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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.

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!

"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.