Catholicism is so profound!

[Robert_Sock]

For example, knowing that there is a Heaven above us! Implications that even hard-core Catholics have trouble fathoming. That Christ had to suffer and die because of our sins. The working of prayer, and the prompting of the Holy Spirit from within. That we are in need of salvation, living here in the lower world. All these thing are profound, especially from a secular standpoint, that we should be patient with our unbelieving brothers and sisters. Take the time to absorb how profound Catholicism really is. Without the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I doubt that I would have ever come to believe!

 

[awsiukiewicz]

Amen…I just read Dr. Eben Alexander’s book …Proof of Heaven…not that we really need someone to tell us…we believe…but …he is an academic…a Neurosurgeon…pretty powerful story paralleling all other testimonials…but he made some rather poignant remarks about ‘prayer’…everyone might find interesting…Our prayers ARE heard…our prblms are our attempt to put things/time into OUR perpective of time/space…PAX

 

[dshix]

For example, knowing that there is a Heaven above us! Implications that even hard-core Catholics have trouble fathoming. That Christ had to suffer and die because of our sins. The working of prayer, and the prompting of the Holy Spirit from within. That we are in need of salvation, living here in the lower world. All these thing are profound, especially from a secular standpoint, that we should be patient with our unbelieving brothers and sisters. Take the time to absorb how profound Catholicism really is. Without the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I doubt that I would have ever come to believe!

Indeed. It makes me ecstatic just thinking about it.

 

[aragonjohn1]

For example, knowing that there is a Heaven above us! Implications that even hard-core Catholics have trouble fathoming. That Christ had to suffer and die because of our sins. The working of prayer, and the prompting of the Holy Spirit from within. That we are in need of salvation, living here in the lower world. All these thing are profound, especially from a secular standpoint, that we should be patient with our unbelieving brothers and sisters. Take the time to absorb how profound Catholicism really is. Without the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I doubt that I would have ever come to believe!

True.

Praised be Jesus Christ now and forever ( :

God bless

 

[Glacies]

There is very much to learn about, and the list is not intended to be comprehensive: Scripture, Patristics, Church Councils, Church History, Popes, Dogmatic Theology, Moral Theology, Mystical Theology, Apologetics, Sacraments, Sacramentals, Spirituality, Canon Law, Saints, Hagiographies, Iconography, Ecclesiastical Architecture, Ecclesiastical Latin, Liturgy, Prayer. The crowning jewel is the Triune God who should be the foremost aim of all studies and spiritual practices. Catholicism is profound, for God Himself is as profound to surpass the comprehension of human rationale. ‘It is impossible for any created intellect to comprehend God, yet “for the mind to attain to God in some degree is great beatitude,” as Augustine says.’ (S. th. I:12:7)

 

[GratefulFred]

For example, knowing that there is a Heaven above us! Implications that even hard-core Catholics have trouble fathoming. That Christ had to suffer and die because of our sins. The working of prayer, and the prompting of the Holy Spirit from within. That we are in need of salvation, living here in the lower world. All these thing are profound, especially from a secular standpoint, that we should be patient with our unbelieving brothers and sisters. Take the time to absorb how profound Catholicism really is. Without the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I doubt that I would have ever come to believe!

Indeed. God’s ways are so far above man’s ways, I am sure most of us, perhaps 99%, have trouble fathoming it.

I just finished and can highly recommend a short book, “Thomas Aquinas” by Father Robert Barron for a presentation of our fuller relationship with God that deepened my understanding and increased my Faith.

 

[Pugsly]

For example, knowing that there is a Heaven above us! Implications that even hard-core Catholics have trouble fathoming. That Christ had to suffer and die because of our sins. The working of prayer, and the prompting of the Holy Spirit from within. That we are in need of salvation, living here in the lower world. All these thing are profound, especially from a secular standpoint, that we should be patient with our unbelieving brothers and sisters. Take the time to absorb how profound Catholicism really is. Without the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I doubt that I would have ever come to believe!

I give your post 7 thumbs up.

 

[InJesusItrust]

Indeed, Catholicism is profound! Most people live their lives neither caring where they are from or where they are going. It seems inconceivable that something so profound is not considered: the meaning of life. God blesses us with sorrow and suffering, frequent reminders that we will die some day, and yet we rarely give careful thought to the end of life: what it all means. Instead the majority of people keep themselves busy, chasing one fancy after another, never having enough time alone to wonder what it is all for. People chase pleasure, fame, success–but none of that matters when you die. If you don’t know your purpose of life, how can you claim to know what a good life is? We only call things good when they fulfill their intended purpose!

Is it any wonder why rich men find it so hard to enter heaven? Prosperity and busyness keeps us from thinking about the important questions. It is when we have nothing and are miserable do we realize how foolish and empty life is without God. Blessed are they who mourn, indeed.

 

[migueltojose]

For example, knowing that there is a Heaven above us! Implications that even hard-core Catholics have trouble fathoming. That Christ had to suffer and die because of our sins. The working of prayer, and the prompting of the Holy Spirit from within. That we are in need of salvation, living here in the lower world. All these thing are profound, especially from a secular standpoint, that we should be patient with our unbelieving brothers and sisters. Take the time to absorb how profound Catholicism really is. Without the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I doubt that I would have ever come to believe!

It is an important observation. I’ve told my kids that the only thing crazier than believing is not believing. And of course we discuss it.

We can’t know the why and how… and that is what creates most of the problems because people question: Why would God do it this way? Why didn’t he do this or that. Wouldn’t it have been better if he did this?

Can you really think of a better way than what God did? I’m not being facetious, or sacreligious, really, put on a secular/academic hat and ask/ponder… non-believers act like this is so crazy, and it’s hard to blame them, but how could you do it differently. I think they (The Father Son and Holly Spirit) figured it out and it was the only way, the best way…

There were parameters established presumably/certainly for our sake: time, space, matter, motion… all of these things I’m sure were hard work… not to mention souls and free will, free will is probably the most limiting factor… along with randomness…

Jesus was our Savior from the start. He was the start. (In the beginning there was the word…) I think maybe Jesus and the higher orders of angels came up with the Salvation plan and sold it to God and the Holy Spirit (you know, before the big bang).

We think in terms of time etc. the physical world, we need to remember They are operating in the Eternal Present. Our sensory experiences, which make up our perception of reality are limited. We are bound by them. Our souls and our minds are more free to roam… but are still limited by our physical capacities.

Profound indeed. Awesome thread.