The Bishop of Shrewsbury will urge Catholics to confront the “terrifying reality” of hell in a Lenten pastoral letter this Sunday.
Quoting from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Bishop Mark Davies will remind his flock of the “terrifying reality of which the Gospel repeatedly speaks: ‘immediate and everlasting damnation’”.
“For ‘to die in mortal sin without repenting and accepting God’s merciful love,’ the Catechism explains, ‘means remaining separated from him forever by our own free choice.’ Yes, this is the real and everlasting choice of our lives,” he will say.
Bishop Davies will also encourage the faithful to regain their “perspective of eternity” during Lent.
What a great and brave man. Truly deserving of our prayers.
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Thank you Richard.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I get the impression that some members of hierarchy, God help them, are more interested in being "liked" and being "nice", than in saving souls.
Let us pray for all who carry responsibility.
Excellent post Father,+Mark davies is a great favourite, a man of vision and a true inspiration.
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Blessings and prayers,
Ann:)
Thanks Ann,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am not posting every day in Lent I have made an exception for tomorrow when I shall publish, D.v. a lecture by another of your favourites, Archbishop Martin, on The Reform of the Church in Ireland
Have a "good" Lent!
The Tablet are going to love this!
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ReplyDeleteMay God forgive me, but I hope it makes the Capsule squirm if not repent!
Brave, yes, but actually truly pastoral.
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