A Protestant Shares Thoughts About Visiting a Catholic Church in the Round
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- Опубліковано 15 кві 2023
- There was a funeral the day I visited Little Flower Catholic Church, and after it was over and the Church was empty, I came back and spent some time looking around and reflecting on my time there.
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As a recent convert to the Roman Catholic Church, I very much appreciate the way in which you described the faith. May God bless you brother!
Praise God for your journey. Converts are the greatest blessings to the Church.
Hi Matt. Cradle Catholic. I’ve been subscribed for almost 4 years now.
You are our brother in Christ. Your baptism makes you part of the universal church. I know that most fellow Catholics who watch you are very grateful for the level of respectful inquiry you show when you tour with what is essentially our family homes.
People will push you to convert, but it is only because we think you’re a unique and beautiful soul, and we want to share our joy with you and your family in the rest of the sacraments of initiation.
It can seem overwhelming, because we get excited.
I am named after the Little Flower, Therese. Her story of her spiritual life, The Story of a Soul, is a beautiful book. She always said that even though she was small and her life was small, she could make every act of the day a little gift to Jesus.
Plus one to this! Matt, you're our brother already 100%. Keep doing this excellent redemptive work, wherever that leads!
You are very correct on this. I have not been for a long time. Had it as a kid. We were always taught that other denominations were all Christians. We were always told to respect them. It was always that way. We were taught to love them.
Matt - I am a Roman Catholic. When I started watching your videos, I was a Protestant. Your videos played a part in the journey over the Tiber. Many thanks, and our prayers for your own faith journey.
Obviously you were never born again. And read the bible.
I remember as a (Christian, professing-)Baptist buying a book of testimonials from converts to Catholicism (Surprised by Truth, compiled by Patrick Madrid) in the hopes of learning more about them to better evangelize them (as we were being instructed to do). Indeed I was surprised by the Truth - He smacked me in the face through a couple of those witnesses! It was a long journey of several years, one that continues today, but I was received into the Roman Catholic Church in 2008. God bless you on your continued journey, Joe!
@@dianaholberg2300 Surprised By Truth was awesome!! Also, lots of other Protestant stories, like "Lead, Kindly Light," etc. So much good stuff. Thank you for your kind words!
Diana (writing under my husband Joe's account) :)
@@langleybeliever7789 The rudeness of Protestants in comment sections is actually one of the things that made me seriously look into the Catholic church. Thanks for confirming that.
@@joejohnston3 Did you read a bible?
Matt, you explain Catholicism and the holiness of our spaces better than most Catholics, heck even many of our clergy, could ever explain it. You are fully welcome in our parishes any time, brother!
As a Catholic we DO believe you are part of Christ's church, we are brothers....all serving as Christ's hands and feet. God bless you and thank you for trying to help heal the very red and inflamed situation among the different sects of the followers of Christ. We have a lot more in common that not and we are in this TOGETHER! Peace and love brother.
I agree!
You only believe that as a Catholic because Protestants corrected the errors of your church. Rigid Ecclesialism has been standard RC views since Vatican 1. You simply rejected those views.
But what about coptic orthodox it came from St mark the evangelist . Why not get the blessing of an a apostle and someone who knew jesus . Don't you think his thoughts of Christianity would be more accurate because he was with christ ?
Plus how can we be all together exactly if that was the first church ? Every other church is different
@@elijahhinderry7116 apostolic succession. Protestants don’t have that they are not part of the church. I’m not a theologian or anything but I see who has the Eucharist and only the orthodox and Catholics do. Also miracles tend to help. The Catholics have all of them lol .
I love you breakdown of confession on Divine Mercy Sunday no less. I just went to confession on this feast. Its an amazing sacrament that is fueling my walk for sure. Apart from Christ we can do nothing so we go to confession to ask God for the graces we need.
We Catholics agree that you are part of Jesus' universal Church... just separated from His visible Church united in Holy Communion under the leadership of the Vicar of Christ, Pope Francis. But gratefully, it is only God who knows one's heart. Just continue to respond to Truth as you encounter Him and walk in peace, brother. God bless you!
