The Practical Power of Penitence

By |2026-03-26T14:59:42-05:00March 26th, 2026|Categories: Catholicism, Christendom, Christianity, Dwight Longenecker, Faith, Heaven, Hell, Senior Contributors, Western Civilization|

In a world of spoiled children, indigent adults, victim complainers, and entitled brats of all ages, the one who accepts responsibility for himself will have the tools for high self-esteem, achievement, and success in every area of life. I was five years old when I “got saved”. We had been to the Sunday evening service [...]

Purgatory, Beauty, & Suffering: A Scriptural Defense

By |2025-11-03T08:59:12-06:00November 1st, 2025|Categories: Beauty, Bible, Bradley J. Birzer, Catholicism, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Senior Contributors, Suffering|

Grace alone determines whether we go to Heaven or Hell. But our good works determine whether we go through purgation or not, en route to Heaven. November 2 is the feast of All Souls. The point of the day is to remember those who have gone before us—but not necessarily the saints (those in Heaven). [...]

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