Born Muslim, became Protestant at 15 years old. And at 25 became Catholic. I’m 40 years old now and so happy God gave me the right direction. Thanks to my Saint Padre Pio 🙏🏻❤️
Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope. Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor. Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead. Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship.
I was born a Muslim and our Lord came to me, had no idea who He really was, was going to one church to another for twenty some years and at last the Lord in His mercy and love lead me to one holy Catholic and apostolic church. God bless you good men!
@@sarw5705 No pagan lies! That is a myth that has been debunked centuries ago! Jesus started Catholic church. You are against it! Take RCIA to learn the basics!!!
@@sarw5705 You are completely wrong, you didn't know God's Love, you haven't any love of Jesus' love, you simple hear what your protestant, the Rebellions influence you for your soul and money, I tell you seriously get to Catholic Church, or when God ask you to leave it will too late, read the Holy Scripture with your heart and Soul, God can tell you to Trust Him, a help you out everything, no man made Church or organisation will give you religious Salvation and Peace of God, repent and accept Jesus Christ's mercy of eternity.
@@wallamboklahong9125 you are really deceived by the catholic beliefs, you need to ask the Holy Spirit to open your spiritual mind, and it's was not really nice of you to judge my heart only God can see that, God said you will know them from their fruit, now tell me what kind of good fruit that the catholic church has produced? By lying and misleading the catholic world
I was protestant. Got married to a Catholic. Sent the children to Catholic church so I accompanied them. Many years later about 20 years later I became a Catholic and have found much peace. I'm now 65 years old. Thank you Lord.
Who is your lord that he leads you back to the "church" of the *Dark* Ages when Christ is the _Light_ of the world?? Blasphemous titles claimed for the pope have been embellished and enlarged over the centuries. But a few of these boastful claims appear in an ecclesiastical (Roman Catholic) dictionary, by Lucius Ferraris, entitled _Prompta Bibliotheca Canonica,_ Vol. VI, pgs. 438, 442, article "Pope." _The Catholic Encyclopedia,_ 1913 edition, Vol. VI, p. 48, speaks of this book as "a veritable encyclopedia of religious knowledge," and "a precious mine of information." "The pope is of so great dignity and so exalted that he is not a mere man, but as it were God, and the vicar of God." "The pope is of such lofty and supreme dignity that, properly speaking, he has not been established in any rank of dignity, but rather has been placed upon the very summit of all ranks of dignities. . . ." "He is likewise the divine monarch and supreme emperor and king of kings." "Hence the pope is crowned with a triple crown, as king of heaven and of earth and of the lower regions." "So that if it were possible that the angels might err in the faith, or might think contrary to the faith, they could be judged and excommunicated by the pope." "The pope is as it were God on earth, sole sovereign of the faithful of Christ, chief king of kings, having plenitude of power, to whom has been entrusted by the omnipotent God direction not only of the earthly but also of the heavenly kingdom." "The pope can modify divine law, since his power is not of man but of God." The above quotes are from _What's Behind The New World Order?_ Go to CatholicNewWorldOrder.com and click on the top link. ---------- "I am all in all and *above all,* so that God, Himself and I, the Vicar of God, have but one consistory, and I am able to do ALMOST ALL THAT GOD CAN DO . . . What therefore, can you make of me but God?" -Pope Nicholas, quoted in _Antichrist_ by Ian Paisley, pg. 54. The pope calls himself God, i.e., "Lord God the pope," "another God on earth." "We hold upon this earth the place of God Almighty," Pope Leo XIII said in an _Encyclical Letter,_ June 20, 1894. "The Pope is not only the representative of Jesus Christ, but he is Jesus Christ Himself, hidden under veil of flesh," the _Catholic National_ said in July 1895. And every priest is an "Alter Christus," Another Christ. So every priest is Jesus. Plus, during the Mass the priest transubstantiates the bread into the literal, "real presence" of Christ. In other words, man creates God. "He is the creator of his Creator." _-The Dignity and Duties of the Priest_ by Liguori, Ch. 1, Part IV. How is any of this _not_ blasphemy?! Christianity teaches that the pope is the Antichrist. The proud pontiff's official title is Vicar of Christ, meaning "in the place of Christ." Vicar of Christ translated into Greek is Antichristos, in English Antichrist, also meaning "in the place of Christ." Vicar of Christ and Antichrist are the exact same word in two different languages. Vicar of Christ in Latin is Vicarius Filii Dei, meaning Vicar of the Son of God, or Vicar of Christ. VICARIVS FILII DEI. Add up the 11 Roman numerals and you get 666. Rev. 13:18. angelfire.com/on/3angels Revelation 13. 1 I . . . saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns . . . and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. 2 And _the _*_dragon (Satan)_*_ gave him (the beast) his power, and his seat,_ and great authority. 4 And _they worshipped the _*_dragon_*_ which gave power unto the beast:_ and they worshipped the beast . . . 5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies . . . 6 And he opened his mouth in *blasphemy against God,* to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. "And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, *_Come out of her,_** my people,* that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities." Rev. 18:4, 5.
Peace is found in Christ not in denonminations. Once a Protestant, most under that church title name based themselves on the Bible/God’s Holy Word to mankind. Me coming from the Catholic Church bc of my parents upbringing which God Blessed them now deceased, never force their religion on us children. But during the yrs attended mass with them & grew-up as an adult, I had face hard places in life & was searching for an answer to give me true peace, joy & love bc I came to a point of how can we escape from life’s troubles. I sought both medical mental health spiritual counseling of a priest that was in my parish at that time but as weeks & months gone by crying out to God to heal me physically & mentally desperately, God saw my need & sent people my way to tell me about the Good news of Jesus Christ that I’ve never heard before and it was all in His Bible 📖🔥✝️. As I studied the Bible I found peace which was right in front of me all that time in the Gospel at the Catholic Church saying I’m the Mass & traditions of the church but never really told the members of the Catholic Church that “Jesus was the only way to God the Father “ in the Bible. Just about the rosary, the Mass, and traditions of the Catholic Church that was idolatry per Bible commands. Then I realized as I was in deep studying of the Bible, we needed salvation & baptism through the Holy Ghosts & get born again in able to connect to God the Father through His only begotten Son. (Ref : John 14:6, Eph 4:14, Titus 1:10-11, Heb13:9) I found true peace, love & joy in the Holy Ghost through Jesus Christ, not through religious traditions whether it be Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostals, Lutherans, Jehovah-Witness, all denominations are misleading people away from the Truth of God’s Bible & teaching their own false doctrines the Bible calls it. So Sir, you really don’t have a true conversion from being a Protestant converted to Catholicism, it’s only in Jesus Christ & His true teaching anointed by the Holy Spirit & must be born again to see & connected to Heaven not in man’s traditions of God, it’s all a lie. I pray you go back & read the NT of the Gospels & Epistles for Gods Word about the Gospel & believers remaining in the faith & warning not to be strayed away from Christ ✝️ your walking in dangerous grounds with you & your family based on scriptures … 🙏🏼😔
Husband and I were both Protestant pastors. In fact, we met in seminary as students. Married 41 yrs now, and husband is RC priest. Gave up everything in order to convert in ‘06. Many, even family, shunned us for this decision. It’s been a hard road, but the right one. To all new Catholics: Welcome Home!
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT BEING A HINDU? By Francois Gautier. Diversity in Divinity and Unity in Spirituality. 1) Believe in God ! - Aastik - Accepted 2) Don't believe in God ! - You're accepted as Nastik 3) You want to worship idols - please go ahead. You are a murti pujak. 4) You dont want to worship idols - no problem. You can focus on Nirguna Brahman. 5) You want to criticise something in our religion. Come forward. We are logical. Nyaya, Tarka etc. are core Hindu schools. 6) You want to accept beliefs as it is. Most welcome. Please go ahead with it. 7) You want to start your journey by reading Bhagvad Gita - Sure ! 8) You want to start your journey by reading Upanishads - Go ahead. 9) You want to start your journey by reading Purana - Be my guest. 10) You just don't like reading Puranas or other books. No problem my dear. Go by Bhakti tradition . ( bhakti- devotion) 11) You don't like idea of Bhakti ! No problem. Do your Karma. Be a karmayogi. 12) You want to enjoy life. Very good. No problem at all. This is Charvaka Philosophy. 13) You want to abstain from all the enjoyment of life & find God - jai ho ! Be a Sadhu, an ascetic ! 14) You don't like the concept of God. You believe in Nature only - Welcome. (Trees are our friends and Prakriti or nature is worthy of worship). 15) You believe in one God or Supreme Energy. Superb! Follow Advaita philosophy 16) You want a Guru. Go ahead. Receive gyaan. 17) You don't want a Guru.. Help yourself ! Meditate, Study ! 18) You believe in Female energy ! Shakti is worshipped. 19) You believe that every human being is equal. Yeah! You're awesome, come on let's celebrate Hinduism! "Vasudhaiva kutumbakam" (the world is a family) 20) You don't have time to celebrate the festival. Don't worry. One more festival is coming! There are multiple festivals every single day of the year. 21) You are a working person. Don't have time for religion. Its okay. You will still be a Hindu. 22) You like to go to temples. Devotion is loved. 23) You don't like to go to temples - no problem. You are still a Hindu! 24) You know that Hinduism ☺ is a way of life, with considerable freedom. 25) You believe that everything has God in it. So you worship your mother, father, guru, tree, River, Prani-matra, Earth, Universe! 26) And If you don't believe that everything has GOD in it - No problems. Respect your viewpoint. 27) "Sarve jana sukhino bhavantu " (May you all live happily) You represent this! You're free to choose, my dear Hindu! This is exactly the essence of Hinduism, all inclusive .. That is why it has withstood the test of time inspite of repeated onslaught both from within and outside, and assimilated every good aspects from everything . That is why it is eternal !!! There is a saying in Rigveda , the first book ever known to mankind which depicts the Hinduism philosophy in a Nutshell -" Ano bhadrah Krathavo Yanthu Vishwathah"- Let the knowledge come to us from every direction
Dear , I’m your sister in Christ. Don’t blame you for thinking is a man name. In Iran people their sons my name but when my dad gave me my name was from a famous poet named Hafez and he loved the meaning of this name which means the angel messenger of God so he thought that fits a woman. I don’t believe 60 years ago that was a popular nam. Thank you for reading my story. Just watched the “ 3 young lay women on the way of beatification on you tub , watch it, it’s inspiring, made me cry! God bless you.;)
I was a protestor for 50 years and the lies I was taught had me hating the CC until I started studying the reformation and was aghast at what I found out so I kept going back and back and back and read the early church fathers and everything I had searched for - the truth - was revealed - it was crystal clear. I’m now an on fire 🔥 Catholic and continue to be amazed at the banquet table the church offers us rather than one limited portion from the Baptist church. No longer jumping and seeking in the 49,999 protestor churches I’m settled content and at complete peace in the one true holy Catholic Church. JC prayed that they may be one. Now I can read and learn from the entire bible where always wondered why so many scriptures were always skipped when I knew they were teaching differently than the protestor church I was attending but that claimed they were scriptural based. Peace and love to all
A person born from above, born again, sealed with the power of the Holy Spirit, filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, living in the power of the Holy Spirit, being led by the power of the Holy Spirit, and manifesting all the fruit of the Holy Spirit ("To them who are led by the Spirit of God, THESE are the sons of God"), not them who are led by spending their time researching for the so-called true church, right church, first church, or the only church. The fullness of the power of the Holy Spirit does not come from simply having church association. The true church before God's eyes comprises all those who have the above mentioned attributes from the Holy Spirit."The Lord knows whose are His," and 1 Peter 2:9.
God bless you. The moment you said, "skipped scriptures" was the moment I knew that you were speaking the truth. God bless you and I love you and I'm glad you are with me as a Catholic.
@@bweatherman3345 "Are you also without understanding?" The victorious life in Christ can never be derived from externalities, but only by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit through a life fully surrendered to the Lordship of Christ Jesus.
I was a lukewarm catholic too who didn't know what the catholic church teaches. I was in and out of so many churches until this pandemic where I did learn. I even got to know our Lady
Grew up Catholic, fell to new age, then protestant non denominational and came back to the catholic church. Thank you for this podcast. I also posted my testimony too.
Similar story for me. I was raised RC became baptist, went to Bible college and was planning on ministry. The Lord led me back through a very traditional Redemptorist priest. Today I am pastor of a Catholic Parish.
I'm a born Catholic who left the church and after years of no Religion and much heartache I found Messianic Judaism which I loved. But I found my way back to the church thankfully and now I pray for my kids.
Baptised as infant. Received Christ at 15 y o. Evangelical church for 8 years. Left the faith. Received a revelation of Christ Aug 19th 2021. Was confirmed into the Catholic faith at Easter. Best decision ever. Rich, deep, wide faith that feeds my mind and soul.
@Sin's Fun Factory Baptism is required for salvation, and just as circumcision was performed on infants, so is baptism. Confirmation comes at a later point in the age of reason, similar to the bar mitzvah. Baptism is the fulfillment of circumcision, and there is no being washed in the blood of the lamb without receiving it per 1 John 5:7-8
@Sin's Fun Factory Requirement is requirement. Confirmation comes later, just as someone who's baptized can later renounce God and lose their salvation. A baby that's baptized has the taint of original sin washed away, and if they should die before the age of reason they go to heaven. As Christ said in John 3:5, you must be born again of the water and of the spirit. Prior to the new covenant, babies were circumcised. They are baptized also.
I was born catholic, baptized catholic, raised catholic, went to catholic school, served as an altar boy, did all the sacraments up until confirmation, and then JESUS saved me out of the catholic church, praise GOD HE opened up my eyes to the GOSPEL, was born again and received the HOLY SPIRIT. My entire time being a catholic I never knew we were supposed to receive the HOLY SPIRIT, like it says in Romans 8-9 those that don't have the SPIRIT of GOD are not of HIS! Please pick up the Bible, GOD'S WORDS and read them, trust in them, learn the GOSPEL, the ONLY reason we are saved. May GOD please bless you and lead you to HIM.
These conversion stories are strengthening my Catholic faith. Born and raised Catholic but due to work, worries, stresses in life I was dormant for 15 years. Now I am making the effort to strengthen my realtionship with God by watching Conversion testimonies and Catholic teachings from Fr Chris Alar.
*Too bad. Just another deceived Christian turning to a Roman cult.* *Catholic Church contradicts Scriptures in every possible ways!* 1. Catholics say Mary was sinless. But BIBLE says Mary offered a sinner's offering. She was a sinner. Bible says Mary needed a Saviour. Lk 2:23-24, Lev 12:6-8, Rom 3:10. 2. Catholics say clergies must be celibate. Yet BIBLE says Peter (supposed R Church first leader) had mother in law. Bible says celibacy is not a qualification for clergies. Mat 8:14-15, Mar 1:30-31, Luk 4:38-39. 3. Catholics say Mary was forever virgin. Yet BIBLE says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Mary was not perpetually virgin. Mk 6:3, Mat 13:55, Mat 27:56, Mar 6:3, Mar 15:40, Mar 15:47. 4. Catholics say confess to R priests in a box. BIBLE says nothing about confessing to priests in a box. Bible says confess to GOD only. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6, Romans 10:9-10. 5. Catholics say drink of the literal blood of Jesus. Yet OT and NT both say do not drink blood. Acts 15, Lev 7:26. 6. Catholics say pray to passed on Mary and "saints". Yet BIBLE says do not contact the dead. NT Church did not record a single case of NT believers asking passed on saints to pray for them. Deut 18:11, Isaiah 8:19. 7. Catholics make and bow down to statues. BIBLE says do not bow down to graven images (statues). Deut 4, Exo 20:4-5. 8. Catholics sprinkles “holy water”. But NT Church of the Bible mentioned nothing about “holy water”. There was no record of any Apostles sprinkling “holy water” on believers. Catholics claimed “holy water” came from OT. Yet Num 5:17 says “holy water” was water used to test adulterous women in OT temple. Hardly the same. Those were for Old Covenant Jews. Not New Testament Christians. 9. Catholics say Peter was pope - bishop of all bishops. Yet BIBLE says Peter was just a leader of the Jerusalem Church. Bible says nothing of the office of bishop of bishops. Gal 2:9, Mat 16:18. 10. Catholics say there is a seat of Peter. Yet BIBLE says nothing about it. Jesus said “not to lord over others”. 11. Catholics has clergy priesthood. Bible says clergy priesthood was done away with in New Testament. There is no clergy priesthood in NT. Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10. 12. Catholics preaches Works Salvation (faith + good works + partake R sacraments + submit to R pontiff + be in R Church + devote to Mary = to be saved). Yet Bible says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Bible says Works Salvation is cursed. Gal 1:8-9. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10. 13. Catholics says they must do Penance to atone for their sins. Yet Bible says repent, confess and sins will be forgiven. Catholic Bible changes the word “repentance” in NT into “penance”. Original Greek NT does not use or mean the word penance. Penance = work to atone for sins. Repentance = change of heart. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6. 14. Catholics say Mary went straight to heaven without dying. Yet Bible says nothing about it. 15. Catholics say Islam and Christianity have the same GOD. Yet Islam doesn't believe in death and resurrection of Jesus and Trinity. R Catholicism is full of contradiction and anti Scriptures. Nothing is more evil than a c--- disguising as Christianity deceiving many.
