The Truth about Statues & Icons
The Truth about Statues & Icons
Many non–Catholics say having images is idolatry. Actually, this claim is not biblical. So what exactly does the Bible say about images and statues? Father Chris Alar, MIC explains.
Then hear the story of Christine Hales, an icon painter who through her beautiful work teaches others about the deep, prayerful experience of offering art to God.
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When we die, we will all go through not only one, but two judgments. Surprising! In the second episode of this 4-part series on the 4 Last Things, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, explains the particular and the general judgments that we will undergo and then he is joined by author Daniel O’Connor to discuss the judgements in more detail.
The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022726.cfm
Father Chris Alar, MIC, begins by reminding us that forgiveness is often misunderstood. He explains that we are called to let go of resentment, not to forge a friendship with the one who harms us. Forgiveness, he says, releases the heart from hatred while leaving space for justice.
