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For a more complete look at justification, grace and merit, please check all the relevant paragraphs in the Catechism -- 1987-2027. To understand the message of scripture, one has to look at all relevant
There are two main types of grace: Sanctifying [habitual] -- The justified people share in the indwelling of God to make their souls holy and pleasing to God. Actual -- Special help from God to do what
Karen, Thanks for your question. Rather than rejecting it, I thought that I'd answer by saying, "I don't know" & without doing more research. I assume that this is not a homework question, right?
Before the apple falls of the tree it must be ripe. All things in their season. Wickedness must come to its full season before the Darkness falls. First will come the Tribulation, this shall not be
For many centuries from mediaeval times in the Latin Rite, the practice of the laity receiving Holy Communion varied in regard to frequency. With the passing of time, receiving became more frequent.

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