St. Melchiades died peacefully, after undergoing great suffering in the persecution of Maximian, in 314.
Last week of classes; less and less sleep; more and more coffee; halfway through the last paper: The Cross of Christ in the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger; Right now I'm working on Christ's descent into hell (not to suffer the punishment of hell mind you - a Protestant heresy!); it's been a fun one so far, although Ratzinger's take on the atonement in Introduction to Christianity is a curious one to say the least.
Last week of classes; less and less sleep; more and more coffee; halfway through the last paper: The Cross of Christ in the Theology of Joseph Ratzinger; Right now I'm working on Christ's descent into hell (not to suffer the punishment of hell mind you - a Protestant heresy!); it's been a fun one so far, although Ratzinger's take on the atonement in Introduction to Christianity is a curious one to say the least.
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Crazy Protestants.... reminds me of a joke............
The anti-Catholic teacher asked her student, Jamie this question:
"So, Jamie, why are a Catholic?"
and Jamie replied"
"I guess because my mom and dad are Catholics.... I am a Catholic"
Teacher: "That is no reason.... do you do whatever your parents do? If your mom was an idiot,and your dad was a moron... would you follow their lead in that too?"
Jamie though for a moment and then replied "... maybe, cuz in that case, I would be a protestant."
A review of I Corinthians 13 could be helpful before making public comments about our brothers and sisters in the Lord. Cynicism, sarcasm and nagativity make few friends and fewer converts.
Hmmm. You're right, "crazy Protestants," was imprecise and could be interpreted as uncharitable or sarcastic name-calling.
What I meant was that the teaching of Luther, Calvin, and most Protestants on this particular point (Christ in Hell) is heresy. I'll correct the original post to reflect this more accurately. Thanks.
John, good luck on exams. The students here are doing the same. Then it should be like a ghost town around here for a couple weeks. You, Lisa and maria are in my prayers.
Thanks Jim,
Prayers are always appreciated. Lisa and Maria send their greetings to you as well (along with mine). A Blessed Advent to you!
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