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A Baptist Friend Asks: The Bible Says “All have sinned” so how can Mary be Immaculate?

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:December 8, 2021
Post category:Apologetics Holidays/Feast Days Mary Theology
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A Southern Baptist writes: I am a Southern Baptist who has a lot of respect for the Catholic faith. The Immaculate Conception is a hard concept for me. Does it…

“He Descended into Hell” – a very lyrically and beautifully stated ancient homily

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:November 26, 2021
Post category:Biblical Exposition Holidays/Feast Days Jesus/Godhead Prayer & Spiritual Life Theology
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The Lord’s Descent into Hell By an anonymous ancient homilist SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2018 Posted on The Catholic Thing (which you should definitely subscribe to :-) What is happening? Today…

Purgatory? Doesn’t that Deny the Work of Christ?

Post author:Steve Ray
Post published:October 26, 2021
Post category:Apologetics Steve's Writings Theology
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What's the Deal with Purgatory? by Steve Ray Isn't the finished work of Christ sufficient? Didn't he pay for all my sins? Why the heck do Catholics teach that we…