Called to Communion The 5 Fold Structure
Nov 13, 2025
Explore the intriguing question of why angels are often thought of as male. Delve into the mysteries of soul sleep and what happens to the redeemed before resurrection. Unearth the Church's teachings on venerating relics versus burial practices. Discover the complexities of attending a Protestant service while remaining grounded in Catholicism. Finally, learn about the five-fold ministries in Ephesians and the vibrant yet non-universal nature of the Catholic Charismatic Movement.
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Why Angels Are Referred To As Male
- Biblical angelophanies appear anthropomorphic and are conventionally male in scripture.
- Dr. David Anders explains this as the reason angels (and Satan) are referred to with male names.
Souls Of The Just See God Immediately
- Catholic doctrine holds the souls of the just can see God immediately after death, prior to bodily resurrection.
- Dr. David Anders notes Benedict XII taught this infallibly against the earlier 'soul sleep' controversy.
Handle Relics And Remains With Christian Dignity
- Respectful relic veneration applies only to canonized saints whose bodies are members of Christ.
- Follow Church regulations on burial and cremation to avoid conveying disrespect for the body.
