That’s kind of a sweeping statement. If I were you, I would qualify that to say that no Jewish faith ritual is incompatible for Hebrew Catholics. Non-Jewish Catholics should not be holding their own Seder meals or sacrificing lambs or wearing tallitot and phylacteries. In fact I don’t believe that even Hebrew Catholics are allowed to sacrifice lambs. Correct me if I’m wrong.
That’s exactly what I said. Read my entire post before you reply. Focus on these 5 words in the applicable sentence.(Jews who convert to Catholicism)
No, the full statement, direct quote from you, is “because the CC does not view any Jewish faith ritual as being incompatible with Catholicism” - which could be interpreted by someone to mean that any Catholic can hold a Seder meal, wear tallitot and phylacteries, or sacrifice lambs.That’s exactly what I said. Read my entire post before you reply.
That is not the full sentence and you know it. Read it again. This is the full sentence below. You have chosen to cut out a piece from the sentence. If they don’t do blood sacrifice anymore than it’s obviously not applicable. You are just being argumentative.
The sacrifice of animals was performed only by the High Priest in the ancient Temple. Because of the fact the Temple has been destroyed, no Jews are permitted to sacrifice animals until the Temple is rebuilt. But since the reconstruction of the Temple is believed to be during the future Messianic age, animal sacrifice will probably no longer be necessary at that time. Therefore, to use this as an example seems misplaced.
The Catholic Church teaches that the Bishop holds the office of High Priest in the same way as the Jewish High Priests did in their order. She also teaches that the church building is a direct analogue to the Temple, including a sacrificial altar, a lamp which signifies the Burning Bush in the same way as the one described in Exodus, the Tree of Life signified by the Crucifix, and the Holy of Holies/Ark of the Covenant which is signified by the Tabernacle, in which is reserved the holy manna (Eucharist).
Ah, so by this statement you admit that some Jewish holidays and practices do conflict with Catholic doctrine. Are those your own words, or a cut-and-paste from an article you are reading? One page ago you started this thread not knowing much at all about Hebrew Catholics.
I assume that any Catholic and not just Irish American ones can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. So can any Catholic also celebrate the Jewish religious holidays even if they are not of Jewish heritage?
Please read the following “Ask an Apologist” post. It contains important information from Michelle Arnold, an experienced, professional Catholic Answers apologist.
The apologist said, “As to other practices and observances, I can only recommend that Christians be very sure of what they are doing before presuming to, for example, hold a seder, wear a yarmulke, light a menorah, etc.”
There’s a significant difference between being a guest at an authentic Jewish celebration, and holding your own or attending one at a Catholic parish or Christian ecclesial community.
Episcopalians who have converted to the Catholic faith do so because they want to follow the teachings of the Catholic Church. They wouldn’t be expecting to follow rituals that the Episcopal Church allowed and the Catholic church does not. Otherwise most of the liturgical worship and Eucharistic/communion worship mirror each other fairly closely.
Pope Francis said no to proselytizing Jews but yes to evangelising. He said they are different things.
It means they’re Christian.
What is the difference? You are giving information and educating on the Catholic faith in both terms.
“Proselytism” has the connotation of pressuring others to convert, of targeting groups specifically, using hard-sell tactics on them.
What might a soft-sell, non-pressured evangelizing consist of in approaching people?
Oh, you might found and run a major apologetics company in El Cajon, California, and produce radio shows, CDs, books, and a website that encourages Catholics to grow in faith and non-Catholics to learn more about the Church.
Read the whole article. It includes what the Pope actually said. Yes I believe the Pope’s view over your view.