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[PJM]

My dear friend,

IF you can do it with charity,

What would you like to tell Catholics??

God Bless you,

Patrick

 

[jane_doe]

What would you like to tell Catholics??

That’s a very broad question, as there’s ~2 billion of them in the world.

I don’t see Catholics as a big blob, but rather I see my friends “Mike”, “Steve”, “Jennie”, etc, whom happen to be Catholic. As to what I would like to tell them: the same things I tell all my friends- of the joys of Christ’s full Gospel. Some of my friends already have some or a lot of this joy, and if they would like it I would love to share more of it. The particulars of what to share first with each particular friend is determined by that friend (what they need/want, where they are, etc).

 

[Padres1969]

My dear friend,

IF you can do it with charity,

What would you like to tell Catholics??

God Bless you,

Patrick

Seriously I’d tell them, “Hello, how are you today?”

If you’re talking about what I’d like to say to them in terms their faith or the like I’d really have nothing to say as I don’t have any issue with them being Catholic (provided they’re active in their faith). Catholicism to me is just another slightly different branch of the same Christian tree I’m on. There are of course some differences in theology and sociology but I’ve never felt the differences are enough that Catholics are in some danger of their souls or anything like that. They don’t need to go anywhere IMO if they don’t feel the need.

Now if they were inactive Catholics are “lapsed Catholics” I might ask them why they’re not active and frame a conversation and questioning from there.

 

[Lenten_ashes]

I would tell them, get to know your bible better. [BIBLEDRB][/BIBLEDRB]

Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ says saint Jerome.

This whole idea of, “well I’m Catholic so we don’t know the bible”, stuff needs to stop. If you really know what you have you wont fall prey to other faith’s proselytization efforts.

 

[Kliska]

I’m sorry for all the misunderstandings about what the RCC teaches. Ugh. Heard some doozies today.

 

[TonyBS]

When the time comes, still please be our friends

Regards Tony

 

[Tommy999]

My dear friend,

IF you can do it with charity,

What would you like to tell Catholics??

God Bless you,

Patrick

Hi Patrick,
I’d like to say “thanks” to the Catholics on CAF who have been patient and charitable in explaining the Catholic faith to me. You have been very helpful. I have broadened my perspective quite a bit through these interactions.

I would agree with Lenten_Ashes about reading the Bible. All Christians should do it for personal edification and to allow God to help you though life’s challenges. There have been occasions in my life when the Lord has brought an applicable verse of scripture to mind at a time when I was going through a tough situation and it really helped strengthen or comfort me along the way, in addition to prayer, of course.

Psalm 119;105: *“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path”. *For anyone who has walked outdoors somewhere in pitch-black darkness, you know how helpful and potentially life-saving a lamp can be. This was especially true back in New Testament days.

I have learned far more from Catholics on CAF than they could ever learn from me. For that I am eternally grateful. I pray that everyone grows closer to Jesus Christ through the Lenten season.

youtube.com/watch?v=_Ycs23FQDRI

 

[PJM]

That’s a very broad question, as there’s ~2 billion of them in the world.

I don’t see Catholics as a big blob, but rather I see my friends “Mike”, “Steve”, “Jennie”, etc, whom happen to be Catholic. As to what I would like to tell them: the same things I tell all my friends- of the joys of Christ’s full Gospel. Some of my friends already have some or a lot of this joy, and if they would like it I would love to share more of it. The particulars of what to share first with each particular friend is determined by that friend (what they need/want, where they are, etc).

Thank you friend

 

[PJM]

Seriously I’d tell them, “Hello, how are you today?”

If you’re talking about what I’d like to say to them in terms their faith or the like I’d really have nothing to say as I don’t have any issue with them being Catholic (provided they’re active in their faith). Catholicism to me is just another slightly different branch of the same Christian tree I’m on. There are of course some differences in theology and sociology but I’ve never felt the differences are enough that Catholics are in some danger of their souls or anything like that. They don’t need to go anywhere IMO if they don’t feel the need.

Now if they were inactive Catholics are “lapsed Catholics” I might ask them why they’re not active and frame a conversation and questioning from there.

Here my Friend are 2 highly significant differences:

[1] The REAL Presence of Jesus Christ in every Catholic Church of the world
Mt 26:26-28
MK 14: 22-24
Lk. 22: 17-20
John 6: 47-57
Paul 1st Cor. 11:23-30
AND SUPPORTED by the Early Church’s acceptance and pratice

Luke 24:35
And they told what things were done in the way; and how they knew him in the breaking of the bread.

Acts Of Apostles 2:42
And they were persevering in the doctrine of the apostles, and in the communication of the breaking of bread, and in prayers

[2] Forgiveness of our sins GOD"S WAY [or it wouldn’t be in the Bible]

1John.1 Verses 8 to 10 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us."

1John.5 Verses 16 to 17 "If any one sees his brother committing what is not a mortal sin, he will ask, and God will give him life for those whose sin is not mortal. There is sin which is mortal; I do not say that one is to pray for that. All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin which is not mortal.

John.20 Verses 20 to 23"On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you.** As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.**” And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”

These Sacraments require direct Apostolic Succession; not found out side of the Catholic & Orthodox churches.

Thank you so much for your post!

God Bless,
Patrick

 

[PJM]

I would tell them, get to know your bible better. [BIBLEDRB][/BIBLEDRB]

Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ says saint Jerome.

This whole idea of, “well I’m Catholic so we don’t know the bible”, stuff needs to stop. If you really know what you have you wont fall prey to other faith’s proselytization efforts.

While I certainly agree, I also acknowledge that POST Vatican II has nearly ALL Catholic parishes holing Bible Study programs.

