Amen ! I too am a convert , having been raised Protestant.. entered Communion with the Church at 65 . Never have I known my Lord as I do now ! God bless you brother , for this testimony. ❤
Wow!...I'm a cradle Catholic and you've now mentioned something I hadn't thought of or heard before " Jesus didn't give us a format for holding a church service" you're so right. All Jesus said was "every time you come together, do this (Eucharist) in memory of me". I'm so happy my brother in Christ, that you are back in the fold.
Actually Jesus did with and through His Apostles and disciples, as this gentleman mentioned, as oral tradition. There was a Liturgy of the Word from the Word Himself. Scripture was being spoken long before it was written. Many of the writings of the early Church Fathers are homilies. The Psalms were sung by the Jewish people and many in the early Church were Jewish converts to Christianity. Then there was the Liturgy of the Eucharist or breaking bread. Some of the practices in the Mass are carried over from tradition. For example, there is no need to cut the wine today with Holy (blessed) Water. In the early Church, the wine had to be diluted. Many of the symbolism in the book of Revelation can be seen in the Mass (e.g. lamp stands, incense, communion of Saints, Mary as the Queen of Heaven, Holy, Holy, Holy (4:8), etc.). The sad thing about our Protestant brothers and sisters is that many are so anti-Catholic that they miss the Scriptural basis of the Mass and Catholicism as a whole. The Catechism has all the Scriptural references. God will call them home to the Catholic Church in His time. I think all the craziness in the world has been a wake-up call and many are coming to or are returning to the Church. There is a great series on www.ewtn.com/tv/watch-live/united-states called "The Reformation." Last month's episode was all about Luther. The next episode will cover the Protestant fracturing based on theological disputes. It airs August 7 @ 5:30 PM ET, August 8 @ 10 AM ET and 11:30 PM. EWTN.com has a bunch of worldwide TV and radio channels, so you can often pick up showings on the Europe, Africa and Asia streams. The Canada stream is the same as the US. There are streams in German and Spanish too.
Another revert here! 10 years of Campus Crusade for Christ, Calvary Chapel, etc. Am now a Latin mass-attending traditional Catholic. Loving ad orientum worship!
I have seen the power of the early intentions of my Polish Catholic-raised parents with their Catholic wedding and then mine and my sisters Baptisms. The path seemed to end there as far as our practicing the faith went. But now, years later, I have been brought back to it with full faith and so much understanding by the Holy Spirit. I believe that those early sacraments were the beginnings of an unseen path from above.
Bravo, brother in Christ! How interesting your testimony is. As practicant catholic converted from Buddhism, I'm so proud of you to be one of us and. God bless you! Amen!
You cannot be a Catholic and obey the Lord! First, the gospel, the true gospel is, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." When I ask a Catholic if this is true, you won't believe the commotion I cause! So, dear Catholic, pay attention to what your leaders will do - and Catholic leaders, be honest! I am simply asking if the words of Paul are true! Is it true that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? Yet, Catholics do not believe Paul. For example, one Catholic said, "Paul's words are true, but there is more to it than that." Do you catch that? It is double speak! "It is true, but it is not true!" That is the absurd position of the Catholic church! One Catholic said, "Shall be saved" is the same as "Might be saved." Oh really? I suggest that you go back to college and retake English 101! Instead, Catholics teach, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic, and partakes of Catholic communion MIGHT be saved." First, dear Catholic leader, I want to be accurate about what you teach! That is, have I misrepresented the Catholic gospel here? I ask that, but no Catholic has dared answer yes or no! Be honest! Yes or no! Your eternity is in the balance. Eternal heaven or eternal hell is based on your honesty with God! Secondly, is it not obvious that you have a different, a very different, gospel? Paul writes, "Whoever preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed." So, I will ask once again, do you agree with Paul that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? I keep hearing, no!; Paul left so many things out! Yet, it really is that simple. However, apparently as a 'protestant', my opinion does not matter. Therefore, I will not give my interpretation of what Paul means; instead, I will simply quote Bible verses. That is, my opinion counts for nothing, but will you argue with the Word of God? What does salvation look like? It is written, ask and you shall receive (Matt 7.7), you shall be born again (John 3.3), made into a new creation (2 Cor 5.17), you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit (Mark 1.8), and have 'rivers of living water bubbling up inside you' (7.38). Moreover, all your sins will be washed away by the blood of Christ Who died upon the Cross for your sins (I John 1.7). The Holy Spirit will abide with you (John 14.17), Christ and the Father will make Their home with you (John 14.23), and the Holy Spirit will bear witness that you are saved (Romans 8.16). Concerning works and salvation, if you abide with Christ, you will bear much fruit (John 15.5). Yet, do not forget Paul's qualifier, "If indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within you." Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that you know God and Jesus Christ Whom He has sent." However, to those condemned, He will say, "Depart from Me; I never knew you." Hence, the difference between heaven and hell is whether or not you know the Lord! Yet, how do you get to know the Lord? Jesus said, "How much more will My Father give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks of Him." Catholics dishonor the tradition of the apostles, outright contradicting the Apostle Paul. Yet, you can know Christ - just by asking! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
Mr. Truth I believe it is God because 1 John 1:9 it says "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness". I don't think it would mean anyone other than God. Also the verse says nothing about confessing and the apostles never forgave anybody's sins in the New Testament.
You cannot be a Catholic and obey the Lord! First, the gospel, the true gospel is, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." When I ask a Catholic if this is true, you won't believe the commotion I cause! So, dear Catholic, pay attention to what your leaders will do - and Catholic leaders, be honest! I am simply asking if the words of Paul are true! Is it true that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? Yet, Catholics do not believe Paul. For example, one Catholic said, "Paul's words are true, but there is more to it than that." Do you catch that? It is double speak! "It is true, but it is not true!" That is the absurd position of the Catholic church! One Catholic said, "Shall be saved" is the same as "Might be saved." Oh really? I suggest that you go back to college and retake English 101! Instead, Catholics teach, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic, and partakes of Catholic communion MIGHT be saved." First, dear Catholic leader, I want to be accurate about what you teach! That is, have I misrepresented the Catholic gospel here? I ask that, but no Catholic has dared answer yes or no! Be honest! Yes or no! Your eternity is in the balance. Eternal heaven or eternal hell is based on your honesty with God! Secondly, is it not obvious that you have a different, a very different, gospel? Paul writes, "Whoever preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed." So, I will ask once again, do you agree with Paul that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? I keep hearing, no!; Paul left so many things out! Yet, it really is that simple. However, apparently as a 'protestant', my opinion does not matter. Therefore, I will not give my interpretation of what Paul means; instead, I will simply quote Bible verses. That is, my opinion counts for nothing, but will you argue with the Word of God? What does salvation look like? It is written, ask and you shall receive (Matt 7.7), you shall be born again (John 3.3), made into a new creation (2 Cor 5.17), you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit (Mark 1.8), and have 'rivers of living water bubbling up inside you' (7.38). Moreover, all your sins will be washed away by the blood of Christ Who died upon the Cross for your sins (I John 1.7). The Holy Spirit will abide with you (John 14.17), Christ and the Father will make Their home with you (John 14.23), and the Holy Spirit will bear witness that you are saved (Romans 8.16). Concerning works and salvation, if you abide with Christ, you will bear much fruit (John 15.5). Yet, do not forget Paul's qualifier, "If indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within you." Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that you know God and Jesus Christ Whom He has sent." However, to those condemned, He will say, "Depart from Me; I never knew you." Hence, the difference between heaven and hell is whether or not you know the Lord! Yet, how do you get to know the Lord? Jesus said, "How much more will My Father give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks of Him." Catholics dishonor the tradition of the apostles, outright contradicting the Apostle Paul. Yet, you can know Christ - just by asking! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
I love this guy. He’s right on every single detail. The differences between the separated brothers and us looks just like how he says it on the ground. Mom did a great job when he was a boy. The only Religion who makes sense is The Roman Catholic Faith. “The Creed” explains it all. Not just protestors. Other religions as well. Oh wow brother. The way you speak out for the Church is true Love. All about God the Father The Almighty, The Son became man, and The Holy Spirit. God bless your mother.
I mean it doesn’t mean anything if his relationship with God doesn’t get better many think they are good but in reality their spiritual relation with god is far more deteriorated then they think
I'm a medical student in DC struggling with his catholic faith. You and your story are incredibly inspirational. Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video
Keep praying especially the Rosary. There are evil spirits running amuck. Your Mother and mine will protect you. Use sacramentals as well. Holy water, chrism oil, visits to the chapel, eucharistic adoration. I will pray for you. The Lord will give you strength to sustain during this trial.
