Our Protestant brethren say that one is justified by faith once for all and not at all by works. Catholics say that initial justification is “monergistic” (not involving our work to attain it) and by ...

Years ago, a spiritual mentor offered me sound advice for reading and understanding the Bible. “Always keep in mind that it says what it means – and means what it says.” He also advised, “When you ...

Protestants believe that we are justified in a one-time occurrence and that it is imputed (we are declared righteous by God). They call this “faith alone.” Catholics agree that initial justification ...