In today’s gospel, Jesus exorcises the demoniacs, and then drives the demon-infested swine heard into the sea, demonstrating his divine power over Satan’s evil kingdom.
Venial Sin
Mortal and Venial Sin: Does All Sin Cause The Same Harm?
A long-standing issue between Catholics and Protestants is the nature of sin. The disagreement lies in sin’s seriousness and the effects of sin on the soul. The question is, are there different types of sin with different effects upon the soul?