so just being catholic all my life i was wondering, what is a soul? i even went to a catholic school and no one told me, and i didnt ever really learn about that, and Jesus says the soul is the most important thing so... what is a soul?
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My definition, that may or may not be 100% theologically correct, would be "all of you that isn't matter".
This should help:
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Soul
This should help:
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Soul
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Winter
Jesus, let it be ok
The physical body is just a shell - its like a "house" that houses your soul.
The soul is the "real" you. Its your heart, your feelings, your mind ... its the essence of you. The soul moves on to the afterlife. The physical body dies. The soul is what gets reunited with God. That is why the soul matters ... because its the soul that gets reunited with God - and its the soul that is a reflection of who one really is.
I also believe that the word "spirit" is the same thing as "soul."
The soul is the "real" you. Its your heart, your feelings, your mind ... its the essence of you. The soul moves on to the afterlife. The physical body dies. The soul is what gets reunited with God. That is why the soul matters ... because its the soul that gets reunited with God - and its the soul that is a reflection of who one really is.
I also believe that the word "spirit" is the same thing as "soul."
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Your soul is the part of you that is made in God's image. 
It is the part of you that God knows and sees, and it is what connects you to Him. The body? Not so much. It is the soul that is the repository of Divine Life. It is through the soul that we reflect the essence and purpose of our creation...love.
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It is the part of you that God knows and sees, and it is what connects you to Him. The body? Not so much. It is the soul that is the repository of Divine Life. It is through the soul that we reflect the essence and purpose of our creation...love. Peace be with you!
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It is the spiritual and immortal part of your human being. God wishes to fill your soul with love, life hope and happiness. It is the part of you that leaves the earth when you pass away.
Bleesings,
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All of what has been said so far is true, however, we must also remember that the body, too, is immortal. That is to say, at the second coming our bodies will be raised, glorified, and reunited with our spirit in heaven.
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