I was raised in the Catholic church and got heavily into New age. I threw all that out and bought The Great Adventure Bible and am doing Bible study with Father Mike Schmidt. I can't tell you how proud I am to be Catholoc now.
@@jrudi9241 you are proud to be a moron? why? also, you are a child molester. all catholics are, since you support a church that condones it, supports it.
I was raised Catholic and I went in a great big circle and found exactly what you found. God Bless and thank you for making this video it's very affirming and helpful for a weary traveler. I am so grateful to God. I have just fallen in love with the traditional latin mass, really connects us to the early church...
I had the desire to become Catholic at 15 too, but my parents didn’t let me. Now I’m 18, and they can’t stop me from doing it. We get into arguments very often, please pray for me and them!
@@unnikutta6514 im very interested in your story. how did you come to the conclusion that the roman catholic faith is the true faith and at such a young age? most of my friends and cousins have recently become secular unfortunately
@@crobeastness My story is long, so I'll try it to condense it as much as possible. From the time I was young, I had a deep desire to know the truth. As a result, when it came time for me to decide big questions like "Does God exist?" I always leaved any emotional attachments to the way I was raised aside, and examined all the arguments in favor and against the proposition. When I was 12, I came to the conclusion that God existed. When I was 14, I came to the conclusion that Jesus Christ truly rose from the dead, and therefore had to be the true God. However, when I was 15 I ran into a problem. I realized Sola-Sciptura didn't make sense. I believed that the Bible was the sole authority of faith for a Christian, yet found that there were thousands of interpretations/denominations- all of which claiming to be inspired by the Holy Spirit. I found it very hard to believe that God didn't leave us any source of truth that could correct us. As a result, I studied church history, and began to look into the conversion story of various Catholics. After about a year, I concluded that Catholicism was the One True Faith. However, I didn't care all the much. I subscribed to merely the IDEA of Catholicism, but never truly followed Christ in my heart. It wasn't until 1 year later, when I was 16 years old, that I heard about Our Lady's message at Fatima. I realized that I was going to be damned if I didn't not change my life. As a result, I ran over to my local parish, and met a saintly Monsignor. From there, I started praying four rosaries a day. After two weeks of doing that, I was freed from various sins of impurity, never to return again. At that moment, I TRULY realized that Catholicism was the ONE TRUE FAITH. Hope this helps!
@@unnikutta6514 The best witness is to live a holy Catholic life. Love much, give much and show them your joy. Don't argue with them because they are your parents and I am sure they want the best for you, even if it is sometimes misguided. God bless you for hearing and answering God's call! You and your family will be in my prayers. It is young persons like yourself who give an older person like me such hope for the Church and humanity. Thank you!!!
@@unnikutta6514 Thank you for sharing your witness. God bless you for seeking truth and making the decision to enter the Church. You make very good points about the intellectual aspect of coming to Catholicism and then following Christ in your heart. It is never either/or. Being a disciple requires both, understanding and a personal relationship with Jesus. Good for you for praying the Rosary. It is good for being disciplined to pray and reflect on the mysteries. I too pray the Rosary and it has helped me overcome many sins. You also might want to consider Lectio Divina (www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/meditations/index.cfm), the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola (www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/), reading about the Saints (e.g. Teresa of Avila "Interior Castle" & "Ascent of Mount Carmel," St. Augustine "City of God" and many more) and the many programs and resources on www.ewtn.com/catholicism. You can find most of these free online (CCEL.org, Librivox.org, Archive.org, www.traditionalcatholic.co/free-catholicbooks/, RU-vid...). The important thing is to grow in your faith and the Catholic Church has a wealth of material to help you. I also recommend retreats if you are able to attend them. Stay strong and peace to you.
Confession implies humility. Ask God to accompany you. I ask him to reveal where I missed on the love aspect in my live. After confession it equates to a good wash and you are filled with sacramental grace to face other temptations later. We need to go often to get layers of darkness off us. We realise more and more that we are sinners and appreciate more and more Jesus as our Savior! God bless🙋🏻♀️!
VAL/C---Whatever you have to confess is Peanuts to what the priest has had to listen to in the past ! Get it off your chest and walk out cleansed and joyfull !
I was away for 20 years. I printed off an Adult Examination of Conscience PDF and fully thought through my list of vices. Felt like 7 demons were released after Christ's Absolution (and probably were in the spiritual world.)
It’s the most beautiful sacrament ever! After the priest has absolved my sins , I felt so much freedom and joy in my heart ❤️. I realized that’s how Mary Magdalene felt when Jesus said “sin no more”. Never dread Velerian, Jesus is waiting for you with open arms. Isaiah 1:10 Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow! Amen!
Hi Wallace, I absolutely loved your beautiful and powerful testimony, you made so many excellent points. I am also a convert to Catholicism, I was an atheist and after a powerful experience of God knew I wanted to become Catholic. That was in 1987 when I was 19 and I have been married to my loving Catholic husband for 22 years and have 3 children who all attend Catholic schools. Jesus told us to expect to be hated because of him and so many people believe nonsense about the Catholic church and are biased against us without ever looking honestly (and as you say) "fearlessly" at what the church believes. Jesus established our church! Other than the Orthodox churches that split from the church after 1,000 years and who we consider still coming from the True Vine, ALL other churches were founded by ordinary men and women NOT Christ! Something else to consider is "where did the bible come from?" It comes from the Catholic church! This is a historic fact which anyone can easily study and discover. As you say, for the first 300-400 years we did not have a bible, we had the sacred writings that would become the bible but they were scattered throughout the church in various locations together with other writings that were not later included in the bible. How did Christians survive? They formed communities from what they were taught by the disciples and Apostles of Jesus, oral tradition! The leadership and teaching was handed down from the Apostles to bishops, for centuries before we had the bible. The bible was codified by a Catholic church council - a meeting of the bishops - and through prayer and discernment they chose which books would be included and which to leave out. Also, any decision they made had to be confirmed by the bishop in Rome - the Pope. We also read a lot of scripture, at every Mass we have readings from the Old Testament, a Psalm and readings from one of the four gospels. We all stand to hear the gospel, the words of Jesus. For anyone reading this who wants to know more, get a copy of the Catholic Catechism (if you can't afford one or get one at your local library ask any Catholic parish who will be happy to lend you one). This is a book telling you EXACTLY what Catholics believe and what the church teaches. Wallace, God bless you my brother in Christ. May Jesus continue to bless you and please make more RU-vid videos!
I’m pretty sure Jesus didn’t form the Catholic Church either especially when considering that those early founders of the church were doing so well doing everything as they were told... except when they were like “hmm let’s mix our teachings with politics what could wrong...” in this process they lost their relationship with god but they didn’t know. Corruption began the fear of god was gone (and still is for the most part but it’s still there slightly) Many say it’s all about worshipping god and all that but the thing is the relationship you keep with god ultimately decides where your soul ends up and almost every religion that falls under Christianity has lost that. Instead they focus on converting and seeing “oh who has the most members and most influnce” and that angers me
The Qounaistado Jesus is someone who rebuilds and not leave church when things go wrong!! Check yourself whom u r following!! There’s also a different spirit and different Jesus!! Search the scriptures!!
@@JohnDought Priests are not just random men. They are consecrated by Bishops, who are the Apostles' spiritual heirs. The same Apostles to whom Jesus gave the Holy Spirit. Priests absolve us from our sins "in the name of God the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Not in their own name, as only God can forgive sins. God bless.
@@JohnDought Have a look what the Catechism says: ccc.usccb.org/flipbooks/catechism/258/index.html Good question and Annette a is correct. Remember that the Sacraments are visible channels of God's grace given to the Church. The Priest via the Bishop and the unbroken succession of Bishops from St. Peter are given the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, which is a Divine Office to administer the Sacraments. The Priest in confession is operating in Persona Christi or the person of Christ. Next time you go to Mass, pay attention to the words the Priest uses when consecrating the Eucharist. This is "my" body...this is "my" blood. Same thing.
@@jbloe555 sorry I think sometimes RU-vid doesn't send me all the notification :( Who wrote the CCC? Is it what the ccc says or what is written in the CCC because the Bible is the word, if you say the CCC is also the word of God, while this book is outside the Bible you can say the quran is also the word of God, bit this isn't you say... And how old is this book? I am a Christian btw.
