Tag Archives: Adam

Body and soul

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Quentin

The Church teaches that our best understanding is that we are all descended from Adam, and from him inherit original sin. This is easily inferred from Scripture, but is less easily demonstrated from inheritance. This second method requires tracing back … Continue reading →

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Holy Soul

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Quentin

  Do you ever think seriously about the soul? Consider the holy souls who have worked their time through purgation and are now waiting, very happily, for the Day of Judgment. In fact, from their point of view, not waiting … Continue reading →

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