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The Easiest Way To End Up In Hell…

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Gary Zimak

As humans, we have a tendency to do things that “feel good”. Conversely, we like to avoid things that are unpleasant. When we are young, this practice often keeps us out of trouble. Speaking from personal experience, very few … Continue reading →

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Layoffs, Death and Preparation

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Gary Zimak

A man must always be ready, for death comes when and where God wills it. (St. John Neumann) Several weeks ago, an email was sent from the president of our company.? He spoke of the need for a reduction … Continue reading →

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Contemplating Death

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Gary Zimak

“Tempus Fugit, Memento Mori” (“Time Flies, Remember Death”) -? a motto of the Knights of Columbus I know it’s not a popular activity, but meditating upon the realities of death?is extremely important to our spiritual well being.? If we desire … Continue reading →

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Is Osama Bin Laden In Hell?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Gary Zimak

Here’s a great post by Jimmy Akin?on his??National Catholic Register?blog.? ?Although it doesn’t look good for bin Laden, we just don’t know for sure… http://www.ncregister.com/site/article/is-osama-bin-laden-in-hell/

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The Four Last Things – Judgment

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Gary Zimak

The second of the ?Last Things? is Judgment. The Church teaches that immediately after death, we will be judged. Based on our works, we will either live forever in Heaven (possibly by way of Purgatory) or Hell. We?ll discuss more … Continue reading →

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