Amen! Same here!! Once I studied hard on theological sources for years, and understanding the writings and the historical background from which Christianity and the scriptures were written and interpreted from original languages- without a doubt is the truth and unfaltering proof of the messages intended by Christ. Absolutely the authority that needs no further twisting of the truth. I feel so cheated out of many years of being Christian. The lies you find out that Protestant churches teach, it is for ignorant uneducated people. No offense to anyone- please, I was the same! We just do not know. You base it all on what you are told and what the foundations of what all kinds of churches believe. 33,000 protestant churches and 1 Catholic church. Why? Because the devil works hard in trying to deceive people from the original truth that was given by Jesus to his apostles. For over 1500 years, the only Christian church was the Catholic faith. Come home to the teachings of truth and understanding people! You have been told untruths in the s Protestant churches! God Bless you brother for your testimony and understanding. Thank you for sharing! Your passion for the messages are so powerful! Peace be with you! Divine planning of God included the Full Grace of Mary to carry Jesus the Son of God! She is to be called Blessed for all time. God knew her before she was born, His great plan for all of us and salvation was to give us the mother of mankind in the new kingdom. Our Lady of Fatima pray with us! Pray for us! Lead us to your Son, Our King forever. Amen!
I agree. I've noticed the corruption in modern Protestant teaching. There's alot of self help introspective being tought. The message is "what can God do for me" How can I became wealthier, healthier, and happier. It convinces people to focus on me, myself, and I. I believe this is a form of Liberalism that's crept into the church. To cause people to be so focused and obsorbed in their own self that they become oblivious to what's taking place around them. Oblivious to how the enemy is attacking the church throughout the world, and oblivious to our call to help those in need around us. Thanks for sharing your story. God bless
It lacks the Spíritus of charity. Protestant teaching ask what can God do for man while catholic Christianity asks what can humanity do for God? How to better ourselves but then they claim we are believing in works based merit rather than grace , which isn't the case
cfG21 you do know many Christians are aware of that I mean literally the Bible says every religion doesn’t matter will be corrupted by evil in some way or another. You see I think if my math is right about 10% of those Protestants are actually legitimate Christians who do everything they are supposed to. About 7 percent will actually reach god. Many will start the journey but few will finish it
cfG21 charity? Really charity is that your concern??? My good sir if that’s what concerns you I think your personal and spiritual relationship with god is gone. True legitimate Christians care only about that (obviously they also care about other things like family and the souls they save) but that’s their number one priority I’ve seen many Catholics brag about how much good they are doing but I tell them “it all means nothing if you don’t have a relation with god and if you don’t even have the fear of god then you are in the wrong path”
Same here. I knew NOTHING from Cath school, etc., was the early to late 70s. Luckily was brought back in after being Baptist for 3 yrs (multiple others for several years,), by a person who had their theology degree from Franciscan Univ in Steubenville. I was BLOWN AWAY the first class & all in by 2nd! If not for moving & not know where to go to church bc there were pages & pages in the yellow pages, so went to Cath church down the road bc I at least knew what to expect & the class was starting that week. Fir year & a half. Now, it's been 27yrs. Also, discovered Latin Mass 5-6 yrs ago. It's heaven on earth! Enjoyed the video! You grasped very good points & explained them well. The thing about the Church is because it's so old, it's so rich, and so beautiful!!! Since he made that video, he may not have realized the evil in the Church as well. Evil is everywhere in this world. Satan is ramping up in govt, schools, regular conservative society, hospitals, the sciences, everywhere, by confirming to the "Age". This has been since the Fall, but mainly since Christ had His first defeat of Satan in the desert & ultimately on the cross. Our Church has been infiltrated by modernists, Freemasons, and communism/Marxist ideology, paganism, ecumenism to the point of detriment to the Church's identity. Not to mention allowing the immoral priests to continue serving who abused children, seminarians, adults & nuns. When they should have been defrocked. So is the way of Satan to take down the One, True, Apostolic Church who has it's roots from Peter from Christ. Which had been the beacon of Christianity for 1500 yrs until the end of governing and church and state was split, which caused a worse corruption- atheists in Europe governing the people and doing away with religious liberties and Christian morality as a whole. The point is, just as Peter betrayed Jesus 3xs, the apostles didn't show up at the foot of the cross but repented. Does not mean you abandon the Church. Evil is everywhere, you stand and fight (with prayer, fasting, alms and gentle "activism") against it to correct it. God bless+. The true Church will be revealed one day. It has been to many already. Scripture says ONE CHUCH. There are over 40,000 denominations and non-denominational of Christianity. DO the homework, the roots. Just as he says about the writing of the early church fathers and they had "mass" and the Eucharist then. Reread John 6 as Jesus explicitly commands the eating of His flesh, etc. Even though in the reality of bread, it becomes the reality of Jesus in the appearance of that bread. People turned away back then, as they do know, due to literally propaganda from Martin Luther et al. The French Revolution was an attempt to take down the Church by war. Why? Because they knew it's Christ's Church. Practicing satanists know it too. That's why they try to steal the Eucharist from attending Masses and why every Catholic Church should require Holy Communion on the tongue. I have witnessed this 3 x at a few churches and after communion in the hand walk right out. If I could have had a chance to run after one person I would have. Luckily the other two times, we had diligent ushers that watched to see them consume, but that can be disguised with their hand to their mouth as well. On the tongue is the way to go, plus only the priest has consecrated hands. I used to be an EM. The Lord called me out of it very strongly in my soul.
Love hearing the various conversion stories online nowadays from a different faith into Catholicism. Keep up the great work and I hope others who are considering jumping into the fullness of truth are encouraged by humble testimony like yours!
Omar H, thank you. I have to work harder on my Love to get clean. Pride? Or Shame? I don’t know. But I know I have to get to confession often. Please pray for me so I can get to Love the Church inside.
@@grimreaper843 you are hilariously ignorant. Your church has pedophiles to because wherever there is power there are people who will abuse it. The statistics are out there if you actually look. Your bias causes you to bear false witness about other people. We love the Lord Jesus Christ. Your church is a pseudo church and your knowledge is pseudo knowledge. Stop bearing false witness. Stop obeying traditional man from the 1500s. Stop making your own opinion God. You will give an account for every word you type or speak
@@FloJDean Jesus is not God, there is no trinity in the Bible, your god is the pope. Catholic gods are the Three Unclean Spirits, the magical mythical "father, son, holy ghost' I'm three in one shake. truthofexistence.weebly.com/the-vatican-virus.html The Vatican Virus is the Mark of the Beast, so you can't go to Heaven.
Welcome to the true Church established by Jesus Christ..Catholics never criticized other church in fact other church attack Catholic including Protestant..Where as Catholics, the Priest included all people in prayer in contrary to other SeCT that they pray only members who are inside the church..Love to hear this inspirational testimony...I'm proud to be Catholic..Majority in Phillipines are Catholics..
On the Eucharist, Christ actually uses the Koine Greek word “trogon” which means very *literally* gnawing and chewing and was used to describe a wild animal crunching and chewing and gnawing on roots, seeds and grains (and alternately translated, raw meat). He couldn’t have said anything *more* literal. Anyway, welcome back home! I’m a recent revert about a year ago properly after spending a few years on the *sola fide* doctrine.
I was born as a Roman-Catholic yet listening to converts into the Catholicism I learn a lot from them. It makes me a better person and more a passionate Christian. Thank you and God bless you all.
Me too. My fiancé came into Holy Mother Church 3 years ago and she teaches me Catholic doctrine. Do not deviate for the Catechism nor the Bible. We are going to have a lot thrown at us soon by the Devil. False prophets as well. Stay close to Jesus and Mother Church.
@@gopinathanaugustinemunusam911 That's right, mostly from converted Protestant pastors who had an unimaginable amount to lose by converting to Catholicism - material resources, friends and even relatives. They had to be absolutely sure that they were making the right choice. They needed to know the truth that would dispel their slightest doubts.
Convert to the Byzantine Catholic Church from Methodist, Lutheran, Evangelical, Baptist, Pentacostal, finally BC. wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Welcome Home!
