Author Archives: Fr Aidan Kimel

“Before the creation of the world, the Father, Son, and Spirit set their love upon us and planned for us to share and know and experience the trinitarian life itself”

Posted on 25 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

From all eternity, God is not alone and solitary, but lives as Father, Son, and Spirit in a rich and glorious fellowship of utter oneness. There is no emptiness in this circle, no depression or fear or insecurity. The trinitarian … Continue reading →

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Once Loved Always Loved: Chapter Three

Posted on 22 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“Does God Desire All Men to be Saved?” The title pretty much tells us what chapter three of Once Loved Always Loved is about and for whom it is written. Do you need a hint? Our author, Andrew Hronich, was … Continue reading →

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Once Loved Always Loved: Chapter Two

Posted on 17 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“It is evident,” writes Andrew Hronich, “that the traditional depiction of hell as a divinely imposed retribution has been largely supplanted by that of a freely embraced condition.”1 Absolutely right! This important theological change has happened so quietly, so quickly, … Continue reading →

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Transubstantiation: Where Does the Bread Go?

Posted on 13 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

On 13 October 1551, the Council of Trent published its Decree on the Holy Eucharist. Chapter IV defines the dogma of transubstantiation: And because that Christ, our Redeemer, declared that which He offered under the species of bread to be … Continue reading →

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Once Loved Always Loved: Chapter One

Posted on 9 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Once Loved Always Loved is a large book (10″×7″) consisting of seven lengthy chapters totaling 355 pages. Its chapters average over 50 pages of mucho words. The book would be considerably longer if it was smaller in size. I share … Continue reading →

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The Father Who Loves … and Loves …

Posted on 6 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Herbert McCabe, O. P. It is very odd that people should think that when we do good God will reward us and when we do evil he will punish us. I mean it is very odd that Christians should … Continue reading →

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“I cannot believe that any human being can be beyond the reach of God’s grace and the sanctifying power of His Spirit”

Posted on 3 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Undated letter of Thomas Erskine of Linlathen to J. Craig, author of the tract “The Final Salvation of All Men from Sin” Dear Sir,  Your epistle on the “Final Salvation of All Men from Sin” has been put into my … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Once Loved Always Loved by Andrew Hronich

Posted on 2 April 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Once Loved Always Loved (Wipf & Stock, 2023) by Andrew Hronich is a very impressive defense of universal salvation. As far as I can tell, the author has read, watched, and listened to just about everything on the topic. This … Continue reading →

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