“It implies that somehow you believe (deny it all you will) that Catholicism is somehow the only WAY to Christ.”
There is only ONE way to Heaven, that is through Our Lord Jesus Christ. Those who embrace Him, follow Him, and through Him attain the Heavenly rewards are all members of the Universal (Catholic) Church. This article is very clear that following the laws of the Catholic Church are not the only way (nor are they a guarantee) to obtain that reward.
You misunderstand the point, ALL who obtain the reward of Eternal Life belong to that Universal Church founded by Our Lord. Not all who claim that state on Earth will have that in the next world.
are all members of the Universal (Catholic) Church.
No that would be catholic which means universal not a universal Catholic Church.
I think we’re arguing semantics. I do not consider myself Catholic. You are correct in that there is one body of believers for those who know Christ “and are called according to His purpose”...but nowhere can I find in Scripture the term “Catholic” or “Universal” - any more than one finds any denomination praised by Christ in Scripture.