Further; because the CC uses a 3 year cycle of Bible reading; all who are able to attend daily Mass [THAT’S A LOT OF SOULS] ARE exposed to the entire bible in the course of a 3 year cycle. So using myself as an example [in addition to having READ the bible cover to cover many times] have had the bible read to be AND explained correctly; many times

Thanks for sharing,

PJM

 

[PJM]

Hi Patrick,
I’d like to say “thanks” to the Catholics on CAF who have been patient and charitable in explaining the Catholic faith to me. You have been very helpful. I have broadened my perspective quite a bit through these interactions.

I would agree with Lenten_Ashes about reading the Bible. All Christians should do it for personal edification and to allow God to help you though life’s challenges. There have been occasions in my life when the Lord has brought an applicable verse of scripture to mind at a time when I was going through a tough situation and it really helped strengthen or comfort me along the way, in addition to prayer, of course.

Psalm 119;105: *“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path”. *For anyone who has walked outdoors somewhere in pitch-black darkness, you know how helpful and potentially life-saving a lamp can be. This was especially true back in New Testament days.

I have learned far more from Catholics on CAF than they could ever learn from me. For that I am eternally grateful. I pray that everyone grows closer to Jesus Christ through the Lenten season.

youtube.com/watch?v=_Ycs23FQDRI

Thanks Tommy, and I agree with you:thumbsup:

Continued Blessings,

Patrick

 

[PJM]

I would tell them, get to know your bible better. [BIBLEDRB][/BIBLEDRB]

Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ says saint Jerome.

This whole idea of, “well I’m Catholic so we don’t know the bible”, stuff needs to stop. If you really know what you have you wont fall prey to other faith’s proselytization efforts.

I can assure you that this is NOT a typical Catholic response

IF it is going on , I’m with you; it needs to STOP:thumbsup:

God Bless,

Patrick

 

[PJM]

When the time comes, still please be our friends

Regards Tony

Why wait, we’re friends NOW

 

[Jon_Mallory]

I would say, “please get to know more of the ante-nicene and post nicene Fathers of the Church. You don’t have to read all of them but more would be better. It’s nice if you know St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas but there is a whole goldmine of knowledge left untouched by most of you”.

 

[TonyBS]

Why wait, we’re friends NOW

Ha ha, as long as we do not say anything that may be too much of a challenge

Big Padlocks appear

Friends is Very good

Regards Tony

P/S - as the years roll om please remain our friend

 

[Lenten_ashes]

I can assure you that this is NOT a typical Catholic response

IF it is going on , I’m with you; it needs to STOP:thumbsup:

God Bless,

Patrick

I still hear it from time time…the kind of half jokingly, well, you know us Catholics don’t read the bible, non-sense.

 

[PJM]

I would say, “please get to know more of the ante-nicene and post nicene Fathers of the Church. You don’t have to read all of them but more would be better. It’s nice if you know St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas but there is a whole goldmine of knowledge left untouched by most of you”.

OK, for the sake of discussion, what is the, shall I say need , of doing so? NOT that all information of the Fatehrs cannot be useful, BUT what is the driving motive of your request? And do you recommend certain Fathers, documents or positions?

God Bless you,

Patrick

 

[Jon_Mallory]

OK, for the sake of discussion, what is the, shall I say need , of doing so? NOT that all information of the Fatehrs cannot be useful, BUT what is the driving motive of your request? And do you recommend certain Fathers, documents or positions?

God Bless you,

Patrick

St. Athanasius “On the incarnation”, his biography of St. Antony the Great, an early ascetic, the Rule of St. Benedict, St. John of Damascus’s “on the Divine images: the apologies against those who attack the divine images”, St. Cyprian’s “on the unity of the Catholic Church”, St. Augustine’s Confessions and City of God. There’s a bunch of early writings that emphasize aspects of Christian piety largely ignored today in the West such as fasting. St. Benedict and Antony the Great are good to read to get a feel for early Christian praxis. Also, I think St. John of Damascus is especially relevant considering the iconoclasm that resurfaces now and again in certain parts of the Church.

 

[PJM]

St. Athanasius “On the incarnation”, his biography of St. Antony the Great, an early ascetic, the Rule of St. Benedict, St. John of Damascus’s “on the Divine images: the apologies against those who attack the divine images”, St. Cyprian’s “on the unity of the Catholic Church”, St. Augustine’s Confessions and City of God. There’s a bunch of early writings that emphasize aspects of Christian piety largely ignored today in the West such as fasting. St. Benedict and Antony the Great are good to read to get a feel for early Christian praxis. Also, I think St. John of Damascus is especially relevant considering the iconoclasm that resurfaces now and again in certain parts of the Church.

And this in the midst of this:

Only about 25%of self professed Catholics fulfill their Sunday & Holy Obligations

Only about 10% advantage Sacramental Confession even annually, {yet nearly 100% receive Holy Communion}

Belief in the Real Presence is SHOCKINGLY low

While I applaud your desire; I nevertheless find it to be a very long way from the reality; the need of just teaching and sharing the basics of our Beautiful Catholic Faith.

I do hope more will take your advice.

God Bless you,

Patrick

 

[TonyBS]

And this in the midst of this:

Only about 25%of self professed Catholics fulfill their Sunday & Holy Obligations

Only about 10% advantage Sacramental Confession even annually, {yet nearly 100% receive Holy Communion}

Belief in the Real Presence is SHOCKINGLY low

While I applaud your desire; I nevertheless find it to be a very long way from the reality; the need of just teaching and sharing the basics of our Beautiful Catholic Faith.

I do hope more will take your advice.

God Bless you,

Patrick

It has been renewed

Belief in the “Real Presence” is increasingly High

God bless and regards Tony