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Scholars and saints from every age have agreed that St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans is a theological and spiritual masterpiece.
It is clear enough to serve as a starting point for many an evangelistic conversation, but it is also rich enough to sustain a mystic’s prayer life for years. With its soaring themes about God’s promises, the Holy Spirit’s power, and Jesus’ cross, Romans is Paul’s crowning literary achievement. Not only is this letter a window into Paul’s prayer life, it also gives us a clear presentation of his theology and experience as a missionary and a pastor.
So why is it that the first three chapters of this so-called masterpiece seem to be filled with nothing but old-fashioned doom and gloom? In verse after verse, we hear about God’s wrath, our sinfulness, and the fact that no one has the right to stand before God’s judgment seat.
This was Paul’s way of setting the stage for…
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This article is perfectly timed with our “Why Catholic?” small faith group topic this week about The Mystery of Creation. Not only were WE created out of Love but the whole universe and everything in it was created out of Love. It is our duty to continually strive to not only be worthy of Gods freely given love but to give it freely in return.
well done…inspiring.