Warm memories and loving sentiment
To those already heaven sent.
“Hosanna!” our banner ever sings,
Our thanks and praise forever rings.
(BMH)
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O U R N E W C H U RC H V O C A B U L A R Y
Part of a continuing series developed by the Rev. W. Cairns Henderson, 1961-1966.
HERESY
Because this term is used so loosely, it is important that we have a clear
definition of it. Such a definition is contained in a statement that heresy is doctrine
separated from the Church, for the essentials of the Church are he acknowledgment
of the Lord and or the Word and the life of charity. Only doctrines which would
separate from these may rightly be called heresies, therefore; others, even if they
conflict with our views, are only differences of opinion or of interpretation.
It is to be noted that heresy condemns no one; what condemns is confirmation
of the falsit6y in the heresy from an evil love. Those who are in heresy as to the
understanding, therefore, can be reformed and saved if they do not thus confirm
it. (See Arcana Coelestia 324, 3488, 6400; Sacred Scripture 92; Divine Providence
259.)
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