I still think talrico shoehorns in his faith to push his politics, but he is speaking right out of CCC 460 at the end. Indeed, if there is anything I can hope for in this life it is to become like God so that I might worthily be received without blemish or spot into Heaven
I find the "trail of bloods" theory fascinating for its portrayal of history. I was inquiring about evidence but said orthodox in a discussion about the church of Acts. I thought that word meant doctrinaire/right thinking.
So I'm blocked 💔
Some people live not thinking about how today is a creation of an evolving past. This historically-flattened view of Christendom, unfortunately too common today, is why we have 40,000 denominations.
I don't know where one would start to correct this.
I've never said that. Your opinion of non-Roman Catholics (all Protestants) is that Luther is somehow our Pope, which is absurd. Christianity has existed since Christ was resurrected and the Holy Spirit was poured out. Many of those Christians lived, served, and worshipped outside of Roman Catholicism, and still do. So your concept that everything Roman Catholic is right and everything Protestant is wrong is delusional.
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False compassion is a pity shown not to the family of the murdered, but to the murderer. The refusal to impose just punishment is not mercy but cowardice. when a civilization refuses to punish crimes, it is not being merciful, it is being weak, & this is a prelude to total chaos.
I find Psalm 55(54) to be a powerful prayer asking for God's assistance in casting out evil in the context of spiritual warfare. When demons use our close familiar sins to betray us, with cunning as smooth as butter.
Fellas this is how you do it. Pray for vocation as a husband, for a woman that fears the Lord, and then when you find someone, take them to Church.
My second date was ordinariate mass, carmelite monastery, then ffsp vespers (a historic home tour and picnic too, of course)
The Bishop visited the parish for confirmations. He informed the pastor, the pastor cannot permit the faithful to use the altar rail.
I am saddened that the pastor's care of the faithful is overriden.
I ask again for prayers for the presits and bishops.
Why does God use men( & objects & angels) throughout revealed Scripture? Could it be something about loving one another? The communion of saints? That we are imago Dei? Is He telling us how to worship him?
Does stripping out everything including intercessory prayer honor God?
Roman Catholicism is not merely “another Christian denomination with a few doctrinal differences.”
It’s an evil institution whose false doctrines put souls in danger.
You can call yourself the ancient Church.
You can call yourself the “one true Church.”
You can point to your history, your cathedrals, your councils, and your traditions.
But none of that makes a doctrine apostolic.
The question is not, “What has Rome taught for centuries?”
The question is, “What did Christ and His apostles teach?”
The gospel is not:
Christ + sacraments.
Christ + Mary.
Christ + priesthood.
Christ + human merit.
Christ + the treasury of the Church.
It is Christ alone.
Justification is by faith alone.
Scripture alone is the infallible rule for faith and practice.
Grace alone saves sinners.
And God alone gets the glory.
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Gonzaga University, a “Catholic” college, tried to shut us out because they’re scared of the truth about abortion.
I was banned from tabling. The administration prevented students from coming inside to ask questions. “Catholic” student protestors demanded the Church bend to abortion.
This indoctrination is happening on college campuses across America, including at “Catholic” schools. Let’s be clear: you cannot be Catholic and support abortion. The backlash I faced here is in direct contradiction to the Church.
I’m not going anywhere.
White bishops represent 6% of bishops in Africa. But <.01% of the population. Black bishops represent 2% of bishops in America. But 14% of the population.
Not quite the gotcha she thought.
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This is one of my fav videos to watch.
The Maronite words of consecration, spoken in the very same language of Christ.
Whenever I feel anxious or just need to hear something beautiful, I return to this.
Take 2 mins today. Let it wash over you. 🕊️
Regardless of how the Catholic Church compares to others, harm committed by Christ's physical institution is unacceptable. Being the true Church means the bar is infinitely higher than for other institutions. Every credible claim creates a tragic roadblock to evangelization.
Too many Catholics are too outspoken when they encounter non-obligatory devotions. If I mention that I gave up meat for Lent, the response is never "how good for you", it's always "you don't need to do that".
Can we develop a custom of encouraging Catholics to deepen devotions?