Thank you Diana, I was going to say the same thing.
Praise God for his great love and grace that meets us where we are. Pray for Matt!
People get so caught up in hating one another because of their differences, people forget to love one another deeply; that is what Jesus taught. Appreciate this comment.
I just wish that we would all realize that Christ unites us however we choose to worship Him. And that we'd stop treating each other badly over our denominational differences. From a Protestant btw
@@mish375agree from a Catholic.
@@amandalewis1003 Well said. God-willing, we stop arguing about what divides us and focus on what unites us instead. We are still all brothers and sisters after all.
As a Catholic, I genuinely appreciate your channel.
I was at St. Patrick's in NYC a few days ago and found myself gobsmacked by the beauty of the architecture.
Matt- keep digging... I'm a Catholic and enjoy your videos for the things you find out... it enriches me!
God's blessings on your journey
God is good
As a recovering Methodist, I borrowed this statement from many who introduce themselves to me as a “recovering Catholic,” I welcome your videos!
You bring me joy with your simplistic intricate descriptions of your journey in understanding the “I AM.”
I have a saying that following “The Way”, is simple in concept but not easy in execution! I find my Catholic faith deepen through the simple concepts that he loves me and the architecture assists me in the revealed love.
Thank you for the awesomeness you bring to my journey. I hope your journey continues to open hearts and minds!
Simple…Jesus died for me, He loves me and brought me back into right relationship with the Father by His live, death and resurrection through the power of the Holy Spirit. He wants me to love this triune God and worship here on Earth in preparation for worshipping forever in Heaven. He not only wants that for me but for all mankind.
It's ok to use "Protestant" language to describe our Tradition. Ita fresh and I like it 😊
Actually, you describes this church is a very Catholic way. Granted, I might have added some Biblical references and theology here and there which supports exactly what you experienced and more. I so appreciate your videos, and pray along with Jesus that his body be one. ❤🙏🏼
Thanks again Matt, for another excellent video. Peace be with you.
Love this channel and your work Matt. If you ever DO convert, I’ll gladly fly out to see your confirmation 😊 God bless you
One like for your comment and this here:👍 for your profile picture.
Your explanation of Catholicism is beautiful and spot on!
thank you for this. i'm a catholic who has been conflicted about catholicism for a few years now.
you are reminding me of what i know is good and true about mass and the way we do church.
If you are conflicted you know something is wrong.
it started not sitting right with me when the order of mass was changed in 2011, getting worse as other rc things unfolded. still: i don't like the idea of jumping ship, i'm hoping for restorative justice in the rc church.
@@bellilly Why don't you try the Traditional Latin Mass? It offers believers a much more dignified Mass in which our Lord Jesus is honored and worshipped in the Eucharist, as we should properly worship Him. I would say please don't jump ship. The fullness of Truth is found in the Catholic Church which Our Lord established through His Apostles. If you do jump ship, you would be jumping off into a raft, that took its wood from the Ship.
Your videos helped me become Catholic last Easter. Thank you for at least being open.
Praise God! Converts are such a blessing to the Church.
As a practicing Catholic who loves Holy Mother Church I do appreciate and enjoy your videos. It also brings a sadness that Christianity is divided. I pray we'll all be one again as Christ intends.
What I really liked about this video is the way in which the Christian story was communicated through the art and architecture.
i was in that Church once a long time ago. it was nice to see it again, and to hear you describe it, and i appreciate the respect you give us. (i'm catholic)
I’m in Australia, and can’t help but notice that Matt posts his stuff at odd times. TMBH is just in time for me to listen on way home from work during the week. Which makes me think sheesh he’s up late, now this one sheesh he’s up early. Love the work!
Haha I think he has the podcast set to post at the same time every day, but the videos don't have such a set schedule so he just posts them whenever
Thank you Matt. Beautiful job. As an aging Catholic, I once heard from an an even older Catholic, “If you cut them deep enough (Protestants) they all bleed Catholic.” But, to be frank, there’s a little Protestant in a lot of us Catholics. Now, here’s my challenge to you: Read what the three pillars of the Protestant Reformation said about Our Blessed Mother. Shalom.
