Posted on 03/01/2006 10:35:38 AM PST by Full Court
Of course we are. But not through genetics.
Only through faith.
Luke 8:20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.
Excellent post!
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But we do not believe that we are saved in the same manner.
That means someone is wrong, and someone is right. The one who is right will go to Heaven and harsh as it may sound, the one who is wrong is going to Hell.
Now if your family is headed for Hell, since they reject Catholic doctrine, wouldn't you want them to convert>
Because if you were my Catholic aunt, I'd want you to be a born again believer in Jesus Christ alone, no sacraments or works. Because I'd want you to be in Heaven with me.
I don't even know you and I still want that same thing for you.
Then why do they baptize unbelievers?
I sure wouldn't do it.
Jay, read this American Mother's post and link.
Thanks for posting this AAM!
/giggle!
But why on a Wed?
And didn't Jesus condemn public practices such as this?
Matthew 6:2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:5 ¶And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:16 ¶Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward
Examples?
Incorrect.
She is not a co-redemptress.
If you'e going to attempt to critique at least put forth the effort to be accurate. The term is Co-redemptrix, which is Latin for the woman with the Redeemer, not the woman equal to the Redeemer. The Church has never taught that the Blessed Virgin Mary is the equal of Christ. Quite the contrary.
1. Prayers for the dead .....300 AD
2. Making the sign of the cross .....300 AD
3. Veneration of angels & dead saints .....375 A.D
4. Use of images in worship .....375 A D.
5. The Mass as a daily celebration .....394 AD
6. Beginning of the exaltation of Mary; the term, "Mother of God" applied at Council of Ephesus .....431 AD.
7. Extreme Unction (Last Rites) .....526 AD
8. Doctrine of Purgatory-Gregory I .....593 AD
9. Prayers to Mary & dead saints .....600 AD
10. Worship of cross, images & relics .....786 AD
11. Canonization of dead saints .....995 AD
12. Celibacy of priesthood .....1079 AD
13. The Rosary .....1090 AD
14. Indulgences .....1190 AD
15. Transubstantiation-Innocent III .....1215 AD
16. Auricular Confession of sins to a priest .....1215 AD
17. Adoration of the wafer (Host) .....1220 AD
18. Cup forbidden to the people at communion .....1414 AD
19. Purgatory proclaimed as a dogma .....1439 AD
20. The doctrine of the Seven Sacraments confirmed .....1439 AD
21. Tradition declared of equal authority with Bible by Council of Trent .....1545 AD
22. Apocryphal books added to Bible .....1546 AD
23. Immaculate Conception of Mary .....1854 AD
24. Infallibility of the pope in matters of faith and morals, proclaimed by the Vatican Council .....1870 AD
25. Assumption of the Virgin Mary (bodily ascension into heaven shortly after her death) .....1950 AD
26. Mary proclaimed Mother of the Roman Catholic Church .....1965 AD
Although some of the preceding Roman Catholic practicesare now being questioned by many individuals inside and outside the church, none have been officially repudiated and all continue to be practiced by millions of Catholics around the world. The urgent need today is for Roman Catholics, as well as all who claim to be Christians, to examine their own beliefs and the teachings of their churches by the only sure standard -the Bible. Whatever contradicts, adds to or subtracts from the sixty-six books of the Old and the New Testaments, is error no matter how many may cling to it.
by Marion H. Reynolds, Jr.
Ash Wendesday starts 40 days before Easter Sunday, that's why it turns out to be Wednesday. Lent lasts for 40 days, as was how long Jesus spent in the desert.
And didn't Jesus condemn public practices such as this?
He condemned the outward bragging of penances, and of those who did the opposite (toot their horn for the sake of...tooting their horn...no humility there)
Think Ted Kennedy here as an example. He (like many other liberal "CINO's) fit this description.
I've pinged some folks here that might be more versed in this canon, and will sight biblical background.
I can't think clearly now, I have a headache, and it's past my pumpkin time :) I'll try to get back to you later.
Note that some of the practices re Mary are because Mary said so in some appearance somewhere. Also, I believe infant baptism was fully instituted in the 4th century.
How old is that book? Gosh, I had that one and its followup book at least 20 years ago. I remember Father Strum-a Tune. Lol!
Oh, now wait a minute. Maybe I'm confusing it with the preppy handbook from the early 80s? Lol!
Thanks for the ping kstewskis.
None of the Catholic teachings, practices, and devotions contradict the scripture. Why don't you worry about your own faith?
That's those Catholics for ya. They refuse to change no matter how many times you tell'em. /sarcasm
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