Posted on 06/11/2017 12:57:49 PM PDT by Trad Bishop
So much for that idea of only one version of Roman Catholicism.
I've never seen a single post here "bashing" Mary. Scripture tells us that she was special, unique among women of that time. Scripture also tells us that she was in need of a savior however, meaning that she was a sinner just as every single human being who has ever walked the face of this earth other than Jesus Christ himself has been.
As far as having children, she was married. There was no sin in her bearing children or in engaging in the act that produces them. She and Joseph became one flesh. Scripture tells us of siblings of Jesus.
If it makes you feel any better, you appear to be a far greater sinner than Mary ever was, just on the basis of having posted this somewhat ludicrous thread. Sins of pride and bearing false witness just for starters.
Well, that’s a lie.
Are you going to post your credentials? As it is, claiming to be a "bishop" behind the screen of anonymity is, to put it diplomatically, most problematic.
How do we know we're even discussing "Roman Catholicism"? Are you sure there's anything "Roman" involved here?
Unless you care to clarify or retract your statement my point is again proven.
A person can "need a savior" without ever having committed any actual sin, so your syllogism doesn't really work. A child who dies at the age of two has committed no actual sin. I can assure you that even such a child does not enter heaven apart from the merits of Jesus Christ.
The title of the thread and content deal overwhelmingly with Romam Catholicism. Which version, we’re not sure.
The two year hold is a sinner and does need a Savior. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Ebb tide, I want to especially thank you for your persistence in pursuing whether or not I am a Bishop. It turns out that that is a part of the answer to my prayers. I was consecrated a Bishop in the Traditional Rite some nineteen years ago. Thus my pseudonym, Trad Bishop. Like the centurion in the Bible, I have been used to having people accept my authority and obeying my orders. I am now retired, but again as the Scripture says: "I am a priest forever according to the order of Melchisedech." As you are no doubt aware, Consecration to the Episcopacy gives that priest the fullness of the priesthood.
I always try to discharge my duties using 2 Timothy 4:1~5 as my guide. I also try always to keep the image of my crucified Lord always in view, especially in regard to those who, like Jesus, are meek and humble of heart to champion them. Again, as one used to authority, when I identify what I consider by using the example of Jesus in the Gospels, to be an apparent good, e.g. our salvation that Jesus went to the Cross for, I tried not to rest until that good was brought about.
I am apparently, thanks to you, now coming to the realization, since I am retired, that I'm no longer playing on my home field. That I no longer have the authority or the esteem that used to go with my office as Bishop. I'm realizing more acutely that I am the visiting team and that the home teams rules are different from the ones that I had set up for my own ball park.
I assure you that this retired old dog can and will learn these new tricks. Please be patient with me and pray for me as I mean you, as I mean my God, only love. I'm still working on that with him also. Again, thank you for your concerns, and please continue not only to point out where I don't fit in, but on a positive note, point the way to do so.
As I explained, the two year old definitely needs a Savior.
As for "being a sinner," please list the sins a two year old can commit, or has committed.
It seems that the claim for one version of Catholicism is not an accurate assessment of the situation.
“Roman Catholicism”? Where is the evidence that “Trad Bishop” is any more in communion with Rome than you are?
With all due respect, sir, by whom were you ordained, and with whom are you in communion today?
That includes the Blessed Virgin, as she would be the first to tell you.
See, I'm really very, very Augustinian. >:-()
Are you a parent?
We've been told too many times on these threads all of Roman Catholicism is the same. There is no independent thought...though that is negated on these threads.
And no...I'm not in communion with Rome.
I follow Jesus Christ.
“Are you a parent? “
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I am. A two year old can’t sin.
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Then you've raised a perfect child.
I assure you a two year old can and does sin.
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