@@mariab.774 - 👋 ¡ Hola sister in Christ, "Maria B." ! ... I now know that you & I have been watching some of the same "RU-vid" videos. How funny & interesting is that !!!?🤔😅😂😁
There is a magnificent book that I am reading by a lovely Catholic speaker/author Brant Pitre, entitled, “Jesus and the Jewish roots of the Eucharist”. He has written several books on these issues that the Catholic Church is facing against the world. It really brings home the importance of the Catholic Eucharist. I know you would love this set of books and it really opened my heart into the truth of how blessed we are to have this Eucharist. The next book I will be reading will be “Jesus and the Jewish roots of Mary“ by the same author. God bless you, welcome back!
You cannot be a Catholic and obey the Lord! First, the gospel, the true gospel is, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." When I ask a Catholic if this is true, you won't believe the commotion I cause! So, dear Catholic, pay attention to what your leaders will do - and Catholic leaders, be honest! I am simply asking if the words of Paul are true! Is it true that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? Yet, Catholics do not believe Paul. For example, one Catholic said, "Paul's words are true, but there is more to it than that." Do you catch that? It is double speak! "It is true, but it is not true!" That is the absurd position of the Catholic church! One Catholic said, "Shall be saved" is the same as "Might be saved." Oh really? I suggest that you go back to college and retake English 101! Instead, Catholics teach, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic, and partakes of Catholic communion MIGHT be saved." First, dear Catholic leader, I want to be accurate about what you teach! That is, have I misrepresented the Catholic gospel here? I ask that, but no Catholic has dared answer yes or no! Be honest! Yes or no! Your eternity is in the balance. Eternal heaven or eternal hell is based on your honesty with God! Secondly, is it not obvious that you have a different, a very different, gospel? Paul writes, "Whoever preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed." So, I will ask once again, do you agree with Paul that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? I keep hearing, no!; Paul left so many things out! Yet, it really is that simple. However, apparently as a 'protestant', my opinion does not matter. Therefore, I will not give my interpretation of what Paul means; instead, I will simply quote Bible verses. That is, my opinion counts for nothing, but will you argue with the Word of God? What does salvation look like? It is written, ask and you shall receive (Matt 7.7), you shall be born again (John 3.3), made into a new creation (2 Cor 5.17), you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit (Mark 1.8), and have 'rivers of living water bubbling up inside you' (7.38). Moreover, all your sins will be washed away by the blood of Christ Who died upon the Cross for your sins (I John 1.7). The Holy Spirit will abide with you (John 14.17), Christ and the Father will make Their home with you (John 14.23), and the Holy Spirit will bear witness that you are saved (Romans 8.16). Concerning works and salvation, if you abide with Christ, you will bear much fruit (John 15.5). Yet, do not forget Paul's qualifier, "If indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within you." Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that you know God and Jesus Christ Whom He has sent." However, to those condemned, He will say, "Depart from Me; I never knew you." Hence, the difference between heaven and hell is whether or not you know the Lord! Yet, how do you get to know the Lord? Jesus said, "How much more will My Father give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks of Him." Catholics dishonor the tradition of the apostles, outright contradicting the Apostle Paul. Yet, you can know Christ - just by asking! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@kenshiloh Catholicism is “both/and.” Catholics certainly believe the WHOLE of scripture. You are leaving out all the verses that don’t conform to your truncated view of Christianity. Luther did the same thing. Luther misread St. Paul to conform to Luther’s heretical “Faith alone” novelty.
@@patquint3291 Hi. First, I am here to learn. If I have anything wrong about the Catholic faith, please let me know! Yet, from numerous posts, I have heard Catholics say that baptism and communion are necessary for salvation - all without any assurance of salvation. If you disagree, please, if you would, send a portion of the catechism or other 'official' Catholic ruling on the truth of my statement. Thanks! Christ said, "My Father will give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks of Him (Luke 11.13)." That means that if you ask, you will receive. Paul echoed the words of Christ, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10.13)." However, when placed in the form of Romans 10.13, Catholics believe, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic, and partakes of Catholic communion might be saved." Now, Paul warned, "Whoever preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed." Is it not elementary that you have a different gospel? Moreover, you mentioned the 'whole' of Scripture. Yet, will you not discuss the meaning of Luke 11.13 and Romans 10.13? That is, I am willing to look at any other Bible verses; yet, are you willing to look at these Scriptures? If not, then it is you, not I, who will not look at the whole of Scripture! I hope that you get to know Christ - just by asking! His blood cleanses us from all sin. Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
You cannot be a Catholic and obey the Lord! First, the gospel, the true gospel is, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." When I ask a Catholic if this is true, you won't believe the commotion I cause! So, dear Catholic, pay attention to what your leaders will do - and Catholic leaders, be honest! I am simply asking if the words of Paul are true! Is it true that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? Yet, Catholics do not believe Paul. For example, one Catholic said, "Paul's words are true, but there is more to it than that." Do you catch that? It is double speak! "It is true, but it is not true!" That is the absurd position of the Catholic church! One Catholic said, "Shall be saved" is the same as "Might be saved." Oh really? I suggest that you go back to college and retake English 101! Instead, Catholics teach, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic, and partakes of Catholic communion MIGHT be saved." First, dear Catholic leader, I want to be accurate about what you teach! That is, have I misrepresented the Catholic gospel here? I ask that, but no Catholic has dared answer yes or no! Be honest! Yes or no! Your eternity is in the balance. Eternal heaven or eternal hell is based on your honesty with God! Secondly, is it not obvious that you have a different, a very different, gospel? Paul writes, "Whoever preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed." So, I will ask once again, do you agree with Paul that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? I keep hearing, no!; Paul left so many things out! Yet, it really is that simple. However, apparently as a 'protestant', my opinion does not matter. Therefore, I will not give my interpretation of what Paul means; instead, I will simply quote Bible verses. That is, my opinion counts for nothing, but will you argue with the Word of God? What does salvation look like? It is written, ask and you shall receive (Matt 7.7), you shall be born again (John 3.3), made into a new creation (2 Cor 5.17), you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit (Mark 1.8), and have 'rivers of living water bubbling up inside you' (7.38). Moreover, all your sins will be washed away by the blood of Christ Who died upon the Cross for your sins (I John 1.7). The Holy Spirit will abide with you (John 14.17), Christ and the Father will make Their home with you (John 14.23), and the Holy Spirit will bear witness that you are saved (Romans 8.16). Concerning works and salvation, if you abide with Christ, you will bear much fruit (John 15.5). Yet, do not forget Paul's qualifier, "If indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within you." Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that you know God and Jesus Christ Whom He has sent." However, to those condemned, He will say, "Depart from Me; I never knew you." Hence, the difference between heaven and hell is whether or not you know the Lord! Yet, how do you get to know the Lord? Jesus said, "How much more will My Father give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks of Him." Catholics dishonor the tradition of the apostles, outright contradicting the Apostle Paul. Yet, you can know Christ - just by asking! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@kenshiloh Don't know who you claim to have spoken too but Catholics declare the Apostolic creed at Mass & Confirmation; 'I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died and was buried;He descended into hell;on the third day He rose again from the dead;He ascended into heaven,and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit . . .' ru-vid.com?search_query=ewtn+the+journey+home+tim+baptist Catholicism
@@Archangelatis Hi. I won't take issue with your Creed, but would like to focus on Romans 10.13, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." That said, the Catholic gospel is, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic, and takes Catholic communion MIGHT be saved." First, will you be the first Catholic to confirm or deny that I am representing true Catholic doctrine? If not, where do I err? Secondly, is it not true that Catholics contradict Paul? Obviously, the two gospels are different! Yet, Paul wrote that anyone who preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed. Hence, I revealed the Cathlic gospel and it is clearly different that what Paul wrote. However, Catholics will take all kinds of rabbit trails, from ignoring my two basic questions to condemnation of my 'personal' interpretation of the gospel. Yet, I am not interpreting anything! I am simply asking for a clarification of Catholic doctrine and if the Catholic interpretation is a different gospel. I hope that you will get to know Christ - simply by asking! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@kenshiloh A declaration is a declaration and God will know if you are sincere. You are playing with semantics. How can you have a relationship with God if you deny Salvation is by Faith AND Works TOGETHER James 2:22-26? That is where you err.
Hi Wallace, Like yourself, I was raised Catholic, my dad died when I was 17, (1969).Disillusioned, I left the church, the Holy Spirit began calling me back to Christianity in the protestant church,(1984), and in 2006, I knew I needed a church assembly, but disillusioned by the division even racial that I had seen in Protestantism, I literally cried out to God, "where do you want me to go to church?" I heard the name of the Catholic church near my daughter's house, "Corpus Christi", clearly in my head. So there I went and everything you said in this video is true. Also, I began going to adoration, another precious gift from God, and joined the Charismatic prayer group at my church. Catholic is the Church established by Jesus Christ.
