We are very familiar with All Saints Day, and of course, its precursor All Hallows Eve, but many are less familiar with the history, meaning, and purpose of the following feast day, the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, better known as All Souls Day.Let us remember all those faithful family and friends who have gone before us and are in need of our prayers.
Category «The Next (Death, Judgement, Heaven, Hell & Purgatory)»
Degrees Of Glory
There is an interesting Catholic Tradition that speaks of degrees of glory in heaven. But, many folks might be confused by this concept, especially when we view it through an earthly lens.
The End Of Times
Many fear the Second Coming partly because of the biblical description of the End of Days which the Church proclaims to us as the liturgical year comes to a close. But, we should not fear the time of Judgment as much as welcome the Victory of our Lord over sin and death.
Crowning
Sometimes it seems we all desire to wear a crown. And, many times it is not a true crown, but a false worldly crown with which we choose to crown ourselves.
The End Is Near
As the Church comes to the close of her liturgical year, the prescribed readings at Mass cause most of us to ponder the end times and judgment. Rather than fear this time, it should instill in each of us a sense of hope.
Hell Is For Real
Many folks in the world today have started to believe that there is no such thing as sin. But, that then would mean that there is no need for a place such as Hell. Tune in to find out why we need to know that Hell is for real.
Dying In Freedom: Purgatory And Unholy Attachments
If you have ever wondered why Purgatory exists as as teaching of the Catholic Church and what its relationship to rooting out unholy attachments to sin is, then this episode is for you
The Angel Of Peace At Fatima
What is wrong with the world and what will make it right? Sounds like a long conversation. But perhaps the Angel of Peace who appeared to the three children at Fatima can help with the answer.
Living Before Dying
Deacon Jeff and guest Deacon Jack Conrad discuss his new book, “Living Before Dying.” In this timely discussion about dealing with the process of you or a loved one dying, the deacons relate many interesting spiritual insights which may help some turn a tragedy into a life blessing – all framed around the beauty of the hospice experience.
Purgatory
Deacon Jeff and guest “Above Average Catholic”, friend and layperson Bill Drennan discuss the Catholic teaching about Purgatory in Sacred Tradition, along with its Scriptural and Patristic origins.