This week we talked about Conversion. Last week, Peter talked about how the Lord is kind and merciful. … From Fr. Andy’s blog [ref. Fr Andy C], “If there is one key characteristic, one description, that Jesus tells us about the Father, it’s that the Father is full of compassion, forgiveness, and mercy.” As we shall see, it is this recognition of God’s kindness and mercy that is the root of conversion.
In summary, conversion is necessary to our salvation. It is not necessarily a big emotional experience. Even if it does start out with a bang, it will last a lifetime. God brings the Grace (and His Church). We bring our wills. And the gates of Hell will not stand against us. Ref.[Mt 16: 18].
Some specific topics we covered were:
• The connection between Mercy, kindness, forgiveness, conversion and Faith
• Is conversion a one time act of belief (“eternal security”)
• What is the process of conversion like?
• What happens after conversion
Link to full content of talk: stmarys_ccd_ife_100314_conversionv1a.doc
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