No Protestantism in this Catholic. Heresy is not a good look.
@@p.doetsch6209 It’s the “-ism” that’s a killer.
Well said. Catholics won't admit it but they have a bit of Protestantism in them too.
@@p.doetsch6209 the Latin Papacy is a Heresy! Protestants were a group protesting against the Pope so they left the Latin church and they formed the Protestant Church that later split into Lutheranism, Anglicanism, Evangelism, Pentecostals, Presbyterians… etc
The Latin church in Rome was a heresy at the first place when they were split from us, Orthodoxy because of their blasphemous beliefs!
Then, Protestantism was created as a heresy/protest against the Pope
Happy Divine Mercy Sunday!🙏🙏🙏 Jesus I trust in you.
Matt, great video. You're so generous and graceful in these videos, giving a lot of credit to others. Thanks for working and praying for harmony!
I'm sure you're very booked up and already have ideas for videos for years... But you should explore and compare other religious "institutions" like Catholic schools or Salvation Army centers etc. I think the way religion permeates all that we do is super interesting. You are always welcome to come and see Jesuit High School in New Orleans!
Always lurking
I met some of the guys from, presumably, your high school at World Youth Day 2013 back when I was still in high school. They all had a deep Catholicity to them, which isn't always common from Catholic high school. God bless you, Father, for the good work that you do. They and we sang the Salve Regina together before we parted ways.
@@nicholasshaler7442 I was there! Christ's peace!
@@FrJohnBrownSJ
Well, nice to meet you again ten years later, if we did meet then in person. I remember that you were in a row of seats one back and up from us. I am actually now myself a teacher at a Catholic high school.
@@nicholasshaler7442 God bless you and your work. Come visit us in NOLA if you're ever passing through.
Today is Divine Mercy Sunday in the Catholic Church. It's one of my favorite days of the year. It always the Sunday after Easter. Any Catholic who goes to confession today (or several days before/after) and receives the Eucharist today, will get complete forgiveness of all sin up to today. I'm not sure if praying the Divine Mercy chaplet in church is a requirement but many churches offer this today. To learn more, there's tons on info online about today.
Catholics are completely forgiven after every confession, not just Divine Mercy Sunday…
@@billmartin3561 yes but if you've forgotten something, it covers it. And any time in purgatory for the previous sins is removed
He/she meant 'indulgence'. Your sins are always forgiven, but you have a duty to repair your mistakes, or penance as we call it. If you can't finish your penance in this world, you'll continue it in the purgatory. Indulgence removes all of the leftovers penance in the purgatory
@@danielwidyanto5142 I was keeping it simple in case protestants are reading
Your remission of sin is done ONCE. And you don't confess to another sinner.
I know the Holy Spirit dwells withing you brother. That is why you are experiencing certain emotions at different points on your journey while visiting the church of the early fathers (Roman Catholic and Othodox Catholic). They are one Universal Church (the body of Christ) that cannot be divided by men in the spiritual realm. Peace be with you, from your Roman Catholic brethen.
I appreciate your approach to your videos. As a Catholic Christian it is refreshing to hear non bashing views of our beautiful church buildings and beliefs. So many people think they know what the Catholic Church stands for but in reality they have it wrong. Lets put theology aside for now and talk about all the things we have in common!
You don't have to say "Catholic Christian." All Catholics are Christian. Some non-Catholics are Christian too and some that proclaim Christianity are anything but Christian.
@@classicalteacher thank you, I do that, at times, because I've had people tell me that Catholics are not Christian.
@@adventuresofsteveandlaurie There are a lot of people in our Protestant churches that will say Catholics are not Christian. I will not say that though because it is God who decides what a person's heart is like. I think there will be many who claim to be Christian across denominations that God will reject and many across denominations that God will deem true believers. However it is not anyone's place to make that decision.