I was raised Protestant but 15 years ago made the change to Catholic. And never look back. I’ve never been closer to my my father are LORD…. I’ve never been happier…. Life is hard, but I can’t imagine my life being this Great…. 🇺🇸✝️🙏🙏.
My husband always preached that the salvation experience was like a birth and we all know how helpless babies are. Then the being Saved begins. The church has forgotten how to disciple. 72 year old, 60 year Protestant, Reverted Catholic
This was beautiful to listen to . The Virgin Mary has made numerous apparitions and still our Protestants brothers and sisters have so much issue with Catholics loving and respecting her.
quote---but found Mama Mary through the Roman Catholic.,,unquote Did you find her IN THE BIBLE??? Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope. Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven. Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor. Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned. Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin. Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church. Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic. Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead. Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers. Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship. Jesus Christ an
Awesome. I pray for my protestant friends to have a deeper conversion to the fullness of truth, as well as my family, many of whom are weak, nominal Catholics, to have a deeper conversion.
Born and raised catholic. Jesus in the Holy Eucharistic has gained my hearth. I would never go away. Can't wait for Sunday mass and have an encounter with him, in listening to his word and in having communion with him.
Orthodox convert here. What he said about Mary was so relatable. I went from critical protestant to where now I also get the chills down my spine when thinking about the Theotokos.
*Too bad. Just another deceived Christian turning to a Roman cult.* *Catholic Church contradicts Scriptures in every possible ways!* 1. Catholics say Mary was sinless. But BIBLE says Mary offered a sinner's offering. She was a sinner. Bible says Mary needed a Saviour. Lk 2:23-24, Lev 12:6-8, Rom 3:10. 2. Catholics say clergies must be celibate. Yet BIBLE says Peter (supposed R Church first leader) had mother in law. Bible says celibacy is not a qualification for clergies. Mat 8:14-15, Mar 1:30-31, Luk 4:38-39. 3. Catholics say Mary was forever virgin. Yet BIBLE says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Mary was not perpetually virgin. Mk 6:3, Mat 13:55, Mat 27:56, Mar 6:3, Mar 15:40, Mar 15:47. 4. Catholics say confess to R priests in a box. BIBLE says nothing about confessing to priests in a box. Bible says confess to GOD only. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6, Romans 10:9-10. 5. Catholics say drink of the literal blood of Jesus. Yet OT and NT both say do not drink blood. Acts 15, Lev 7:26. 6. Catholics say pray to passed on Mary and "saints". Yet BIBLE says do not contact the dead. NT Church did not record a single case of NT believers asking passed on saints to pray for them. Deut 18:11, Isaiah 8:19. 7. Catholics make and bow down to statues. BIBLE says do not bow down to graven images (statues). Deut 4, Exo 20:4-5. 8. Catholics sprinkles “holy water”. But NT Church of the Bible mentioned nothing about “holy water”. There was no record of any Apostles sprinkling “holy water” on believers. Catholics claimed “holy water” came from OT. Yet Num 5:17 says “holy water” was water used to test adulterous women in OT temple. Hardly the same. Those were for Old Covenant Jews. Not New Testament Christians. 9. Catholics say Peter was pope - bishop of all bishops. Yet BIBLE says Peter was just a leader of the Jerusalem Church. Bible says nothing of the office of bishop of bishops. Gal 2:9, Mat 16:18. 10. Catholics say there is a seat of Peter. Yet BIBLE says nothing about it. Jesus said “not to lord over others”. 11. Catholics has clergy priesthood. Bible says clergy priesthood was done away with in New Testament. There is no clergy priesthood in NT. Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10. 12. Catholics preaches Works Salvation (faith + good works + partake R sacraments + submit to R pontiff + be in R Church + devote to Mary = to be saved). Yet Bible says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Bible says Works Salvation is cursed. Gal 1:8-9. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10. 13. Catholics says they must do Penance to atone for their sins. Yet Bible says repent, confess and sins will be forgiven. Catholic Bible changes the word “repentance” in NT into “penance”. Original Greek NT does not use or mean the word penance. Penance = work to atone for sins. Repentance = change of heart. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6. 14. Catholics say Mary went straight to heaven without dying. Yet Bible says nothing about it. 15. Catholics say Islam and Christianity have the same GOD. Yet Islam doesn't believe in death and resurrection of Jesus and Trinity. R Catholicism is full of contradiction and anti Scriptures. Nothing is more evil than a c--- disguising as Christianity deceiving many.
I am a Catholic. I am so inspired in listening to spiritual awakening & testimonies of conversions from different sects to Catholicism. GOD called you to know the TRUE way to salvation. WELCOME to Catholicism. From NSW
I always find it so fascinating when the convert is a pastor because they have everything to lose-livelihood, friend group, family, career, community, but when you are looking for truth, it become pretty undeniable that it exists in the Catholic Church.
*R Catholicism has nothing to do with God and His Words. R Catholic Church contradicts Scriptures in every possible ways!* 1. Catholics say Mary was sinless. But BIBLE says Mary offered a sinner's offering. She was a sinner. Bible says Mary needed a Saviour. Lk 2:23-24, Lev 12:6-8, Rom 3:10. 2. Catholics say clergies must be celibate. Yet BIBLE says Peter (supposed R Church first leader) had mother in law. Bible says celibacy is not a qualification for clergies. Mat 8:14-15, Mar 1:30-31, Luk 4:38-39. 3. Catholics say Mary was forever virgin. Yet BIBLE says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Mary was not perpetually virgin. Mk 6:3, Mat 13:55, Mat 27:56, Mar 6:3, Mar 15:40, Mar 15:47. 4. Catholics say confess to R priests in a box. BIBLE says nothing about confessing to priests in a box. Bible says confess to GOD only. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6, Romans 10:9-10. 5. Catholics say drink of the physical blood of Jesus. Yet OT and NT both say do not drink blood. Acts 15, Lev 7:26. 6. Catholics say pray to passed on Mary and "saints". Yet BIBLE says do not contact the dead. NT Church did not record a single case of NT believers asking passed on saints to pray for them. Deut 18:11, Isaiah 8:19. 7. Catholics make and bow down to statues. BIBLE says do not bow down to graven images (statues). Deut 4, Exo 20:4-5. 8. Catholics sprinkles “holy water”. But NT Church of the Bible mentioned nothing about “holy water”. There was no record of any Apostles sprinkling “holy water” on believers. Catholics claimed “holy water” came from OT. Yet Num 5:17 says “holy water” was water used to test adulterous women in OT temple. Hardly the same. Those were for Old Covenant Jews. Not New Testament Christians. 9. Catholics say Peter was pope - bishop of all bishops. Yet BIBLE says Peter was just a leader of the Jerusalem Church. Bible says nothing of the office of bishop of bishops. Gal 2:9, Mat 16:18. 10. Catholics say there is a seat of Peter. Yet BIBLE says nothing about it. Jesus said “not to lord over others”. 11. Catholics has clergy priesthood. Bible says clergy priesthood was done away with in New Testament. There is no clergy priesthood in NT. Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10. 12. Catholics preaches Works Salvation (faith + good works + partake R sacraments + submit to R pontiff + be in R Church + devote to Mary = to be saved). Yet Bible says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Bible says Works Salvation is cursed. Gal 1:8-9. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10. 13. Catholics says they must do Penance to atone for their sins. Yet Bible says repent, confess and sins will be forgiven. Catholic Bible changes the word “repentance” in NT into “penance”. Original Greek NT does not use or mean the word penance. Penance = work to atone for sins. Repentance = change of heart. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6. 14. Catholics say Mary went straight to heaven without dying. Yet Bible says nothing about it. 15. Catholics say Islam and Christianity have the same GOD. Yet Islam doesn't believe in death and resurrection of Jesus and Trinity.
I also was a Protestant, married a Catholic woman, raising our children Catholic and becoming a Catholic 5 years later by the loving care of our Lord and through his priest Rev. James D. Daley, may he rest in peace. I am now 76 years old and thankful to God everyday for where he is bringing me on my journey. Praise you my Lord and my God.
My mother was Anglican n the rest of the family are still Anglicans. But when she married my father she became a vv staunch Catholic n before she died she reminded me to always keep Jesus in my life. Till this day I have kept Jesus Christ in my life n He has done great things for me. Thank you n may GBU all. Maureen Pearson New Zealand
Acts 9:31 "(...)ἐκκλησία καθ’ ὅλης" "(...)ekklēsia kath’ holēs" "(...) Church Catholic " this is the legitimate name of the Ancient one and only & Apostolic Church that is Catholic ! that is why St. Ignatius of Antioch wrote epistle to the Smyrneans Chapter 8 " (...) wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church." Remember there is only one Holy Catholic & Apostolic Church !!! the rest is "Church Community" but Not Church !!!
Helen Platts, Fr Onyeabor is here promising you Masses and Rosaries for your plans towards conversion. May Our Blessed Mother Mary take you on her wings.
I am so happy you at last know the truth! My non practicing protestant roommate converted to Catholic at 77 yrs of age! I was her sponsor! I prayed the Holy Rosary for three yrs! One day she says Pamela I want to be Catholic! Stating the Divine Mercy Chaplet pic in our home converted her heart! I was shocked when she said she wanted to become catholic hitting my ear is shock telling Jesus did I hear her right lol ;) The saddest thing to me here online is all the protestants hate the catholics! If you really love Jesus you will go for PEACE not strife especially from another believer! Nope they hate us catholics! There are many things that the Protestants lost by leaving the church which is bad for them! I am not a fan of change either lol so true Mark Twain! When the protestants rebelled making their own man made religion they lost more then they gained! Yes we "are saved" as Catholics! We already except Jesus as Lord in Our Savior in our faith! Being saved is the kick off the starting point there is so much more to a relationship with Jesus beyond "are you saved "are you saved" :) Saved by Divine Grace indeed! When you left the catholic church your learned from diluted truths! Water down faith is NOT good enough for me! I want the fullness the deeper truths! Welcome home sir! Come home protestants we love you and want you and all Gods children's home with the truth!
As a women who is 35 catholic lic my whole life I left the church went to protestant for the passed 8 months but have not left the Catholic church as we may be returning now but one thing that I noticed was the environment much nicer and happier ppl but yes they plbelieve catholics are not saved and aren't in truth this o do not agree with I agree I was and am saved as a Catholic and my infant baptism is valid amen
First of all, all protestants do not hate catholics. Catholics also have a big problem with jewish people which Jesus himself was a Rabbi and they are the Chosen ones. If you would pick up a Bible you would learn something if you take the time and look at Romans 11:18-21.
I began giving everyone a "welcome home." But there are so many of you! Praise be to You Jesus Christ! I too reverted to "home" several years ago..and was thrilled to hear "welcome home!" SO TO EACH OF YOU. WELCOME. HOME!!! I REJOICE WITH YOU!
THIS IS POWERFUL ! THIS IS A BLESSING! SUCH AN AMAZING TESTIMONY, THANK YOU LORD IM A CRADLE CATHOLIC AS THEY SAY WOOHOO THANK YOU JESUS FOR MY PARENTS TRYING THEIR BEST YES IT COULD HAVE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER ,BUT WE ALL FALL SHORT ,WITH THEIR STRUGGLES IM STILL CATHOLIC AND LOVE MY FAITH SO MUCH I DO WANT TO BECOME BETTER AND BETTER . .🙏🙏JESUS I TRUST IN YOU!🙏🙏 🙏🙏OH BLESSED MOTHER I ADORE YOU🙏🙏 AND THE FAMILY IN HEAVEN🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
I was born a Zoroastrian but became a devout Eskimo shaman as a teenager. Then I met my spirit animal, and he convinced me that Gaia was the way. That's when it hit me: ouch! Who threw that? So I joined the Catholic Church and have been here ever since. Praise God!
I’m a ninety lady that also loved Jesus as my SAvior and Lord but started to wonder after my dear Husband who also loved Jesus but was taken home and c@me to me in a dream and said, “Anne, looking into my eyes and said , “Anne, the Catholic Church is true” that made me investigate just what that meant , well after much tearful cry’s for truth, I the Led me to become catholic.
I was born in the Catholic faith but to me it was a tittle which I defended with all my strength but knew nothing about. I know this is the case for many in out church. I have recently discovered that there are so many pastors converting to our faith and I believe they have the knowledge and the tools we need to make our church stronger. May God bless them in their journey.
This is so awesome! It is hard to find words without the tears....tears of joy for you and tears of sadness for my family and friends who are away from God. I am a life long Catholic, cradle Catholic, if you will, and I am 56. About 10 years ago, I began to study and truly learn about my Catholic Faith because I felt like I wasn't cathechised very well due to changes happening in the church in the 1970s. That is a long story that I won't fully get into here, but it is very important. Certain priests and bishops made some changes that tore away at our history and historical practices and many Catholics did not take to kindly to that, after Vatican ll council. Many things were implemented that Vatican ll never called for. It almost appears that the true Catholic teaching was "dumbed down" to make it seem more interesting for protestant converts, when in the doing of this, Catholic children became lost in the system and we were not taught our faith. We learned basic theology and all about the Mass, but we were not taught the "why" of it all. This is the reason most Catholics left the Church and said they were not being "fed". What happened to me is that I stumbled upon a video by Scott Hahn and my life changed. I found the Catholic apologists who were able to show me the "why", and now my life is filled with such joy. Because I have an A.D.D. brain, it is hard for me to reiterate some things after I have learned them, so I started to take notes when I listen to their talks. I try my best to tell my friends and family what I have learned. The apologists I am talking about are Scott Hahn, Tim Staples, Tim Gray, John Bergsma, Patrick Madrid, Trent Horne, Jimmy Akin, Brant Pitre, Edward Sri, Steve Ray, and many others. I will leave you with this, listen to the talk by Steve Ray, called, Peter, the Rock, the Keys, and the Chair. Then, the talk by Brant Pitre called The Jewish Roots of the Papacy. These talks are life changing. They deal with the authority given to the apostles, but primarily to Peter. Once you accept that, then everything else falls into place. God bless you and your family! Please pray for me, Renée in Virginia. Mother Mary pray for us.
By not being fed, Catholics didn't know how to defend the faith when approached by non Catholics and were then invited to protestant churches with big band music, better get togethers with better food, fellowship like no other, and all sorts of things that were so very welcoming. Catholics are only now trying to get back into the groove of doing those things to nurture our families and teach our Children. It is said that all teaching starts in the home, with the parents. Well, if I wasn't properly taught, how can I teach my children? I want to tell all of these apologists that they need to implement apologetic education for our children. I am begging for this. So, when our children are in highschool and college, they will not be "stolen away" from us and from Jesus. All those questions that protestants ask......why do you worship Mary? Call no man father, infant baptism, Bible alone, Faith alone, works will not save you, etc. Our children need to know how to answer those questions. Every elementary catechism absolutely has to teach this.... Mother Mary help us!
