In case you are not aware of what indulgences are, here is a brief over-view. What is an Indulgence? The definition of an indulgence (in religious terms) is something that acts as a satisfaction for sins. It essentially acts as payment for sin. The Catechism defines it as such: “An indulgence is a remission … Read more
This entry is specifically looking at the unforgivable sin mentioned in the Bible, Mark 3:28-29, Matt 12:31, and Luke 12:10. For a full exegesis on this entire passage of Mark please read this [Exegesis of Mark 3:20-35]. Mark 3:28-29 Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even … Read more
Being a Christian is not easy. Giving up your fleshly desires and admitting that we cannot live this life on our own takes a lot of faith and dependence on the one true God who can give us the strength to do so. There are also moments when we have to remind ourselves not to … Read more
Exegesis of Mark 3:20-35 Mark 3:20-35 (NASB) 20 And He came home, and the crowd gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. 21 When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, “He has lost His senses.” 22 … Read more
The story of Jesus and the Woman of Samaria is a short yet profound display of Christ’s love towards sinners and our yearning for something more in this life. We all have our moments in which we thirst for something to give us a deeper satisfaction and meaning in our lives. We live in a … Read more
Lust is an issue that most women and even men tend to avoid talking about. It is, quite frankly, uncomfortable and makes one feel embarrassed when one tackles this subject. However, I think its fair to say that most women at one point or another have struggled with the issue of lust, perhaps though, being … Read more