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peace2u2
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Your correct and Martin Luther did that in the 1500’s.
The word “religion” comes from the Latin word, “religare”, which means “binding relationship”.
Jesus calls us into a binding relationship through our Baptism.
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The word “religion” comes from the Latin word, “religare”, which means “binding relationship”.
Jesus calls us into a binding relationship through our Baptism.
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Aaron_Creagh
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It was wrong for me to do this:
:nope:
The only reason I did that was because someone else on this site did it first.
WWJD?
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peace2u2
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The word “Catholic” means 'Universal" The Word “Universal” means “pertaining to the whole world”. So the answer to your question, “Does God want everyone to be Catholic?” I would say yes.
In Matthew 28:19, Jesus says to his disciples, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,…”
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peace2u2
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We are born again thru our Baptism. I believe you are speaking of “conversion”.
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church (link provided at end):
[1429 St. Peter’s conversion after he had denied his master three times bears witness to this. Jesus’ look of infinite mercy drew tears of repentance from Peter and, after the Lord’s resurrection, a threefold affirmation of love for him.20 The second conversion also has a communitarian dimension, as is clear in the Lord’s call to a whole Church: “Repent!”21]
St. Ambrose says of the two conversions that, in the Church, "there are water and tears: the water of Baptism and the tears of repentance,
usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/epub/index.cfm#
In the website link I provided, type in the search box #1429 and you will come up with more details on this topic.
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peace2u2
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Good article on why we use the word “Catholic”:
catholic.com/quickquestions/if-jesus-was-a-jew-why-are-we-catholic
May the world find joy in Jesus!
catholic.com/quickquestions/if-jesus-was-a-jew-why-are-we-catholic
May the world find joy in Jesus!
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Aaron_Creagh
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I just typed something moments ago, that I think the majority of “Protestant” churches do.
I think they simplify things, so everybody there can know whats going on.
Have you ever gone to mass and didn’t exactly understand what everything was about?
I definitely remember a couple of my high school classmates, saying things to that overall sentiment.
I think they simplify things, so everybody there can know whats going on.
Have you ever gone to mass and didn’t exactly understand what everything was about?
I definitely remember a couple of my high school classmates, saying things to that overall sentiment.
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paul_c
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can you clarify a little more?
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berk60
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In the Gosple of John we find Jesus telling us the will of the Father, "And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:40
It doesn’t say that God wants everyone to be Catholic. It says His will is that everyone believe in Jesus and be saved by doing so.
It doesn’t say that God wants everyone to be Catholic. It says His will is that everyone believe in Jesus and be saved by doing so.
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Aaron_Creagh
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Aaron_Creagh
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^^^
Are these facts?
Are these facts?
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peace2u2
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You are using Sacred Scripture the way Jesus didn’t intend it to be used.
Just because the Gospel of Jesus doesn’t use the exact word “Catholic” does not mean the early Church was something other than Catholic. It was Catholic. The word Catholic was used in a letter by St. Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans, written about the year 110. If the word “catholic” was used in the year 110, it was certainly used earlier. The year 110 and the use of the word “catholic” is a lot closer to the time Jesus was physically present on earth than the year 1559 and the word “protestant”.
You note that your religion is “protestant”. What prevents you from converting?
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peace2u2
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Jesus calls us to love and peace, yes, and also unity. His Mystical Body is broken. Your religion I assume is “protestant” which means you are my separated brethren. Your religion or church is broken off from the original Church that Jesus established, the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
It may be that this wound is not healed until the end of time. But wouldn’t it be awesome if it were.
This link provides some beautiful witnessing to God’s love and mercy thru the conversion of people from all different walks of faith into His Catholic Church:
whyimcatholic.com/
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Aaron_Creagh
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The words “universal” and “unity,” do not mean the same thing.
If Jesus were truly universal, everyone would pretty much, automatically go to heaven.
Matthew 7:14
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
If the way is narrow, that must mean that it’s an exclusive club, of sorts.
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Aaron_Creagh
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Matthew 7:14
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
I just noticed something in this passage, that some of my Catholic friends may have noticed long ago.
And that which I noticed, has to do with the word “strait.”
Most people, I know of, speak of this idea as “straight and narrow.” There is something here we need to pay attention to.
A **strait **is a narrow water way.
“A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water:”
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
I just noticed something in this passage, that some of my Catholic friends may have noticed long ago.
And that which I noticed, has to do with the word “strait.”
Most people, I know of, speak of this idea as “straight and narrow.” There is something here we need to pay attention to.
A **strait **is a narrow water way.
“A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water:”
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tskrobacz
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No…God’s will for us is Himself. When all is said and done, only Love is real.
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cheezey
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brb3
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Has that happened at the Parish Church in your town ? If so, the laity should confront the Priest, and if he declines to investigate their concerns … they are obligated to d/w the Bishop.
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steve_b
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Given that the one who offers salvation is the one giving that directive, that’s true.
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steve_b
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