That is pretty much exactly me Renee. I think I might be ADD too:). I believe we were given the gift of Faith. I also GREAT teachers by the grace of God like The Father's of Mercy, Father Corapi, Brant Petri, Scott Hahn too. Blessings
@@miamaria333 yes, you are right. I would think that people like Scott Hahn and Brant Pitre and Steve Ray and Patrick Madrid would have enough pull to get this implemented in Catholic schools, or, at least in Catholic CCD classes.
I used to run a print Christian ad agency, LPI of St. Louis and I've been in hundreds of Christian churches around the US and never did I get the sense of the divine in a protestant church, because Jesus Christ isn't there. If you want to be in the real presence of Jesus Christ walk into a Catholic church for Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Try going to Catholic church festivals and annual church picnics, you will get fed, on several levels.
I'm so happy he said that about Mary at pt 24:22 because I too have experienced it. I just started my conversion 2yrs ago and was struggling to connect with Mary. Mother Mary is wonderful and will always lead us to Jesus 💖
I can’t believe that Jeremy just suggested a mid-week church gathering! After daily mass today, I told another parishioner that I thought it would be fruitful to have a mid-week “praise and worship” at church when we could sing with our hands raised, hear someone’s testimony, and pray over people in need.
I totally agree with the struggle at 23:05. When I was seeking Jesus, I didn’t know whether to be Protestant or return to Catholicism. So the Virgin Mary was also very difficult for me to understand and give devotion to. What helped me most was watching the film “Fatima,” the most recent version and the 1952 version. Catholic movies have really helped me understand the importance of saints and of the Virgin Mary. Also reading Luke 1: 26-56 strengthened my devotion to Mary, as well as praying the rosary.
But doesn't Mary admit to being a sinner in Luke 1:47, where she rejoices in _her_ Saviour? Only a sinner needs one of those. (You're not saved from being immaculate.) And in Luke 2:21-24 she makes a sin offering of two turtle doves thereby acknowledging that she's a sinner. The wages of sin is death. Mary died, as divine justice declares all sinners must do. And "the dead _know not _*_anything,_* neither have they any more _a portion forever_ in *_anything_* that is done under the sun." Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6, 10. Psalm 146:4; 115:17, Ezekiel 18:4. Genesis 3:4. So why do you pray/talk to her, asking her for help when she's dead and has no knowledge or influence in the goings-on of _anything_ on earth?? And why do you follow, or trust in, a "church" that would teach otherwise?
Floogelhornzzz St. Paul asked the saints to pray for him: Rom 15:30; Col 4:3; 1 Thess 5:25; Eph 6:18-19; 2 Thess 3:1. Certainly we too can ask the saints to pray for us. Christ is the vine and we are the branches, both the living and the dead in Christ are connected to each other (see Jn 15:1-5). The saints are not dead, but alive in heaven. Further, they see God face to face. Is it not wonderful that they can pray to God for us and with us? What Christian would deny others from praying on his behalf? None, of course. We all ask others to pray for us. Why is it considered “unbiblical” when Catholics ask their Christian brothers and sisters in heaven to pray for them? The saints are alive in heaven: “He is not the God of the dead, but of the living” (Mk 12:26-27). The angels and saints place the prayers of the holy ones at God’s feet (Tob 12:12; Rev 5:8; 8:3-4). Christians are bound in a community of mutual love (Rom 12:10; 1 Thess 5:11; Gal 6:2). The tradition of praying to the saints dates to the very first Christians. As one example among many, Origen (185-254 A.D.), wrote: “But not the high priest [Christ] alone prays for those who pray sincerely, but also the angels . . . as also the souls of the saints who have already fallen asleep” (Prayer 11 [A.D. 233]). Most Protestants recite the Apostles’ Creed, in which we state, “I believe in . . . the communion of saints.” Yet, unfortunately, most of our Protestant brethren do not know that “communion of saints” means simply that committed followers of Christ exist as a community of believers, both the living on earth and the living in heaven. Catholics understand this bond of unity as the Mystical Body of Christ.
@@floogelhornzzz4770 - The Bible says all have sinned. So using you interpretation standards, Jesus sinned. This is why we don’t leave it to individuals to have authority interpreting Holy Scripture.
My dearest Brother, you brought tears to my eyes. I am a Cradle Catholic. Welcome to our beloved Church. I thank God for all of you who are so humble in coming to join us in our Mother Church. Thanks so much for your love for our Church. God Bless You and your family.
I grew up and was raised atheist, was baptized Lutheran evangelical, accepted God fully in my 40’s, wanted to worship in community and checked out various denominations. Ultimately became catholic because I liked the sacraments and depth of mysteries of the catholic philosophy.
Jeremy, I give thanks to our Lord for YOUR VISION OF A WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERVICE FOR SEARCHERS AND THOSE WHO NEED TO RETURN TO JESUS AND HIS CHURCH. I am an Anglican priest. I am 72 years old and am as active in ministry as I ever been in evangelism, discipling men (Catholic and Protestant), teaching, and preaching. I pray that your vision becomes a reality and that many, many will come to know and love our Savior through the Wednesday night meetings in Catholic churches all over our country and even beyond our borders. Go well, my brother.
I was raised Protestant, in the Church of the Nazarene. I attended church until I was 16 and my parents divorced. My father was the one who made sure we attended church. Once he was out of the house I stopped going. I knew Protestants were divided by verses of theology, whether we were "once saved always saved,, or could we be saved and then lost." Whether we had free-will or had God already chosen or rejected you at birth (predestination). Little divisive arguments Catholics don't care about. I was an anti-Catholic bigot, I didn't hate Catholics as people, but the church was wrong and perhaps the anti-Christ. Catholics weren't allowed to read the Bible, they prayed to statues, they believed Mary was equal to God. I hade NEVER, EVER been into a Catholic Church BUT I KNEW everything about it. I met my wife, a Catholic Vietnamese refugee. I had no problem admitting she was a better Christian than I was, she attended Mass regularly and I had stepped foot into a Protestant maybe half a dozen times in two years. So when I was asked to agree to raise any future children as Catholics I had no problem agreeing to that. The very first time I stepped into a Catholic Church was our wedding rehearsal, the second was our wedding day. I don't remember much about it, I was nervous and distracted, but I do remember the feeling that God was there, that my wedding vows were a threesome: me, God, and my wife. Forty years later I still feel that way. We attended Mass with her parents two Christmas Midnight Masses in a row. And my first impression was, BIBLICAL. Three readings. The Sanctus, "Holy, Holy, Lord of Hosts" is reminiscent of Isiaih and the Book of Revelations. "Behold the Lamb of God, Behold him who takes away the sins of the world" - John the Baptist. The Eucharistic Prayers - reliving the Last Supper every Mass. EVERYTHING was literally or symbolically Biblical. My Protestant minister read one reading on Sundays and then he preached his thoughts about it. And then I was supposed to read the Bible and figure out what I thought it meant. That initial Midnight Mass was my first glimpse that I had no clue about Catholicism. They definitely knew something about the Bible. When we first married I told my wife all my criticisms of Catholics and Mary. Of course Mary wasn't ever-virgin. What kind of man would marry a woman and not have sex with her. I mean, THAT'S WHAT WIVES ARE FOR, right? Yeas, she was Jesus mother, but ANYONE could have been, right? A prostitute, a rock, God could have chosen anything or anyone for Jesus to be born from. And Mary wasn't God, why act like she is. Mother of God.... God existed before time. My wife heard this OVER and OVER. One day she had enough, and she asked me "Why do you hate Mary." And my first thought was, I don't HATE Mary. I just don't worship her. But I shut up and began thinking. It took me years to realize Catholics were right. But that question she asked began the process. I got stationed with the Army in Germany. We lived in a German village that first year, across from a Catholic Church. The next year we moved onto the military post, two blocks from the church. My kids were 3 and 4 years old, and we started attending Mass and sending them to CCD. I enjoyed the Mass, liked our priest, and we attended Mass faithfully together as a family. I found out I liked crucifixes. In a military church the building is used by multiple faiths for their services. Our building was Catholics and non-denominational Protestant. We Catholics had a crucifix at the front of the church. For Protestant service Jesus was turned around with his face to the wall, so what Protestants saw was an empty cross. That was when I discovered I like the images, first of Jesus, and later of the Saints and Mary. Images focused my thoughts and my prayers. One of my sisters had introduced my to my wife originally, but when I chose to marry her, my sister told me "Marry her but don't become Catholic." No one else told me that, but maybe 20 years after I became Catholic my father told me he'd never been so ashamed of me as the day I became Catholic. There was always that feeling that becoming Catholic would mean betraying my Protestant family, saying that THEY WERE WRONG, Catholicism was right. So there was always that barrier of loyalty to family standing between me and the Church. The funny thing is, I WAS STILL LOYAL to a Church of the Nazarene I hadn't attended in nearly 20 years. While my sisters were Baptist, Lutheran, two were non-denominational, and three didn't attend church at all. We moved to Ft. Lewis Washington, and I began attending Mass with my family and the Lutheran srevice while my wife and kids were involved with CCD. And honestly I wasn't impressed. It was completely different from the Church of the Nazarene which was more Baptis-like. Lutheranism felt like Cathlolic-lite. They had some of the rituals without the historical links and traditions of early Christianity. They gave up Catholicism over the Pope, but didn't give up enough to be non-Catholic. To me it just felt lacking. That year my kids began preparing for their 1st Communion. My daughter was happy, she got to be like Mommy. But my son said "No, I want to be like Daddy." And all I could think was, "I'm nothing." I'm not Protestant and no longer desire to be. I'm not Catholic, I love the church, but I can't take Communion because I'm not a member. I didn't want him to be me, I DIDN'T WANT ME TO BE ME. So I signed up for RCIA. The day I became Catholic was a great day. To have Communion again for the first time in 17 years. To be one with my wife and my children. To be SOMETHING again. Once I got over that hump, it took time, thought, and observation before I accepted everything about Catholicism. To be honest every issue I've had winds up in the Catholic favor. There has never been a situation where I've decided Catholicism is wrong. Not that Catholics have never been wrong, but the Church itself has been right.
*R Catholicism has nothing to do with God and His Words. R Catholic Church contradicts Scriptures in every possible ways!* 1. Catholics say Mary was sinless. But BIBLE says Mary offered a sinner's offering. She was a sinner. Bible says Mary needed a Saviour. Lk 2:23-24, Lev 12:6-8, Rom 3:10. 2. Catholics say clergies must be celibate. Yet BIBLE says Peter (supposed R Church first leader) had mother in law. Bible says celibacy is not a qualification for clergies. Mat 8:14-15, Mar 1:30-31, Luk 4:38-39. 3. Catholics say Mary was forever virgin. Yet BIBLE says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Mary was not perpetually virgin. Mk 6:3, Mat 13:55, Mat 27:56, Mar 6:3, Mar 15:40, Mar 15:47. 4. Catholics say confess to R priests in a box. BIBLE says nothing about confessing to priests in a box. Bible says confess to GOD only. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6, Romans 10:9-10. 5. Catholics say drink of the physical blood of Jesus. Yet OT and NT both say do not drink blood. Acts 15, Lev 7:26. 6. Catholics say pray to passed on Mary and "saints". Yet BIBLE says do not contact the dead. NT Church did not record a single case of NT believers asking passed on saints to pray for them. Deut 18:11, Isaiah 8:19. 7. Catholics make and bow down to statues. BIBLE says do not bow down to graven images (statues). Deut 4, Exo 20:4-5. 8. Catholics sprinkles “holy water”. But NT Church of the Bible mentioned nothing about “holy water”. There was no record of any Apostles sprinkling “holy water” on believers. Catholics claimed “holy water” came from OT. Yet Num 5:17 says “holy water” was water used to test adulterous women in OT temple. Hardly the same. Those were for Old Covenant Jews. Not New Testament Christians. 9. Catholics say Peter was pope - bishop of all bishops. Yet BIBLE says Peter was just a leader of the Jerusalem Church. Bible says nothing of the office of bishop of bishops. Gal 2:9, Mat 16:18. 10. Catholics say there is a seat of Peter. Yet BIBLE says nothing about it. Jesus said “not to lord over others”. 11. Catholics has clergy priesthood. Bible says clergy priesthood was done away with in New Testament. There is no clergy priesthood in NT. Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10. 12. Catholics preaches Works Salvation (faith + good works + partake R sacraments + submit to R pontiff + be in R Church + devote to Mary = to be saved). Yet Bible says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Bible says Works Salvation is cursed. Gal 1:8-9. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10. 13. Catholics says they must do Penance to atone for their sins. Yet Bible says repent, confess and sins will be forgiven. Catholic Bible changes the word “repentance” in NT into “penance”. Original Greek NT does not use or mean the word penance. Penance = work to atone for sins. Repentance = change of heart. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6. 14. Catholics say Mary went straight to heaven without dying. Yet Bible says nothing about it. 15. Catholics say Islam and Christianity have the same GOD. Yet Islam doesn't believe in death and resurrection of Jesus and Trinity.
@@CatholicCat-er9xn *I do understand Roman Catholic blind faith. I also know the true faith in Jesus Christ. John 3:16. You clearly haven't read the Bible to know what is true faith.* *Bible says true faith is in Jesus Christ and comes from the Word of God. Romans 10:17. Not from Roman Catholic traditions.*
It’s amazing how Protestant pastors become a catholic. I mean, they leave everything and the pastor itself is a job (so far i know in my country). They become “ordinary” people and not “leaders” anymore. You really leave everything just to come back home. ❤. Add with despite all catholic priests scandals 😢, they still want to come back home. I feel as born catholic, there is so many things i have to learn from them, especially the humbleness.
LOVE IT! Amazing testimony! Blessings in The Divine Will my brother in Christ Jesús! ♥️🕊✝️ Welcome back to the Catholic Church brother 🤗🙏🏼⛪️ PRAISE BE TO OUR LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!
That quote... Who you are is God's gift to you; who you become is your gift to God.... has much meaning for me. Upon hearing that when I was 17 years old helped me decide to enter the convent. I spent six years there and it was a wonderful experience. Eventually I realized it wasn't for me, but I made lifelong friends and have great memories.
In 1877, Our Lady at Gietrzwald asked us to pray the Rosary. In 1917, Our Lady at Fatima asked us to pray the Rosary. In 1973, Our Lady at Akita asked us to pray the Rosary In the 1980’s, Our Lady at Kibeho asked us to pray the Rosary. The Mother of God has repeatedly asked us to pray the Rosary every day. Let’s answer her request! God Bless.
@Sin's Fun Factory Sola scriptura is a concept pushed by Martin Luther 1,500 years after the Catholic Church was already in existence--"Bible alone" is actually not referenced in the Bible. 2 Thessalonians says "Therefore, brothers, stand firm and hold fast to the *traditions* that you were taught, either by an *oral statement* or by a letter of ours."
@Sin's Fun FactoryIn the 2 Thessalonians verse, St. Paul is saying to hold fast to traditions, including *oral* tradition. Also, Jesus establishes His Church in Matthew 16:18-19.."And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Here we see that Jesus gives His Church a visible structure and actual hierarchy, and he gives St. Peter the authority to teach in His Name definitively, not optionally. In the early 100s AD, St. Ignatius of Antioch (who was discipled by St. John the Apostle) references this Church as "Catholic" in his epistle to the Smyrnaeans. Also, there is an unbroken line of Popes from St. Peter to the present-day Pope Francis. Ultimately, the Catholic Church traces back directly to Christ Himself, and was in existence for the first 1,500 years of Christianity. Protestantism and its teachings did not emerge until the 16th Century. I think we can agree that thousands of different denominations that all have conflicting beliefs is not unity! That is why Jesus established one Church that has the authority to teach definitively. I think the deeper one digs into the history of the early Church, the more evident it is that this Church is the Catholic Church. A great video if interested to look into is "8 reasons why I became Catholic and not just Christian" by Catholic Jake on here. I thought it was very insightful, even as a Catholic.
