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LATEST ARTICLES ( 454 )
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On Deification – 9
The deifying gift of the Spirit is “the deifying energy of the superessential divine essence, although not the totality of this energy … Deification is …... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
On Deification – 8
“Deification is an enhypostatic and direct illumination which has no beginning but appears in those worthy as something exceeding their comprehension. Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
On Deification – 3
“When any created intellect sees the essence of God, the essence of God itself becomes the intelligible form of the intellect … This increase of the intellectua... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
On Deification – 2
“Man’s happiness is twofold … One is proportionate to human nature, a happiness to wit, which man can obtain by means of his natural principles. Read more
Posted on 30 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Notice – My Books in Malta
All books I have written and which are currently in print can now also be obtained in Malta directly from the brick-and-mortar store and online through Mireva... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Notice – From Where the Book is Available
The new release The Divine Family: Experiential Narratives is written in English and available in both paperback and ebook editions from the following venues: U... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
NEW RELEASE – The Divine Family: Experiential Narratives
In The Divine Family: Experiential Narratives by Marcelle Bartolo-Abela, the lived experiences of the author with the Members of the Divine Family and others ar... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Betraying Our Father
Everything we have and are come from God the Father. As our Eternal Father and Creator, He made us, provided and continues providing for us, continually... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
What Was Adam Like? – Response to a Question
The question was posed, “What was Adam like?” The short answer is: “For the era of the first five days of creation, Adam was godlike because he was deified full... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
How Do We Discern God from the Devil? – Response to a Question
The question was asked, “How can one discern whether something is from God or from the Devil?” Naturally, there are several issues to consider, as well as... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Is God My Spiritual Father? – Response to a Question
The question was asked: “Is God my spiritual Father?” The short answer is: “Not only as that is only one aspect of His function as a Father. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Who is My Brother, Who is My Sister?
“He was still speaking to the crowds when His mother and His brothers appeared; they were standing outside and were anxious to have a word with Him. But to the... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
What Was Adam Like Before the Fall? – Response to a Question
The question was posed: “What was Adam like before the fall?” The brief answer is: “You have no idea!”He had everything. All things created by God the Father... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Is Prayer Telling God We Love and Adore Him? – Response to a Question
The question was posed: “Is prayer telling God we love and adore Him?” The short answer is yes and no, depending on what is in your heart. Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
The Present State of the World
Love for God – especially the Father, our Creator – is largely absent in the hearts, minds and souls of mankind. This absence has caused the world to become... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Is Deification Sanctification? – Response to a Question
The question was posed: “Is deification sanctification?” The short answer is in the negative although sanctification is part and parcel of the process of... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Picture of the Father
God the Father paternally consoles us when we are sad, He gives us His peace when we are fearful. He restores hope and light in our souls when everything... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Call for the Solemnity of the Divine Paternal Heart of God the Father
Posted on 08 March 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
The Joy of Being Little
God the Father loves souls who are little, because it is when we become little, both with Him and others, that we open up space for Him to carry out fully His... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Can the Proud Abandon Themselves to the Father’s Providence?
The question was asked, “Can the proud truly abandon themselves to the providence of God the Father?” The answer, albeit brief and contrary to popular opinion,... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY