By Kennedy Hall As the Birth of Christ approaches, it is helpful to contemplate the Four Last Things. Traditionally, the Church has taught that Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell constitute these four final realities. The intention of this article is not to give a detailed theological overview, but instead to give us pause in the hope that we may reflect on these necessary … [Read more...] about Advent Reflections on the Four Last Things: Death
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That Which Abides: The End of All Things and What Lasts
By Nathaniel Richards Perhaps it is our spiritual default at times to see Advent as a sort of Christmas Day countdown. Of course, Advent is a holy season dedicated to prayer, penance, and preparation of one’s heart for the coming of the Lord Jesus. But we Catholics might go about this season rather commercially if we’re not careful: eating the little chocolates from the … [Read more...] about That Which Abides: The End of All Things and What Lasts