@Sin's Fun Factory Where is the holy bible in the bible? Where is sola scriptura in the bible? Where does it say in the bible that everything must be in the bible? The last time I checked the Holy Bible is a declared Canon of the Catholic Church in the 4th century - Sacred Tradition, not the bible, now why would we follow your false personal opinion? Did Jesus handed out king james bibles? 2ND In Mary's Magnificat found in LUKE 1:46-55 she states that "ALL GENERATIONS SHALL CALL ME BLESSED", that is why she is Holy and a Saint. Now why can't demonic protestant doctrine call The Mother of the Lord God Saint or Blessed/Holy? What is your problem? The Rosary is a meditative prayer about Jesus' life in the eyes of his mother Mary. That is why we answer from scriptures itself: LUKE 1:42-45 41 And it came to pass, that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the infant leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42 And she cried out with a loud voice, and said: Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.45 And blessed art thou that hast believed, because those things shall be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord. 3RD Intercessory prayers are instructed by St. Paul in 1 TIMOTHY 2:1. What does EPHESIANS 6:18 says? MAKING SUPPLICATION FOR ALL THE SAINTS ! Mary is not just a saint, she is the Ark of the New Covenant, The NT Gebirah, Daughter of Zion and the woman of revelation that is why we pray for her protection and intercession. SUPPLICATION (DEFINITION) - The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly. EPHESIANS 6:18 Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, LUKE 1:28 HAIL FULL OF GRACE ROMANS 16:6 Salute Mary, who hath laboured much among you. Saints and angels in heaven interceding for us in REVELATION 4, 5, 6, 8. "Mediator" is Christ alone in one sense. As intercessors all members are " mediators". according to Catholicism and Scripture: 1 - The Church is the body of Christ 2 - There is only one body of Christ, not one on earth and another one in heaven. 3 - Death does not separate the members of the body. 4 - Christians are bound by the Law of Christ to love and pray for one another. 4TH MARY THE QUEEN MOTHER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH Mary is Queen Mother/ NT Gebirah and that is by Tradition and the Royal Davidic Line. God chose to have a mother in the bubble of space and time (earth). Mary is queen mother because Jesus is a Davidic king. (Luke 1:32) In the Davidic line of kings, the mother of the king was the Queen. (1 Kings 2:19, Jer 13:18) Since Jesus is our King in the Kingdom of Heaven, His mother Mary is the Queen. The role of the Queen Mother (the Gebirah in Hebrew) is one of intercession (1 Kings 2:17) Mary is not just The Queen Mother / NT Gebirah and a saint, she is also the Ark of the New Covenant and the woman of revelation that is why we pray for her protection and intercession just like the old covenant i-s-ra-elites praying to the ark for protection against their enemies. HAIL FULL OF GRACE is a a salutation by Angel Gabriel to Mary in LUKE 1:28. "Blessed are you among women" was a greeting from Elizabeth in LUKE 1:42-43. Mary is queen because Jesus is the Son of David, all mothers of the kings of i-s-ra-el were called "queen mothers". The queenship in heaven is in PSALM 45:9 SIRACH 24. Mary is the queen crowned with 12 stars seen by John in Revelation 12. 5TH THE FALSE QUEEN - KING (QUEEN) JAMES King James is a degenerate closet queen who had an affair with his relative King James VI, he is named after the protestant defacto bible.
Great Gentleman for JESUS CHRIST! You're amazing on a CATHOLIC mission for GOD'S GLORY! I'm proud of you. You know ispite of our weaknesses we believe the TRUTH-JESUS CHRIST IS REAL ON EARTH AND HEAVEN ABOVE. Thank you for your humbly. Absolutely 💯. Amen for Change seeking for TRUTH.
This’s beautiful testimony! Thank you. Our Lord is way to amazing when you know him personally!!!! Miracle happen as often as our Lord allows it. 🙏🏼for all to have this beautiful relationship with him.
You have always been a firm believer of Jesus even when you were an Evangelical and that is good, and now that you have found your way back to the Catholic Church is great news, cos you are still that same firm believer of Christ who now worship him in the most perfect way. And I love how you have found Mother Mary in the midst of your renewed catholic life. To me Mother Mary is more than a spiritual mother- she is my consubstantial mother (together with my biological mum who sadly is now old and has dementia), Whom I now rely for comfort, for strength, for encouragement, for guidance and for love. Today is my Day 5 of having contracted Covid and today is Good Friday. I am all alone at home in isolation . I enjoyed watching this video and felt a lot of pride and joy to see the fire burning in the two of you. God bless you all . Mother Mary pray for us.
A good place to bring in non-Catholics and unbelievers first, before introducing them to the sacraments, which they are not used to, will go a long way in the Churches evangelism. I love and support this move.
I love hearing different testimonies, like Jeremy Rivers and from various people who was baptized Catholic, then they try something else in their earthly life, other religious denominations but it's very inspiring to hear them come back to true church, Catholic. Keep your faith.
@@godislove4089 It can be an informal gathering, or a formal prayer meeting of some sort. Any activity that will not involve any of the sacraments during the process. Non sacramental service may differ too in its definition by other faithfuls.
Well it can't be a litergy with out the eucharist. Becauce the true new testament is the eucharist,nothing else.its possible if its done outside the litergy.
The Bible was compiled by the Catholic Church ❤. Around 110A.D Saint Ignatius of Antioch used, for the first time in Christian literature, the expression “catholic church,” meaning the whole church that is one and the same wherever there is a Christian congregation. ❤ I am proud to be catholic.
Welcome back home Jeremy!! Your testimony on your journey back was encouraging. Hopefully it is to others who have left home and others who are also seeking to fill that void in their soul Who is our Lord Jesus in the Holy Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. It is delightful that you're catching up on the truths and teachings of our Lord's beautiful Church that those leaders in His Church have failed to fully teach in at least the passed 60 to 65 years! I see how this began from whence Pope Paul Vl stated "Smoke has entered the Vatican". I know much evil was then infiltrated via false seminarians and we are where we are because of it amongst other reasons. You are learning well:). I would like to add a few other things to your knowledge. First you have always been Catholic, you were baptized Catholic, you can't erase that. You were practicing protestantism. You say "we all have same Bible", but we don't because Fr .Martin Luther took out 7 Books from our Bible to make his own King James Bible so for the most part it's not the same. You also mentioned that you went to a Sunday service, so I assume you weren't talking about the Mass because the Mass is not a service, it IS the Holy Sacrifice offered on the altar. It is Our Lord's Crucifixion and Death where we are actually present at Calvary. At the same time, heaven is also celebrating the true worship and Holy Sacrifice of the Mass!:). Mass is never a service. I do like your dream of communing in a warm charitable atmosphere with fallen away Catholics, Protestants and others to lovingly evangelize in charitable setting, but certainly not at the Sacrifice of the Mass. I hope this dream comes true, after all, Missa means Mass and also means to be sent out to evangelize, which sadly many Catholics have not always been instructed as to how, as protestants have. Lastly, I find it disturbing that Archbishop Chaput had you meet him at Starbucks, as I have learned that it supports the killing of babies thru abortion! I personally will not give my money or support those atrocities!! Maybe that's a way of him sticking it to the evil one by bringing a sheep back to the fold🥴. Hopefully AB Chaput didn't know that's what they do. Blessings Jeremy and remember the 5 First Saturdays of the month that our Lord wants prayers of reparation for His Mother to be done because of all the offenses hurled at His Mother by so many. I often wonder if all the many fallen away Catholics and there are MANY, (as you say half if not more) that come back home, and protestants that have converted, ever think to make it a mission to our Lord in thanksgiving and salvation of souls, to go back to those they once either convinced to come out of the Catholic Church, or pulled them into a protestant denomination and deterred them from believing anything Catholic can now go back and testify to have found the Fullness of Truth and bring them to or back to Our Lord in the Eucharist and His Sacraments? Time is getting short! I'm elated that you have come home Jeremy!! I'm sure you are an asset to Our Lord and will do great things for Him. Praise be to God!!! Jesus, Mary and Joseph save souls🙏
Praise God for this interview.. I've been a methodist all my life and found Jesus and the Holy Spirit in this church. The Lord revealed that I remain a Methodist and help those that are lost within the church. The Lord also lead me to lead other churches people to the Lord. One thing that the Lord revealed to me just to lead them to salvation and let them remain in their church like to be a born again catholic learn to have a spirit fill and led life and lead others to Christ. May God bless you
Great story! I wonder if Mr. Jeremy Rivera has experienced the traditional Mass; I think its beauty will cautívate him. By the way, I had a mother figure hurt as well and Mary is my mother, I had experienced her smell of roses and help in different moments in my life. Welcome to the church!
I agree with Jeremy for a mid week invitation to bring a friend to a church gathering. What would also be helpful to have on a Wed. evening is Eucharistic adoration. When you have a friend sit silently in front of Jesus in adoration, our Lord will touch peoples hearts in a supernatural heart to heart way. I often think that if all of our protestant brothers and sisters really knew the truth and understanding of our Eucharistic Lord, they would be coming back to the Catholic faith in large numbers. The Mass is a heavenly experience here on earth. I'm so grateful to Jesus our Lord and savior for giving us this beautiful Eucharistic gift of himself through our priests. God bless. Thank you for this wonderful interview Chris with Jeremy. God bless you both.
I used to run a print Christian ad agency, LPI of St. Louis, and have been in hundreds of Christian churches around the US. Never did I get the sense of the divine in a protestant church, because Jesus Christ isn't there. Walk into a Catholic church during Eucharistic adoration and the real presence of Jesus Christ is there.
Life long catholic on this Easter God reveal to me something I never understood, why did my family suffer so much for years? He said because. We are the body of Christ. What the head suffers the body suffers. And do we not always want to relieve the sufferings of Jesus in our own bodies and lives!? So now I can be calm and rejoice in my tribulations. I love God💖
i am proud i was born catholic ...my parents taught to me to be humble all the time peace n love no matter how hard sometimes growing up .JESUS IS MY LIFE
The best way to convert evangelicals is to be and live the catholic life with fervent joy and without reservation. Let your yes be yes and your no be no. The Church has converted the world, that model isn't broken its just been abandoned. Mission!!
Jeremy, welcome back home. This has always been your home. The same to all other brothers and sisters who are also now back. We have kept this wonderful home beautifully preserved for centuries. I am so glad we are now together on our spiritual journey.
I have watched both videos and Jeremy was supposed to be the guest speaker. He does a great job and does not need any prodding. I am serious, do you do this to all your guest speakers? I am going to return to some of your previous guest videos. You certainly hVe picked the correct ones to be guests. Let them be guests.
I love his idea of the mid-week non sacramental service where non believers can come in and feel welcome and learn about Jesus and the faith. I think we need this outreach.
Thank you Pastor for your amazing story to come to the Catholic faith, you are called by our Lord Jesus Christ to serve in His vineyard, you may continue your service as a lay minister in our catholic church in your parish, you are chosen by our Almighty GOD to serve His children in your life to continue your mission . GOD BLESS YOU and your family..GOD LOVES YOU and always keep you safe..
When I watched a video about the girl who was supposed to be a victim of Ted Bundy, but wasn't killed because she prayed the rosary, I also started praying the Rosary. After several days of praying the Rosary, I noticed my thoughts of impurity slowly disappear. My addiction to pornography slowly went away and my thoughts of self harm also disappeared. I felt this overwhelming peace and I seek God and Jesus more. It's amazing because for the first time in my life, I feel loved.
You know regarding your his idea of midweek class, our parish has a class called ALPHA! It’s about welcoming new ppl of all walks of faith. It’s a 10 week class, you get dinner, drinks a video and are in groups with team leaders and have discussions. It’s 2 hours. I feel it opens the door to ppl who are doubtful or just searching
What the gentleman being interviewed said about Mary rang so true to my ears so authentic it's what has me interested in the Catholic church and in the process of baptism for myself and my children that it seems to be the aspect that Protestants are missing is Mary as the intercessor and I'm just so moved by what he said about Mary thanks for the interview
Born Muslim, became Protestant at 15 years old. And at 25 became Catholic. I’m 40 years old now and so happy God gave me the right direction. Thanks to my Saint Padre Pio 🙏🏻❤️
God bless you!
dear Saint Pio !🎉 Glory to God, for His faithful ones
Welcome to Faith, bro! God bless You! 🙏🏼❤️🔥
Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin.
Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church.
Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic.
Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.
Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers.
Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship.
Padre Pio also brought me to the Universal Church! (In 2000) As well as the Rosary and the Blessed Sacrament.
I was born a Muslim and our Lord came to me, had no idea who He really was, was going to one church to another for twenty some years and at last the Lord in His mercy and love lead me to one holy Catholic and apostolic church. God bless you good men!
Inspiring!
Welcome home!
Welcome to the family! 😊
So happy for you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Gloria in excelsis Deo and Ave Maria!
We love you. Thank you for your testimony.
Baptized cathokic at birth, grew up atheist, became protestant at 18 and then catholic at 22, God is good, seek and you shall find - SO TRUE 🕊️✝️🙏
@@sarw5705 No pagan lies! That is a myth that has been debunked centuries ago! Jesus started Catholic church. You are against it! Take RCIA to learn the basics!!!
@@sarw5705 Amen🙏
@@sarw5705 if you lie about Catholic saying its pagan then you become the liar. Be careful what you say
@@sarw5705 You are completely wrong, you didn't know God's Love, you haven't any love of Jesus' love, you simple hear what your protestant, the Rebellions influence you for your soul and money, I tell you seriously get to Catholic Church, or when God ask you to leave it will too late, read the Holy Scripture with your heart and Soul, God can tell you to Trust Him, a help you out everything, no man made Church or organisation will give you religious Salvation and Peace of God, repent and accept Jesus Christ's mercy of eternity.
@@wallamboklahong9125 you are really deceived by the catholic beliefs, you need to ask the Holy Spirit to open your spiritual mind, and it's was not really nice of you to judge my heart only God can see that, God said you will know them from their fruit, now tell me what kind of good fruit that the catholic church has produced? By lying and misleading the catholic world
I was protestant. Got married to a Catholic. Sent the children to Catholic church so I accompanied them. Many years later about 20 years later I became a Catholic and have found much peace. I'm now 65 years old. Thank you Lord.
Welcome home 🙏
Who is your lord that he leads you back to the "church" of the *Dark* Ages when Christ is the _Light_ of the world??
Blasphemous titles claimed for the pope have been embellished and enlarged over the centuries. But a few of these boastful claims appear in an ecclesiastical (Roman Catholic) dictionary, by Lucius Ferraris, entitled _Prompta Bibliotheca Canonica,_ Vol. VI, pgs. 438, 442, article "Pope." _The Catholic Encyclopedia,_ 1913 edition, Vol. VI, p. 48, speaks of this book as "a veritable encyclopedia of religious knowledge," and "a precious mine of information."
"The pope is of so great dignity and so exalted that he is not a mere man, but as it were God, and the vicar of God."
"The pope is of such lofty and supreme dignity that, properly speaking, he has not been established in any rank of dignity, but rather has been placed upon the very summit of all ranks of dignities. . . ."
"He is likewise the divine monarch and supreme emperor and king of kings."
"Hence the pope is crowned with a triple crown, as king of heaven and of earth and of the lower regions."
"So that if it were possible that the angels might err in the faith, or might think contrary to the faith, they could be judged and excommunicated by the pope."
"The pope is as it were God on earth, sole sovereign of the faithful of Christ, chief king of kings, having plenitude of power, to whom has been entrusted by the omnipotent God direction not only of the earthly but also of the heavenly kingdom."
"The pope can modify divine law, since his power is not of man but of God."
The above quotes are from _What's Behind The New World Order?_ Go to CatholicNewWorldOrder.com and click on the top link.
