tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270960116424555220.post1768317933314083659..comments2023-05-21T01:07:20.609-07:00Comments on Thoughts of a preschool aide...: Storms: A perfect time to talk about God’s sovereignty in weatherAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14451447874155623353noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270960116424555220.post-38597805741160617292010-11-03T14:26:28.726-07:002010-11-03T14:26:28.726-07:00God alone initiates salvation. He always turns tow...God alone initiates salvation. He always turns toward man first and seeks him, as when God walked in the Garden (Genesis 3:8). Man does not seek God or turn to him without God first calling man to Himself (John. 6:37, 44; 1 John. 4:10,19). <br /><br />Second, God’s initiative <b>does not exclude man’s free response,</b> but demands it (Catechism of the Catholic Church [Catechism], nos. 154, 155, 2002; Philippians 2:12, 13). In other words, God wills that man <b>be free to choose His grace or reject it.</b> <br /><br />Third, salvation is <b>extended to each and every human person, not limited to just some,</b> and one can fall away from grace (Hebrews 2:1-4; 6:4; 2 Peter 1:10; 3:9; 1 John 5:16, 17). <br /><br />Furthermore, it is imperative that once one is touched by grace, he <b>perseveres in charity lest he forfeit the free gift of salvation</b> (Lumen Gentium [LG], no. 14). Within the confines of these principles, Catholics have sought to understand the mystery of predestination. <br /><br />Though opinions and formulations have varied among Catholic theologians, with these principles left intact, there is room for legitimate speculation.<br /><br />The only proper framework to understand predestination must be rooted in the notion of a communion of persons in love. Why? The nature of God as Trinity is this very kind of communion and God created man to share in that <i>“blessed life”</i> (cf. Catechism, no. 1).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940745178193985942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270960116424555220.post-66351079704534688452010-10-15T14:41:46.632-07:002010-10-15T14:41:46.632-07:00Great post. Wonderful scripture to remember. I app...Great post. Wonderful scripture to remember. I appreciate your God-centeredness. How many times we forget to give credit to God for these things.Giulian and Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17971335620300798373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270960116424555220.post-54376001856453561942010-10-03T23:44:21.494-07:002010-10-03T23:44:21.494-07:00How wonderful to turn fear or uncertainty into joy...How wonderful to turn fear or uncertainty into joy and thankfulness to God!Nicole Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13429294468192255641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270960116424555220.post-68720351214186529482010-10-02T09:19:42.230-07:002010-10-02T09:19:42.230-07:00I love this. Must have been so precious.I love this. Must have been so precious.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889628202004635463noreply@blogger.com