@ᴍᴀᴛᴛᴡʜɪᴛᴍᴀɴ Hi Fake Matt. You're the best fake Matt ever. Can I tell you a story of when I ate a stick of butter, a can of beans, 12 slim-Jim's and a bag of Cheetos? It starts off with me locking my step-brother in his room...
I like that he has finally taken off that ball cap when he's in a church. I think he is beginning to see that he's in a holy space and not just a lecture hall.
All about $$$
@@langleybeliever7789 nope
Are they "holy men"?
As a newly confirmed Catholic (raised reformed, then materialist, then unitarian) I am learning how powerful the sacraments are, received with repentance and faith. Truly a gift from the Lord to and through His Body the Church. God bless you, Matt!
St. Therese of Lisieux "the little flower" incredible saint
Hey Matt,
I’m sure you’ve seen Gospel Simplicity’s video at St. John Cantius in Chicago. If you’re ever in the area, it would be great for a video. You would probably be interested in learning about traditional Catholicism there as well.
your comments get more and more catholic each time and im here for it
Love your videos on Catholics. It's always super interesting to hear your point of view.
Glad you're doing the "what I thought about my experience" video for this one!
I hope you can do more of the two part tour and interview video series content for more churches soon. Thanks for what you do! ♥
Hey brother! Great video and, as some others have already said, yes we do believe you are still part of the Catholic Church. We recognize our Protestant and Eastern Orthodox brothers are estranged, but we believe there is only one universal Church that Christ founded.
We pray for Unity but understand that is pretty difficult on this side of Heaven.
I don't know why I find your reviews of Catholic churches so interesting, but I'm hooked! Lol. Cool dynamic!
Another insightful reflection. Thank you. From a Catholic
How encouraging; we're allies, not enemies.
I would love to hear your thoughts on miracles in different faiths.. like the stigmata of St. Padre Pio, Eucharistic miracles etc. This is a beautiful church.. thank you
I have been subscribed and been watching for years now. Don't have enough space to say all that I want, but again thanks for your constant respect no matter where you end up. If you were to ever come to Louisiana, I would LOVE to meet you. May the Gracious Lord reward you for your work to strengthen His Holy Kingdom!
Good job Matt!! Love all the info you share. Praise God for all these wonderful worshippers. 🙏🏽☦️🙏🏽☦️
Hola Matt. Soy Catolico Romano y me encanta ver como descubres cosas tan hermosas de nuestra comunidad. También soy un amante de la Iglesia Anglicana y de su liturgia. Todos somos hermanos en Cristo
You're a lucky guy. You went to Catholic Church. Life doesn't get better than that.
Thank you Jesus Christ for founding the One True Church, the Catholic Church. Amen
So glad to see your open-minded approach and gentle spirit. I'm Lutheran converting to Catholicism soon. Bless you!!
Why?
Praise God!
@@langleybeliever7789 Because Catholicism is true. Why else?
Its a cult buddy. Read Corinthians, IF ANY ONE PREACH ANOTHER GOSPEL """" LET HIM BE ACCURSED"::". I wouldn't want that judgement on me.
Repent and be saved in THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. And ypu can KNOW you are saved.
What a beautiful church. Lord bless you. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Great reflection.
I loved the intimacy and hospitality of their space, that sense Father is always there & ready to sit down w/ ANYone, strangers obviously included! I’ve only been in non-denominational, contemporary churches, many of which don’t have a week-round location to just “stop in” to talk to your priest/pastor. I’ve finally found a reformed Baptist-church that has this Catholic-church atmosphere….but it’s so odd still when my pastor singles me out, mentions me by name, asks if I need help w/ anything at home….
What?! I’m used to pastors hiding-out in the Green Room until it’s time to teach, dodging out the back door before the final-song and ignoring requests during the week to discuss things.
My impression is that in a lot of non-denominational churches, especially the larger ones, the pastor is thought of more as a celebrity than a shepherd of the congregation who knows and looks after each of his sheep.
