annalex, are you presuming again?
Forsooth, y’all.
Doesn't look like presumption at all. It's clearly articulated condemnation to hell for all those who do not believe in Rome's "Marian dogma."
This condemnation is exactly what was asserted days ago and which various RC posters foolishly denied was made.
Thank God for the evidence found in the written word.
I know you are joking, but given the kindergartener contingent here, let me iterate: Presumption of either salvation or damnation of any individual is a serious sin. It has never been my intention to foresee the future particular judgement of anyone.
This being said, the Church has in her bosom the ability to canonize a saint after his death and upon a rational examination of evidence of sanctity. She also has the ability and the charge of Christ to give means of salvation, both sacramental and catechetical, to all. It is in accordance with the mind of the Church that we, lay Catholic Christians have the duty to point out to our separated brothers in Christ the perils that inhere in voluntary and informed separation from Rome. There is hope for everyone, but for one whose heart is hardened by obstinacy in resisting the Church that hope is grossly diminished.
This is the prayer that should be on our lips often:
Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Your mercy.