Salvation and Outsiders in Catholic Truths
Father David Q. Liptak explains that the axiom Outside the Church there is no salvation reflects early Church thought but must be understood as the Church’s universal presence wherever salvation occurs. He traces origins to Origen and Cyprian, notes Augustine and Aquinas, and argues salvation is universal in principle but realized individually through the Church.
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A Christmas Package of Belief and Shared Kindness
The piece teaches that people are like differently shaped packages with inner beauty known by God. It urges acceptance of others as we are loved by God, praises smiling at others, and encourages praying for difficult people to see change. The message centers on compassion, selfless kindness, and faith in transformation.
New roles for women in Catholic church leadership
Fr Joseph Champlin cites Pope Paul VI and Bishop Leo Maher urging expanded roles for women. He notes Mary as active in decision making and calls parishes to include women as lectors, Holy Communion ministers, music leaders, council reps, and religious education coordinators while addressing possible resistance and need for male participation.
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