666 posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 8:35:28 AM by 
I may not understand everything MORMON, but, by golly, I sure BELIEVE it!)
I may not understand everything MORMON, but, by golly, I sure BELIEVE it!)
I am a Catholic and I believe in the teachings of God and the Catholic Church and try to follow them. I truly believe that the teachings of the Catholic Church are the Truth and inspired by the Holy Spirit. I do believe and pray the Nicene Creed.
I believe that the Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit and that Jesus delegated to the Apostles and their successors - the bishops and priests of the Catholic Church to go out and Baptize and spread the Good News of our salvation to all nations.
I believe that the Catholic Church and its members have followed the teachings of Jesus and have spread the Good news to all nations, yet it is still a work in progress. The Catholic Church is composed of saints and sinners and in spite of our weaknesses and failures we have made progress. Not all Catholics, including myself are fully informed of all aspects of the Catholic Church.
Obviously, many have left the Catholic Church (and many have never joined the Catholic Church) and by their free will chose to follow their specific religious beliefs. Even some Catholics probably do not accept all of the teachings of the Church. God will be the judge of our faith and adherence to His commandments and our salvation.
I believe in the teachings of the Catholic Church about Mary the Mother of God and even if I can’t fully explain them to you, I have complete faith in their truth.
While I was surprised that the Bishop of Rome indicated that he would only interpret the Scriptures in accordance with the unanimous agreement of the church fathers (”nor will I ever receive and interpret them except according to the unanimous consent of the fathers.”) This may only apply to Pope Pius and may not be the official policy of the Church. With human nature as it is, it would seem difficult for everyone to agree unanimously.
I would encourage anyone who wants to be a follower of Jesus Christ to consider the Catholic Church and the wonderful Sacraments (especially the special gift of His Body and Blood) that were established by Jesus for our salvation.
Peace be with you.
ADSUM,
You have a right to choose your own faith.
I support your right.
You did close with this:
“I would encourage anyone who wants to be a follower of Jesus Christ to consider the Catholic Church and the wonderful Sacraments (especially the special gift of His Body and Blood) that were established by Jesus for our salvation.”
I would encourage anyone who wants ETERNAL LIFE to entrust themselves to the amazing Gift of Christ and to leave behind their own dead works that cannot save. Salvation is only in HIM. Not in a church. Not in a “sacrament.”
Best.
Good luck!
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I may not understand everything MORMON, but, by golly, I sure BELIEVE it!)