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To: FourtySeven
I think you're making good sense here. It is a basic axiom of Catholic thought, that while the Sacraments are binding on us, they are not binding on God.

E.g., one must be born again of water and the Holy Spirit (Baptism)in order to be saved; but God can save anyone He wants to save, e.g. the unbaptized criminal crucified next to Him.

If we are aware that the Catholic Church was founded by Christ and contains the fullness of the means of salvation, then yes, it is morally obligatory for us to enter this blessed Church and to remain faithfully in her, participating with gratitude in the Sacraments instituted by Christ to give grace.

Yet one who, through no fault of his own, never entered the visible Church, can still be saved, because for God all things are possible.

61 posted on 03/10/2014 9:14:30 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He turn to you His countenance and give you peace.)
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To: Mrs. Don-o

Thanks and yes you’re right. From a theological perspective if we are aware of the need of Baptism and are able to get Baptized we are obligated to do so. I certainly don’t disagree with that.

Of course, aborted/miscarried babies aren’t able to get baptized hence my post.


62 posted on 03/10/2014 10:40:56 AM PDT by FourtySeven (47)
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