Called to Communion The Greatness of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
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Dec 8, 2025 Dive into thought-provoking questions about the afterlife and whether we'll remember our traumas in heaven. Explore why Mary might have been baptized despite being sinless and uncover the mysteries surrounding Enoch's fate. Delve into philosophical arguments for God's existence and why confessing to a priest enriches the sacramental experience. Understand the balance between tradition and modern cultural symbols in worship, and why the depiction of Mary in art leans towards maturity. Intriguing insights await!
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Historical Memory In The Afterlife
- Heaven likely preserves historical memory so our rewards match our lived experience and bodily identity.
- Dr. David Anders argues resurrection and embodied continuity make memory integral to heavenly joy.
Two Traditions, One Goal
- East and West agree we cannot know God's essence but can know God through his actions and effects.
- The essence–energies distinction reflects different approaches to how humans truly encounter God in spiritual life.
Allow Tradition Alongside Scripture
- Do not demand explicit Bible verses for every doctrine because Sacred Tradition informs Christian teaching too.
- Consider scriptural principles (penance, prayers for the dead) plus tradition when assessing purgatory.
