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.
Could it be your misunderstanding of the Catholic mind?
I guess it was one of those droppings I skipped over.
My wife and I were discussing all the zombie movies and TV shows of the last few years and I think the "lone survivor" theme expresses a sense that something has indeed gotten away from people in modern life. I'm not saying it's great social commentary, but there's something going on in the culture where people are realizing that "everybody else" is different all of the sudden. For all that this is supposedly the information age people are more disconnected from life than ever before.
Yes
“...I was referring to evidence that he frequents the RF, which I have not seen.”
I have. So the problem is your apparent lack of knowledge, correct?
“...I do not see you reproving the RCs here which want a RC monarchy...”
I’ve wandered how THAT flies on FR? Seems incompatible.
Religion Moderator, since Elsie referred to you in several posts and never once pinged you I thought it best to do so in my response.
An expert to which we can turn for answers...
Well, Elsie, we all know who we can turn to when we want posted cartoon unrelated to anything in the thread. For answers people might look elsewhere.
Come now; we’ve ALL seen FR Catholics that complain that others of their ilk are; indeed; POORLY CATECHIZED.
But now that ilk would have to include anyone who posted as you did would it not?
Why do Catholics tend to do this if they are ALL taught correctly?
Show where any Catholic claims that all Catholics are taught correctly? I know Im wasting my time asking, but the usual anti-Catholic floundering is amusing in itself.
Shouldn’t your question actually be directed at your fellow FR Catholics?
Nope. Youre the only one making the mistake.
Do you have a problem with the Only True Church if she turns out to be a merely woman?
Well, since the Church is the Church and not a woman, that question is completely nonsensical.
HMMMmmm...Catholics are ‘told’ that Mary is quite an important WOMAN in the Church of Rome.
It is amazing what lengths some anti-Catholics will go in an apparent desperate attempt to win on some point. Its even more amazing when its obvious that it doesnt work.
HMMMmmm...One should hear what some folks have said about ELSIE!
Maybe one closer to home should. And not my home either.
HMMMmmm...One ‘mod’ sharing personal info about another?
Are you scandalized? Youre not crying are you?
Does Jim know about this practice?
Ask him.
And, apparently, you didnt have a point with the quotes you posted. No surprise there.
Seems a bit intimate...
Jealous?
Thanks for proving my point again.
Yes
NO!!!!
Absolutely not under any circumstances.
Therein lies the real problem with Catholic thinking.
We are all born under sin and stained by sin.
We never were holy, cannot be holy, and cannot become holy without the work of the Holy Spirit in us to regenerate us.
No person without God's life in them can even come near to being holy.
afvet: Yes
NO!!!!
Absolutely not under any circumstances.
Therein lies the real problem with Catholic thinking.
We are all born under sin and stained by sin.
We never were holy, cannot be holy, and cannot become holy without the work of the Holy Spirit in us to regenerate us.
No person without God's life in them can even come near to being holy.
I'm as confused as you are by the "yes" response.
Discuss the issues all you want but do not make it personal.
Debate with members, Religion Moderator does not debate with posters.
If you have a complaint about the Religion Forum guidelines, hit the abuse button and voice your concerns.
Well, when Mary’s carrying the load in catholicism....it may be possible for the catholic. sarc/
Yes
I'd sure like to hear some explaining on how this is possible....as I'm sure the whole thread would.
and then some!
Are you saying, based on cc 424 that it is Christ, and not Peter, upon whom the church is built?
What I have found to be the case is that in practice, Catholics seem to think that they can be holy on their own.
Matter of fact, it seems to be a common misconception that if a person can go without sinning, they are holy. Seems that people have no real concept of what holiness actually is.
It’s not a negative as in the absence of sin = holiness.
It’s a positive attribute defining the inherent nature of only one entity in all of creation.
Well THIS Catholic doesn't think that, nor do I know any Catholics who do think that they are the fount of their own personal holiness. I agree with the rest of what you wrote as well... scary.
-— What I have found to be the case is that in practice, Catholics seem to think that they can be holy on their own. -—
I’m a lifelong Catholic and I’ve never heard any Catholic say anything remotely close. What I have found among lax Catholics is a presumption of salvation.
But then, there are some Protestant groups that teach “once savmed always saved” as a matter of doctrine.
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