In regard to Holy Mary; what was contained in the Ark of the Covenant?: Manna that fed them in the wilderness, the staff of Aaron as the symbol of his priesthood and the law; Mary bore JESUS; Eternal priest; the bread of life and the full encompassing of the law of the living GOD. The ark was venerated, so why not the Mother of God
@messiahjesusbible dot com This reply only shows your lack of biblical knowledge, your anti-catholic prejudice by characterizing the Catholic Faith based on the minority of its bad apples (we have almost 2 billion members you would think a few might not be genuine; even Jesus himself only had a 11 out of 12 record in choosing good people ;-) ). Educate yourself on the Faith first; actually read the bible; then come back to the original and biblical Faith in the Catholic Church and give your testimony as this man did.
The Mother of God, is the Ark of the New covenant for several reasons. Firstly as prophesied (Jer. 31) tells us that God will make a new covenant and it will be different than the first, which was made with Israel alone. It will be made of flesh, and it will include all people. Our Lord tells us that HE is the New Testament. (John chapter 6 among othrr places). He tells that HE is the manna sent down from Heaven. And so on. St Paul tells us that in place of the covenant of death, which was written and engraven upon tablets of stone, our New COVENANT comes to us in fleshly tables of the heart. Again, CHRIST IS that covenant. Our Lady, is therefore the fleshly Ark of the "New Testament", or COVENANT. Its literally that simple. The idea that prayer equals worship, is fallacious. Prayer is merely a petirion. As in (I pray thee, tell me why would you accuse me of Idolatry) It is not worship, it is merely asking our Lady, or any other person a favor. Dont level the accusation of necromancy either. Those who are in Christ, cannot be dead (John 11;26).
Thank you for your wonderful testimony. I'm a life-long Catholic. I've experienced the force of protestant hostilities from friends towards my faith and yet I held on because I could not let the suffering of Jesus on the cross to be ignored for Jesus risen only and prosperity gospel. It seems to me that protestants are afraid to suffer for their faith.
There isn’t nothing wrong to be afraid to suffer for their faith. I mean we suffer quite a bit but it’s the only way to redirect us. You see you say many things but my priority number one is keeping my spiritual personal relation with god intact. You apparently have lost that. Suffering is only when you apart from him. There is no such thing as a life without tribulation. It’s just that it makes us stronger and makes us prepared for whenever the devil attacks. I don’t care about your experiences if they aren’t about being full of the Holy Spirit or worshiping uncontrollably and feeling unrelenting peace and feeling his presence. I only care for experiences about your relation with god not your thoughts about God.
Francesca: "It seems to me Protestants are afraid to suffer for their faith." Tell that to the thousands of Protestants tortured and burned at the state for their faith on the authority of the Roman Catholic Church over the centuries during the Italian and Spanish Inquisitions.
@@johnbrowne3950 Protestants persecuted Catholics as well, when the tables were turned in their favour, proving they were no better than the Inquisition, once obtained secular power.
Just one thing: Luther criticised indulges which where oriented to build up churches OUTSIDE Germany. He complained about St. Peter's Basilica, but never about the cathedrals in the Holy Roman Empire. He was more of a nationalist than an orthodox believer.
You are quite right, there was a lot of discomfort in Germany because of all the money that flowed from Germany to Rome even among the clergy. And the German rulers were fully aware of this fact. This was at least one of the reasons for many of them to endorse the reformation and install their own church not without grabbing the land of the church to enrich themselves. To be fair is to acknowledgde that a part of the wealth of the catholic church was put into foundations to support the poor people.
@@piushalg8175 Which part of what wealth exactly? In Saxony, it was given to the ruler. And some lame asslickers got their part. Maybe a bit of this money was used for poors? Probably, as in Catholic monasteries you had friars helping the poors as well.
@@quickrat3348 Sorry, but I am not so familiar with history to give you an answer. I am pretty sure that a minor part was used for caretaking of the poor. And yes somehow this had been an important role of the catholic church before, and this gap had to be filled somehow. Some means were also used to establish schools which had been run by the catholic church formerly. Moreover I can say that a very important reason for the fact that the firty years war didn't stop after the emperor with the help of Wallenstein had triumphed more or less, was the request of the restitution of church property which the protestant rulers would't accept as a condition of peace.
@@piushalg8175 Exactly. Actually, the name Protestant came up because they protested not against Catholic dogmas, but agains an Imperial Diet that allowed some religious freedom and condemned the confiscation of ecclesiastical goods (either by Catholics or by Protestants). And they protested because, obviously, that was not interesting politically speaking to these Protestant Princes, like the Duke of Saxony and the Landgrave of Hesse.
You cannot be a Catholic and obey the Lord! First, the gospel, the true gospel is, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." When I ask a Catholic if this is true, you won't believe the commotion I cause! So, dear Catholic, pay attention to what your leaders will do - and Catholic leaders, be honest! I am simply asking if the words of Paul are true! Is it true that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? Yet, Catholics do not believe Paul. For example, one Catholic said, "Paul's words are true, but there is more to it than that." Do you catch that? It is double speak! "It is true, but it is not true!" That is the absurd position of the Catholic church! One Catholic said, "Shall be saved" is the same as "Might be saved." Oh really? I suggest that you go back to college and retake English 101! Instead, Catholics teach, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic, and partakes of Catholic communion MIGHT be saved." First, dear Catholic leader, I want to be accurate about what you teach! That is, have I misrepresented the Catholic gospel here? I ask that, but no Catholic has dared answer yes or no! Be honest! Yes or no! Your eternity is in the balance. Eternal heaven or eternal hell is based on your honesty with God! Secondly, is it not obvious that you have a different, a very different, gospel? Paul writes, "Whoever preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed." So, I will ask once again, do you agree with Paul that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? I keep hearing, no!; Paul left so many things out! Yet, it really is that simple. However, apparently as a 'protestant', my opinion does not matter. Therefore, I will not give my interpretation of what Paul means; instead, I will simply quote Bible verses. That is, my opinion counts for nothing, but will you argue with the Word of God? What does salvation look like? It is written, ask and you shall receive (Matt 7.7), you shall be born again (John 3.3), made into a new creation (2 Cor 5.17), you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit (Mark 1.8), and have 'rivers of living water bubbling up inside you' (7.38). Moreover, all your sins will be washed away by the blood of Christ Who died upon the Cross for your sins (I John 1.7). The Holy Spirit will abide with you (John 14.17), Christ and the Father will make Their home with you (John 14.23), and the Holy Spirit will bear witness that you are saved (Romans 8.16). Concerning works and salvation, if you abide with Christ, you will bear much fruit (John 15.5). Yet, do not forget Paul's qualifier, "If indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within you." Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that you know God and Jesus Christ Whom He has sent." However, to those condemned, He will say, "Depart from Me; I never knew you." Hence, the difference between heaven and hell is whether or not you know the Lord! Yet, how do you get to know the Lord? Jesus said, "How much more will My Father give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks of Him." Catholics dishonor the tradition of the apostles, outright contradicting the Apostle Paul. Yet, you can know Christ - just by asking! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
You cannot be a Catholic and obey the Lord! First, the gospel, the true gospel is, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." When I ask a Catholic if this is true, you won't believe the commotion I cause! So, dear Catholic, pay attention to what your leaders will do - and Catholic leaders, be honest! I am simply asking if the words of Paul are true! Is it true that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? Yet, Catholics do not believe Paul. For example, one Catholic said, "Paul's words are true, but there is more to it than that." Do you catch that? It is double speak! "It is true, but it is not true!" That is the absurd position of the Catholic church! One Catholic said, "Shall be saved" is the same as "Might be saved." Oh really? I suggest that you go back to college and retake English 101! Instead, Catholics teach, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic, and partakes of Catholic communion MIGHT be saved." First, dear Catholic leader, I want to be accurate about what you teach! That is, have I misrepresented the Catholic gospel here? I ask that, but no Catholic has dared answer yes or no! Be honest! Yes or no! Your eternity is in the balance. Eternal heaven or eternal hell is based on your honesty with God! Secondly, is it not obvious that you have a different, a very different, gospel? Paul writes, "Whoever preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed." So, I will ask once again, do you agree with Paul that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? I keep hearing, no!; Paul left so many things out! Yet, it really is that simple. However, apparently as a 'protestant', my opinion does not matter. Therefore, I will not give my interpretation of what Paul means; instead, I will simply quote Bible verses. That is, my opinion counts for nothing, but will you argue with the Word of God? What does salvation look like? It is written, ask and you shall receive (Matt 7.7), you shall be born again (John 3.3), made into a new creation (2 Cor 5.17), you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit (Mark 1.8), and have 'rivers of living water bubbling up inside you' (7.38). Moreover, all your sins will be washed away by the blood of Christ Who died upon the Cross for your sins (I John 1.7). The Holy Spirit will abide with you (John 14.17), Christ and the Father will make Their home with you (John 14.23), and the Holy Spirit will bear witness that you are saved (Romans 8.16). Concerning works and salvation, if you abide with Christ, you will bear much fruit (John 15.5). Yet, do not forget Paul's qualifier, "If indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within you." Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that you know God and Jesus Christ Whom He has sent." However, to those condemned, He will say, "Depart from Me; I never knew you." Hence, the difference between heaven and hell is whether or not you know the Lord! Yet, how do you get to know the Lord? Jesus said, "How much more will My Father give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks of Him." Catholics dishonor the tradition of the apostles, outright contradicting the Apostle Paul. Yet, you can know Christ - just by asking! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@paulhill7726 How does a person call on the Name of the Lord? Jesus said, "How much more will the Father give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks of Him." That is, all you have to do is ask! In my own case, I heard the gospel when I was 17. Shortly after, I walked onto the lawn of a church one night and prayed my first prayer, "Is there Jesus? I would like to meet Him!" When I met the Lord, all heaven filled my soul and it felt like my heart was made out of gold. I walked away thinking, "That was heaven, but I am on earth. What is heaven doing on earth?" That was 44 years ago and since that time, I can honestly say that I have not had even one second of doubt that I know Christ and am bound for heaven - not even for a second. As it is written, Christ will send the Holy Spirit to abide with us! That is salvation! You simply have a meeting with Christ. Do not take my word for it! Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that you know God and Jesus Christ Whom He has sent." Sadly, to the condemned, He will say, "Depart from Me; I never knew you." Do you see the common factor here? Heaven or hell is predicated on whether or not someone knows the Lord. Yet, how do you meet God? Simple! "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." That is, just ask! I hope that you will have a meeting with Christ! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@paulhill7726, he is quoting Romans 10:13 where St. Paul is quoting Joel 3:5. St. Peter also quoted Joel on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2:21. He also told the crowd to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of their sins. Acts 2:38 "Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about 3,000 persons were added that day." Acts 2:41 St. Paul bookends his letter to the Romans with the phrase, "the obedience of faith." He explains that phrase at length in chapters 6-8 and 12-15. It's best not to base one's theology by pulling a verse from the Bible and taking it out of context. Dr. Brant Pitre has many videos on RU-vid that will help you along the way as does Bishop Robert Barron. God Bless you on your journey.
Paddy Early How’s your personal spiritual relationship with God. I mean everything else is useless and for Naught if you don’t have a good relationship with god.
Welcome back. God's grace is bountiful. It a great time to be in the Church. It is rocky now after the accussation of the Pope. But it's all in God Providence. Stay strong. As Sister Lucia said, everyone will come back to the Church.
Donny Vu God didn’t say that. Wait you don’t believe in what god said? Last I read was when god said many will commit to starting the journey but few will actually finish it. Let’s say your church is right if so I’m pretty sure you have a better chance of heaven then the pope ever will have
I’ve experienced the Holy Spirit in my local Catholic Church through visits. The Priest I know well and he’s a genuine believer in Jesus. The format will appeal to some and not to others. I give over any questions I have about Catholicism to Jesus and continue to work on myself under His guidance. The idea the Catholics are not true believers is wrong and yet another devision in the body of Christ. Bless you, Brother. See you in heaven.
I also became Catholic a year ago. I was Reformed Baptist. The Church is a big umbrella with lots of traditions. beware of the ultra-conservatives, all Latin fanatics. Yes, there are abuses from the ultra-liberals and so with the ultra-conservative. Trust the magisterium of the Church and above all the promises of Christ: guidance, protection, and everyday presence till the end of times. I am going to leave the above comment I made so you can see where I am coming from in my journey. Today (Oct. 13th, 2020) After doing more research, I have to admit that I was wrong. I actually moved to an SSPX chapel until the dark night of the Church pass. Now I understand what the modernists are doing, the true Catholic tradition/teaching, and how VAT II and everything after, is actually contradicting the catholic faith, doctrine, and practice of the Church till 1960.
Just wanted to say in the same way you found the truth of the Catholic church by study you might want to dig a little deeper and you will find that you have been robbed of the Church that was available to all for almost 2000 years ever since Vatican 2. I know it is a lot to take in but trust me if you take the time to really look into out history many of the problems we all experience in the Church today would be greatly diminished if we return to tradition. A good place might be checking out Pope Pius x. Just wanted to add, do you recall how crazy you once thought the Catholic church was? Well it is exactly the same thing on how you view the "Latin Fanatics" Just desire Truth above all else and you will get there, the journey didn't stop when you were confirmed. God Bless
Look into Our lady's apparitions at Fatima, Akita, La Salette, her warning of moderism and apostasy within the hierarchy of the church. Prophesies of Saints regarding the corruptions within the latter days of the church is congruent with Our Lady's apparitions messages and so are St. Johns Revelations. Current state of the Church is due to infiltration of Freemasonic/communistic subversives with modernism and false ecumenism warned of at Fatima. Her Immaculate heart will triumph in the end, but the church will have to under go travails and need to be purified under the crucible. We must fight for the purity of the traditional teachings of the Catholic faith that no Pope or Council can ever change. I am a revert from my protestant wandering for 15 years and am so enthralled to be back, but if it weren't for the fruits of Vatican 2 and all of the innovations from traditions, that led to loss of Grace that led to falling away from the faith of many and mass exodus of poorly Catechized youth like me into Protestantism, things would be so much better still. But God can turns evil into greater good. Don't be complacent now that you are home, but work for sanctification of your soul and for the Holy mother Church.
WELCOME HOME!!! BIENVENIDO A CASA!!!! TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH!!!! LATIN MASS IS BEAUTIFUL!!! BUT IF YOU WANT TO GO TO THE TRIDENTINE MASS, I RECOMMEND YOU GO A TRIDENTINE MASS THAT IS IN COMMUNION WITH ROME (THE POPE) BECAUSE AS CATHOLICS, WE ALWAYS HAVE TO OBEY THE POPE!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
You have made some great observations. I never thought about what a fare amount of Protestants Televangelists do when asking for donations ect.....And the comparison of the selling of Indulgences ect......Very good observations!
I'm Catholic----where the hell does this "worship statues" come from? All it is is like having a poster of your favorite baseball player in the den. Reminds you of a hero.
You cannot be a Catholic and obey the Lord! First, the gospel, the true gospel is, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." When I ask a Catholic if this is true, you won't believe the commotion I cause! So, dear Catholic, pay attention to what your leaders will do - and Catholic leaders, be honest! I am simply asking if the words of Paul are true! Is it true that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? Yet, Catholics do not believe Paul. For example, one Catholic said, "Paul's words are true, but there is more to it than that." Do you catch that? It is double speak! "It is true, but it is not true!" That is the absurd position of the Catholic church! One Catholic said, "Shall be saved" is the same as "Might be saved." Oh really? I suggest that you go back to college and retake English 101! Instead, Catholics teach, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic, and partakes of Catholic communion MIGHT be saved." First, dear Catholic leader, I want to be accurate about what you teach! That is, have I misrepresented the Catholic gospel here? I ask that, but no Catholic has dared answer yes or no! Be honest! Yes or no! Your eternity is in the balance. Eternal heaven or eternal hell is based on your honesty with God! Secondly, is it not obvious that you have a different, a very different, gospel? Paul writes, "Whoever preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed." So, I will ask once again, do you agree with Paul that, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved"? I keep hearing, no!; Paul left so many things out! Yet, it really is that simple. However, apparently as a 'protestant', my opinion does not matter. Therefore, I will not give my interpretation of what Paul means; instead, I will simply quote Bible verses. That is, my opinion counts for nothing, but will you argue with the Word of God? What does salvation look like? It is written, ask and you shall receive (Matt 7.7), you shall be born again (John 3.3), made into a new creation (2 Cor 5.17), you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit (Mark 1.8), and have 'rivers of living water bubbling up inside you' (7.38). Moreover, all your sins will be washed away by the blood of Christ Who died upon the Cross for your sins (I John 1.7). The Holy Spirit will abide with you (John 14.17), Christ and the Father will make Their home with you (John 14.23), and the Holy Spirit will bear witness that you are saved (Romans 8.16). Concerning works and salvation, if you abide with Christ, you will bear much fruit (John 15.5). Yet, do not forget Paul's qualifier, "If indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within you." Jesus said, "This is eternal life, that you know God and Jesus Christ Whom He has sent." However, to those condemned, He will say, "Depart from Me; I never knew you." Hence, the difference between heaven and hell is whether or not you know the Lord! Yet, how do you get to know the Lord? Jesus said, "How much more will My Father give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks of Him." Catholics dishonor the tradition of the apostles, outright contradicting the Apostle Paul. Yet, you can know Christ - just by asking! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@kenshiloh yes, we Catholic, we agree with the Apostles and honor all of them. This is why 1/2 of the Catholic Church is named after them. The other half will be for other saints or Jesus like for example Holy Name Catholic Church. You will hear something like St Peter and St Paul Catholic Church or St James CC or St Matthew CC or St John CC etc. The Basilica dei Santi Pietro and Paolo outside the wall of the Vatican every June 29 celebrate St Paul and St Peter day. This is an important feast day in the CC. So we care deeply, very very deeply of the Apostles as they are our family up there and the CC who has direct link with the Apostles for 2000 years follows what they say.
