What should every Catholic own?

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Tsuzuki said:
I use them for meditation, which is why I posted a link to the book, Meditations on the Tarot, which has been endorsed by modern Catholic priests and cardinals.
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Hi!

…perhaps I have misunderstood your contributions… have you read the book you’ve cited or is there an on-line version that you can quote which demonstrates the reason why Catholic Priests and Cardinals endorse this book–and the use of Tarot cards?

Maran atha!

Angel
 
Tsuzuki said:
So are rosaries.
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Hi!

…this is why it is important to demonstrate what you are promoting… cooking oil is flammable… but when used in the correct and intended use seldom does it cause harm;
however, when put into an evil use it can be the source of extreme and tortuous torment and death.

…those who use the Rosary and other Sacramentals for evil purposes are not using these as they are intended to be used.

When a person hears “tarot cards” they do not associate them with Scriptures, the Church or God; what they almost always connect them with is divination, black arts, and the occult… as Catholics we should be more responsible than just throwing something out… ‘gun powder is not a bad thing… after all the Chinese invented it to create wonderful fireworks!’ We know that there’s a deeper and darker reality to gunpowder!

Maran atha!

Angel
 
Lenten_ashes said:
So yeah, the Word is supreme and above all so long as it’s properly understood. That’s why a CCC to go with it is so important.

Have a nice day 🙂
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I am fine with this statement, if we can just agree that the Eucharist is as important as the Word and that they are complementary.

Saying that the Word is above all without taking the Eucharist into account would make me like many Protestants.
 
Lenten_ashes said:
Why this over the current CCC?
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He’s right about the Baltimore Catechism being easier either for a beginner or for anyone who may not have grad school level reading skills. If you are college educated you can probaby handle the CCC, but a lot of people are going to need some help from an RCIA instructor to understand it fully.
 
jcrichton said:
Hi!

…so this is what two ships that pass in the night looks like… :D:D:D

…sorry I missed your intent… I was working from the premise that there was not an actual Rosary to be had… and that the candidate constructed a makeshift Rosary (hence the comparison of mom’s ingenuity to labor and pray simultaneously).

Please accept my apologies for the misunderstanding.

Maran atha!

Angel
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Indeed, no Rosary to be had. Your ideas for functionality, in regard to utilizing what one has to hand, to suit a prayerful purpose, is surely between that person and God; however, I do not think that using shoe laces is exactly functional, and primarily, would likely be an act born of desperation in wishing to use something rather than nothing in order to keep count of one’s prayers, rather than thinking it is such a great idea, in-of-itself, as I am sure, that if such people had a choice, they would use an actual Rosary, for afore-reasons mentioned. Whether an idea is “functional” or not comes after the reason of motivation: I have no Rosary beads, we cannot get any, I don’t wish to use my fingers or tap my teeth for any number of reasons…desperation…and so, I will tie knots in my shoes laces and possibly get them blessed and use these as Rosary beads.
 
Both a bible and a copy of the Catechism might be available from your parish. Accept what ever translation of the bible they give you and, if you want, you can buy a different translation compare and contrast. Biblehub lets you read verses from scripture from several bible translations, side-by-side, so you can decide which translation you prefer or if you would rather just use a website to compare translations.

Note: No matter where you get your main bible make sure that you are getting a Catholic version. The bible I used for years was not, and referred to the deuterocanonical books as the Apocrypha. I was young and didn’t know the difference but it might change how you see or understand those books.
 
