Category Archives: salvation

The Magisterium infallibly teaches that all human persons who die in a state of grace will have eternal life in Heaven, perhaps after a temporary stay in Purgatory, and that all human persons who die unrepentant from actual mortal sin … Continue reading →

Several news media outlets are republishing comments by Pope Francis a couple of years ago about salvation for atheists. Take a look at this example. The post is by an atheist who says he doesn’t really care if “a Supreme … Continue reading →

Is there sin in Purgatory? My opinion is that the prevenient grace of God prevents all the holy souls in Purgatory from sinning. If souls in Purgatory were permitted to sin, then some might sin gravely, deserving eternal punishment in … Continue reading →

[1] explicit desire for the Sacrament of Baptism implicit desire for the Sacrament of Baptism, in the form of: [1] love of God [2] love of neighbor (which always includes love of God, at least implicitly) [3] explicit perfect contrition … Continue reading →

By our conception in original sin, we are sons (children) of Adam. By our baptism and reception of the state of grace, we become adopted sons (children) of God. Council of Trent: “By which words, a description of the Justification … Continue reading →

Yes, Christians and Muslims worship the same God, according to the teaching of the Magisterium: Catechism of the Catholic Church: “The Church’s relationship with the Muslims. ‘The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first … Continue reading →

As discussed in my previous post, Mark Shea believes and promotes the heretical claim that perhaps no human persons at all are sent to Hell, and that perhaps all human persons eventually receive eternal happiness in Heaven. He hopes and … Continue reading →

After lengthy study of the Bible, Catholic moral theology, and Catholic salvation theology, I have reach an understanding of the path of salvation that is thoroughly grounded on magisterial teaching. Unfortunately, many Catholics who write about salvation theology have not … Continue reading →

Who goes to Heaven? What is the bare minimum that God requires of any individual human person to receive eternal happiness in Heaven after death? My answer in this article is limited to the case of adults. As I’ve already … Continue reading →

The Holy See’s Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews has released a new document: The Gifts and Calling of God are Irrevocable. This document suggests that Jews can be saved without converting to Christianity. I agree. The Church has … Continue reading →