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, […]
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 […]
