Posted on 10/20/2015 12:34:51 AM PDT by OrthodoxIndianCatholic
Introduction :
It is my objective and endeavour to bring Ex-Catholics back to the Catholic Church in 2015 as well as in 2016. I intend to achieve this through "Catholic Classics".
What I mean is this -- I want Catholics who have left the Catholic Church to read awesome and amazing "Catholic Books" posted on my Catholic Blog.
Many Catholics in India specially in "Metro Cities" have left the Catholic Church and have joined "Non - Denominational Churches".
Most of them are unaware of "Catholic Classics" which encompass and explain the beautiful Catholic Faith.
In Cities like Mumbai in Maharashtra, Panjim and Margao in Goa, Bangalore in Karnataka, and Chennai in Tamil Nadu Catholics have left the Church for a variety of reasons; mostly for monetary reasons but some have also left because of animosity with Priests, or Nuns, or Bishops.
Let me tell you my personal story with regard to "Catholic Classics" and how they changed my life forever.
In Mid- 2012, 3 years back, I was quite angry with Catholic Priests because of negative experiences I had with them while growing up in Mumbai.
In the latter half of 2012, while surfing the "Net" for Catholic Websites I came across a beautiful, outstanding, and extra-ordinary Catholic Website called "E-Catholic 2000"-- "Catholics for the Third Millenium".
Once, I entered this amazing website I happened to stumble across four Catholic Classics--
1) Calvary and the Mass.
2) True Devotion to Mary.
3) Secret of the Rosary.
4) Secret of Mary.
After reading these 4 Catholic Classics over a number of months - I lost all animosity I may have had against Catholic Priests in Mumbai or anywhere else.
I promise you that when you read these 4 books, you will be changed forever and will fall in love with the Catholic - Christian Faith instantly as I did.
These are 4 Books, that positively changes lives and souls.
Read them and you will never be sorry that you visited my "Catholic Blog" accidentally or purposely.
These "Catholic Classics" proudly promote Jesus Christ as the "Centre of our Faith".
The Catholic Church is more than 2000 years old. Let us never forget that.
These Catholic Classics present to us the vibrant Catholic Faith as it has been through the centuries.
Conclusion :
No one will ever regret reading "Catholic Books" @ my blog. These Catholic Books help to build one up in the faith and help to strengthen one about the truths of the Catholic Faith.
I strongly recommend 4 Catholic Classics to Catholics who have left the Church and who might visit my Catholic Blog in the future.
1) Calvary and the Mass
http://www.ecatholic2000.com/calvary/mass.shtml
2) True Devotion to Mary
http://www.ecatholic2000.com/montfort/true/devotion.shtml
3) Secret of the Rosary
http://www.ecatholic2000.com/montfort/rosary/rosary.shtml
4) Secret of Mary
http://www.ecatholic2000.com/montfort/secret/secret.shtml
Happy and Holy Reading.
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>> “Are you a god or what? Your comment implies that you define truth.” <<
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A very disingenuous post!
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Hardly. If we follow the Biblical injunction of testing all spirits we can know the truth. Also, if we rely upon the Holy Spirit the Bible has promised us He will be our Helper. No created being can fill that role.
Many in error have believed the Holy Spirit guided them. Just ask Muslims screaming Allah as they kill. It happens in far less dramatic instances, too. Good luck with your course.
I will also add to my earlier post that an understanding of the time period of the NT will help the reader of the Bible understand the culture and background of those times.
In addition a working knowledge of the original Kione Greek is invaluable to studying the NT.
Understanding the different moods and tenses of verbs has increased my understanding of the NT.
If you have a good grasp of those two you'll have a real good chance of understanding the Word.
Finally, keep everything in context.
I believe the reason we have the doctrinal problems of today stems from the failure to follow these precepts.
Hmmmm....the Muslims say the same thing. And they are commanded in the Quran to execute anyone who dares leave. Something they perhaps learned from the Catholics?
I do not practice any Catholicism any more.
I think the point (and frankly I can't believe you really don't understand it) is that an "ex"Catholic merely has to return to the Sacraments without fanfare whereas someone who is converting has to go through the process.
When you hang around with priests you hear a lot of "X came back to the Sacraments after 40 years today" type comments. People do it all the time... a lot. Your Family is waiting for you to come home is the point.
Catholics do the same.
When we show the light of Scripture, all we get in reply, often as not, is *You are wrong.*
Show us where muslims claim the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
OTOH, I've been told that the Holy Spirit is not the one guiding the process of selecting the pope.
So, then, just who does?
Just what does the Catholic church depend on to guide it into truth?
What do individual Catholics depend on to guide them into truth?
+1
He's all I need.
I don't need a religion of works to make me right with God.
I already am through the finished work of Christ on the cross and nothing else is needed, not ritual, not sacraments, not denying myself anything, not suffering for any purpose, not anything.
There's nothing that I need to add. All that stuff may make people feel good and religious and righteous, but does NOTHING in regard to becoming holy and leading a righteous life.
Colossians 2:16-23 Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind, and not holding fast to the Head, from whom the whole body, nourished and knit together through its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God.
If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations—“Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch” (referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to human precepts and teachings? These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting self-made religion and asceticism and severity to the body, but they are of no value in stopping the indulgence of the flesh.
Catholicism offers nothing of value in regard to my salvation or spiritual growth.
Sounds like you have been told a lot. Have a nice day.
You were also talking about learning more about Jesus, weren’t you?
“If some one wants to learn more about Jesus, the BEST place for them to read is the Bible.”
Placemarker
No answer, eh?
It never has worked, and it never will, not now, not ever. It is a total losing proposition. Maybe it is human pride, where people think they can help God out, by contributing to their own salvation. It won't cut it.
You were out of the Church long before that.
And that means what exactly?
Yes the spiritually ignorant are outstanding at engaging in eisegesis and twisting words like all great supporters of Saul Alinsky.
Every prot is his/her own pope
Verga, how ya been?
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