I've seen that before as well in the non-denom churches. There isn't a community atmosphere. Thankfully I found a Nazarene Church (Wesylan Methodist) where they really focus on community and the pastors make an effort to get to know you. But I think the ones without a particular creed tend to be less personable.
@@sarco64 as a catholic who was brought back to the Lord through the help of non-denom pastors and sermons online, I’m thankful for these pastors and churches but over the years I’ve also noticed that so many of these mega churches seem to place so much importance into the number of people they’ve baptized and to me it seems that their congregants seem to just be a number. I’ve also noticed that many of them provide milk and not solid food and like to tickle ears by their sermons.
I still listen to some of them but I’ve definitely stopped listening to others.
@@EJ-gx9hl Not exactly their fault. It's not like Protestantism has much food to offer, figuratively and especially Sacramentally.
@@p.doetsch6209 You haven't been educated on the main branches of Protestantism. It has a lot of offer - as much as the Catholic Church and Orthodox branches do. It's the non-denominational ones that are problematic because they have no defined theology.
That which Unites us (Jesus) is So Much Greater than That which Divides us.
really enjoy this channel and the about section. Can't stop seeking now.
Can you do a video on YOUR tradition? We are interested sir. I think some form of Reformed but that's like saying some form of Christian at this stage.
He said he was raised in the Baptist faith. He did a video where he went to a southern Baptist church and mentioned it.
As a Catholic who converted almost 2 years ago from protestantism I appreciated this video very much. I encourage everyone to find a local Catholic parish and inquire about RCIA. As for baptism when you spoke about it after Holy Water, the average age in ancient Rome was 27 years old. They couldn't wait for people to "become old enough" because parents have always been understood able to make that decision for their family as God intended for his people just as children are to honor their mother and father in the 10 commandments. For example, what does it mean to honor your father and mother? In the King James Bible it doesn't explain that. In Sirach it does (which was included in the original King James Bible but then removed). Also 2 entire families were baptized in Acts and I encourage everyone to read the Church Fathers about the foundational beliefs on baptism. God bless!
Your reflection in this video captures aspects of faith that are not usually part of the “conversation” about the building of faith.
Best video series on UA-cam.
This was excellent thank you
Thanks for you video. I'm a life long Catholic and when I enter one of our churches I feel as though I am getting a taste of heaven. Most churches built in the traditional style will have statues, stained glass windows, art work, all depicting a preview of heaven. In times past, when most people were illiterate these objects told them stories from the bible and the lives of saints and of Jesus. Then there are the stations of the cross, what Jesus went through from his arrest to Crucifixion. Then, at Mass, heaven and earth meet. We view the crucifixion. We are there. Time and space cease to exist for that moment. We receive the real body and blood of Christ. We are united to him and he to us.
As an Anglican, I have experienced the amazing grace of Confession (mostly RC) a number if times.
We confess our sins to our Heavenly Father, not to a priest but in the presence of a priest who then pronounced the forgiveness so by Christ on that dreadful Cross for us.
The feeling of liberation, of a burden removed, has to be experienced to be believed.
THank you brother-its refreshing to hear this from a protestant brother...little secret here from a Catholic-I have confessed before an Anglican priest when I couldn't find a Catholic one!
@@RedRiverMan ANGLICANS ARE ALSO CATHOLIC. Sadly separated but catholic indeed
Was the priest "holy"? You could have confessed right to the source, not through another sinner.
@@langleybeliever7789 John 20:23 Whosoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosoever sins ye retain, they are retained.”
@@langleybeliever7789 I am not the judge of other men. The authority of the priest depends on God, not on the man.
James 5:16. Of course we confess our sins directly to God as well, but in my experience there is never that extraordinary feeling of liberation that one gets from sacramental confession.
Open your m ind!
What a beautiful church! Great video. I am relatively new to the channel and you are a joy to listen to. I am wondering where you fall on The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
I believe Matt said he was Baptist in one video. I was raised Baptist and now go to a Weslyan Methodist Church so I'll try to answer this for you. In both cases, they do believe in the Presence, just that Christ's Divinity is Present through the Spirit, not the Communion elements. So neither believe in transubstantiation, but do believe Christ is Present in a different way. I hope this helps.
