I was born again of the spirit when I was baptized with the water and words I baptize you in the name of the father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
And again when I was confirmed in the faith and had hands laid upon me by both my sponsor and the Bishop.
that I have been saved by the death of our Lord,
that I am being saved by the continued work of the Holy Spirit within me
and that I will be saved if judged worth in my particular judgement.
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds conceal me.
Do not permit me to be parted from you.
From the evil foe protect me.
At the hour of my death call me.
And bid me come to you,
to praise you with all your saints
for ever and ever.
Amen.
For the Greater Glory of God
I am eternally happy to hear that.
I had a sneaking suspicion that you were a good guy from the very beginning of this thread.
We prots don't hate the Catholic Church or Catholics (however much we may disagree)...and please forgive us if we are rude and blunt.
So let's make peace and argue the fine print joyfully. It is Christmas soon after all.
Prots actually love Mary madly...we just fear that the old syncretism of Diana, Astarte, Semiramis, etc, is seeping back into the faith under the guise of Marianism.