Understanding Salvation in Catholicism

The Catholic perspective on salvation emphasizes that it does not rely solely on a checklist of good deeds, contrary to some common misunderstandings. Rather, salvation is viewed as a transformation of one's internal disposition toward love for God and neighbor, facilitated through God’s grace. This means that even those unable to perform acts due to physical limitations can still attain heaven by genuinely repenting and turning their will towards God. The doctrine underscores that faith, while crucial, is accompanied by an infusion of charity, distinguishing it from the Protestant belief in salvation through imputed righteousness.