Im in Australia. Good bedtime viewing.
Peace with with you .
Hey Matt could you do a quick video or maybe a community post on the map you were talking about in the podcast? You described it a lot but I think I just need to be able to see it.
As a catholic I completely agree that you are a part of the one, universal Church, the Body of Christ. Of course you are! All baptised are.
There is a video of the organ being installed. Where the organ currently sits, was where the old choir box was.
Well said Matt
Amen. You are part of the Universal Church of Christ. But not in full communion with the visible Church, being a protestant.. May Godbless you and May St. Therese interceed for you…🌸
I generally don't like round churches, but this one seems nice.
Thank you you respect the Catholic Church God bless you ❤❤❤
For those wonder what the little brass things are with the crosses on them are at 5:26, they are lights to indicate when someone is in the confessional or when it is empty and you are free to walk in. Sometimes, one will be green and the other red, or they will both be red, with one on meaning, "enter" and two meaning, "not yet."
Love you Matt 🙏
Thank you for another great video. I am learning a lot about different faith traditions. Perhaps God uses different Christ centered traditions to meet the unique needs of His children. I pray for you as pastor to the online community that has gathered here - including those that watch every video, the atheists/agnostics, devoted Christians, those passing by, the trolls, the curious...all tuning in because a loving God wants to plant or water a seed. Ten years ago, I bet you didn't know you would be teaching an online flock... lol
I love attending Great Sunday Service in others Churches including Catholic Church.
Its Great Experience
The Church wasn't empty - Jesus is there in the Eucharist, (body and blood, soul and divinity) that's why it feels like home!! 😊 That's why it's home.
1:49 I am not sure Catholics would agree with you there Matt. You are a Brother in Christ. You’re baptized & profess a belief in Christ; you are part of the Church. Not in perfect unity, but still part of the Church. You have every right to be there and pray. Importantly you don’t shy away from the disagreements you have with Catholic teachings. You express them with class and dignity. That is, you have class. Peace.
Yes it is true as we all know that we separated and went our own ways and self paths, but one thing remains and that is the core, the foundation that no matter what denomination you associate yourself with, we can all agree we are all brothers and sisters in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom in faith we believe that one day we will see him, and we will never have a second death for we will be eternal in his grace. God is great indeed! Thank you for making this video and proclaiming the Lord.
Hey Matt, ive been following your journey for quite some time now, and recently i could have swore i saw you in the coptic church i go to. Have you joined the coptic tradition? If not, have you joined a specific tradition yet?
You are most certainly welcome to any aspect of the Catholic Church and yes - you are most certainly part of the universal catholic chuch- enjoy your videos.
If you are validly baptized you are a member of the Catholic Church, because there is only one Body of Christ, and Christ is the head. That is Church Teaching and isn't predicated on individual Catholics' opinions.
I really appreciate how Matt very well enunciate the Theological aspects, also by HEART the Hearth of Christian Community of the Roman Catholic Church and maybe more than any average catholic might express. Welcome Home!
Enjoy and learn from your many various visits. As you were closing you got it that even the building confesses Christ.
Architecture is a beautiful thing because it really tells a story. The story of the culture that built the church and the story of Jesus within the church.
Matt you should check out a Messianic Jewish Synagogue. I think you would find great value in that.
You most certainly are a part of the universal church! From your Catholic brother.
There's a number of pixels stuck white in the church shots. Does the camera have dead pixels? They show up on both my monitor and TV.
Good visit. Thank you. Catholic Church baptizes infants, the younger, the better, but at the age of 14 after they have had instruction in the faith, they go through Confirmation which I'd guess is like the adult baptism in protestant churches. Meanwhile those babies have been full members of the body of the church since birth when the adults answered for them as newborns.
Good answer!
Born again Christians are the BODY OF CHRIST.
@@langleybeliever7789 Catholics are born again Christians. We are born of water and the spirit.
