In a recent meeting of our weekly Catholic Study Group, the topic of Purgatory was broached, specifically the topic of the fires and pain of Purgatory. One member suggested that we consult the saints about this.
Category: Scripture
Parrésia: Boldness and the Holy Spirit in Acts
A word study.
In Acts of the Apostles, St. Luke frequently uses two words, Παρρησία (parrésia, boldness) and Παρρησιάζομαι (parrésiazomai, to speak boldly), which have implications for us.
Proverbs and the Poor
The seeds of Our Lord’s social teaching were given in God’s revelation to Israel, the Old Testament. Here is an example from the Book of Proverbs and St. Matthew’s Gospel.