Personal working for souls is good. Giving money is good. But praying is best of all. By prayer we reach Him without whom work and money are alike in vain. We obtain the aid of the Holy Spirit. Money can hire workers. Universities can give learning. Congregations may elect. Bishops may ordain. But the Holy Spirit alone can make ministers of the Gospel, and raise up lay workmen in the spiritual harvest, who need not be ashamed. Never, never may we forget that if we would do good to the world, our first duty is to pray!
J.C. Ryle

Presumption

Presumption

PRESUMPTION

BASIC R.C. BELIEF This is being absolutely sure of Heaven, regardless of future sins or works. This is a mortal sin. We also sin by presumption when we trust we can be saved “without our own efforts” (ST. PETER’S CATECHISM).

POST VATICAN II In progressive Roman Catholic theology, not much is made of this because most don’t believe God will send many (or any) to Hell. Aside from a few hopeless cases, everyone will go to Heaven (probably via Purgatory).

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