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Posted: 5/15/2024 3:27:24 PM EDT
and I was both surprised and very happy. I am not Catholic but he was essentially agnostic for a long, long time after drifting away and I'm very grateful he has found a place. My wife and I went to Mass with him and I talked to him for a while afterward, it was great to hear him talking about why he's there now.
That's all, I just wanted to share. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 5:29:27 PM EDT
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Excellent!! Good to hear OP.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 5:45:11 PM EDT
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I'm a Catholic who was lapsed for decades and finally found his way back to Christ. I'm happy for your friend.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 5:53:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/15/2024 6:40:01 PM EDT
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No, because where he grew up the service was more practical life lessons than teaching Scripture, the pastor wears plain clothes to not stand out, etc.
The Mass I attended was filled with reverence not the “Jesus is my homie” attitude that’s infected a lot of places today. The structure and attitude is very close to what I’m used to and I enjoyed it. We’ll visit each other on occasion. Thanks for asking though. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 7:18:34 PM EDT
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A very good step for your friend.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 7:59:02 PM EDT
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Glory to Jesus Christ
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Posted: 5/15/2024 9:21:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By King_Mud: No, because where he grew up the service was more practical life lessons than teaching Scripture, the pastor wears plain clothes to not stand out, etc. The Mass I attended was filled with reverence not the “Jesus is my homie” attitude that’s infected a lot of places today. The structure and attitude is very close to what I’m used to and I enjoyed it. We’ll visit each other on occasion. Thanks for asking though. Since you mentioned adhering to scripture, where in the Word does it mention a dress code? Where does it mention a hierarchy within the church, that you can't have a personal relationship with Jesus and you need to confess your sins to a man on earth? I won't even expand on how sprinkling some water on a new born isn't baptism. I'm glad your friend is interested in having a relationship with Jesus but Catholicism isn't that. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 10:32:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Need4Guns: Since you mentioned adhering to scripture, where in the Word does it mention a dress code? Where does it mention a hierarchy within the church, that you can't have a personal relationship with Jesus and you need to confess your sins to a man on earth? I won't even expand on how sprinkling some water on a new born isn't baptism. I'm glad your friend is interested in having a relationship with Jesus but Catholicism isn't that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Need4Guns: Originally Posted By King_Mud: No, because where he grew up the service was more practical life lessons than teaching Scripture, the pastor wears plain clothes to not stand out, etc. The Mass I attended was filled with reverence not the “Jesus is my homie” attitude that’s infected a lot of places today. The structure and attitude is very close to what I’m used to and I enjoyed it. We’ll visit each other on occasion. Thanks for asking though. Since you mentioned adhering to scripture, where in the Word does it mention a dress code? Where does it mention a hierarchy within the church, that you can't have a personal relationship with Jesus and you need to confess your sins to a man on earth? I won't even expand on how sprinkling some water on a new born isn't baptism. I'm glad your friend is interested in having a relationship with Jesus but Catholicism isn't that. If you don’t understand the significance of priestly vestments that’s fine. I believe that clergy should be set apart and the donning of the vestments carries a lot more with it than simply not choosing a t-shirt. Likewise, if you don’t believe in paedobaptism as part of covenantal theology that’s fine too. My sons have been baptized into the Church as infants. I will say that there is a lot more to it than a “personal relationship” and when people see that it resonates with them. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 11:23:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By King_Mud: If you don’t understand the significance of priestly vestments that’s fine. I believe that clergy should be set apart and the donning of the vestments carries a lot more with it than simply not choosing a t-shirt. Likewise, if you don’t believe in paedobaptism as part of covenantal theology that’s fine too. My sons have been baptized into the Church as infants. I will say that there is a lot more to it than a “personal relationship” and when people see that it resonates with them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By King_Mud: Originally Posted By Need4Guns: Originally Posted By King_Mud: No, because where he grew up the service was more practical life lessons than teaching Scripture, the pastor wears plain clothes to not stand out, etc. The Mass I attended was filled with reverence not the “Jesus is my homie” attitude that’s infected a lot of places today. The structure and attitude is very close to what I’m used to and I enjoyed it. We’ll visit each other on occasion. Thanks for asking though. Since you mentioned adhering to scripture, where in the Word does it mention a dress code? Where does it mention a hierarchy within the church, that you can't have a personal relationship with Jesus and you need to confess your sins to a man on earth? I won't even expand on how sprinkling some water on a new born isn't baptism. I'm glad your friend is interested in having a relationship with Jesus but Catholicism isn't that. If you don’t understand the significance of priestly vestments that’s fine. I believe that clergy should be set apart and the donning of the vestments carries a lot more with it than simply not choosing a t-shirt. Likewise, if you don’t believe in paedobaptism as part of covenantal theology that’s fine too. My sons have been baptized into the Church as infants. I will say that there is a lot more to it than a “personal relationship” and when people see that it resonates with them. I strongly dislike the term "personal relationship" as it implies some have a personal relationship with Christ, and others do not. The fact is, EVERYONE has a relationship with Christ, whether they know/like it or not. God is everywhere, and in all things. Jeremiah 23:23-24 23“Am I a God near at hand,” says the Lord, “And not a God afar off? 24Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?” says the Lord; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the Lord. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 11:32:52 PM EDT
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He chose wisely. Welcome aboard!
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Posted: 5/16/2024 5:37:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Need4Guns: Since you mentioned adhering to scripture, where in the Word does it mention a dress code? Where does it mention a hierarchy within the church, that you can't have a personal relationship with Jesus and you need to confess your sins to a man on earth? I won't even expand on how sprinkling some water on a new born isn't baptism. I'm glad your friend is interested in having a relationship with Jesus but Catholicism isn't that. We can discuss all this elsewhere if you’re willing to, but this isn’t the thread for it. |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 5:39:01 AM EDT
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Congratulations to your friend, OP! It’s a beautiful thing!
I went Methodist - Agnostic/Atheist - Catholic. |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 12:56:06 PM EDT
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Glory to Jesus forever. Your friend Blessed.
Keep in your prayers that others find their way. |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 6:39:16 PM EDT
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Congrats to your friend.
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Posted: 5/16/2024 7:56:02 PM EDT
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!
On behalf of 1,390,000,000 other Catholics, we say: "WELCOME HOME!" |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 9:40:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Anastasios: I strongly dislike the term "personal relationship" as it implies some have a personal relationship with Christ, and others do not. The fact is, EVERYONE has a relationship with Christ, whether they know/like it or not. God is everywhere, and in all things. Jeremiah 23:23-24 23“Am I a God near at hand,” says the Lord, “And not a God afar off? 24Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?” says the Lord; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the Lord. Not all have a relationship with Christ because not all seek a relationship with Christ. Christ offers His hand. Not all seek to grasp it. It's our job to direct them to that hand, but not all will listen. |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 9:41:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gullskjegg: We can discuss all this elsewhere if you’re willing to, but this isn’t the thread for it. Start a thread and I'll be there. |
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Posted: 5/21/2024 9:41:27 PM EDT
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 I was a fan of thr previous pope but not this one. I continually watch the RCC and its focus and direction.
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Posted: 5/22/2024 9:31:53 AM EDT
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No idea what happened there.
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