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Francis X. Maier is a senior fellow in Catholic studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He is the author of True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church.
Note: As Fran Maier makes clear today, one of the principles that distinguishes Catholics from many Protestants is a theological point with practical consequences. All Christians should know that our salvation is a free gift from God. None of us earns Heaven. But Catholics believe that accepting God’s grace should also lead us to become doers of the word as well as hearers. It’s like being a reader of The Catholic Thing but. . .well, best not to draw a humble parallel with the greatness of the Faith. Still, we need those of you who can do something to do so. We welcome readers who cannot contribute financial support, but those of us who can give to make up for those who cannot help others to the Way as well. But you know all this. So what are you waiting for? If you haven’t already, please do what you can for The Catholic Thing right away. – Robert Royal