Sunday, December 31, 2006

Goodbye, 2006; Hello, 2007 !!!

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Catholic Church; the Communion of Saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and life everlasting. Amen.

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Grace...

A supernatural gift, freely bestowed by God, that lifts the soul to the supernatural sphere, making it pleasing to God and rendering every action performed under the influence of grace worthy of God's acceptance. This grace may be external, such as good example or some miraculous occurrence that inspires us to good. Or it may be internal, either as a permanent quality abiding in the soul, when it is called habitual (sanctifying) grace, or by stirring up the mind and will, when it is called actual grace.
NAB definition

Pope Benedict XVl...

Vatican website biography here