Yesterday, Pope Francis issued forth a new “apostolic letter” or papal declaration. He declared that, at least until the end of his tenure, Roman Catholic priests could offer forgiveness to mothers and medical practitioners who had committed the sin of abortion. Previously, only Roman Catholic bishops or special confessors could grant absolution for such mortal sin, but now local … More Rome Got This One Right … Somewhat
In Jesus’ day, meals were public proclamations of kinship and association. Those interested in climbing certain social ladders and maintaining a proper public imaged were most careful with whom they ate and drank. However, throughout the Gospels, Jesus was quite pleased to spend time with inglorious nobodies and notorious sinners. Hear the testimony of Mark: And as he reclined at table in … More Inglorious Nobodies and Notorious Sinners
God foreordains our sin. There is much mystery here. Our human responsibility is not being denied. God is not the author of our sin. However, whatsoever comes to pass, we know it has been sovereignly decreed by our sovereign God. God foresees our sin. He is omniscient and knows those transgressions which he has decreed. He also can look … More Why Will You Stay Away?
