Tag Archives: divine mercy

Kasper and Moloney on the Divine Attributes

Posted on 25 March 2015 by

Fr Daniel Moloney recently reviewed Walter Cardinal Kasper’s book Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life for the March issue of First Things. I have not read this book, and I have to admit that Kasper is not … Continue reading →

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St Athanasius: The Death of Death in the Death of God

Posted on 15 April 2013 by

“For the Word, realizing that in no other way would the corruption of human beings be undone except, simply, by dying …” (Inc. 9). St Athanasius the Great knows this to be true, not through philosophical reflection or even biblical … Continue reading →

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Finding the God who is Love

Posted on 24 March 2013 by

The love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for human beings is unconditional. This fundamental truth of the gospel bears repeating. It bears repeating because we Christians, clergy and laity, seem to forget it so easily. Yes, we know … Continue reading →

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Good news and bad news: All are saved … Satan too

Posted on 22 March 2013 by

Elder Paisios once fasted and prayed for two weeks for the eternal salvation of the devil. While praying he saw a dog’s head sticking his tongue out and mocking him. Paisios concluded from this incident that “God is ready to … Continue reading →

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St Isaac the Syrian: The Triumph of the Kingdom over Gehenna

Posted on 21 March 2013 by

“Those who are punished in Gehenna are scourged by the scourge of love”—these words of St Isaac the Syrian have profoundly influenced the Orthodox understanding of hell and damnation. I suspect that most readers of St Isaac’s writings have long … Continue reading →

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St Isaac the Syrian: Hell and the Scourge of Divine Love

Posted on 19 March 2013 by

God has created humanity for eternal communion with himself. By love he has created us for love to share in the eternal Paradise of love. Hear the words of St Isaac of Nineveh: Paradise is the love of God, wherein … Continue reading →

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St Isaac the Syrian: Love and the Punishment of Evil

Posted on 18 March 2013 by

But surely God punishes the wicked! Surely there is divine retribution for sin and evil, if not in this life at least in hell! As the angels spoke of Sodom: “For we are about to destroy this place, because the … Continue reading →

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