[Domestic Church]

"Unlike the Roman Catholic position and the Eastern Orthodox position, however, which invariably result in the autonomy of the Church, the modern Evangelical position inevitably results in the autonomy of the individual believer."

Then why did Jesus hand out keys in the first place?

[Gophack]

One of my favorite programs, which I listen to on radio, is Martin Grodi's The Journey Home, where former Protestants, Jews, Atheists, fallen Catholics, etc. discuss their spiritual journey and how they came into the Catholic faith. One thing strikes me every time I listen: these new Catholics understand and truly love the Catholic faith more than most cradle Catholics I know. They have a deep understanding of Scripture (which is important to Protestants) that they are sharing with Catholics. Too many Catholics ignore the Bible and Scripture -- I never picked up a Bible to simply read outside of Church until I "reverted" back to the faith a few years ago.

These converts have shown through their collective stories why many Catholics have left the faith, and what the attraction is in the Protestant churches, particularly the evangelical denominations. The overwhelming love for Christ and the fellowship helps feed the soul.

Of course, I believe your soul can never truly be feed without the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; still, I think we can learn a lot of from them.

God bless.