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Sin By Generation

Posted on July 4, 2017 by

St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) in Book II of his De nuptiis et concupiscentia (On Marriage and Concupiscence) explains how original sin is transmitted from one generation to the next, beginning with Adam and Eve. Some would trace the cause … Continue reading →

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Degrees of Sin

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

Father Pegues continues his discussion of St. Thomas Aquinas’ teaching on virtues and vices by distinguishing between mortal and venial sins. He writes: “A sin is more or less grave according as it is opposed to the degree of good … Continue reading →

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Original Sin

Posted on January 1, 2017 by

Father Pegues continues his discussion of St. Thomas Aquinas’ teaching on virtues and vices by elaborating upon original sin and its tragic consequences for the human race. Father Pegues explains that concupiscence did not exist before the fall of Adam, … Continue reading →

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Holy Eucharist – Part 3 of 3

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

Father Cassilly writes: “With the wealth of sanctifying grace received in Communion come a host of actual graces, that urge, impel the soul to numerous acts of the theological and moral virtues, and blow the fire of charity to a … Continue reading →

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Am I As Judas?

Posted on September 6, 2016 by

Cardinal Manning writes: “Judas is an example how a soul once innocent may be slowly changed into the worst sin.” He shows how a virtuous person can slide little by little into the gravest sins: “We may also meditate on … Continue reading →

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A Man Born Blind

Posted on July 15, 2016 by

St. John tells of the time when Jesus Christ healed a man who was born blind: “And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth” (Jn 9:1). St. Augustine offers this allegorical interpretation: “The … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Line

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

Padre Quadrupani draws a thick line between involuntarily temptations and the voluntary commission of sin. “The attraction of the feelings towards the object presented by the imagination is at times so strong that the will seems to have been carried … Continue reading →

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