tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18902745.post3387023850803685259..comments2024-03-24T15:19:06.377-04:00Comments on The Continuum: From the upcoming Newsletter of St. Benedict'sFr. Robert Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05892141425033196616noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18902745.post-18286676461383983242014-11-30T20:00:26.095-05:002014-11-30T20:00:26.095-05:00I should certainly say so. It appears to be commen...I should certainly say so. It appears to be commentary on the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats in Matt. 25.Fr. Robert Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892141425033196616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18902745.post-55237409251449266202014-11-30T15:29:20.032-05:002014-11-30T15:29:20.032-05:00Father Hart, can an Anglican agree with the follow...Father Hart, can an Anglican agree with the following view of the final judgement at the end of the world? It is from the current pope.<br /><br /><br />Finally, a word on the passage of the final judgement, that describes the second coming of the Lord, when He will judge all humans, living and dead (cf. Mt 25:31-46). The image used by the Evangelist is that of the Shepherd separating sheep from goats. On the right are those who acted according to the will of God, helping their neighbor who was hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick, imprisoned, thus following the Lord himself; while on the left are those who haven't come to the aid of their neighbour. This tells us that we will be judged by God on charity, on how we loved him in our brothers, especially the weakest and neediest. Of course, we must always keep in mind that we are justified, we are saved by grace, by an act of God's gratuitous love which always precedes us; we alone can do nothing. Faith is first of all a gift that we have received. But to bear fruit, God's grace always requires our openness, our free and concrete response. Christ comes to bring us the mercy of God who saves. We are asked to trust him, to match the gift of his love with a good life, with actions animated by faith and love.<br /><br />Dear brothers and sisters, may we never be afraid to look to the final judgment; may it push us rather to live better lives. God gives us with mercy and patience this time so that we may learn every day to recognize him in the poor and in the little ones, may we strive for good and we are vigilant in prayer and love. May the Lord, at the end of our existence and history, may recognize us as good and faithful servants. Thank you!Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686738325565738419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18902745.post-69268908404534799892014-11-30T07:51:13.707-05:002014-11-30T07:51:13.707-05:00Fr.Hart, I hope all is well. We miss your sermons ...Fr.Hart, I hope all is well. We miss your sermons on Sunday mornings. We have to drive 1 1/2 hours to church and we only attend once a month. On other Sundays, we pray Morning Prayer and read your sermon aloud. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18902745.post-85688593762230777622014-11-20T18:34:49.241-05:002014-11-20T18:34:49.241-05:00The world of retail thinks that Christmas ends on ...The world of retail thinks that Christmas ends on 12/26 not 12/25. The day folks rush to return gifts for something better is a very high traffic day. <br /><br />That doesn't make things any more spiritual but having worked in retail loss prevention, I know the season isn't over until the day after the jolly fat guy sings. AFS1970noreply@blogger.com