Ripley. Outlined in this article are some basic questions and answers regarding hell for those who are curious. And Yes as Catholics we still believe in Hell. https://etverbumdirectory.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/hell-questions-and-answers-by-very-rev.html
Read MoreThe Butler did it in the Study!
For those who don’t know, there was a Scandal recenly in the Vatican, in which the Butler stole private documents from Pope Benedict and gave them to the media. New information has come to light recently, please read the article below. www.townhall.com/news/world/2012/09/28/did_the_butler_do_it_a_qa_on_the_vatican_trial/
Read MoreThe Avengers and Classical Theism
Todays gem comes from Edward Feser. He reflects on the recent movie Avengers, and it’s references to gods and God. The ‘gods’ in Avengers are not the same thing as God. God transcends the universe while many pagan religions see gods or ‘god’ as living within the universe. Based on the works of Saint Thomas…
Read MoreMan on the Street – Life Chain 2012
Saint Gabriel’s Newsroom participated and interviewed some participants at the annual Life Chain in Thunder Bay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBP0DIJIC-Q
Read MoreCan You Take A Joke?
We all loved Mr. Kornchinsky. He was my Grade 6 teacher and he could “take a joke.” I was the smart aleck in his class and I teased him a lot. Nevertheless, he liked me.
Read MoreMotion 312 Defeated
Yesterday the Canadian Motion 312 was defeated in the house of commons. For those who haven’t been following the details, 312 was introduced by MP. Woodworth as a private members motion to do a study on when a human becomes a life under the criminal code. Many abortion advocates were vocal about this, and so…
Read MoreFeast day of Canadian Martyrs in Canada
Today, we remember our North American Martyrs. Our site is named after—and primarily dedicated to—the Canadian missionary martyr Saint Gabriel Lallemant (or “Lalemant,” depending on the particular reference). Born in France in 1610, Fr. Lallemant took a vow to devote himself to foreign missions after joining the Jesuits in 1630, which eventually brought him to Quebec. He was martyred at the mission of Saint Ignace on March 17, 1649. He was 39 years of age. His last moments are recorded as follows:
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