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"I am all in all and *above all,* so that God, Himself and I, the Vicar of God, have but one consistory, and I am able to do ALMOST ALL THAT GOD CAN DO . . . What therefore, can you make of me but God?" -Pope Nicholas, quoted in _Antichrist_ by Ian Paisley, pg. 54.
The pope calls himself God, i.e., "Lord God the pope," "another God on earth." "We hold upon this earth the place of God Almighty," Pope Leo XIII said in an _Encyclical Letter,_ June 20, 1894. "The Pope is not only the representative of Jesus Christ, but he is Jesus Christ Himself, hidden under veil of flesh," the _Catholic National_ said in July 1895. And every priest is an "Alter Christus," Another Christ. So every priest is Jesus. Plus, during the Mass the priest transubstantiates the bread into the literal, "real presence" of Christ. In other words, man creates God. "He is the creator of his Creator." _-The Dignity and Duties of the Priest_ by Liguori, Ch. 1, Part IV. How is any of this _not_ blasphemy?!
Christianity teaches that the pope is the Antichrist. The proud pontiff's official title is Vicar of Christ, meaning "in the place of Christ." Vicar of Christ translated into Greek is Antichristos, in English Antichrist, also meaning "in the place of Christ." Vicar of Christ and Antichrist are the exact same word in two different languages. Vicar of Christ in Latin is Vicarius Filii Dei, meaning Vicar of the Son of God, or Vicar of Christ. VICARIVS FILII DEI. Add up the 11 Roman numerals and you get 666. Rev. 13:18. angelfire.com/on/3angels
Revelation 13.
1 I . . . saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns . . . and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
2 And _the _*_dragon (Satan)_*_ gave him (the beast) his power, and his seat,_ and great authority.
4 And _they worshipped the _*_dragon_*_ which gave power unto the beast:_ and they worshipped the beast . . .
5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies . . .
6 And he opened his mouth in *blasphemy against God,* to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
"And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, *_Come out of her,_** my people,* that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities." Rev. 18:4, 5.
Peace is found in Christ not in denonminations. Once a Protestant, most under that church title name based themselves on the Bible/God’s Holy Word to mankind. Me coming from the Catholic Church bc of my parents upbringing which God Blessed them now deceased, never force their religion on us children. But during the yrs attended mass with them & grew-up as an adult, I had face hard places in life & was searching for an answer to give me true peace, joy & love bc I came to
a point of how can we escape from life’s troubles. I sought both medical mental health spiritual counseling of a priest that was in my parish at that time but as weeks & months gone by crying out to God to heal me physically & mentally desperately, God saw my need & sent people my way to tell me about the Good news of Jesus Christ that I’ve never heard before and it was all in His Bible 📖🔥✝️.
As I studied the Bible I found peace which was right in front of me all that time in the Gospel at the Catholic Church saying I’m the Mass & traditions of the church but never really told the members of the Catholic Church that “Jesus was the only way to God the Father “ in the Bible. Just about the rosary, the Mass, and traditions of the Catholic Church that was idolatry per Bible commands. Then I realized as I was in deep studying of the Bible, we needed salvation & baptism through the Holy Ghosts & get born again in able to connect to God the Father through His only begotten Son. (Ref : John 14:6, Eph 4:14, Titus 1:10-11, Heb13:9) I found true peace, love & joy in the Holy Ghost through Jesus Christ, not through religious traditions whether it be Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostals, Lutherans, Jehovah-Witness, all denominations are misleading people away from the Truth of God’s Bible & teaching their own false doctrines the Bible calls it. So Sir, you really don’t have a true conversion from being a Protestant converted to Catholicism, it’s only in Jesus Christ & His true teaching anointed by the Holy Spirit & must be born again to see & connected to Heaven not in man’s traditions of God, it’s all a lie. I pray you go back & read the NT of the Gospels & Epistles for Gods Word about the Gospel & believers remaining in the faith & warning not to be strayed away from Christ ✝️ your walking in dangerous grounds with you & your family based on scriptures … 🙏🏼😔
@@mersase1 If only you knew what you have in the Catholic Church and what you miss now... 😊
God bless....
@@mersase1
Once Catholic, now not. So, which church do you attend on Sunday now?
Husband and I were both Protestant pastors. In fact, we met in seminary as students. Married 41 yrs now, and husband is RC priest. Gave up everything in order to convert in ‘06. Many, even family, shunned us for this decision. It’s been a hard road, but the right one. To all new Catholics: Welcome Home!
Great story …God bless you both 🙏🙏🙏
@@desmagennis7830 Thanks. Please, if you would, pray for us as we deal w/ some health challenges. Appreciate it!
@@southernlady5085 May our Lord heal you both with his unending grace 🙏🏼
And you guys are still married, right?
@@mrslavanderblu Read the comment again. She says “Married 41 yrs now”. Not hard to understand.
Just got recieved and took my first Communion yesterday after being a Protestant for 22 years.
Welcome home🙏
Love it! So did I here in central New Jersey!
Very cool!!!
Welcome Home!
Welcome, im teary eyed 🙏❤️
I’m a 17 year old Catholic girl, and i just loveeee to hear these testimonies! Welcome home brother 😊
Great to hear young people who are practicing their catholic faith ….God bless you ……🙏
Wow
The mere fact that you’re young and a Catholic girl and following God is a blessing. That’s pure awesomeness! 🙏🏻
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT BEING A HINDU?
By Francois Gautier.
Diversity in Divinity and Unity in Spirituality.
1) Believe in God ! - Aastik - Accepted
2) Don't believe in God ! - You're accepted as Nastik
3) You want to worship idols - please go ahead. You are a murti pujak.
4) You dont want to worship idols - no problem. You can focus on Nirguna Brahman.
5) You want to criticise something in our religion. Come forward. We are logical. Nyaya, Tarka etc. are core Hindu schools.
6) You want to accept beliefs as it is. Most welcome. Please go ahead with it.
7) You want to start your journey by reading Bhagvad Gita - Sure !
8) You want to start your journey by reading Upanishads - Go ahead.
9) You want to start your journey by reading Purana - Be my guest.
10) You just don't like reading Puranas or other books. No problem my dear. Go by Bhakti tradition . ( bhakti- devotion)
11) You don't like idea of Bhakti ! No problem. Do your Karma. Be a karmayogi.
12) You want to enjoy life. Very good. No problem at all. This is Charvaka Philosophy.
13) You want to abstain from all the enjoyment of life & find God - jai ho ! Be a Sadhu, an ascetic !
14) You don't like the concept of God. You believe in Nature only - Welcome. (Trees are our friends and Prakriti or nature is worthy of worship).
15) You believe in one God or Supreme Energy. Superb! Follow Advaita philosophy
16) You want a Guru. Go ahead. Receive gyaan.
17) You don't want a Guru.. Help yourself ! Meditate, Study !
18) You believe in Female energy ! Shakti is worshipped.
19) You believe that every human being is equal. Yeah! You're awesome, come on let's celebrate Hinduism!
"Vasudhaiva kutumbakam" (the world is a family)
20) You don't have time to celebrate the festival.
Don't worry. One more festival is coming! There are multiple festivals every single day of the year.
21) You are a working person. Don't have time for religion. Its okay. You will still be a Hindu.
22) You like to go to temples. Devotion is loved.
23) You don't like to go to temples - no problem. You are still a Hindu!
24) You know that Hinduism ☺ is a way of life, with considerable freedom.
25) You believe that everything has God in it. So you worship your mother, father, guru, tree, River, Prani-matra, Earth, Universe!
26) And If you don't believe that everything has GOD in it - No problems. Respect your viewpoint.
27) "Sarve jana sukhino bhavantu " (May you all live happily)
You represent this! You're free to choose, my dear Hindu!
This is exactly the essence of Hinduism, all inclusive .. That is why it has withstood the test of time inspite of repeated onslaught both from within and outside, and assimilated every good aspects from everything . That is why it is eternal !!!
There is a saying in Rigveda , the first book ever known to mankind which depicts the Hinduism philosophy in a Nutshell -" Ano bhadrah Krathavo Yanthu Vishwathah"- Let the knowledge come to us from every direction
Dear , I’m your sister in Christ. Don’t blame you for thinking is a man name. In Iran people their sons my name but when my dad gave me my name was from a famous poet named Hafez and he loved the meaning of this name which means the angel messenger of God so he thought that fits a woman. I don’t believe 60 years ago that was a popular nam. Thank you for reading my story. Just watched the “ 3 young lay women on the way of beatification on you tub , watch it, it’s inspiring, made me cry! God bless you.;)
I was a protestor for 50 years and the lies I was taught had me hating the CC until I started studying the reformation and was aghast at what I found out so I kept going back and back and back and read the early church fathers and everything I had searched for - the truth - was revealed - it was crystal clear. I’m now an on fire 🔥 Catholic and continue to be amazed at the banquet table the church offers us rather than one limited portion from the Baptist church. No longer jumping and seeking in the 49,999 protestor churches I’m settled content and at complete peace in the one true holy Catholic Church. JC prayed that they may be one. Now I can read and learn from the entire bible where always wondered why so many scriptures were always skipped when I knew they were teaching differently than the protestor church I was attending but that claimed they were scriptural based. Peace and love to all
A person born from above, born again, sealed with the power of the Holy Spirit, filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, living in the power of the Holy Spirit, being led by the power of the Holy Spirit, and manifesting all the fruit of the Holy Spirit ("To them who are led by the Spirit of God, THESE are the sons of God"), not them who are led by spending their time researching for the so-called true church, right church, first church, or the only church. The fullness of the power of the Holy Spirit does not come from simply having church association.
The true church before God's eyes comprises all those who have the above mentioned attributes from the Holy Spirit."The Lord knows whose are His," and 1 Peter 2:9.
Welcome home, Sister, to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ!
@@dannisivoccia2712 what do you want to tell us. Just be clear.
God bless you. The moment you said, "skipped scriptures" was the moment I knew that you were speaking the truth. God bless you and I love you and I'm glad you are with me as a Catholic.
@@bweatherman3345
"Are you also without understanding?"
The victorious life in Christ can never be derived from externalities, but only by the empowerment of the Holy Spirit through a life fully surrendered to the Lordship of Christ Jesus.
I was protestant for 44 yrs I am now new convert to the Catholic Church.
Welcome into our beautiful 😁🙏 church
Welcome back home brother in Christ
Welcome !!!
I was a lukewarm catholic too who didn't know what the catholic church teaches.
I was in and out of so many churches until this pandemic where I did learn.
I even got to know our Lady
There's a continuing party in heaven because the prodigal son has come back home bless you in Jesus name
50 years a Protestant here and now Catholic for 6 years. Love it! God is so good!
Amen!
Welcome home. Blessings.
Welcome home ☺️🙏
This is not true or else he would of answered you
@@eddyrobichaud5832 what do you mean by “he would have answered you”?
Grew up Catholic, fell to new age, then protestant non denominational and came back to the catholic church. Thank you for this podcast. I also posted my testimony too.
hy does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace,,.;
why*
Similar story for me. I was raised RC became baptist, went to Bible college and was planning on ministry. The Lord led me back through a very traditional Redemptorist priest. Today I am pastor of a Catholic Parish.
Hallelujah
Welcome home!
Cool!!!!
You mean you're an ordained priest of a Catholic Parish.
Amazing journey! Im so happy for you👍
I'm a born Catholic who left the church and after years of no Religion and much heartache I found Messianic Judaism which I loved. But I found my way back to the church thankfully and now I pray for my kids.
Welcome back 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 God Bless.
Matthew 23:9
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
@@vanities9484 1Cor 4:15….I became your father in Christ through the gospel.
@@julianakimani4325 yes like a father and son relationship, not a father religious like relationship
ME. TOO....ONLY UI WAS STUDYING TO BE A JEW! IN THESE STUDIES OF THE TANAKH...I FOUND JESUS!
I converted 11 years ago. it's been the biggest Blessing of my life...IM HOME!! ❤️❤️
Welcome Home sis❤️
@@annmary6974 Thank You, Have A HAPPY EASTER ❤️
@@wandasmith9180 Happy Easter🥰
@@annmary6974 HAPPY EASTER ❤️
Wanda are you sure of going to Heaven when u die ❓
Baptised as infant. Received Christ at 15 y o. Evangelical church for 8 years. Left the faith. Received a revelation of Christ Aug 19th 2021. Was confirmed into the Catholic faith at Easter. Best decision ever. Rich, deep, wide faith that feeds my mind and soul.
Welcome home
Amen! Welcome home, brother in Christ!
@Sin's Fun Factory
Baptism is required for salvation, and just as circumcision was performed on infants, so is baptism.
Confirmation comes at a later point in the age of reason, similar to the bar mitzvah.
Baptism is the fulfillment of circumcision, and there is no being washed in the blood of the lamb without receiving it per 1 John 5:7-8
@Sin's Fun Factory
Requirement is requirement. Confirmation comes later, just as someone who's baptized can later renounce God and lose their salvation.
A baby that's baptized has the taint of original sin washed away, and if they should die before the age of reason they go to heaven.
As Christ said in John 3:5, you must be born again of the water and of the spirit. Prior to the new covenant, babies were circumcised. They are baptized also.
I was born catholic, baptized catholic, raised catholic, went to catholic school, served as an altar boy, did all the sacraments up until confirmation, and then JESUS saved me out of the catholic church, praise GOD HE opened up my eyes to the GOSPEL, was born again and received the HOLY SPIRIT. My entire time being a catholic I never knew we were supposed to receive the HOLY SPIRIT, like it says in Romans 8-9 those that don't have the SPIRIT of GOD are not of HIS! Please pick up the Bible, GOD'S WORDS and read them, trust in them, learn the GOSPEL, the ONLY reason we are saved. May GOD please bless you and lead you to HIM.
I'm returning myself now. The church fathers helped me to see what the church taught from the beginning.
These conversion stories are strengthening my Catholic faith. Born and raised Catholic but due to work, worries, stresses in life I was dormant for 15 years. Now I am making the effort to strengthen my realtionship with God by watching Conversion testimonies and Catholic teachings from Fr Chris Alar.
why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace,,.;
matthew 28:19. Why do you ask and not search for yourself?
I was a Pentecostal Minister/Pastor, and I have returned back to the Catholic church.
Welcome home!!!
Wow
WOW.....WELCOME HOME!
*Too bad. Just another deceived Christian turning to a Roman cult.*
*Catholic Church contradicts Scriptures in every possible ways!*
1. Catholics say Mary was sinless. But BIBLE says Mary offered a sinner's offering. She was a sinner. Bible says Mary needed a Saviour. Lk 2:23-24, Lev 12:6-8, Rom 3:10.
2. Catholics say clergies must be celibate. Yet BIBLE says Peter (supposed R Church first leader) had mother in law. Bible says celibacy is not a qualification for clergies. Mat 8:14-15, Mar 1:30-31, Luk 4:38-39.
3. Catholics say Mary was forever virgin. Yet BIBLE says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Mary was not perpetually virgin. Mk 6:3, Mat 13:55, Mat 27:56, Mar 6:3, Mar 15:40, Mar 15:47.
4. Catholics say confess to R priests in a box. BIBLE says nothing about confessing to priests in a box. Bible says confess to GOD only. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6, Romans 10:9-10.
5. Catholics say drink of the literal blood of Jesus. Yet OT and NT both say do not drink blood. Acts 15, Lev 7:26.
6. Catholics say pray to passed on Mary and "saints". Yet BIBLE says do not contact the dead. NT Church did not record a single case of NT believers asking passed on saints to pray for them. Deut 18:11, Isaiah 8:19.
7. Catholics make and bow down to statues. BIBLE says do not bow down to graven images (statues). Deut 4, Exo 20:4-5.
8. Catholics sprinkles “holy water”. But NT Church of the Bible mentioned nothing about “holy water”. There was no record of any Apostles sprinkling “holy water” on believers. Catholics claimed “holy water” came from OT. Yet Num 5:17 says “holy water” was water used to test adulterous women in OT temple. Hardly the same. Those were for Old Covenant Jews. Not New Testament Christians.
