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jude's avatar

thank you for the clear understanding of things about the holy spirit

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Martin Varga's avatar

Thank you for this very sobering message. I am thankful for the reminder to “pray for the grace to always trust in God’s mercy and to repent of our sins.” May God bless you always 🙏

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Chantal LaFortune's avatar

Thank you so much for your reply. May God bless you too!

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Kathleen Daley's avatar

Bravo! Beautifully, clearly, accurately and loving said! This is a message everyone needs to hear! Thank you, Chantel!!!!

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Chantal LaFortune's avatar

Thank you! May God bless you!

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David Fogarty's avatar

I think the so called"unforgiveable sin" against the spirit,is simply denying Christand not allowing Him to have a place in our lives'Mortal sins, can, ofcourse, repel the sprit,but the spirit can be gained back by simply repenting or our sin,forgiving and praying for our enemies;then our sins will in turn be forgiven;Mathew 5:44,Mathew 6:14

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Chantal LaFortune's avatar

The following article compares the Church Fathers’ writings on this: https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/holy-ghost#viii-sins-against-the-holy-ghost (scroll down to the section on Sins Against the Holy Ghost).

The reason why these sins are unforgivable is because they involve a rejection of God’s mercy and no desire to repent. All mortal sins have the ability to be forgiven by God, but we need to repent and seek that forgiveness; otherwise, we just remain in our sin. However, it is very interesting to read what the Fathers of the Church had to say about it.

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