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I do not disagree at all that it is ALWAYS a cause for rejoicing when anyone either comes to saving faith in Christ or leaves a wanton lifestyle to return to living in holiness after an initial decision to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. I DO disagree that it is only the Roman Catholic Church that can be that place of homecoming. For many people such as myself, it was when I read God's word and recognized the Gospel of salvation by grace through faith in Christ that God lead me OUT of that religion and into a church where the truth of the Gospel was celebrated and where Christian living was encouraged out of gratitude for God's grace and not as a means to gain His grace. Thank you again for giving me a chance to retell my testimony.

Yes, that is similar to my testimony. After hearing for 27 years, (12 years Catholic parochial school), how salvation was mostly works, ( baptism, confession, communion, mandatory Mass, Monstrance adoration, praying to Mary/Saints, offering up discomfort for those in purgatory, praying the rosary as well as good works) Jesus was rather distant and could be approached through Mary and her special relationship to Jesus.

God in His mercy took my blinders off and let me see the Saving Gospel of Grace, through Faith in Christ, where no one can boast of meritorous works to attain salvation. We only boast of Christ and His work on our behalf! Jesus came to save SINNERS, not the righteous! PRAISE to His Wonderful Name! The Roman system substitutes Trust in Jesus with sacramentalism to gather enough "grace" to help one attain salvation.