[NYer]

While this event occured 3 years ago, the story is one worth sharing again. EWTN is running a new video entitled: A Dinner with Alex Jones. Check EWTN's web site for time slot. The program culminates with videotaped portions from the Easter Vigil mass.

If there is one thing that marks the faith journey of Alex Jones, it is his uncompromising commitment to the truth. In 1998, then Reverend Jones promised his congregation of some 200 souls, a real New Testament worship service. In thirty short days of reading the Fathers of the Church he came face-to-face with the Truth again. Like the night when he gave his life to Christ, Alex Jones had made another great discovery. He had found the Apostolic Church. Here, in the writings of other "Pentecostal Pastors" who had known and followed the apostles, was a Christianity he had never known; a liturgical and hierarchical Church where the center of worship was not just great preaching or even the movement of the Spirit, but the Eucharist. The Church founded by Jesus was a Sacramental Church. Going to the Scriptures, Alex found that they fell right in line with his new apostolic vision of the "Church of the upper room."

[NYer]

One of the most moving interviews I have ever seen, was the night Alex Jones appeared as a guest on EWTN's The Journey Home. He spoke with the program's host, Marcus Grodi, about his faith journey and his surprise to find that it had led him to the Catholic Church. As the above story notes, there were several challenges in embracing catholicism. But the most moving part of his story came towards he end of the program. A caller asked him how he had approached the Eucharist.

Alex looked off for a few seconds, choking back tears. On the night before he and his family were to be received into the church, he asked Fr. Dennis if it would be alright to receive "his Lord" on his knees. There wasn't a dry eye in the audience that night!

Hope you enjoy this beautiful story.

[jobim]

What a great story Alex has to share. I organized a conference at our parish 2 years ago in which we brought in Jeff Cavins and wife, Fr. Peter Stravinskas, and Alex Jones and wife. The Joneses are the absolutely most gracious, faith-filled folks. They provide the necessary antidote to the Hubbards etal that helps us to renew our faith.

Thank you, NY, for your posts and commentaries. I read them all and salute your well-grounded faith!

[conservonator]

Five years later, while he was reading about the church fathers, Keating’s question resurfaced. Jones began a study of the Church’s beginnings, sharing his newfound knowledge with his congregation.

To quote John Cardinal Newman: "To be steeped in history is to cease to be Protestant."

[Tantumergo]

BTTT for an edifying post!

[Gumdrop]

I just happened upon this program last night on EWTN. It was an accident, and I remained with it until the end. It is an inspirational story.

[Salvation]

Bumping this thread. Great find!

[Salvation]

Not just happening here!

Catholic archdiocese of Washington [D.C.] has largest ordination class in 14 years

Roman Catholic friar community growing

Retiring priests pose problem for the Archdiocese of Boston

Church Is Still Attracting Converts

Former Anglican priest ordained Catholic priest in San Francisco

Planted in tradition Orthodox churches are gaining presence, members amongst Protestants

AM - Anglican clergy defect for Catholic Church

Archdiocese has active, engaged laity (Archbishop Burke article)

Pastor and Flock Become Catholics

[winstonchurchill]

Jones said the four biggest problems Protestants have with Catholicism are teachings about Mary, purgatory, papal authority, and praying to saints. He resolved three of the four long ago,...

And this learned fellow did this exactly how? By frontal lobotomy? Burning his Bible?

[NYer]

Here is Alex Jones’ story.

[narses]

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[Salvation]

We have a similar situation at our church — not the entire church converted, but the minister did. The next year his wife converted.

This year he taught a Bible Study Class and I think and Episcopal minister who attended may be on his way to Catholicism. We never know what will touch someone else.

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Obama Says A Baby Is A Punishment

Obama: “If they make a mistake, I don’t want them punished with a baby.”

[fishhound]

Thank You for posting this.

[sayuncledave]

‘“How can you say no to truth? I knew that I would lose everything and that in those circles I would never be accepted again, but I had no choice,” he said.’

None can say better. For those who did not follow, one hopes that these words gave them comfort. We do not always know where He takes us, but simply must follow Him.