“Our “imitation of Christ” is God working in us and is part of our sanctification.”
Of Course ,Dear Sister,but it is NOT Christ forcing Himself on us. It is us dying to self by an act of free will in order for Christ to use our human nature.
Aaah, yes. According to the RCC, it's all about "me" and what "I did."
"My free will" agreeing to be saved. Otherwise Christ would never "use our human nature" to elevate us heavenward.
Sadly, the RCC used to have a much better perception of original sin than it evidences today. Now it's more like a stubborn wart that can be zapped by our own hands weilding a pen knife, rather than our human condition, lost unless Christ redeems us.
"There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand." -- Proverbs 19:21 "Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee" -- Psalm 65:4