Faith and teaching

Contents: doctrinal topics (purgatory, four last ends), sacraments, questions/answers, theology lectures/sessions. (“Sacraments” and “Teaching” become sub-headings).

Antichrist who are you?

The figure of the antichrist is presented in the christian tradition, and even in Islam. What does “antichrist” mean? Who is he? What does the Roman Catholic Church say about him? How to avoid becoming one of his followers? Thus…

Marie, mère de l’espérance en purgatoire

Marie est signe d’espérance pour tous les hommes. Mais peut-elle toucher aussi les âmes en purgatoire ? L’Église croit que Marie est mère de tous les hommes. De son côté, la tradition atteste que Marie est présente auprès des âmes du…

Have we been created for death?

Have we been created for death? On one hand, death revolts us. On the other, if we look at nature, it is obviously part of our world. Is death inevitable and absurd? Or should we consider it differently? Letting my…

Does Resurrection change life?

The resurrection of Christ is a truth of faith. Yet, in what tangible manner does the resurrection change my life? Does it alter anything as far as my body is concerned, or in my way of relating to others? Can…

Resurrection, reincarnation, what’s the difference?

Reincarnation or metempsychosis are trendy in our Western societies. These beliefs steeped in Buddhism and Hinduism confess an afterlife and a righteousness that rewards our acts at the end of our earthly life. This assertion is shared by the Christian…

What becomes of love after death?

Don Thomas Lapenne au micro de Guillaume Desanges pour RCF.

Death is a scandal. It is not meant to be associated with humane love for, when one loves, it is forever! What becomes of love after death? Is it severed once and for all? Rev. Fr. Don Thomas answers, at…