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To: Erik Latranyi; ebb tide

Yes, some clerics within the Church are terrible sinners. They will pay the price for their actions, and the Church as a whole will suffer the consequences. We are all responsible for our sins, and Catholics can have their sins forgiven through the Sacraments.

Why would someone allow sinners (influenced by the devil) to affect their relationship with God?

However, those that leave the Catholic Church will face the loss of their salvation. How does leaving the Catholic faith help one gain Heaven?

The Catholic Church founded by Jesus and He assured us that it will exist until the end of the age. The Sacraments were established by Christ that we need for our salvation. Baptism, Confirmation, Confession (Reconciliation) forgiveness of our sins, Eucharist (Jesus dwelling within us), Matrimony and Anointing of the Sick.

I want the graces from God that come with the Sacraments. Even when the clergy are serious sinners, they are acting for Jesus and the graces still flow to us.


25 posted on 07/29/2021 3:14:16 PM PDT by ADSUM ( )
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To: ADSUM

And Holy Orders. Emphasis on Holy!


33 posted on 07/29/2021 3:28:52 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: ADSUM

“However, those that leave will face the loss of their salvation.

I cannot find the words to tell you the deception, ignorance, superstition, or pure vileness of your post.


47 posted on 07/29/2021 5:34:38 PM PDT by smvoice (I WILL NOT WEAR THE RIBBON. OR THE MASK)
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