Vanity, Just a question to Catholic Freepers (Non Catholics feel free to respond as well).

3/24/2014 | JSDude1

[lulu16]

Yes, it was, with guitars.

[JSDude1]

Check reply number 35, but I will expand that I personally believe that the more we actually dig into the Word of God (and at the actual words of Christ) then the better we’ll all be as we know that God speaks to people’s hearts through His Word (Hebrews 4:12 “12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”) through reading of the word. It’s probably a good think to do no matter what Church one attends.

-JS

[cripplecreek]

While tattoos aren't viewed favorably by most Christians, I can't help but be awed at the courage of Coptic Christians in the Muslim world who mark themselves with a small cross tattoo where it can't be easily hidden. Usually on the wrist.

[lulu16]

We have a great Protestant radio station in Tucson. I personally listen to the sermons before and after Mass. And yesterday, I watched a children short animation series from a Mormon website, to refresh my memory of the New Testament (for scriptures about Jesus, now that it is Lent).

My husband and I love our Evangelical brethren for their stalwart patriotism. Jesus is the head of His church and all christians form his Body.

[Sergio]

JS...if you wanna play a joke, (tell ‘em a Catholic friend told you to do it), invite your new Catholic neighbors for some Carolina Bar-B-Que, one a Friday, during Lent.

Yeah, it’s mean. But it’s funny.

[paterfamilias]

“Catholics use the full KJV — I am unsure what you mean by “edit versions.”

There were some attempts to re-translate from the original Latin, Greek and Aramaic (”Good News for Modern Man”) but I don’t think it ever got traction.”

I am not sure where your information comes from.

Prior to Vatican 2, the standard Catholic Bible was the Douay-Rheims translation(s) of the Latin Vulgate (attributed to Saint Jerome, and others) which itslf was derived from various Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek sources. This is still the authoritative Catholic Bible for Catholics who adhere to the Traditional Rite. Interestingly, the Douay-Rheims bible has much in common with the King James Version, but is by no means identical, especially in the numbering of the Psalms and inclusion/exclusion of some other Old Testament books.

Post-Vatican 2, Catholic Bible editions include “the Jerusalem Bible, New American Bible/New American Bible Revised Edition (in the United States), the Revised Standard Version, the New Revised Standard Version and the New Jerusalem Bible” (quote from wikipedia).

I have never seen a King James Version in a Catholic Church or school (that accounts for 12 different Catholic schools attended by members of my family).

If I am wrong, please correct me.

[BarbM]

I thought old bill was being sarcastic.

and I read his name as OLDBULL.

[Albion Wilde]

PLEASE. Enough of the Catholic bashing.

Sounds like he was just being ironic, but forgot the sarcasm tag. If you go to his post and hit the "View Replies" button, you will see some other replies that seem to get the joke.

[Biggirl]

Thanks for making my day!

[Buckeye McFrog]

In recent years Catholic Churches have begun playing Amazing Grace during Mass. That is a hymn strongly associated with American Protestantism. I doubt you would have heard it in a Catholic Church forty or fifty years ago.

Even more amazing, they will also now play Away In A Manger at Mass during the Christmas season. That hymn is credited as having been written by Martin Luther himself. Just a half tick below Satan in the Catholic hierarchy of villans for several centuries.

My sense of hearing Away In A Manger at Christmas Mass is that it's a tacit admission by the Church that many of Luther's criticisms were valid.

[Fithal the Wise]

As a Catholic, I’ve found excellent teaching from:

Chuck Swindoll
J Vernon Magee
John MacArthur
Rabbi Jonathan Kahn
C S Lewis
Francis Shaeffer
Chuck Missler

and perhaps the the best Bible expositor ever, the late Dr Gene Scott

[Albion Wilde]

eople recently complained that Pope Francis celebrated Mass with flowers on the altar, which is forbidden.

I did not know that was specifically forbidden. Can you explain?

[Buckeye McFrog]

Yes, please. My Church has flowers on the altar during all major holiday seasons

[Albion Wilde]

invite your new Catholic neighbors for some Carolina Bar-B-Que, one a Friday, during Lent.

Hm. I've seen chicken barbecue and "Brunswick stew" made with chicken, but not with fish. But it could be done!

[paterfamilias]

Good question.

Prior to Vatican2, and currently in the Traditional Latin Rite, non-Catholic hymns may not be used. In fact, in the old rite (according to the 1961 Missal), hymns sung in the vernacular may only be used as processional or recessional. Any hymns sung during the Mass (post-Offertory or post-Communion) must be in Latin.

Since Vatican 2, some Protestant hymns (many of which are very beautiful) are allowed during Mass, and unfortunately, many other dreadful modern Catholic hymns are also allowed. Ugh!

As far as media/etc. from other Christian denominations, I personally have never seen any used in Mass, adult religious instruction, or grade schools), but I have seen some used in higher education settings (high school- and university-level theology classes).

As far as popular Christian music, it’s just not my style.

[freedumb2003]

>>I have never seen a King James Version in a Catholic Church or school (that accounts for 12 different Catholic schools attended by members of my family).

If I am wrong, please correct me.<<

I grew up Catholic in Southern California and in CCD and in Mass they were all KJV.

Maybe it is regional? I would find that odd but not out of the question.

[steve8714]

I believe he’s tongue in cheek.

[melissa_in_ga]

I’m Catholic and I’ve been to many bible studies at my parish.

[Pollster1]

As a Protestant Christian, I have no problem with using Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, or other mainstream Christian materials, listening to their music, or other sharing from one denomination to another. I happily listen to the Pope, often with admiration although not with a belief in infallibility. I would worry about any Protestant with so narrow a perspective as to automatically reject Catholic materials and music, or the reverse.

[FourtySeven]

I find your post offensive.

I don’t squeeze toothpaste from the middle. That’s just barbaric.