"There is a beautiful concept about the origin of life that the Catholic Church proposes and teaches; we were created out of love. The basis of this proposal stems from an understanding that an omnipotent, all-knowing being took the time to make man after his image and likeness and further strengthened man’s identity through the creation of woman. From the moment of human existence, God, the author of life, intended to establish a continuity or complementarity of faith that reflects a reciprocity of love between the Creator and the created. . . .
"The biblical saga of the Creation account reveals a fundamental
distinction between embracing the Word of God, the Gospel of Jesus
Christ and expressing indifference or antagonism because the message
attributed to Jesus Christ, the Son of God, interferes with my own daily
forbidden fruit. And, if it does, shame on the Gospel for creating a
barrier toward my personal being. This outward expression of
indifference expressed toward the Gospel should come as no surprise to
many because the sin of indifference was, I argue, the ultimate
motivating factor to convince Adam and Eve that they would be like God
and thus not need Him since the Devil proposed that they would be like
him."
In a recent commentary, Marlon De La Torre, Director of Catechesis for the Diocese of Fort Worth, reflected on the importance of living and proclaiming the Gospel message without shame.
To access Mr. De La Torre's complete post, please visit:
Knowing Is Doing: Should we be ashamed of the Gospel? (10 JUL 23)
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