Archive for April 15th, 2007
Mortal Sin versus Venial Sin
Sunday, April 15th, 2007by Colin B. Donovan, STL A serious, grave or mortal sin is the knowing and willful violation of God’s law in a serious matter, for example, idolatry, adultery, murder, slander. These are all things gravely contrary to the love we owe God and, because of Him, our neighbor. As Jesus taught, when condemning even looking [...]
Natural Virtues And Supernatural Virtues
Sunday, April 15th, 2007It is written in the book of Proverbs,”Though the virtuous man falls seven times a day, he stands up again.” (Prov. 24:16). We tend to think of virtue as a “freedom from weakness.” Yet, in these inspired words of Holy Scripture the virtuous man is described as one who has the faith and courage to [...]
