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2ndGen
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And that’s a great thing.
Then you prove your faith and they go back and look into why they believed what they believed and begin to question their sources and thus, a candle is lit in the darkness.
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Then you prove your faith and they go back and look into why they believed what they believed and begin to question their sources and thus, a candle is lit in the darkness.
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angelusm
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JW don’t consider Jesus to be God so they are not christians and not even protestants.
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HannahLisa
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The second, fourth, and fifth reasons apply to Episcopalians as well. (The third may, depending on the church.)
The Catholic church I have attended several times does not have a book available with the service all written down. I know such things exist, but this church doesn’t have them for some reason.
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Mannyfit75
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Are you refering to Catholic Bookstores that are close by to the parish? There are some Catholic parishes that doesn’t have then available due to financial constraints. I know the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Mid-town Manhattan (where Fr. Michael Judge reside; God bless his soul) have a book store there.
I have not taken the time to look at other parishes where my sister resides in King of Prussia. I go to Mass there every year at Mary of Divine Providence.
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2ndGen
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HannahLisa
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No, I was referring to in the service/in the church building itself.
The Protestant churches, such as Episcopal, that have services more like the Catholic service have Books of Common Prayer in the pews sometimes, or at least a handout with the service in it. The Catholic church I’ve gone to doesn’t have that available. I thought that was what you were talking about
I’m sure the bookstore has them. (The church is actually on my college’s campus.)
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Mannyfit75
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Like I said, it maybe due to financial constraints. I can’t really give you a direct answer. I can only give you assumptions. I know most parishes have Missals for the Mass so the parishioners can use them.No, I was referring to in the service/in the church building itself.
The Protestant churches, such as Episcopal, that have services more like the Catholic service have Books of Common Prayer in the pews sometimes, or at least a handout with the service in it. The Catholic church I’ve gone to doesn’t have that available. I thought that was what you were talking about
I find it odd that many Catholics in the states and in the here rarely use it unless they plan to sing the hymns located in the back of the Missal.
Then again, the Missal is a different topic all together. I never really got into reading it until I was 13 yrs old when I started practicing my faith. I felt left out because they the parishioners were doing things at Mass, I was not accustomed to. I probably didn’t pay attention when I was young 8 yrs old because at the time, I only thought about Transformers, GI Joe and cartoons than worshipping God.
Now, I’m 32 yrs old and in the Army. I know more about my faith and I’m admit the shame I had for not living up my faith as a Catholic when I was younger. I blame myself and the secular society.
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Mannyfit75
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I’m with 3rd SIG CO, STB, 3ID, active Army. Here on deployment for 15 months… I have few more months to go… I think that is good and bad. I kinda grown to love the Catholic community here.
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2ndGen
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I was at Benning a few years ago squaring away the recruits before shipping out.
I was set to go downrange, but was pulled out at the last minute (EPTS’d).
It was amazing how everybody wanted one of my rosaries before heading out! Catholics (of course), Protestants, Muslims and even some agnostics!
It was the only thing that was allowed to be hung from our bunks.
It was a beautiful sight to see all those rosaries on the corners of the bunks.
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Claire_from_DE
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Virtue IS its own reward! But Catholics and Protestants have the enjoyment of anticipating heaven too. The atheists and agnostics who end up there will have missed that.
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2ndGen
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That is a truest truth!Virtue IS its own reward! But Catholics and Protestants have the enjoyment of anticipating heaven too. The atheists and agnostics who end up there will have missed that.
I’ve never met a hopeful non-believer.
They always had “doll eyes”.
:hypno:
Then thing with them is that when they are sad, that’s it, their just sad. When we’re sad, there’s a certain dignity to our sadness, a viruous suffering, a belief that we are being tested by fire.
Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not in anyway belittling their goodness (those that are good natured persons), but most of the non-believers that I’ve met have not hope.
They live for the here and now and when the here and now is bleek, so are they. But when it’s bleek for us…we have hope and
.I’d rather be wrong to believe in God and live my life as such,
than to be wrong & “not” believe in God only to find out that He was, is and always will be.
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CB_Catholic
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My parish does not use these books, called Missalettes, either, except for a few for visitors. Our former Pastor (now deceased), wanted the congregation to learn to listen to the Scriptures being proclaimed. He also wanted the parishoners to know by heart the prayers and responses. He accomplished his goal for the most part. My listening skills really did increase, and I am more attentive at Mass and know all the prayers and responses by heart. For some people this does not work, I realize that, but on the whole it has been very good for the parish. We haven’t use Missalettes since the early 90’s, and nobody has asked for them back, as far as I know. Our new Pastor has not brought them back. Now if we could only learn to sing as well as as we listen…but that’s another topic.
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HannahLisa
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I do see the point of that. My problem at Catholic masses is that the service is very close to Episcopal services, but it’s different enough that there are awkward stumbles. And I have nothing to look at to tell me the words! Oh well.
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2ndGen
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Hannah, find a Church where you will be fed.I do see the point of that. My problem at Catholic masses is that the service is very close to Episcopal services, but it’s different enough that there are awkward stumbles. And I have nothing to look at to tell me the words! Oh well.
If you’re truly interested in a Catholic experience, find a good Catholic Church. It’s like choosing a mate…find one that fits you. All the protocal will be valid, but not all Churches are the same. Some may have lukewarm Priests, some may have very engaged Priests. Some may have Priests who just do what is required of them, some may have Priests that go beyond the call fo duty.
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paarsurrey
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HiI admire catholics for their culture and unity.
I admire both for their great contributions in making this world a better place.
I agree with you.
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paarsurrey
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The JW’s say “they are the only true Christians”. If others have free will, they should also have. They are the most devoted Christians and peaceful as well, they are not supposed to join any armed forces, and if they are already in, they resign and then become JW. I think they should also be appreciated. The JWs are neither Protestants nor Catholics, that is to be sure.
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paarsurrey
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If you think that Mary got assumed, that was very lately, centuries afterwards I think, that our Catholics formed that creed, that might be your misconception. Jesus is buried in Mohalla Khanyar, Kashmir, India; and Mary also died in Jesus journey towards India, at the border of a small town called Mari near Islamabad and is said to be buried there.One may read if one likes, a research article by Kerston, a German, by accessing:Well, they aleady know that they need an interpreter…they call him “pastor”.
Like I said before, everybody will believe in Mary when they see her next to Jesus in heaven, “then” become Catholic!
sol.com.au/kor/7_01.htm
Jesus Lived in India- Holger Kersten
So on this reasoning a Protestant perhaps won’t like to convert to Catholicism as suggested by my good friend 2ndGen.
I respect your religion; I love Jesus , Mary and the Twelve, since they are mentioned respectfully and lovingly in Quran.
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paarsurrey
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HiHas anyone besides me ever noticed how devout Catholics and devout Protestants have the same happy demeanor?
It’s the anti-Catholics and the anti-Protestants who seem to be the most miserable sorts.
How can you tell a great Protestant apart from a great Catholic?
Answser: You can’t.
Having a common culture and sort of common Scriptures, the Protestants and Catholics should prefer on merit to be merged into ONE Christendom; I also won’t mind if they both merge into JWs or the vice versa. Maybe the HolySpirit guides them to UNITY to end the confusion!
They all have contributed many things to humanity, as suggested by my friend 2Gen; common to us all.
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paarsurrey
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Hi
I agree and admire that; except in certain areas like Eireland, but then we are human.
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