The Assumption of Mary, as declared by Pope Pius XII on 1 November, 1950, states that at the end of Marys earthly life, She was taken body and soul into Heaven. The Dogma of the Assumption of Mary was declared in 1950. The Church has through tradition and as early as the 5th Century. The…
It is agreed by most Theologians and from the earliest teachings of the Church, that Mary remained a Virgin (St Luke 1:34) before and during the birth of Jesus. The conjecture amongst non-Catholic scholars is, did Mary remain a Virgin after the birth of Jesus? The concept of ‘Perpetual Virgin’ in relation to Mary, following…
The concept of the Immaculate Conception refers to the instant that Mary existed in Her Mother’s womb (conception) St Anne and that Mary is free from Original Sin (immaculate). This belief can be traced back to the Bible and the early teaching of the Church. The Immaculate Conception is the belief that Mary, the Mother…
The Mother of Jesus is highly esteemed by the Catholic Church as the Mother of God. This is not just a title of honour but by virtue of Mary’s role in bringing forth the Son of God, Jesus who is Truly God and Truly Human. Mary is rightfully known as the ‘Mother of God’ due…
Several online dictionaries define sin as a transgression against a divine and/or a moral law and/or an offense against God and/or religion. Sin can be traced back to the our first parents, Adam and Eve. Measuring our behaviour to a standard is part of our human nature called the Moral Law handed to humanity through…
Mary, the Mother of Jesus is given prominence in the Catholic Church not as a ‘goddess’ worthy of worship, but as a humble Servant of God, who through Her ‘fiat’ (her yes) to God is raised to the highest honour in Heaven after the Holy Trinity. The Catholic Church, through four Marian Dogmas, teaches that…
The biblical basis for Purgatory is not only supported but is defined as a doctrine throughout the Catholic Church tradition. Should you be looking for the actual word ‘Purgatory’ in the Bible then you will be searching in vain. The word Purgatory, whilst not appearing in the Bible is implied by Scriptural references. The early…
The afterlife comes with two eternal possibilities – either Heaven or Hell. Like Heaven, Hell is both a state and a place where those who have chosen to live a life displeasing to God and without repentance, will spend eternity. Jesus in scripture spoke about Hell being both a place and a state. The Scriptures…
This article contains affiliate links. Life will one day cease for all. The prospect of facing the afterlife is troubling for many: Is there an afterlife? What happens to us in the afterlife? What happens when we die? Is there a Heaven? Is there a Hell? What about judgement? Does Purgatory exist? Death, Judgement, Heaven…
At our Particular judgment (and should our judgement be favorable and pleasing to God) we will be rewarded with a place and state that is of eternal happiness. Heaven is both a state of being, where there is no more suffering. Where there is joy and more, and a place fitting our reward. Heaven is…
