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Preservative redemption or preservative grace is, in Catholic theology, the doctrine that people can be preserved from future sin and temptation. This doctrine was first developed by Duns Scotus in the 13th century, who believed that the Virgin Mary was preserved from original sin (the Immaculate Conception). The Catholic Church has since developed the doctrine to include the Eucharist, teaching ever since the Council of Trent that a fruit of Holy Communion is preservation from future sin and temptation. Saint Faustina claimed to have received the grace of freedom from temptation against purity.

Human Nature

Human nature is intrinsically good, only wounded by original sin. Hence most people are preserved from the worst mortal sins: murder, rape, theft, assault, etc. Such crimes are only committed by a few people, statistically speaking, but they are not without hope: God who creates from nothing, resurrects the dead, and creates light from darkness gives sinners spiritual life, regeneration, and the light of faith.

Immaculate Conception

The Immaculate Conception of Mary is the dogma that the Mother of God enjoyed the grace and privilege of freedom from original sin and personal sin since the moment of her conception. Whether or not Mary was ever tempted is speculated by theologians.

Holy Communion

When a Catholic receives the Eucharist worthily (free from mortal sin, i.e., in sanctifying grace), among the fruits received is preservation from future temptation and from future mortal sin. This is because the Eucharist enkindles divine love in the soul, so that the more a person receives Jesus the harder it becomes to be tempted and commit sin.

Private Revelation

Saint Faustina claimed that Jesus told her she "will never be subject to temptations against purity."

References

1. ^ Coyle 1996, p. 38. sfn error: no target: CITEREFCoyle1996 (help)
2. Roman Catehcism, "The Eucharist Strengthens Against Temptation"
3. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1395
4. Saint Faustina's Divine Mercy In My Soul, 40
5. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1714
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8. Catechism of the Catholic Church 298
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10. Catholic Answers: Did Mary Have Temptations?
11. Roman Catehcism, "The Eucharist Strengthens Against Temptation"
12. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1395
13. Saint Faustina's Divine Mercy In My Soul, 40

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