@@enigerworld5496 Hi. My concern is that Catholics preach a different gospel. Remember, Paul said, "Whoever preaches a different gospel, let him be accursed." Is it true, then, that Catholics teach, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic, and partakes of Catholic communion MIGHT be saved"? No Catholic will answer - yes or no! That leads me to believe the Catholics are dishonest. Yet, it won't affect my eternity one little bit. I am only concerned! I would really like to see you in heaven! satan is the father of lies and Catholics seem to love lies! Yet, those who love Christ, love the truth! Paul wrote, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." That is my testimony, as I was soundly and forever saved when I met Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit bears witness with my spirit that I am saved (Romans 8.16). In fact, for over 44 years, I have not had even one second of doubt that I know Christ and am bound for heaven - not even for a second! Yet, Catholics preach a different gospel. Please! For the sake of the Lord Christ, for the sake of your eternal soul, please answer honestly! Is it true that Catholics teach, "Whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord, is baptized Catholic, and partakes of Catholic communion MIGHT be saved"? Yes or no! Of course, this is straight Catholic doctrine! Catholics dishonor apostolic tradition by contradicting the Apostle Paul! Yet, I hope that you will obey Christ! Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
@@kenshiloh First of all the Bible you have in your hand put together by the Catholic Church cannot be controversial with the teachings of the CC. It is not. Second, I gave examples about how Catholic Church honor the Apostles, all of them. Did your Church do that? How did you honor them? Third, where did you see specifically that the CC is saying what are you saying?. And fourth, yes the CC, like it or not, is the true Church founded by Jesus Christ 2000 years ago. This is why 30000 denominations and counting, are trying with the help of Satan of course to put that Church down. But Jesus said “the doors of hell will not prevail against. The same way Satan tried to put Jesus down he is doing the same thing with his Church. The same way Jesus says “I came and you did not recognize me”. You did not recognize his Church, either. The same way believers of God come with crap to crucify him the same way Christian today is crucifying his church over and over and over.
@@enigerworld5496 put together by the CATHOLIC church and yet they STILL PREACH AND TEACH CULT PRACTICES THEY ARE not the church Jesus started and many are misleading millions. THIS is the biggest baloney Satan invented and praying to another Mary. Based on LIES
Bless you my brother. I converted in2010. I was called to the church. Coming from a Pentecostal and Baptist background a lot of my friends and family Didn't understand, but for me it was coming home.
@wallace Terrill maybe not, all you can do is love and pray for them. I don't try to get them to understand. I believe Jesus led me here. They have to be led too. Have you read the book "we believe"? Give a copy to someone you are really close to. It might help.
Welcome home brother! We love you! You are blessed by God to find the church that Jesus founded 2000 years ago. We are praying more for conversion like you.
Like most protestants, he believed that Catholics are superstitious, praying to saints, venerating Jesus mother. But then he read the writings of the earliest records of the Church, and was shocked to learn that Christ's Church is Catholic.
You speak so well Wallace. I think it's important that people know that the Catholic Church has never taught to 'sell' indulgences - that was a misuse of their purpose by a corrupt Pope and his minions which quite rightly outraged Martin Luther. As you say, The Council of Trent instituted severe reforms in the practice of granting indulgences, because of prior abuses. In 1567 Pope Pius V cancelled all grants of indulgences involving any fees or other financial transactions.
So sorry for you. If only you knew what's coming. Go read your bible. The original ten Commandments, especially the 2nd commandment. The Roman one has been altered by your earthly gods Pontifex Maximus just as the Word of God predicted in the book of Revelation. The mother of harlots knows her fate, but she's not going down alone. At least you will have no excuse you have been warned so hopefully you will place God's Commandments above mens' traditions.
@@jamesferguson4131 Tim Staples, a former Jimmy Swaggart seminarian, used to think so, too. See: www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/did-the-catholic-church-change-the-ten-commandments God bless.
@@vickytheodorides6857 kind regards Vicky i forgive you for your outburst because i too got hot under the collar once. But YESHUA set me free from idolatry praise His Holy name. He indeed is the ONLY WAY , THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE ALLELUIA.
Lucy Spyring how can you call Catholicism heresy when you are a Protestant it is literally a manmade heresy and teaches against the apostles teachings. I bet you are baptist your denomination has only been around for the last 400 years it is a new development not the faith of Christ.
@@atanasiogreene8493 I am a Taoist Tai Chi Instructor in Toronto. Lao Tzu was an earlier reincarnation of Christ messiahjesusbible.com The Mark of the Beast is hidden in plain sight, it is the Sign of the Cross, where you call on the Three Unclean Spirits coming like frogs from the mouth of the false prophet. To buy and sell under papal dictatorship, take your RIGHT HAND, touch it ONTO THE FOREHEAD and break the First Commandment: "Fadda , the son, the holy ghost..." throw your soul to Lucifer, the real deity of the cardinals.
@@grimreaper843 this is one of the most blasphemes thing ive ever read. there are 2 giant bombshells here, 1) The website claims that Cyrus of Persia, Abraham, Noah, King David, Daniel, Isaiah, Moses, Lao-Tzu, Buddha, Jesus Christ, Zoroaster, Prophet Muhammad, Leonardo Da Vinci, Frederick the Great of Prussia, Mozart, Galileo, Isaac Newton, are all the same person and all of them are Adonai (i wont say his actual name because God himself outright says it's his own name in the bible, and saying it is arguably breaking the 3rd commandment) 2) this website also directly denies that the biblical God of Abraham is actually God (which is why i said Adonai). both of these utterly blasphemes offenses, individually, meaning even if only one of them where present, would mean the complete denial of the entirety of both the Old and New testament in claiming that Jesus Christ is the same person as the founder of pagan religions, you are affirming Paganism, you may as well add the founder of Hinduism to that list of people, oh wait, the list says "and many more" so maybe hes in there somewhere, you are not a Christian, you are a may as well just proclaim yourself pantheist because thats exactly what this is, it would be better for you to do that than to falsely label yourself as a Christian
@@bluewolf5895 I am NOT a Christian, that is a false idol worship of Jesus as 'God" and Canadian Police, RCMP, and Army all have Jesus on record, you can verify this by obtaining a background check on Patrick Boardman, Corporal Royal Canadian Regiment, and that PAPER IS CONFIRMED BY THE EXPERTS and you are never going to Heaven you and the traditionalists who ruined God's Word, you pigs. You will be sorry you ever got brought into existence, and you will exist alone in fear forever mocked by Satan's angels, the unseen voices who will remind you of your insolence.
Hello Catherine, To add to your point, a friend of mine is a former Baptist Minister. He always wondered why in seminary they only glossed over the early church. So, after 20+ years as a Baptist minister, he started reading the writings of the early church fathers and he realized how wrong the protestant rebellion was. He was raised to believe that Catholics prayed to Mary, prayed to statues, drank blood and that we call our priests “Father” in violation of the Bible. He also thought that we believed that everything that the Pope ever says is infallible. He also thought that he could read an English translation of the Bible & know better what it said that the early church fathers & the apostles. Basically he said that his mind had been twisted by those that have a hatred for the Catholic Church, God’s true church.
