Many of us Catholic Christians here, never even thought of converting, but were just “looking into” what Catholic believeI thought so.Nothing is impossible, I’ll give you that.
I do that each and every day because I feel like there is SOOOOO much yet to learn.That is what can happen when you ask the Holy Spirit to lead you to all truth every time you sit down with your bible
And look where the Holy Spirit has led youI do that each and every day because I feel like there is SOOOOO much yet to learn.
CATHOLIC answers.Most definitely because I don’t think we can ever learn everything there is in a lifetime, even!And look where the Holy Spirit has led you
But seriously, I pray I never feel like I’ve learned everything I can, as I am sure you do also.
God Bless,
Maria
Hey - I’ve been where you are. I was surfing around on the Internet on November 8 of 2000, and came across this really nutty Catholic message board, so I joined up to set them all straight about Protestantism and convert 'em to the Jesus of the Bible (cos, I mean, MAN, they were lost - I thought) - and I was on the phone with a Catholic priest on November 30 - I think that’s what - about three weeks, something like that? I started RCIA and private instruction on January 10, and I went to First Confession on the morning of April 14th - got Confirmed and received my First Holy Communion that evening. About six months, all told. Less than that, really …You guys don’t think I’m gonna convert, do you?
Here is a Jimmy Akin article on this subject
Through His Church, yes.E.E.N.S.:
Because He said so.
Why would you need this in the Bible to prove it to you? (We do see it in there, by the way.) Would you need biblical evidence in order to prove the succession of presidents in our country?If it were spoken of in the bible but it is just not.
WoW!!! http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i85/Alegre-Fe/Emoticons/w00twave.gif Now that’s what you call the Holy Spirit moving swiftly!! Wow!! God wanted those scales removed from your eyes quickly! So He removed them!Hey - I’ve been where you are. I was surfing around on the Internet on November 8 of 2000, and came across this really nutty Catholic message board, so I joined up to set them all straight about Protestantism and convert 'em to the Jesus of the Bible (cos, I mean, MAN, they were lost - I thought) - and I was on the phone with a Catholic priest on November 30 - I think that’s what - about three weeks, something like that? I started RCIA and private instruction on January 10, and I went to First Confession on the morning of April 14th - got Confirmed and received my First Holy Communion that evening. About six months, all told. Less than that, really …
So - yeah - welcome to the journey!!
That is why I continue to pray.This is a good point. As a new Christian about 15 years ago, I believed that somewhere, someplace, the original church that Jesus founded must still exist. However, some of the early literature I read was by SDAs, JWs and fundamentalists, so it poisoned me against the Church for a long time. Like many non-Catholics on this board, I had my Bible and thought “I knew better.” So, all you can do is pray for them and give it time.
Wow, thank you for your little conversion story.
I know there’s more to it than just this but just to hear this is good. I guess it takes a lot to admit what you just admitted. My prayers are with you and with all Christians on this forum. Well if you really knew me you would know I am not that kind of person. I am actually a people pleaser to a fault. Of course I would never bend on my faith.
You’re welcome! :tiphat:Wow, thank you for your little conversion story.
We would probably all get along too regardless of our differences.
No doubt you’re a great person, 'ol bud…!
Most “feisty” folks in forums are very giving and affectionate people.
Me too.
Keep up the good work…!
I’ll host it in Springfield, MO. It’s only an hour away from where I live.We would probably all get along too regardless of our differences.
Maybe we should have a big Catholic Forum Get together in the middle of the country.
There’s your answer!! Some where written, but some still exsisted as oral traditions. See, you’re closer than you think…and you’re smart, one day you’ll wake up and say “Oh, yeah, now I get it”
WOWHey - I’ve been where you are. I was surfing around on the Internet on November 8 of 2000, and came across this really nutty Catholic message board, so I joined up to set them all straight about Protestantism and convert 'em to the Jesus of the Bible (cos, I mean, MAN, they were lost - I thought) - and I was on the phone with a Catholic priest on November 30 - I think that’s what - about three weeks, something like that? I started RCIA and private instruction on January 10, and I went to First Confession on the morning of April 14th - got Confirmed and received my First Holy Communion that evening. About six months, all told. Less than that, really …
So - yeah - welcome to the journey!!
I’m a ‘new’ RCIA Instuctor and this sounds too easy
Good for you, what a great story, I only wish.Yes, I neglected to mention the first part of the story - I had been doing battle with the Catholic Church for 17 years prior to that, including twice through the first two of the four periods of RCIA in 1985 and 1986. (Poor Father A.!!WOW
)Whenever you or any Protestant denies the Magisterium of the Catholic Church you are denying Oral Tradition.
Yes, but remember it was passed down as oral Tradition before the Bible was written but not all that was passed down as oral Tradition was written down in Scripture. And this is why we need the Magisterium of the Catholic Church to let us know what that oral Tradition is that was passed down but not written.