@@langleybeliever7789 Technically Jesus commanded us to be baptized at some point. Though the person should be old enough to make that decision for himself/herself.
@@mish375 But that act does not save us.
Matt, I require more videos. I have been watching too much, Pints With Aquinas and I fear I am indoctrinating myself to become Catholic. Please both pray for me and release more protestant videos lol
😂I love Pints with Aquinas, too.
we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him,
because he followeth not with us. And Jesus said unto him,
Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us. -Lk9
Excellent video. Thank you. Shalom!
I welcome you to visit the Eastern Catholic Churches too! Particularly my church the Maronites. We have Eastern tradition but we are Catholic, not Orthodox
A great exposition from someone with an open mind😀
Amen - 🌈 Love all the stuff Matt covers from all walks of faith. What everyone has to remember is stop splitting hairs about their "brand" for religion and remember it's all the same GOD we are all trying to worship daily (in whatever way that brings hit home for you). Let's not bring each other down but like Matt lift up and learn from each other.🌈
Matt, I appreciate your fairness to Catholics. Unlike, some Protestant counterparts you respect the church's teachings, art and traditions. It would be great if you could invite Trent Horn to discuss baptism. I think you would have a great discussion on this.
100% You are brother in Christ, it's nice you think I am too. A lot of reformed think I am not.
Historic Roman Catholic views called everyone who rejects the Pope as damned to hell.
That dead pixel had me worried my TV was broken 😰🤣
Hi Matt, try to visit the churches in Jerusalem.
Matt, Orthodox priest here. I have enjoyed your videos. I did have one question. You said you come from a tradition that does not baptize infants. I was under the impression that your denomination baptized infants in the beginning. They allowed diversity in the issue, believers baptism became the norm but that they still allow both. Is this not correct? It's what is on the Web site for the Evangelical free church.
He's said he is Baptist. Baptists don't believe in baptizing infants and only believe in full immersion baptism.
I love seeing inter-denominational love!
I loved that.
You should come to the Shrine of the Little Flower in Michigan.
Matt - keep up the 'exploration' with sincerity. In describing the 'feelings' or 'vibes' of the church buildings physical reminders, that is actually the very purpose of Sacred Architecture. This round building is still somewhat modernist. Look for some traditional buildings, there might be some in the US, but definitely all over Europe. It is exactly as you describe - it draws the eyes towards heaven. And the stained glass windows are not for colour (though they do that), they are catechisms (remember that till 250 years ago, mass illiteracy was the norm). Actually the illiterate peasants were smarter than the CRT / BLM / Transgender generation we have today. And of course, there's Sacred Art (Michaelangelo etc) and Sacred Music (Gregorian chant). All will draw you towards heaven.
But art and music is one thing, the most important is still getting the full theology. Please look up the Eucharistic Miracles - John 6, 1 Cor 10, 11. Dr Scott Hahn, Dr Brant Pitre, Steve Ray, Tim Staples give good, clear talks. A young UA-camr Cameron Bertuzzi, who also dug around keenly, and many Q&As, finally came "home". There is also "The Coming Home Network" run by Marcus Grodi - many, many stories there about all the "roads to Emmaus" - when Jesus is walking right next to you, and you don't recognise him.
Hi Matt. You are a part of the same Church. It is Christ's Church and we are united through faith in Him and the in-dwelling Holy Spirit. Only Jesus knows who worships him in "spirit and truth" (John 4:24). When we get to heaven, we will see that many, many brothers and sisters from across ecclesial traditions will be there loving and worshiping the Lamb of God because they loved and lived according to his teachings. 💞We must focus on loving one another and looking at the things that we have in common rather than the things that divide us. That is what Jesus prayed for. He wants us to be united. Peace and Happy Resurrection!
Hey Matt, how do you do all of this digging and not feel a pull to a certain Christian sect. In my experience researching and questioning has sort of landed me in a weird middle position that’s very uncomfortable.
I think Christians agree on stuff a whole lot more than we disagree.