Why the Protestant C.S. Lewis Believed in Purgatory
“Our souls demand Purgatory, don’t they?”
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How the Meaning of the Whole Universe Hinges on the Empty Tomb
It all comes down to the Empty Tomb. Yes, the meaning of all of human history and of the entire universe hinges on whether the tomb really was empty. The reason is quite simple: the Empty Tomb means Jesus really did rise from the dead. And if Jesus really did...
When Jesus Stormed the Gates of Hell: The Forgotten Events of Holy Saturday
Everyone knows the meaning of Good Friday. But what about Holy Saturday? Good Friday is the day when we remember that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. The same is true of Easter Sunday, when everyone knows we celebrate that he rose from the dead in triumph over...
QUIZ: Name that Heresy! (Then Make Sure You Don't Believe Them...)
[See also: QUIZ: What Era of the Church Should You Be Living In?] [See also: QUIZ: Can You Match These Liturgical Latin Phrases With Their Meanings?] [See also: QUIZ: Can You Identify These Liturgical Objects?] [See also: QUIZ: Modernist Church or Communist Building?]...
Abandoning Christ: The Forgotten Sins of Heresy, Apostasy, and Schism
“Heresy,” “apostasy,” “schism.” Do these words seem foreign to you? They may seem antiquated and medieval; like they represent something the Church used to be, but has long since abandoned. If that’s what you think, you may be surprised to learn that all three are officially recognized and defined...
5 Myths About the Papacy That Too Many People Still Believe (Maybe Even You!)
The papacy is one of the most distinctive aspects of Catholicism. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Note that these myths are about the office of the papacy, not myths about a particular pontiff. Here are 5 of the most common myths about the papacy: Myth 1:...