rkwright Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 [quote name='Resurrexi' post='1815875' date='Mar 24 2009, 09:34 PM']I've looked at the document. It's a horrible evaluation of limbo. However, when the document came out, news headlines were reading "Catholic Church abandons teaching of limbo" and other such things. The document is what it is, a document from a theological commission. Not a statement from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.[/quote] What parts did you feel were horrible?
Resurrexi Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 (edited) Sorry, I meant to say 'not a horrible'. I think the part about its development throughout history is pretty good. Edited March 25, 2009 by Resurrexi
Theologian in Training Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 [quote name='HisChildForever' post='1815572' date='Mar 24 2009, 04:03 PM']This is a very common viewpoint (ghosts = souls who had not moved on). My Dad watches these ghost shows ALL the time. I definitely believe that there is something supernatural going on, I just find it very hard to reconcile the common perception of ghosts (souls that have not passed on) with our faith.[/quote] That is not what I am saying, nor is that what those who believe in ghosts are saying, they are saying that their Purgatory is to solicit prayers. They were already judged and deemed "worthy" of Purgatory, since we don't know exactly what Purgatory is, it is possible that some ghosts are souls of those who have been granted their Purgatory as getting more prayers said for them. It is not a limbo or someone who has not "passed on" but has been dealt this as their Purgatory. Again, Judgment has already occurred and this is part of their Judgment.
pat22 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Its kind of weird when someone comes on a topic and pastes like 5 paragraphs from the catachism to answer the question. it kind of ends all debate.
elizabeth09 Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 Well, I believe in the Holy Ghost (Spirit), but not in ghost.
cmotherofpirl Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='pat22' date='07 April 2009 - 11:17 AM' timestamp='1239117421' post='1827552'] Its kind of weird when someone comes on a topic and pastes like 5 paragraphs from the catachism to answer the question. it kind of ends all debate. [/quote] Nope, it doesn't.
dominicansoul Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) I went to an all Hallow's eve party on Friday nite and there were a lot of pictures taken. people started to freak out, because white orbs were appearing on pictures taken at a certain area outside of the house. I've heard of this phenomenon, and rather than believe we were surrounded by ghosts, I figured it was dust reflecting light from the flashes. It still looked pretty weird... I used to hear about all sorts of weird stuff happening at this place. So a group of us went walking through the wooded area of the property, and we took some pictures at an old abandoned homestead there. We freaked out, because the white orbs appeared in that area, too. There's this one picture where the orbs took on a more solid look. I still say it was dust... Edited November 3, 2009 by dominicansoul
Nihil Obstat Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='dominicansoul' date='03 November 2009 - 01:22 PM' timestamp='1257276161' post='1995770'] I went to an all Hallow's eve party on Friday nite and there were a lot of pictures taken. people started to freak out, because white orbs were appearing on pictures taken at a certain area outside of the house. I've heard of this phenomenon, and rather than believe we were surrounded by ghosts, I figured it was dust reflecting light from the flashes. It still looked pretty weird...I used to hear about all sorts of weird stuff happening at this place. So a group of us took some pictures at an old abandoned homestead on the property. We freaked out, because the white orbs appeared in that area, too. There's this one picture where the orbs took on a more solid look. I still say it was dust... [/quote] Sometimes lights shining through camera lenses will do the same thing, because you're taking a picture of the lens itself as the light passes through. It's possible that it's paranormal though.
dominicansoul Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orb_(optics) yeah, wikipedia agrees with you... I'm sure if any ghosts were around, we'd have encountered something more than just orbs...
Nihil Obstat Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='dominicansoul' date='03 November 2009 - 01:38 PM' timestamp='1257277089' post='1995778'] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orb_(optics) yeah, wikipedia agrees with you... I'm sure if any ghosts were around, we'd have encountered something more than just orbs... [/quote] Maybe, maybe not. Maybe it was shy.
dominicansoul Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 i think next year I'll dress up as an orb...
Nihil Obstat Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='dominicansoul' date='03 November 2009 - 02:27 PM' timestamp='1257280075' post='1995791'] i think next year I'll dress up as an orb... [/quote] Lots of saran wrap and a fat suit.
rkwright Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='dominicansoul' date='03 November 2009 - 03:27 PM' timestamp='1257280075' post='1995791'] i think next year I'll dress up as an orb... [/quote] haha yes.... great costume idea!!!
Mark of the Cross Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 If I could post an image, I would show you one of a ghost/angel. But tryas I may it will not let me! The gremlins in the machine I presume! Is there a mod who understands theworkings of this phrustrating phorum?
Nihil Obstat Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='Mark of the Cross' date='03 November 2009 - 03:28 PM' timestamp='1257283683' post='1995806'] If I could post an image, I would show you one of a ghost/angel. But tryas I may it will not let me! The gremlins in the machine I presume! Is there a mod who understands theworkings of this phrustrating phorum? [/quote] What type of photo file is it? .png files won't work on the phorum. .jpeg are fine though.
Mark of the Cross Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' date='04 November 2009 - 08:48 AM' timestamp='1257284919' post='1995810'] What type of photo file is it? .png files won't work on the phorum. .jpeg are fine though. [/quote] I click on the add image button, It asks for a URL ?? I direct it to my phile and pholder, I tried both jpg and bmp of small size but it just says this extension cannot be used.
goldenchild17 Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='lilac_angel' date='12 August 2008 - 10:45 AM' timestamp='1218559554' post='1625293'] Maybe they're in hell and we are just allowed glimpses of them every so often... Satan can "work wonders"; God allows all kinds of weird things. If not possessions and levitations, why not catching glimpses of damned souls? They might not *really* be on earth, but we might be able to see them anyway, for some unknown reason... [/quote] Mary showed the children at Fatima a vision of Hell, so I see no reason why it can't happen.
Nihil Obstat Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='Mark of the Cross' date='03 November 2009 - 03:57 PM' timestamp='1257285427' post='1995820'] I click on the add image button, It asks for a URL ?? I direct it to my phile and pholder, I tried both jpg and bmp of small size but it just says this extension cannot be used. [/quote] Ohhh, I see. You can't upload a file from your computer. It has to have a web address. I made a photobucket account for exactly that purpose. It's quick and easy; works just like uploading photos from a camera to your computer, except it's from your computer to the internet. You can even make the account completely private so that only you can access the pictures (unless you post the link yourself).
Mark of the Cross Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' date='04 November 2009 - 08:59 AM' timestamp='1257285547' post='1995822'] Ohhh, I see. You can't upload a file from your computer. It has to have a web address. I made a photobucket account for exactly that purpose. It's quick and easy; works just like uploading photos from a camera to your computer, except it's from your computer to the internet. You can even make the account completely private so that only you can access the pictures (unless you post the link yourself). [/quote] Thanks for your as always useful info. I see what I can do!
Nihil Obstat Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 [quote name='Mark of the Cross' date='03 November 2009 - 04:02 PM' timestamp='1257285741' post='1995824'] Thanks for your as always useful info. I see what I can do! [/quote] You're very welcome.
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