Was St. Augustine Catholic? YES!

http://www.americancatholictruthsociety.com/articles/augustinecatholic.htm ^ | Unknown | The American Catholic

[stfassisi]

"The Lord Jesus wanted those whose eyes were held lest they should recognize him, to recognize Him in the breaking of the bread [Luke 24:16,30-35]. The faithful know what I am saying. They know Christ in the breaking of the bread. For not all bread, but only that which receives the blessing of Christ, BECOMES CHRIST'S BODY." (St. Augustine, Sermons 234:2)

[stfassisi]

Ping!

[Blogger]

I wasn't aware that this was an issue.

[OpusatFR]

I thought he was African..

Just kidding. Yes, he is Catholic. Enjoyed the post!

[dangus]

Next you're going to tell me that a bear poops in the woods.

[dangus]

Some people around here seem to think he was a Calvinist. No fooling! Just because he believed in orginal sin...

[Blogger]

One can not be a "Calvinist" Catholic?

[stfassisi]

Some people around here seem to think he was a Calvinist

Precisely why I posted it! They only use Augustine to try and prove Predestination-then ignore the rest of his teachings.

[dangus]

Since the man fantacized about seeing every last Catholic priest hanging from a tree, I'd say not.

If there's a theological notion that Calvin first thought of, that means no Catholic ever thought of it, and hence, it's novel (and presumably heretical).

If a Catholic did think of it (like, say, the formulation of the trinity), it isn't "Calvinist."

[Blogger]

That is why I put "Calvinist" in quotes. In reality, it is more proper to say that both Augustine and Calvin were Paulists when it came to the doctrines of grace. There were differences, but Augustine's theology developed into something which was more like the Reformed theologians of later years than like the Arminian or Pelagian theologians.

[stfassisi]

Augustine's theology developed into something which was more like the Reformed theologians of later years

The major ,and I mean major difference is that Augustine(along with all the other fathers) understood the Sacraments (especially the Eucharist)as Channels of Grace.

Calvinist Ignore the fathers regarding this and side with John Calvin. Therefore John Calvin is their pillar and foundation of truth.

[Blogger]

Until the last sentence, you were right. GOD as revealed in Scripture is our pillar of truth.

[stfassisi]

There is overwhelming scripture and typology of Scripture that supports all the Sacraments along with the teachings of the Saints and the Early Church Fathers.

For this reason I ceased being a protestant of 20 plus years and became a Catholic.

Dear friend ,for me I saw too much confusion in Protestant theology.

Don,t get me wrong ,I love my protestant Brothers and Sisters,they are truly loving good people of God.

But, the Protestant theologians don,t seem to be logical when they consider historical Christianity in comparison to the reformers.

Just my opinion.

I wish you a Blessed evening

[Blogger]

Stfassisi,
I disagree wholeheartedly as to the "overwhelming" scripture support for the Sacraments of the Catholic church. If it were there, I would believe it. But in over a month of arguing with Catholics on another thread over just about every controversial tenet of your religion I have become even more convinced that, Scripturally, you have nothing. Scripture does not support Catholic theology. Not about Mary. Not about the Papacy or the supremacy of any particular bishopric. Not about the sacraments. Not about the way the church was to operate. Not about the Christian life.
I too love my Catholic friends and believe several of them are good Christian people. However, the majority are very deceived and NONE of them know Scripture. The "Church" has effectively taken God's revelation to mankind and has hidden that revelation behind extra-biblical doctrine and pontification for years. Such is a trajedy beyond imagination for many will die lost thinking if they just "do" all of those "things" that the church says to "do" they will go to heaven. Believe in God. Be a basically good person, and you'll make it. Maybe spend a little purgatory time, but lose your soul? Never.

I don't say any of this to be hateful but because I believe it is dire truth that people need to hear. You can reject it. But it has to be said.

[stfassisi]

You said
"You can reject it. But it has to be said."

I reject it wholeheartedly because The Holy Spirit dwells in me every time I receive the Eucharist. I no longer live for myself and completely lose myself in Christ,thus in denying myself in absolute obedience to Christ, I can Not give credit to myself in any way for the Love I give to others but, rather give all the credit to our redeemer Jesus Christ.


The Reformation has robbed you of this Sacramental gift of abounding Love that every single early Church father without a single exception knew to be true.
http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/father/a5.html


I will pray for you,Dear friend. Good Night!

[Blogger]

The Holy Spirit dwells in me every day of my life. The Lord IS my Life. Have a good evening.

[Larry Lucido]

What else was he gonna be, a Jehova's Witness?

[P-Marlowe]

I reject it wholeheartedly because The Holy Spirit dwells in me every time I receive the Eucharist.

Where does the Holy Spirt go in between Masses?

If the Holy Spirit dwells in you after you receive the Eucharist, why would you need to take the Eucharist more than once in your lifetime?

[Larry Lucido]

The 600 tiny time pills wear off in seven days. :-)

(Does that break the Lenten Truce?)

[sandhills]

"NONE of them know Scripture." (said of your Catholic friends)

Augustine knows Scripture.

To your present circle of buddies, add a Catholic friend who is in heaven. Then, you will know at least one Catholic who knows Scripture.