Archbishop Fulton Sheen provided us with a keen insight into Satan. "Do not mock the Gospels and say there is no Satan. Evil is too real in the world to say that. Do not say the idea of Satan is dead and gone. Satan never gains so many cohorts as when, in his shrewdness, he spreads the rumor that he is long since dead. Do not reject the Gospel because it says the Savior was tempted. Satan always tempts the pure—the others are already his. Satan stations more devils on monastery walls than in dens of iniquity, for the latter offer no resistance. Do not say it is absurd that Satan should appear to our Lord, for Satan must always come close to the godly and the strong—the others succumb from a distance."
IS THERE REALLY A DEVIL? - Father William P. Saunders
A climatic seen in the Godfather is the Godfather being asked at the baptism if he renounces Satan while his gang is wiping out his rivals,
Denying or ignoring the existence of Satan is another way of avoiding that dreaded need to repent!
And he laughed, and laughed, and laughed
OK then I think we are going to see a few more Anglicans crossing the Tiber to Rome
People who are offended to be addressed as sinners won't give a child a proper Christian upbringing - so by all means put them off.
What is the point of the Anglican Church any more? Is it just a social club and a business that changes its ‘brand’ to ensure the widest possible demographic by trying to offend as few people as possible?
The new baptism rite is “Something, something, feel good, something, party down.”
>> the secular world of “psychological man” rejects both the idea of sin and the need for salvation
I don’t believe that decision belongs to man — secular or otherwise.
Satan is smiling over this.
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Satire right?
FWIW, Jesus’s baptism occurred directly before his temptation by Satan which Jesus himself renounced Satan.
Mathew 4:
10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’[e]”
Its no wonder the liberal Christians remove Satan from scripture right after they removed sin.
The Catholic Church should seriously consider whether these baptisms are valid going forward. The intent must be the intent of the Church and removal of the Devil certainly doesn’t seem to be the same intent.
Many are deceived by the feel good religions of today.
Teaching what God says ... is what is to be, is the path to walk.
The churches are looking to attract members and our society, government, television programing and most all public dialogues are minimizing God and the importance of the HOLY SCRIPTURES.
Are we becoming 100% secular
God forgive America for our turning aside.
The Anglican Church sailed on their voyage to Godlessness long ago. In 1906, they changed a verse of the well known hymn, He Who Would Valiant Be to expunge foul language. The offending verse:
Hobgoblin nor foul fiend
Can daunt his spirit,
He knows he at the end
Shall life inherit.
Then fancies fly away,
He’ll fear not what men say,
He’ll labor night and day
To be a pilgrim.
2Ti 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
2Ti 4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
Awww, did they get their widdle feewings hurt?
What are they going to do when they stand before God and HE tells them they're sinners and where they end up?
Whine at Him?
People are getting not offended right into hell.
A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.
The people standing, the Celebrant says
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.In Lent and on other penitential occasions
Celebrant Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins;
People His mercy endures forever.
The Celebrant then continues
There is one Body and one Spirit;
People There is one hope in God's call to us;
Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
People One God and Father of all.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
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The Collect of the Day
People Amen.At the principal service on a Sunday or other feast, the Collect and
Lessons are properly those of the Day. On other occasions, they are
selected from "At Baptism." (See Additional Directions, page 312.)
The LessonsThe people sit. One or two Lessons, as appointed, are read,
the Reader first saying
A Reading (Lesson) from______________.A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.
After each Reading, the Reader may say
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Or the Reader may say Here ends the Reading (Epistle). Silence may follow. A Psalm, hymn, or anthem may follow each Reading.
Then, all standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first saying
The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ
according to_____________.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After the Gospel, the Reader says
The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Sermon
Or the Sermon may be preached after the Peace.
Presentation and Examination
of the Candidates
The Celebrant says
The Candidate(s) for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
Adults and Older ChildrenThe candidates who are able to answer for themselves are presented
individually by their Sponsors, as follows
Sponsor I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
The Celebrant asks each candidate when presented
Do you desire to be baptized?
Candidate I do.
Infants and Younger ChildrenThen the candidates who are unable to answer for themselves are presented
individually by their Parents and Godparents, as follows
Parents and Godparents
I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
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When all have been presented the Celebrant asks the parents and
godparents
Will you be responsible for seeing that the child you present
is brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Parents and Godparents
I will, with God's help.
Celebrant
Will you by your prayers and witness help this child to grow
into the full stature of Christ?
Parents and Godparents
I will, with God's help.Then the Celebrant asks the following questions of the candidates who
can speak for themselves, and of the parents and godparents who speak
on behalf of the infants and younger children
Question Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces
of wickedness that rebel against God?
Answer I renounce them.
Question Do you renounce the evil powers of this world
which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God?
Answer I renounce them.
Question Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you
from the love of God?
Answer I renounce them.
Question Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your
Savior?
Answer I do.
Question Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
Answer I do.
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Question Do you promise to follow and obey him as your
Lord?
Answer I do.
When there are others to be presented, the Bishop says
The other Candidate(s) will now be presented.
Presenters I present these persons for Confirmation
or I present these persons to be received into this
Communion.
or I present these persons who desire to reaffirm
their baptismal vows.
The Bishop asks the candidates
Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil?
Candidate I do.
Bishop
Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?
Candidate
I do, and with God's grace I will follow him as my Savior
and Lord.
After all have been presented, the Celebrant addresses the congregation,
saying
Will you who witness these vows do all in your
power to support these persons in their life in Christ?
People We will.
The Celebrant then says these or similar words
Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ
and renew our own baptismal covenant.
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Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father?
People I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and
fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the
prayers?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever
you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People I will, with God’s help.
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Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good
News of God in Christ?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving
your neighbor as yourself?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all
people, and respect the dignity of every human
being?
People I will, with God’s help.
The Celebrant then says to the congregation
Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the
Sacrament of new birth [and for those (this person) who
have renewed their commitment to Christ.]A Person appointed leads tho following petitions
Leader Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and
death.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy
Church.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
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Leader Send them into the world in witness to your love.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
The Celebrant says
Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death
of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his
resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who
lives and reigns now and forever. Amen.
Thanksgiving over the Water
The Celebrant blesses the water, first saying
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water.
Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation.
Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage
in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus
received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy
Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death
and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.
We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are
buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his
resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit.
Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his
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fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in
the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your
Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and
born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus
Christ our Savior.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and
glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Consecration of the Chrism
The Bishop may then consecrate oil of Chrism, placing a hand on the
vessel of oil, and saying
Eternal Father, whose blessed Son was anointed by the
Holy Spirit to be the Savior and servant of all, we pray you to
consecrate this oil, that those who are sealed with it may
share in the royal priesthood of Jesus Christ; who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen.
Each candidate is presented by name to the Celebrant, or to an assisting
priest or deacon, who then immerses, or pours water upon, the
candidate, saying
N., I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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When this action has been completed for all candidates, the Bishop or
Priest, at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over them, saying
Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy
Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the
forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of
grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them
an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to
persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy
and wonder in all your works. Amen.Then the Bishop or Priest places a hand on the person's head, marking
on the forehead the sign of the cross [using Chrism if desired] and saying to
each one
N., you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked
as Christ's own for ever. Amen.Or this action may be done immediately after the administration of the
water and before the preceding prayer.
When all have been baptized, the Celebrant says
Let us welcome the newly baptized.
Celebrant and People
We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith
of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with
us in his eternal priesthood.If Confirmation, Reception, or the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows is
not to follow, the Peace is now exchanged
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
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