9. Catholics say Peter was pope - bishop of all bishops. Yet BIBLE says Peter was just a leader of the Jerusalem Church. Bible says nothing of the office of bishop of bishops. Gal 2:9, Mat 16:18.
10. Catholics say there is a seat of Peter. Yet BIBLE says nothing about it. Jesus said “not to lord over others”.
11. Catholics has clergy priesthood. Bible says clergy priesthood was done away with in New Testament. There is no clergy priesthood in NT. Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10.
12. Catholics preaches Works Salvation (faith + good works + partake R sacraments + submit to R pontiff + be in R Church + devote to Mary = to be saved). Yet Bible says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Bible says Works Salvation is cursed. Gal 1:8-9. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10.
13. Catholics says they must do Penance to atone for their sins. Yet Bible says repent, confess and sins will be forgiven. Catholic Bible changes the word “repentance” in NT into “penance”. Original Greek NT does not use or mean the word penance. Penance = work to atone for sins. Repentance = change of heart. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6.
14. Catholics say Mary went straight to heaven without dying. Yet Bible says nothing about it.
15. Catholics say Islam and Christianity have the same GOD. Yet Islam doesn't believe in death and resurrection of Jesus and Trinity.
R Catholicism is full of contradiction and anti Scriptures. Nothing is more evil than a c--- disguising as Christianity deceiving many.
Please become a priest
I was raised Protestant but 15 years ago made the change to Catholic. And never look back. I’ve never been closer to my my father are LORD…. I’ve never been happier…. Life is hard, but I can’t imagine my life being this Great…. 🇺🇸✝️🙏🙏.
Welcome home. God bless. And thk you for yr testimonial post.
How did you convert my brother
May God forgive you and open your eyes.
@@Filosofodecabrobó
God opened his eyes & heart and forgave him 15 yrs ago when he converted to the Catholic Church. Soon, you next, yes?
@@pathue1196 Who knows... Maybe.
My husband always preached that the salvation experience was like a birth and we all know how helpless babies are. Then the being Saved begins. The church has forgotten how to disciple.
72 year old, 60 year Protestant, Reverted Catholic
The Church has forgotten how to disciple. Most outstanding assessment of RC Church today I’ve EVER heard. God bless. Welcome home.
why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace,,.;
This was beautiful to listen to . The Virgin Mary has made numerous apparitions and still our Protestants brothers and sisters have so much issue with Catholics loving and respecting her.
I found Jesus through evangelicals but came back being a Catholic, years later. It was the Eucharist that brought me back.
Can you please explain what has happened to you?
The Eucharist binds us even more to Christ .
Born as an Islam...joined different religious secs, but found Jesus Christ and Mama Mary through the Roman Catholic...❤
Glory to God, keep the fire burning 🔥🙏✝️
Welcome to Faith! God bless You!! 🙏🏼❤️🔥
quote---but found Mama Mary through the Roman Catholic.,,unquote
Did you find her IN THE BIBLE???
Christ NEVER taught that Peter is a pope.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary will go to heaven.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary is a mediator/intecessor.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary never sinned.
Christ NEVER taught that Mary remained virgin.
Christ NEVER Taught that a mere man is head of His church.
Christ NEVER taught about a church named Catholic.
Christ NEVER taught that we can pray to the dead.
Christ NEVER taught that the dead can hear our prayers.
Christ NEVER taught that anyone can change the day of worship.
Jesus Christ an
Wonderful! I have a little ministry for "fallen away Catholics" and this was very enlightening and encouraging.
Great idea ;)
God bless your ministry Jorge! 🙏✝️
Awesome. I pray for my protestant friends to have a deeper conversion to the fullness of truth, as well as my family, many of whom are weak, nominal Catholics, to have a deeper conversion.
Awesome!✌️
Wowwwwwwww God bless you!!
Born and raised catholic. Jesus in the Holy Eucharistic has gained my hearth. I would never go away. Can't wait for Sunday mass and have an encounter with him, in listening to his word and in having communion with him.
Orthodox convert here. What he said about Mary was so relatable. I went from critical protestant to where now I also get the chills down my spine when thinking about the Theotokos.
I'm converting also. I have found a deeper wider faith in Jesus and the kingdom of God.
Welcome home 🙏
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Grew up baptist and Just got converted🙌🏻
Welcome home brother Viva Christo Rey 🙏📿
*Too bad. Just another deceived Christian turning to a Roman cult.*
*Catholic Church contradicts Scriptures in every possible ways!*
1. Catholics say Mary was sinless. But BIBLE says Mary offered a sinner's offering. She was a sinner. Bible says Mary needed a Saviour. Lk 2:23-24, Lev 12:6-8, Rom 3:10.
2. Catholics say clergies must be celibate. Yet BIBLE says Peter (supposed R Church first leader) had mother in law. Bible says celibacy is not a qualification for clergies. Mat 8:14-15, Mar 1:30-31, Luk 4:38-39.
3. Catholics say Mary was forever virgin. Yet BIBLE says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Mary was not perpetually virgin. Mk 6:3, Mat 13:55, Mat 27:56, Mar 6:3, Mar 15:40, Mar 15:47.
4. Catholics say confess to R priests in a box. BIBLE says nothing about confessing to priests in a box. Bible says confess to GOD only. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6, Romans 10:9-10.
5. Catholics say drink of the literal blood of Jesus. Yet OT and NT both say do not drink blood. Acts 15, Lev 7:26.
6. Catholics say pray to passed on Mary and "saints". Yet BIBLE says do not contact the dead. NT Church did not record a single case of NT believers asking passed on saints to pray for them. Deut 18:11, Isaiah 8:19.
7. Catholics make and bow down to statues. BIBLE says do not bow down to graven images (statues). Deut 4, Exo 20:4-5.
8. Catholics sprinkles “holy water”. But NT Church of the Bible mentioned nothing about “holy water”. There was no record of any Apostles sprinkling “holy water” on believers. Catholics claimed “holy water” came from OT. Yet Num 5:17 says “holy water” was water used to test adulterous women in OT temple. Hardly the same. Those were for Old Covenant Jews. Not New Testament Christians.
9. Catholics say Peter was pope - bishop of all bishops. Yet BIBLE says Peter was just a leader of the Jerusalem Church. Bible says nothing of the office of bishop of bishops. Gal 2:9, Mat 16:18.
10. Catholics say there is a seat of Peter. Yet BIBLE says nothing about it. Jesus said “not to lord over others”.
11. Catholics has clergy priesthood. Bible says clergy priesthood was done away with in New Testament. There is no clergy priesthood in NT. Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10.
12. Catholics preaches Works Salvation (faith + good works + partake R sacraments + submit to R pontiff + be in R Church + devote to Mary = to be saved). Yet Bible says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Bible says Works Salvation is cursed. Gal 1:8-9. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10.
13. Catholics says they must do Penance to atone for their sins. Yet Bible says repent, confess and sins will be forgiven. Catholic Bible changes the word “repentance” in NT into “penance”. Original Greek NT does not use or mean the word penance. Penance = work to atone for sins. Repentance = change of heart. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6.
14. Catholics say Mary went straight to heaven without dying. Yet Bible says nothing about it.
15. Catholics say Islam and Christianity have the same GOD. Yet Islam doesn't believe in death and resurrection of Jesus and Trinity.
R Catholicism is full of contradiction and anti Scriptures. Nothing is more evil than a c--- disguising as Christianity deceiving many.
Welcome home !!!!👍
@@starbuono825 *Read my comment*
God bless you, sister in Christ! Welcome home!
I am a Catholic. I am so inspired in listening to spiritual awakening & testimonies of conversions from different sects to Catholicism. GOD called you to know the TRUE way to salvation. WELCOME to Catholicism. From NSW
I always find it so fascinating when the convert is a pastor because they have everything to lose-livelihood, friend group, family, career, community, but when you are looking for truth, it become pretty undeniable that it exists in the Catholic Church.
I converted 7 years ago - it's the best! Welcome Home!
Thanks for this podcast! Watching conversion stories like this strengthen my Catholic faith.
*R Catholicism has nothing to do with God and His Words. R Catholic Church contradicts Scriptures in every possible ways!*
1. Catholics say Mary was sinless. But BIBLE says Mary offered a sinner's offering. She was a sinner. Bible says Mary needed a Saviour. Lk 2:23-24, Lev 12:6-8, Rom 3:10.
2. Catholics say clergies must be celibate. Yet BIBLE says Peter (supposed R Church first leader) had mother in law. Bible says celibacy is not a qualification for clergies. Mat 8:14-15, Mar 1:30-31, Luk 4:38-39.
3. Catholics say Mary was forever virgin. Yet BIBLE says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Mary was not perpetually virgin. Mk 6:3, Mat 13:55, Mat 27:56, Mar 6:3, Mar 15:40, Mar 15:47.
4. Catholics say confess to R priests in a box. BIBLE says nothing about confessing to priests in a box. Bible says confess to GOD only. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6, Romans 10:9-10.
5. Catholics say drink of the physical blood of Jesus. Yet OT and NT both say do not drink blood. Acts 15, Lev 7:26.
6. Catholics say pray to passed on Mary and "saints". Yet BIBLE says do not contact the dead. NT Church did not record a single case of NT believers asking passed on saints to pray for them. Deut 18:11, Isaiah 8:19.
7. Catholics make and bow down to statues. BIBLE says do not bow down to graven images (statues). Deut 4, Exo 20:4-5.
8. Catholics sprinkles “holy water”. But NT Church of the Bible mentioned nothing about “holy water”. There was no record of any Apostles sprinkling “holy water” on believers. Catholics claimed “holy water” came from OT. Yet Num 5:17 says “holy water” was water used to test adulterous women in OT temple. Hardly the same. Those were for Old Covenant Jews. Not New Testament Christians.
9. Catholics say Peter was pope - bishop of all bishops. Yet BIBLE says Peter was just a leader of the Jerusalem Church. Bible says nothing of the office of bishop of bishops. Gal 2:9, Mat 16:18.
10. Catholics say there is a seat of Peter. Yet BIBLE says nothing about it. Jesus said “not to lord over others”.
11. Catholics has clergy priesthood. Bible says clergy priesthood was done away with in New Testament. There is no clergy priesthood in NT. Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10.
12. Catholics preaches Works Salvation (faith + good works + partake R sacraments + submit to R pontiff + be in R Church + devote to Mary = to be saved). Yet Bible says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Bible says Works Salvation is cursed. Gal 1:8-9. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10.
13. Catholics says they must do Penance to atone for their sins. Yet Bible says repent, confess and sins will be forgiven. Catholic Bible changes the word “repentance” in NT into “penance”. Original Greek NT does not use or mean the word penance. Penance = work to atone for sins. Repentance = change of heart. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6.
14. Catholics say Mary went straight to heaven without dying. Yet Bible says nothing about it.
15. Catholics say Islam and Christianity have the same GOD. Yet Islam doesn't believe in death and resurrection of Jesus and Trinity.
I also was a Protestant, married a Catholic woman, raising our children Catholic and becoming a Catholic 5 years later by the loving care of our Lord and through his priest Rev. James D. Daley, may he rest in peace. I am now 76 years old and thankful to God everyday for where he is bringing me on my journey. Praise you my Lord and my God.
My mother was Anglican n the rest of the family are still Anglicans. But when she married my father she became a vv staunch Catholic n before she died she reminded me to always keep Jesus in my life. Till this day I have kept Jesus Christ in my life n He has done great things for me. Thank you n may GBU all. Maureen Pearson New Zealand
To all my dear catholic brothers and sister's out there i love you all ❤ from me and my lil family. Hail Mary
That DREAM is so welcoming to all humankind. Afterall, catholic is universal. You are a gift to the catholic church. Very inspiring conversion story.
Acts 9:31
"(...)ἐκκλησία καθ’ ὅλης"
"(...)ekklēsia kath’ holēs"
"(...) Church Catholic "
this is the legitimate name of the Ancient one and only & Apostolic Church that is Catholic ! that is why St. Ignatius of Antioch wrote epistle to the Smyrneans Chapter 8 " (...) wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church."
Remember there is only one Holy Catholic & Apostolic Church !!!
the rest is "Church Community" but Not Church !!!
Thanks.
I am also hoping to convert to catholism and would appreciate prayers to help me move forward with this x
Will pray for you on your journey..God bless 🙏
Thank you x
Welcome home . . . Keeping you in my prayers.
Helen Platts, Fr Onyeabor is here promising you Masses and Rosaries for your plans towards conversion. May Our Blessed Mother Mary take you on her wings.
❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I am so happy you at last know the truth! My non practicing protestant roommate converted to Catholic at 77 yrs of age! I was her sponsor! I prayed the Holy Rosary for three yrs! One day she says Pamela I want to be Catholic! Stating the Divine Mercy Chaplet pic in our home converted her heart! I was shocked when she said she wanted to become catholic hitting my ear is shock telling Jesus did I hear her right lol ;) The saddest thing to me here online is all the protestants hate the catholics! If you really love Jesus you will go for PEACE not strife especially from another believer! Nope they hate us catholics! There are many things that the Protestants lost by leaving the church which is bad for them! I am not a fan of change either lol so true Mark Twain! When the protestants rebelled making their own man made religion they lost more then they gained! Yes we "are saved" as Catholics! We already except Jesus as Lord in Our Savior in our faith! Being saved is the kick off the starting point there is so much more to a relationship with Jesus beyond "are you saved "are you saved" :) Saved by Divine Grace indeed! When you left the catholic church your learned from diluted truths! Water down faith is NOT good enough for me! I want the fullness the deeper truths! Welcome home sir! Come home protestants we love you and want you and all Gods children's home with the truth!
As a women who is 35 catholic lic my whole life I left the church went to protestant for the passed 8 months but have not left the Catholic church as we may be returning now but one thing that I noticed was the environment much nicer and happier ppl but yes they plbelieve catholics are not saved and aren't in truth this o do not agree with I agree I was and am saved as a Catholic and my infant baptism is valid amen
Praise God! So happy to hear your story!
So glad to hear your story!
First of all, all protestants do not hate catholics. Catholics also have a big problem with jewish people which Jesus himself was a Rabbi and they are the Chosen ones. If you would pick up a Bible you would learn something if you take the time and look at Romans 11:18-21.
@@mom2blessings_sadie excellent comment:)
I began giving everyone a "welcome home." But there are so many of you! Praise be to You Jesus Christ!
I too reverted to "home" several years ago..and was thrilled to hear "welcome home!"
SO TO EACH OF YOU. WELCOME. HOME!!! I REJOICE WITH YOU!
THIS IS POWERFUL !
THIS IS A BLESSING!
SUCH AN AMAZING TESTIMONY, THANK YOU LORD IM A CRADLE CATHOLIC AS THEY SAY WOOHOO
THANK YOU JESUS FOR MY PARENTS TRYING THEIR BEST YES IT COULD HAVE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER ,BUT WE ALL FALL SHORT ,WITH THEIR STRUGGLES IM STILL CATHOLIC AND LOVE MY FAITH SO MUCH I
DO WANT TO BECOME BETTER AND BETTER .
.🙏🙏JESUS I TRUST IN YOU!🙏🙏
🙏🙏OH BLESSED MOTHER I ADORE YOU🙏🙏 AND THE FAMILY IN HEAVEN🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
I was born a Zoroastrian but became a devout Eskimo shaman as a teenager. Then I met my spirit animal, and he convinced me that Gaia was the way. That's when it hit me: ouch! Who threw that? So I joined the Catholic Church and have been here ever since. Praise God!
I’m a ninety lady that also loved Jesus as my SAvior and Lord but started to wonder after my dear Husband who also loved Jesus but was taken home and c@me to me in a dream and said, “Anne, looking into my eyes and said , “Anne, the Catholic Church is true” that made me investigate just what that meant , well after much tearful cry’s for truth, I the Led me to become catholic.
Wow. Goose bumps here. Your husband really loves you. Even more so now.
