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  • Dying man granted last wish to be baptize

    10/03/2019 5:36:35 AM PDT · by Morgana · 13 replies
    WKRG ^ | October 2, 2019 | Devon Walsh
    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WKRG)– A man dying of Stage Four Lung Cancer is granted his dying wish, thanks to the staff at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Thomas Roberts had only days to live but felt compelled to be baptized. There was one small problem: He wanted to be submerged in water but could only be removed from his oxygen tubes for a short amount of time. The doctors and nurses performed a “miracle” and made it happen. Here is a portion of the article written by Holly Gainer, in UAB’s Public Relations office. “Roberts, who was a patient on...
  • Eagles’ Wide Receiver Baptized in Hotel Pool Before Last Night’s Win

    10/14/2017 1:03:12 PM PDT · by ForYourChildren · 21 replies
    The Stream ^ | 10/13/2017 | Nancy Flory
    The Philadelphia Eagles had more to celebrate last night than their 28-23 win over the Carolina Panthers. Eagles wide receiver Marcus D. Johnson was baptized in a hotel swimming pool, with many of his teammates surrounding him. According to CBS Sports, those present were tight end Zach Ertz, offensive guard Stefen Wisniewski, tight end Trey Burton, linebacker Jordan Hicks and backup quarterback Nick Foles. Johnson posted a photo on Twitter commemorating the moment. “First time being Baptized!” he wrote. “Corporate Worship is a beautiful thing!! Cleansed & Reborn in JESUS name!!#WholeHeartedly.” First time being Baptized! Corporate Worship is a beautiful...
  • Question: "I am a new Christian. What is the next step?"

    08/09/2017 4:01:32 PM PDT · by ealgeone · 92 replies
    gotquestions.org ^ | unknown | unknown
    Question: "I am a new Christian. What is the next step?" Answer: Congratulations! If you are a new believer, you have just experienced the beginning of your new, eternal life (John 3:16; 10:10). Your sins have been forgiven and you have been given a fresh start (Romans 4:7). You have now been given inexpressible, glorious joy (1 Peter 1:8-9). In addition to the wonderful blessings of knowing Christ, you are probably thinking, “Now what? What is the next step?” The Bible offers some important principles for those who have begun a relationship with God. First, as a new Christian, begin...
  • ASK FATHER: Is baptism by fake women ‘priests’ valid? (Catholic Caucus)

    05/16/2015 2:51:31 PM PDT · by NYer · 54 replies
    WDTPRS ^ | May 15, 2015 | Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
    From a reader…QUAERITUR: While discussing the ecclesial status of someone baptized by an SSPX priest (is the newly baptized person Catholic?), I had a troubling thought: what about someone who is baptized by a Catholic woman who has pretended to be ordained as a priest? Is that newly baptized person considered Catholic? I tend to think not, since these women have gone to non-Catholic bishops to simulate their ordination. I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts. Thanks for all your work. Every priest has a story about a “grandmother baptizing in the bathroom sink.” Usually it’s a pious woman, motivated by sincere faith and love for...
  • What Does It Mean to Be Baptized With the Holy Spirit?

    12/05/2011 2:05:03 PM PST · by NYer · 12 replies
    Archdiocese of Washington ^ | December 4, 2011 | Msgr. Charles Pope
    In the final lines of yesterday’s Gospel, John the Baptist says,I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mk 1:8).Matthew and Luke add: and with fire.We ought to consider, What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit (and with fire)? In the first place we must be careful to indicate, right from the beginning, that Baptism in the Holy Spirit is not distinct, different, or later than our reception of the Sacrament of Baptism. Rather it is the unfolding and deepening experience of what the Sacrament of Baptism (and Confirmation) have...
  • "Baptized into Christ Jesus" (Sermon for Ash Wednesday, on Romans 6:1-11)

    03/09/2011 1:41:53 PM PST · by Charles Henrickson · 3 replies
    stmatthewbt.org ^ | March 9, 2011 | The Rev. Charles Henrickson
    “Baptized into Christ Jesus” (Romans 6:1-11)Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, you and I have been “Baptized into Christ Jesus.” As such, we have received the bountiful grace and abundant forgiveness of God, washing away all our sins and assuring us of everlasting life, all of this free of charge. But this raises the question: Your baptismal certificate: Is it a license to sin? Or is it a death certificate? Here’s what I mean. Because God’s grace is so free and abundant, because our Father loves to forgive us for the sake of his Son, some might mistakenly think that...
  • "The Now and Not Yet of God's Baptized Saints" (Sermon for All Saints' Day)

    11/06/2010 10:52:24 PM PDT · by Charles Henrickson · 2 replies
    stmatthewbt.org ^ | November 7, 2010 | The Rev. Charles Henrickson
    “The Now and Not Yet of God’s Baptized Saints” (Matthew 5:1-12; 1 John 3:1-3; Revelation 7:9-17)On this day when we have a baptism in our midst and we commemorate the faithful departed from our midst, on this All Saints’ Day observed, I want to talk to you briefly about “The Now and Not Yet of God’s Baptized Saints.” We’ll be looking at aspects of this theme from all three of our lessons today. First, when I say, “God’s baptized saints,” I’m talking about us. You and I are God’s baptized saints, the people he has made his own in Holy...
  • Was Obama really baptized? No.

    10/22/2008 5:18:06 AM PDT · by dennisw · 36 replies · 1,528+ views
    Read this thread carefully.  Read what the Sun-Times reporter has to say about Obama's "conversion" without any baptism. Being he was a Muslim when young he needs a baptism not a mere profession of faith and a self serving one in my opinion
  • "Baptized with Sinners, Anointed for Service, Manifested as God's Son" (Sermon, Baptism of Our Lord)

    01/13/2008 10:53:44 AM PST · by Charles Henrickson · 6 replies · 177+ views
    January 13, 2008 | The Rev. Charles Henrickson
    “Baptized with Sinners, Anointed for Service, Manifested as God’s Son” (Matthew 3:13-17)On this first Sunday after the Epiphany, the Gospel reading every year is the account of the Baptism of Our Lord, that great event when our Lord Jesus Christ was baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. Heaven was opened. The Spirit of God descended on Jesus like a dove. And the Father’s voice came from heaven, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Today I want to say three things about this baptism, three things on which your very salvation depends:...