Absolutely TexasVet. We have to be fearless in our quest for truth and many of those criticizing Wallace have never truly investigated the truth of the history of Christianity with no bias.
Preach brother! My path very similar! Now I share the true good news with the Protestants (the protestors) and I see how judging and condemning and blind they are to even opening one ear to hear. It does take courage and fearlessness to go back and to uncover the truth. To be open to JC and to no longer follow men. I too am so grateful! You will see me in mass-I’m the one crying my heart out in thanksgiving for Gods great mercy upon even lil ole me to finally be home in the one true church where you can only receive the real presence of our LORD!!! PS - how I know the CC is Gods church? BC all the years i attended Protestors churches (baptist etc) they always always condemned and judged CC! But since ive become a C - not ONCE have I ever heard one bad word about any other church from the altar!!!
Respectfully, can you confirm that this is accurate - your belief that the CC is God's true church (a matter of eternal, indescribable importance for which there can only be one correct answer and one reality and one truth) is: you haven't heard anyone from the pulpit of your local Catholic church bad mouth another church? That's your evidence for this most essential matter of the soul? I've been to plenty of Evangelical churches where no bad-mouthing of either the Catholic church, or any other church, took place. In some cases, many would never dare bad-mouth anyone, due to their massively liberal tendencies. I guess, by your argument, they must be God's true church! It's undeniable...
Loved this! You did a wonderful job of explaining many conflicting concepts, the facts of which Protestants refuting makes no sense. [Timestamps: Conforming to Catholic beliefs@4:50; @5:26 The Mass is about JESUS, not about us; @6:40 continuity of teachings from the early Catholic Church all the way through the centuries; @8:28 Jesus commanded we are to celebrate Him by receiving Him in The Holy Eucharist at every Mass; @8:50 the Protestant insistence on Sola Scriptura vs oral Traditions; @11:30 Mary is elevated in scripture; @12:20 corruption of the Protestant church; @14:18 there is no authority in the Protestant church "Evangelical Christian for 35 years converts to the Catholic Church" - wallace terrill [mcsmama 4.30.2022]
Thank you a million times. Love your testimony. God bless and thank you Jesus for dying for us and for blessed Mother Mary and for your Holy Catholic Church. God bless and keep you for this video
I was thinking of leaving the Catholic Church to find God elsewhere. But only found religions obviously twisting god to conform to how they think God should be. After researching what the first Christians and the saints believed they believe in the Catholic Church. I had to come to terms that I wanted my will to be done not Gods. The key is to want Your will to be Gods.
I think the keyword in Wallace's closing words is 'honest' ("I know there's no way you can't end up the way I ended if you're honest about it"). People may be tempted to turn a blind eye to the truth simply because they don't want to acknowledge it. Whoever is looking to research into the truth about God's church - may you have the strength to be honest about all that you find ! xx
I Love Catholic. The protestant churches they more on dancing singing yes more of them are good people as a way of praising God but is not enough. nobody can perfecly pleasing God except The Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ that He Offer to the Father and give it to us As new covenant . I love Mother Mary She is the most and Blessed Mother on earth and in heaven. Those who love in Jesus and reject and dis repect Mother Mary is hypocrite. How Posible you Love the Son then you reject and dis respect his mother imagine how Jesus feel. Mother mary was never mention and out of topic in protestant Churches. Welcome home Bro.
Ria Lumandog i hope that you are mentioned the Pentecostal church they love God and faithful to christ. They will sacrifice their lives for Christ. The other Protestants church made mockery of them. I bought a pamphlet in a Catholic Church in New York City and the writer indicates that the Pentecostals theological more close to the Catholic Church than to the Protestant.
Just pray for them. My sister inlaw is pentecostal too before . by the God grace she become a Catholic all her kids baptize in a Catholic. I dont know how she became a Catholic nobody talk to her about religions not even my brother because we are not active readers of the bible. Im just telling. Then I realize that nobody can come in the Catholic Church. which the one only Church stablished by Christ. Except you are called. We do not chose Catholic. GOD chose us to be Catholic. Im a sinner but i wish and and pray that all religions will unite in Christ Jesus though His Church. May the Good Lord forgive our sin ang Bless us. In Jesus Christ name. Amen.
We DISRESPECT the Catholic mary because she is NOT the Mary of the Bible. Just as there is such a thing as "another jesus and another gospel" per 2 Cor 11:4 (which we say YOU believe in), so too is there "another mary"...and we DESPISE her. The true Maria Marvelous is in heaven and will be one of the FIRST to condemn you on Judgment Day for believing she was all those things reported by the RCC. After that, sadly, you will be issued a passport to hell.
@@mojo7495 The "Catholic Mary" is absolutely the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Bible, and the genuine mother of Christ. Satan despises the Blessed Mother more than anyone else, and it is he (the great deceiver and father of lies) who stirs up this enmity & hatred for her within the confusing mess of Protestantism, which btw, Satan has had a hand in, beginning with the Protestant Rebellion. Mary is the woman at war with the dragon in Revolution 12.
@@tessa7413 Spare me your yackety-yack about the cartoon "mary" the RCC has created who has nothing to do with the biblical Mary. THE TWO ARE NOT THE SSAME. She was NOT sinless, she was NOT perpetually virgin, and she did NOT assume bodily into heaven as your insidious church teaches. The bible is silent on all of it, but of course, since you only use the Bible as a coaster for your Miller Lite, you wouldn't know that. As for your FURTHER delusion that Maria Marvelous is the woman of Revelation 12, oh really? Apparently you never noticed that the woman there was having ***labor pains***, and guess what? Labor pains were a result of the curse God ordained any woman who gives birth to undergo. Well then, if that woman was Mary as you claim, then SHE WAS A SINNER BECAUSE SHE WAS HAVING LABOR PAINS! Oh my, now wasn't that easy? So get it straight. Catholicism is counterfeit Christianity and Satan's masterpiece of deception.
MR. /P----Please read the early fathers of the church, the ones That Were Taught By The Apostles. Ignatius of Antioque, [ consecrated bishop by St. Peter ] Polycarp, Clement of Rome. You will really enjoy their writtings and will know they speak the truth.
MrPanchoak both church came from the same fountain the church of Smyrna. Macedonia. Alexandria Antioch they were,in union until 1035 when Rome and Constantinopla broke. The apostolic church was diveded today one,orthodox or eastern churches others went in union to Rome then Martin Luther Calvin and thousands more. For me as Catholic,the church is divided Roman and Greek. The day of the schism we Catholic and Orthodox should use a black band in mourning. Let prays brothers and sisters that the church becomes one including the Protestants. Do not allowed our pride or sense of superiority look down over others Christians. Peace upon
@@JudithSanchez-ht6jn I wonder how much tribalism was involved in the split ? I have not studied it but this thought has been bouncing around in my head for some time.
MR, /P-----What is your thoughts on why Catholics and our church is so hated by Protestants ? It goes way beyond dislike. The messages posted here and in other places reach far beyond reason and possibility.
@@johnsheedy461 i have co sidered that at some length. My own wife of al.ost 30 years had a deep hatred for Catholicism and it took some major adjustments in our home to restore harmony. The short answer is tradition. We were taught that the Papacy was the "Whore of Babylon". Any honest questions were dismissed with platitudes. These platitudes came directly from our own Anti Catholic traditions. Once you realize that, the question becomes "which tradition is most valid?" Like Peter, this cannot be humanly established, but requires intervention of the blissed Holy Spirit.
Hi, I am Mike Keyser and also a recovered alcoholic with six years sober, and one who 'came home to Rome' from protestant-ism in 1985. It took a bit for me to catch on to Holy Eucharist, the specialness of The Mother of Jesus, and like you well aware of the Ark of the Covenant and finally connecting the dots to Mary the Virginal Ark of the New Covenant. I am certain that if I had not made a personal consecration to Mary in 1993, I would not have survived vodka stealing my life nine years later. For seven years I was a slave quite powerless except for pitiful tears beseeching Our Blessed Mother and Her Son Our Mighty Lord. THEY intervened at Church before Mass, Sunday March 10, 2013. Our forty first anniversary is next month, THEY kept us together! So yes indeed, call me a Mama's boy. I love my Heavenly Mother and because of Her, I love Jesus more reverently! And yeh-boy I love my Cathy!