Welcome to the fullness of true! The Catholics faith. Thank you for sharing your great story. I LOVE MY faith,
God bless you pastor, welcome home to the catholic faith
I was born in the Catholic faith but to me it was a tittle which I defended with all my strength but knew nothing about. I know this is the case for many in out church.
I have recently discovered that there are so many pastors converting to our faith and I believe they have the knowledge and the tools we need to make our church stronger. May God bless them in their journey.
This is so awesome! It is hard to find words without the tears....tears of joy for you and tears of sadness for my family and friends who are away from God. I am a life long Catholic, cradle Catholic, if you will, and I am 56. About 10 years ago, I began to study and truly learn about my Catholic Faith because I felt like
I wasn't cathechised very well due to changes happening in the church in the 1970s. That is a long story that I won't fully get into here, but it is very important. Certain priests and bishops made some changes that tore away at our history and historical practices and many Catholics did not take to kindly to that, after Vatican ll council. Many things were implemented that Vatican ll never called for. It almost appears that the true Catholic teaching was "dumbed down" to make it seem more interesting for protestant converts, when in the doing of this, Catholic children became lost in the system and we were not taught our faith. We learned basic theology and all about the Mass, but we were not taught the "why" of it all. This is the reason most Catholics left the Church and said they were not being "fed".
What happened to me is that I stumbled upon a video by Scott Hahn and my life changed. I found the Catholic apologists who were able to show me the "why", and now my life is filled with such joy.
Because I have an A.D.D. brain, it is hard for me to reiterate some things after I have learned them, so I started to take notes when I listen to their talks. I try my best to tell my friends and family what I have learned. The apologists I am talking about are Scott Hahn, Tim Staples, Tim Gray, John Bergsma, Patrick Madrid, Trent Horne, Jimmy Akin, Brant Pitre, Edward Sri, Steve Ray, and many others. I will leave you with this, listen to the talk by Steve Ray, called, Peter, the Rock, the Keys, and the Chair.
Then, the talk by Brant Pitre called The Jewish Roots of the Papacy.
These talks are life changing. They deal with the authority given to the apostles, but primarily to Peter. Once you accept that, then everything else falls into place.
God bless you and your family!
Please pray for me, Renée in Virginia.
Mother Mary pray for us.
By not being fed, Catholics didn't know how to defend the faith when approached by non Catholics and were then invited to protestant churches with big band music, better get togethers with better food, fellowship like no other, and all sorts of things that were so very welcoming. Catholics are only now trying to get back into the groove of doing those things to nurture our families and teach our Children. It is said that all teaching starts in the home, with the parents. Well, if I wasn't properly taught, how can I teach my children? I want to tell all of these apologists that they need to implement apologetic education for our children. I am begging for this. So, when our children are in highschool and college, they will not be "stolen away" from us and from Jesus.
All those questions that protestants ask......why do you worship Mary?
Call no man father, infant baptism, Bible alone, Faith alone, works will not save you, etc.
Our children need to know how to answer those questions. Every elementary catechism absolutely has to teach this....
Mother Mary help us!
That is pretty much exactly me Renee. I think I might be ADD too:). I believe we were given the gift of Faith. I also GREAT teachers by the grace of God like The Father's of Mercy, Father Corapi, Brant Petri, Scott Hahn too. Blessings
@@row1landr I absolutely agree with you!!! How can we this going? This message needs to go to the powers that be. NOW!
@@miamaria333 yes, you are right. I would think that people like Scott Hahn and Brant Pitre and Steve Ray and Patrick Madrid would have enough pull to get this implemented in Catholic schools, or, at least in Catholic CCD classes.
I used to run a print Christian ad agency, LPI of St. Louis and I've been in hundreds of Christian churches around the US and never did I get the sense of the divine in a protestant church, because Jesus Christ isn't there. If you want to be in the real presence of Jesus Christ walk into a Catholic church for Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Try going to Catholic church festivals and annual church picnics, you will get fed, on several levels.
I love my Catholic faith and I'm from the Philippines❤❤❤
I'm so happy he said that about Mary at pt 24:22 because I too have experienced it. I just started my conversion 2yrs ago and was struggling to connect with Mary. Mother Mary is wonderful and will always lead us to Jesus 💖
“A woman that I can fully trust”. Thank you for putting the feeling in words. God bless you gentlemen 🙏
I can’t believe that Jeremy just suggested a mid-week church gathering! After daily mass today, I told another parishioner that I thought it would be fruitful to have a mid-week “praise and worship” at church when we could sing with our hands raised, hear someone’s testimony, and pray over people in need.
I totally agree with the struggle at 23:05. When I was seeking Jesus, I didn’t know whether to be Protestant or return to Catholicism. So the Virgin Mary was also very difficult for me to understand and give devotion to. What helped me most was watching the film “Fatima,” the most recent version and the 1952 version. Catholic movies have really helped me understand the importance of saints and of the Virgin Mary. Also reading Luke 1: 26-56 strengthened my devotion to Mary, as well as praying the rosary.
But doesn't Mary admit to being a sinner in Luke 1:47, where she rejoices in _her_ Saviour? Only a sinner needs one of those. (You're not saved from being immaculate.) And in Luke 2:21-24 she makes a sin offering of two turtle doves thereby acknowledging that she's a sinner. The wages of sin is death. Mary died, as divine justice declares all sinners must do. And "the dead _know not _*_anything,_* neither have they any more _a portion forever_ in *_anything_* that is done under the sun." Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6, 10. Psalm 146:4; 115:17, Ezekiel 18:4. Genesis 3:4. So why do you pray/talk to her, asking her for help when she's dead and has no knowledge or influence in the goings-on of _anything_ on earth?? And why do you follow, or trust in, a "church" that would teach otherwise?
@@floogelhornzzz4770 cus it’s the one holy catholic apostolic church 🤩😫🫡
Floogelhornzzz
St. Paul asked the saints to pray for him: Rom 15:30; Col 4:3; 1 Thess 5:25; Eph 6:18-19; 2 Thess 3:1. Certainly we too can ask the saints to pray for us.
Christ is the vine and we are the branches, both the living and the dead in Christ are connected to each other (see Jn 15:1-5).
The saints are not dead, but alive in heaven. Further, they see God face to face. Is it not wonderful that they can pray to God for us and with us? What Christian would deny others from praying on his behalf? None, of course. We all ask others to pray for us. Why is it considered “unbiblical” when Catholics ask their Christian brothers and sisters in heaven to pray for them?
The saints are alive in heaven: “He is not the God of the dead, but of the living” (Mk 12:26-27).
The angels and saints place the prayers of the holy ones at God’s feet (Tob 12:12; Rev 5:8; 8:3-4).
Christians are bound in a community of mutual love (Rom 12:10; 1 Thess 5:11; Gal 6:2).
The tradition of praying to the saints dates to the very first Christians.
As one example among many, Origen (185-254 A.D.), wrote: “But not the high priest [Christ] alone prays for those who pray sincerely, but also the angels . . . as also the souls of the saints who have already fallen asleep” (Prayer 11 [A.D. 233]).
Most Protestants recite the Apostles’ Creed, in which we state, “I believe in . . . the communion of saints.”
Yet, unfortunately, most of our Protestant brethren do not know that “communion of saints” means simply that committed followers of Christ exist as a community of believers, both the living on earth and the living in heaven. Catholics understand this bond of unity as the Mystical Body of Christ.
@@floogelhornzzz4770 - The Bible says all have sinned. So using you interpretation standards, Jesus sinned. This is why we don’t leave it to individuals to have authority interpreting Holy Scripture.
My dearest Brother, you brought tears to my eyes. I am a Cradle Catholic. Welcome to our beloved Church. I thank God for all of you who are so humble in coming to join us in our Mother Church. Thanks so much for your love for our Church. God Bless You and your family.
I grew up and was raised atheist, was baptized Lutheran evangelical, accepted God fully in my 40’s, wanted to worship in community and checked out various denominations. Ultimately became catholic because I liked the sacraments and depth of mysteries of the catholic philosophy.
God bless you brothers Jeremy and Chris abundantly, bless your families and your Ministries. Praise The Lord!!!
Jeremy, I give thanks to our Lord for YOUR VISION OF A WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERVICE FOR SEARCHERS AND THOSE WHO NEED TO RETURN TO JESUS AND HIS CHURCH. I am an Anglican priest. I am 72 years old and am as active in ministry as I ever been in evangelism, discipling men (Catholic and Protestant), teaching, and preaching. I pray that your vision becomes a reality and that many, many will come to know and love our Savior through the Wednesday night meetings in Catholic churches all over our country and even beyond our borders. Go well, my brother.
God bless you both for leaving the darkness of protesting AMEN!!!
I was a Jewish atheist who became Catholic after a brief stint as an evangelical. Bless Mary, the Mother of God!
I was raised Protestant, in the Church of the Nazarene. I attended church until I was 16 and my parents divorced. My father was the one who made sure we attended church. Once he was out of the house I stopped going. I knew Protestants were divided by verses of theology, whether we were "once saved always saved,, or could we be saved and then lost." Whether we had free-will or had God already chosen or rejected you at birth (predestination). Little divisive arguments Catholics don't care about. I was an anti-Catholic bigot, I didn't hate Catholics as people, but the church was wrong and perhaps the anti-Christ. Catholics weren't allowed to read the Bible, they prayed to statues, they believed Mary was equal to God. I hade NEVER, EVER been into a Catholic Church BUT I KNEW everything about it.
I met my wife, a Catholic Vietnamese refugee. I had no problem admitting she was a better Christian than I was, she attended Mass regularly and I had stepped foot into a Protestant maybe half a dozen times in two years. So when I was asked to agree to raise any future children as Catholics I had no problem agreeing to that. The very first time I stepped into a Catholic Church was our wedding rehearsal, the second was our wedding day. I don't remember much about it, I was nervous and distracted, but I do remember the feeling that God was there, that my wedding vows were a threesome: me, God, and my wife. Forty years later I still feel that way.
We attended Mass with her parents two Christmas Midnight Masses in a row. And my first impression was, BIBLICAL. Three readings. The Sanctus, "Holy, Holy, Lord of Hosts" is reminiscent of Isiaih and the Book of Revelations. "Behold the Lamb of God, Behold him who takes away the sins of the world" - John the Baptist. The Eucharistic Prayers - reliving the Last Supper every Mass. EVERYTHING was literally or symbolically Biblical. My Protestant minister read one reading on Sundays and then he preached his thoughts about it. And then I was supposed to read the Bible and figure out what I thought it meant. That initial Midnight Mass was my first glimpse that I had no clue about Catholicism. They definitely knew something about the Bible.
When we first married I told my wife all my criticisms of Catholics and Mary. Of course Mary wasn't ever-virgin. What kind of man would marry a woman and not have sex with her. I mean, THAT'S WHAT WIVES ARE FOR, right? Yeas, she was Jesus mother, but ANYONE could have been, right? A prostitute, a rock, God could have chosen anything or anyone for Jesus to be born from. And Mary wasn't God, why act like she is. Mother of God.... God existed before time. My wife heard this OVER and OVER. One day she had enough, and she asked me "Why do you hate Mary." And my first thought was, I don't HATE Mary. I just don't worship her. But I shut up and began thinking. It took me years to realize Catholics were right. But that question she asked began the process.
I got stationed with the Army in Germany. We lived in a German village that first year, across from a Catholic Church. The next year we moved onto the military post, two blocks from the church. My kids were 3 and 4 years old, and we started attending Mass and sending them to CCD. I enjoyed the Mass, liked our priest, and we attended Mass faithfully together as a family. I found out I liked crucifixes. In a military church the building is used by multiple faiths for their services. Our building was Catholics and non-denominational Protestant. We Catholics had a crucifix at the front of the church. For Protestant service Jesus was turned around with his face to the wall, so what Protestants saw was an empty cross. That was when I discovered I like the images, first of Jesus, and later of the Saints and Mary. Images focused my thoughts and my prayers.
One of my sisters had introduced my to my wife originally, but when I chose to marry her, my sister told me "Marry her but don't become Catholic." No one else told me that, but maybe 20 years after I became Catholic my father told me he'd never been so ashamed of me as the day I became Catholic. There was always that feeling that becoming Catholic would mean betraying my Protestant family, saying that THEY WERE WRONG, Catholicism was right. So there was always that barrier of loyalty to family standing between me and the Church. The funny thing is, I WAS STILL LOYAL to a Church of the Nazarene I hadn't attended in nearly 20 years. While my sisters were Baptist, Lutheran, two were non-denominational, and three didn't attend church at all.
We moved to Ft. Lewis Washington, and I began attending Mass with my family and the Lutheran srevice while my wife and kids were involved with CCD. And honestly I wasn't impressed. It was completely different from the Church of the Nazarene which was more Baptis-like. Lutheranism felt like Cathlolic-lite. They had some of the rituals without the historical links and traditions of early Christianity. They gave up Catholicism over the Pope, but didn't give up enough to be non-Catholic. To me it just felt lacking.
That year my kids began preparing for their 1st Communion. My daughter was happy, she got to be like Mommy. But my son said "No, I want to be like Daddy." And all I could think was, "I'm nothing." I'm not Protestant and no longer desire to be. I'm not Catholic, I love the church, but I can't take Communion because I'm not a member. I didn't want him to be me, I DIDN'T WANT ME TO BE ME. So I signed up for RCIA. The day I became Catholic was a great day. To have Communion again for the first time in 17 years. To be one with my wife and my children. To be SOMETHING again. Once I got over that hump, it took time, thought, and observation before I accepted everything about Catholicism. To be honest every issue I've had winds up in the Catholic favor. There has never been a situation where I've decided Catholicism is wrong. Not that Catholics have never been wrong, but the Church itself has been right.
Wow, that is beautiful. God Bless you and your family!
Amazing journey. Greetings from a chatolic Indonesian
Beautiful story of a long journey
This testimony made me cry. I have smelled roses twice. Such a beautiful gift from our Mother Mary. Prayers for all. Blessed Easter! 🙏🙂🙏
Have experienced mothers sweet fragrance 13 times+
*R Catholicism has nothing to do with God and His Words. R Catholic Church contradicts Scriptures in every possible ways!*
1. Catholics say Mary was sinless. But BIBLE says Mary offered a sinner's offering. She was a sinner. Bible says Mary needed a Saviour. Lk 2:23-24, Lev 12:6-8, Rom 3:10.
2. Catholics say clergies must be celibate. Yet BIBLE says Peter (supposed R Church first leader) had mother in law. Bible says celibacy is not a qualification for clergies. Mat 8:14-15, Mar 1:30-31, Luk 4:38-39.
3. Catholics say Mary was forever virgin. Yet BIBLE says Jesus had brothers and sisters. Mary was not perpetually virgin. Mk 6:3, Mat 13:55, Mat 27:56, Mar 6:3, Mar 15:40, Mar 15:47.
4. Catholics say confess to R priests in a box. BIBLE says nothing about confessing to priests in a box. Bible says confess to GOD only. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6, Romans 10:9-10.
5. Catholics say drink of the physical blood of Jesus. Yet OT and NT both say do not drink blood. Acts 15, Lev 7:26.
6. Catholics say pray to passed on Mary and "saints". Yet BIBLE says do not contact the dead. NT Church did not record a single case of NT believers asking passed on saints to pray for them. Deut 18:11, Isaiah 8:19.
7. Catholics make and bow down to statues. BIBLE says do not bow down to graven images (statues). Deut 4, Exo 20:4-5.
8. Catholics sprinkles “holy water”. But NT Church of the Bible mentioned nothing about “holy water”. There was no record of any Apostles sprinkling “holy water” on believers. Catholics claimed “holy water” came from OT. Yet Num 5:17 says “holy water” was water used to test adulterous women in OT temple. Hardly the same. Those were for Old Covenant Jews. Not New Testament Christians.
9. Catholics say Peter was pope - bishop of all bishops. Yet BIBLE says Peter was just a leader of the Jerusalem Church. Bible says nothing of the office of bishop of bishops. Gal 2:9, Mat 16:18.
