I began The Smoke of Satan in the Temple of
God by taking note that many
Catholics after Vatican II were told by pastors, curates, religious, or
theologians that the sacred council had changed certain aspects of Catholic
theology or practice, and consequently had never read the documents of Vatican
II for themselves. As we approach the Year of Faith, it's not too late to get
started!!! To get motivated, perhaps this will help: many Catholics misunderstood or ignored the council's teachings under
the influence of secular culture and, as the Holy Father recently stated, "embraced uncritically the dominant
mentality, placing in doubt the very foundations of the deposit of faith, which
they sadly no longer felt able to accept as truths. Recent
decades have seen the advance of a spiritual 'desertification.'" He also remarked that fifty years ago, history
offered glimpses of a "life or a world without God. Now we see it every day around us. This void has spread." Yet, the pope said, a
"thirst for God, for the ultimate meaning of life" is still evident...."
While I think I would need some Purgation if I died today, here is an important question as boomers get up there in age: How can spiritual direction help you on the road to heaven? To answer this question, be sure to register for our webinar “ Understanding Spiritual Direction: Finding a Director and Thriving in the Relationship ,” scheduled for September 14, 2015. Read more: http://www.spiritualdirection.com/2015/09/07/are-you-headed-to-heaven-or-hell#ixzz3l3ujESca Spiritualdirection.com | Catholic Spiritual Direction | Are You Headed to Heaven or Hell? - SpiritualDirection.com Catholic Spiritual Direction : 'via Blog this'
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