I have a comfortable prayer corner.
Many people will make an altar. It doesn’t need to consist of much. It could just be a shelf on a bookcase where you place your statue of the Virgin Mary. If the crucifix is a standing crucifix, it too can be place on the altar, or hung on the wall above the altar. A candle is nice to light during prayer time. It is a place to keep your missal and Bible. A small box can keep other small items that you gather over time such as holy cards and medals.
Other than the lamp stand that allows me to read, I don’t have anything electronic in my prayer corner.
When I owned my own house years ago, I did have a simple CD player. I would listen to John Michael Talbot in the background for quiet meditation. At the time my prayer corner did not even have a chair. I simply sat on the floor. I don’t know what happened to my Jesus beads. The Abbot from the monastery at Pecos had been to the retreat center where I used to go, and learned the prayer and how to use them.
I am glad that I now have the full set of the Divine Liturgy so that I can read the Office of Readings before Morning Prayer. I can carry the Shorter Christian Prayer in my backpack. It only has Morning and Evening Prayer, and will fit in the glove compartment of a car.
The rosary that I carry with me fits in a small rosary case in the pass case that holds my mobile phone. The pass case also holds my keys. My Bible fits in my backpack. Inside my Bible, I have a copy of Praying the Rosary by St. Josemarie Escrva. It’s not Catholic, but Our Daily Bread provides a one year guide to reading the Bible across the top of its pages. That also is zipped inside my Bible.
Does your parish have a library of any type? You might be able to borrow books about the Saints, or writings by the Saints. Most of the books I’ve read, I bought from Dover books. There are other sources such Sophia press. Based on the initial posting, I would think that you are a person with limited finances. If possible, check for free sources like your parish or public library before spending even modest amounts of money.
 
Tsuzuki said:
The afterword was written by Cardinal Hans Urs von Balthasar, and here are some of the editorial reviews by Catholic priests:

“It is without doubt the most extraordinary work I have ever read. It has tremendous spiritual depth and insight.”
  • Trappist abbot Basil Pennington, OCSO
“It is simply astonishing. I have never read such a comprehensive account of the ‘perennial philosophy.’”
  • Father Bede Griffiths
“This book, in my view, is the greatest contribution to date toward the rediscovery and renewal of the Christian contemplative tradition of the Fathers of the Church and the High Middle Ages.”
  • Trappist abbot Thomas Keating, OCSO
“The book begs not only to be studied cover to cover, but also to be savored, meditated upon and assimilated into one’s life.”
  • Richard W. Kropf, National Catholic Reporter
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Hi,

Does your priest know that you do this?? And how do you classify as a Catholic occultist?
Everything the church teaches is to reject all things by the occult. How do you worship Christ and do all the unholy and satanic things the occult does?: mad: I cringe at the fact people worship such an evil creature, the devil doesn’t even love his worshippers!The devil wants each and every one of us to rot in hell with him so he doesn’t get lonely. We must reject all things that the occult does.The occult is the worst thing ever. Do not ask me how or why I know this. (No I was never in the occult)
 
dallas_r said:
Hi,

Does your priest know that you do this?? And how do you classify as a Catholic occultist?
Everything the church teaches is to reject all things by the occult. How do you worship Christ and do all the unholy and satanic things the occult does?: mad: I cringe at the fact people worship such an evil creature, the devil doesn’t even love his worshippers!The devil wants each and every one of us to rot in hell with him so he doesn’t get lonely. We must reject all things that the occult does.The occult is the worst thing ever. Do not ask me how or why I know this. (No I was never in the occult)
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Amen Dallas-r you got this.

You know truth. I will pray your faith continues on this strong robust path.
 
Tsuzuki said:
A Bible and the Catechism, in case you lose Internet. Prayer books are cool too, but most of the other stuff isn’t necessary for every Catholic. I also carry a deck of tarot cards for meditation, but that’s just me.
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Originally Posted by Tsuzuki View Post
The afterword was written by Cardinal Hans Urs von Balthasar, and here are some of the editorial reviews by Catholic priests:
“It is without doubt the most extraordinary work I have ever read. It has tremendous spiritual depth and insight.”
  • Trappist abbot Basil Pennington, OCSO
    “It is simply astonishing. I have never read such a comprehensive account of the ‘perennial philosophy.’”
  • Father Bede Griffiths
    “This book, in my view, is the greatest contribution to date toward the rediscovery and renewal of the Christian contemplative tradition of the Fathers of the Church and the High Middle Ages.”
  • Trappist abbot Thomas Keating, OCSO
    “The book begs not only to be studied cover to cover, but also to be savored, meditated upon and assimilated into one’s life.”
  • Richard W. Kropf, National Catholic Reporter
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Tread carefully. Tarot cards are often used for occult purposes.
Tsuzuki said:
So are rosaries.
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Tsuzuki said:
I use them for meditation, which is why I posted a link to the book, Meditations on the Tarot, which has been endorsed by modern Catholic priests and cardinals.
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I just love that you are on CAF and give those who truly believe, pause, by the Grace of God, to say

Begone satan.
 
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