10. Catholics say there is a seat of Peter. Yet BIBLE says nothing about it. Jesus said “not to lord over others”.
11. Catholics has clergy priesthood. Bible says clergy priesthood was done away with in New Testament. There is no clergy priesthood in NT. Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10.
12. Catholics preaches Works Salvation (faith + good works + partake R sacraments + submit to R pontiff + be in R Church + devote to Mary = to be saved). Yet Bible says “believe in Jesus to be saved”. Bible says Works Salvation is cursed. Gal 1:8-9. Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10.
13. Catholics says they must do Penance to atone for their sins. Yet Bible says repent, confess and sins will be forgiven. Catholic Bible changes the word “repentance” in NT into “penance”. Original Greek NT does not use or mean the word penance. Penance = work to atone for sins. Repentance = change of heart. 1 John 1:9, Mat 6.
14. Catholics say Mary went straight to heaven without dying. Yet Bible says nothing about it.
15. Catholics say Islam and Christianity have the same GOD. Yet Islam doesn't believe in death and resurrection of Jesus and Trinity.
@@jediv9492 Praying for you as you don't understand the Faith.
@@CatholicCat-er9xn *I do understand Roman Catholic blind faith. I also know the true faith in Jesus Christ. John 3:16. You clearly haven't read the Bible to know what is true faith.*
*Bible says true faith is in Jesus Christ and comes from the Word of God. Romans 10:17. Not from Roman Catholic traditions.*
@@CatholicCat-er9xn *Bible says God's Word is truth. Jn **17:17**. Roman Catholics think Roman Catholic ct is truth.*
This was so good to listen to, especially the Mary element....beautiful! 🌿🌸🌿
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It’s amazing how Protestant pastors become a catholic. I mean, they leave everything and the pastor itself is a job (so far i know in my country). They become “ordinary” people and not “leaders” anymore. You really leave everything just to come back home. ❤. Add with despite all catholic priests scandals 😢, they still want to come back home.
I feel as born catholic, there is so many things i have to learn from them, especially the humbleness.
LOVE IT! Amazing testimony! Blessings in The Divine Will my brother in Christ Jesús! ♥️🕊✝️
Welcome back to the Catholic Church brother 🤗🙏🏼⛪️
PRAISE BE TO OUR LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!
That quote... Who you are is God's gift to you; who you become is your gift to God.... has much meaning for me. Upon hearing that when I was 17 years old helped me decide to enter the convent. I spent six years there and it was a wonderful experience. Eventually I realized it wasn't for me, but I made lifelong friends and have great memories.
Thanks be to God,for brotherJeremy,s Conversion story it's amazing how works in our lives.
In 1877, Our Lady at Gietrzwald asked us to pray the Rosary.
In 1917, Our Lady at Fatima asked us to pray the Rosary.
In 1973, Our Lady at Akita asked us to pray the Rosary
In the 1980’s, Our Lady at Kibeho asked us to pray the Rosary.
The Mother of God has repeatedly asked us to pray the Rosary every day. Let’s answer her request! God Bless.
Ave Maria
Mary The Queen of Heaven pray for us sinners❤🇵🇱
@Sin's Fun Factory Sola scriptura is a concept pushed by Martin Luther 1,500 years after the Catholic Church was already in existence--"Bible alone" is actually not referenced in the Bible. 2 Thessalonians says "Therefore, brothers, stand firm and hold fast to the *traditions* that you were taught, either by an *oral statement* or by a letter of ours."
@Sin's Fun FactoryIn the 2 Thessalonians verse, St. Paul is saying to hold fast to traditions, including *oral* tradition. Also, Jesus establishes His Church in Matthew 16:18-19.."And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Here we see that Jesus gives His Church a visible structure and actual hierarchy, and he gives St. Peter the authority to teach in His Name definitively, not optionally. In the early 100s AD, St. Ignatius of Antioch (who was discipled by St. John the Apostle) references this Church as "Catholic" in his epistle to the Smyrnaeans. Also, there is an unbroken line of Popes from St. Peter to the present-day Pope Francis. Ultimately, the Catholic Church traces back directly to Christ Himself, and was in existence for the first 1,500 years of Christianity. Protestantism and its teachings did not emerge until the 16th Century. I think we can agree that thousands of different denominations that all have conflicting beliefs is not unity! That is why Jesus established one Church that has the authority to teach definitively. I think the deeper one digs into the history of the early Church, the more evident it is that this Church is the Catholic Church. A great video if interested to look into is "8 reasons why I became Catholic and not just Christian" by Catholic Jake on here. I thought it was very insightful, even as a Catholic.
@Sin's Fun Factory Where is the holy bible in the bible? Where is sola scriptura in the bible? Where does it say in the bible that everything must be in the bible? The last time I checked the Holy Bible is a declared Canon of the Catholic Church in the 4th century - Sacred Tradition, not the bible, now why would we follow your false personal opinion? Did Jesus handed out king james bibles? 2ND In Mary's Magnificat found in LUKE 1:46-55 she states that "ALL GENERATIONS SHALL CALL ME BLESSED", that is why she is Holy and a Saint. Now why can't demonic protestant doctrine call The Mother of the Lord God Saint or Blessed/Holy? What is your problem? The Rosary is a meditative prayer about Jesus' life in the eyes of his mother Mary. That is why we answer from scriptures itself:
LUKE 1:42-45 41 And it came to pass, that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the infant leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42 And she cried out with a loud voice, and said: Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.45 And blessed art thou that hast believed, because those things shall be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord.
3RD Intercessory prayers are instructed by St. Paul in 1 TIMOTHY 2:1. What does EPHESIANS 6:18 says? MAKING SUPPLICATION FOR ALL THE SAINTS ! Mary is not just a saint, she is the Ark of the New Covenant, The NT Gebirah, Daughter of Zion and the woman of revelation that is why we pray for her protection and intercession.
SUPPLICATION (DEFINITION) - The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.
EPHESIANS 6:18 Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
LUKE 1:28 HAIL FULL OF GRACE
ROMANS 16:6 Salute Mary, who hath laboured much among you.
Saints and angels in heaven interceding for us in REVELATION 4, 5, 6, 8.
"Mediator" is Christ alone in one sense. As intercessors all members are " mediators". according to Catholicism and Scripture:
1 - The Church is the body of Christ
2 - There is only one body of Christ, not one on earth and another one in heaven.
3 - Death does not separate the members of the body.
4 - Christians are bound by the Law of Christ to love and pray for one another.
4TH MARY THE QUEEN MOTHER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH
Mary is Queen Mother/ NT Gebirah and that is by Tradition and the Royal Davidic Line. God chose to have a mother in the bubble of space and time (earth). Mary is queen mother because Jesus is a Davidic king. (Luke 1:32) In the Davidic line of kings, the mother of the king was the Queen. (1 Kings 2:19, Jer 13:18) Since Jesus is our King in the Kingdom of Heaven, His mother Mary is the Queen. The role of the Queen Mother (the Gebirah in Hebrew) is one of intercession (1 Kings 2:17)
Mary is not just The Queen Mother / NT Gebirah and a saint, she is also the Ark of the New Covenant and the woman of revelation that is why we pray for her protection and intercession just like the old covenant i-s-ra-elites praying to the ark for protection against their enemies. HAIL FULL OF GRACE is a a salutation by Angel Gabriel to Mary in LUKE 1:28. "Blessed are you among women" was a greeting from Elizabeth in LUKE 1:42-43. Mary is queen because Jesus is the Son of David, all mothers of the kings of i-s-ra-el were called "queen mothers". The queenship in heaven is in PSALM 45:9 SIRACH 24. Mary is the queen crowned with 12 stars seen by John in Revelation 12.
5TH THE FALSE QUEEN - KING (QUEEN) JAMES
King James is a degenerate closet queen who had an affair with his relative King James VI, he is named after the protestant defacto bible.
Great Gentleman for JESUS CHRIST! You're amazing on a CATHOLIC mission for GOD'S GLORY! I'm proud of you. You know ispite of our weaknesses we believe the TRUTH-JESUS CHRIST IS REAL ON EARTH AND HEAVEN ABOVE. Thank you for your humbly. Absolutely 💯. Amen for Change seeking for TRUTH.
This’s beautiful testimony! Thank you. Our Lord is way to amazing when you know him personally!!!! Miracle happen as often as our Lord allows it. 🙏🏼for all to have this beautiful relationship with him.
both of u are truly a blessing to all of us catholic..God bless u always...
thank you you are great thank you for finding the Blessed LORD at the Eucharist at the Tabernacle of all Catholic Church around the world amen
Being catholic doesn’t make you better. But it does make you better off.
Happy Easter
You have always been a firm believer of Jesus even when you were an Evangelical and that is good, and now that you have found your way back to the Catholic Church is great news, cos you are still that same firm believer of Christ who now worship him in the most perfect way. And I love how you have found Mother Mary in the midst of your renewed catholic life. To me Mother Mary is more than a spiritual mother- she is my consubstantial mother (together with my biological mum who sadly is now old and has dementia), Whom I now rely for comfort, for strength, for encouragement, for guidance and for love. Today is my Day 5 of having contracted Covid and today is Good Friday. I am all alone at home in isolation . I enjoyed watching this video and felt a lot of pride and joy to see the fire burning in the two of you. God bless you all . Mother Mary pray for us.
You ate not alone and your in my prayers..lost my mother last August with dementia, I'm at great peace,Thanks be to God✝️
@Ann Burke I will pray for you....❤
God bless you, Jeremy. Welcome back home, brother 🙏🏽 !
A good place to bring in non-Catholics and unbelievers first, before introducing them to the sacraments, which they are not used to, will go a long way in the Churches evangelism. I love and support this move.
I love hearing different testimonies, like Jeremy Rivers and from various people who was baptized Catholic, then they try something else in their earthly life, other religious denominations but it's very inspiring to hear them come back to true church, Catholic. Keep your faith.
Mr. Rivera's idea of a non-sacramental service to invite non catholics is an excellent idea. I agree and support his idea.
non-sacramental service? what is that?
Agreed…such a great idea..🙏
@@godislove4089 It can be an informal gathering, or a formal prayer meeting of some sort. Any activity that will not involve any of the sacraments during the process. Non sacramental service may differ too in its definition by other faithfuls.
Well it can't be a litergy with out the eucharist. Becauce the true new testament is the eucharist,nothing else.its possible if its done outside the litergy.
The Bible was compiled by the Catholic Church ❤. Around 110A.D Saint Ignatius of Antioch used, for the first time in Christian literature, the expression “catholic church,” meaning the whole church that is one and the same wherever there is a Christian congregation. ❤ I am proud to be catholic.
Welcome back home Jeremy!! Your testimony on your journey back was encouraging. Hopefully it is to others who have left home and others who are also seeking to fill that void in their soul Who is our Lord Jesus in the Holy Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. It is delightful that you're catching up on the truths and teachings of our Lord's beautiful Church that those leaders in His Church have failed to fully teach in at least the passed 60 to 65 years! I see how this began from whence Pope Paul Vl stated "Smoke has entered the Vatican". I know much evil was then infiltrated via false seminarians and we are where we are because of it amongst other reasons. You are learning well:). I would like to add a few other things to your knowledge. First you have always been Catholic, you were baptized Catholic, you can't erase that. You were practicing protestantism. You say "we all have same Bible", but we don't because Fr .Martin Luther took out 7 Books from our Bible to make his own King James Bible so for the most part it's not the same. You also mentioned that you went to a Sunday service, so I assume you weren't talking about the Mass because the Mass is not a service, it IS the Holy Sacrifice offered on the altar. It is Our Lord's Crucifixion and Death where we are actually present at Calvary. At the same time, heaven is also celebrating the true worship and Holy Sacrifice of the Mass!:). Mass is never a service. I do like your dream of communing in a warm charitable atmosphere with fallen away Catholics, Protestants and others to lovingly evangelize in charitable setting, but certainly not at the Sacrifice of the Mass. I hope this dream comes true, after all, Missa means Mass and also means to be sent out to evangelize, which sadly many Catholics have not always been instructed as to how, as protestants have. Lastly, I find it disturbing that Archbishop Chaput had you meet him at Starbucks, as I have learned that it supports the killing of babies thru abortion! I personally will not give my money or support those atrocities!! Maybe that's a way of him sticking it to the evil one by bringing a sheep back to the fold🥴. Hopefully AB Chaput didn't know that's what they do. Blessings Jeremy and remember the 5 First Saturdays of the month that our Lord wants prayers of reparation for His Mother to be done because of all the offenses hurled at His Mother by so many. I often wonder if all the many fallen away Catholics and there are MANY, (as you say half if not more) that come back home, and protestants that have converted, ever think to make it a mission to our Lord in thanksgiving and salvation of souls, to go back to those they once either convinced to come out of the Catholic Church, or pulled them into a protestant denomination and deterred them from believing anything Catholic can now go back and testify to have found the Fullness of Truth and bring them to or back to Our Lord in the Eucharist and His Sacraments? Time is getting short! I'm elated that you have come home Jeremy!! I'm sure you are an asset to Our Lord and will do great things for Him. Praise be to God!!! Jesus, Mary and Joseph save souls🙏
I wish we could've just heard the guy speak about his experience, AMAZING testimnony
Too much interruption
Praise God for this interview.. I've been a methodist all my life and found Jesus and the Holy Spirit in this church. The Lord revealed that I remain a Methodist and help those that are lost within the church. The Lord also lead me to lead other churches people to the Lord. One thing that the Lord revealed to me just to lead them to salvation and let them remain in their church like to be a born again catholic learn to have a spirit fill and led life and lead others to Christ. May God bless you
Great story! I wonder if Mr. Jeremy Rivera has experienced the traditional Mass; I think its beauty will cautívate him. By the way, I had a mother figure hurt as well and Mary is my mother, I had experienced her smell of roses and help in different moments in my life. Welcome to the church!
I too experienced Mother Mary's sweet fragrance of roses more than 13 times in the last 3yrs starts when we say rosary.
Welcome Home! GOD Bless you, Mama Mary loves you!
I agree with Jeremy for a mid week invitation to bring a friend to a church gathering. What would also be helpful to have on a Wed. evening is Eucharistic adoration. When you have a friend sit silently in front of Jesus in adoration, our Lord will touch peoples hearts in a supernatural heart to heart way.
I often think that if all of our protestant brothers and sisters really knew the truth and understanding of our Eucharistic Lord, they would be coming back to the Catholic faith in large numbers. The Mass is a heavenly experience here on earth. I'm so grateful to Jesus our Lord and savior for giving us this beautiful Eucharistic gift of himself through our priests. God bless. Thank you for this wonderful interview Chris with Jeremy. God bless you both.
I used to run a print Christian ad agency, LPI of St. Louis, and have been in hundreds of Christian churches around the US. Never did I get the sense of the divine in a protestant church, because Jesus Christ isn't there. Walk into a Catholic church during Eucharistic adoration and the real presence of Jesus Christ is there.
Very true
Life long catholic on this Easter God reveal to me something I never understood, why did my family suffer so much for years? He said because. We are the body of Christ. What the head suffers the body suffers. And do we not always want to relieve the sufferings of Jesus in our own bodies and lives!? So now I can be calm and rejoice in my tribulations. I love God💖
i am proud i was born catholic ...my parents taught to me to be humble all the time peace n love no matter how hard sometimes growing up .JESUS IS MY LIFE
The best way to convert evangelicals is to be and live the catholic life with fervent joy and without reservation. Let your yes be yes and your no be no. The Church has converted the world, that model isn't broken its just been abandoned. Mission!!
Jeremy, welcome back home. This has always been your home. The same to all other brothers and sisters who are also now back. We have kept this wonderful home beautifully preserved for centuries. I am so glad we are now together on our spiritual journey.
Beautiful Testimony... God Bless You Chris...
That suggestion by Jeremy to help evangelize non-Catholics is perfect!
Bring Jeremy back and just let him talk...
Amen
I have watched both videos and Jeremy was supposed to be the guest speaker. He does a great job and does not need any prodding. I am serious, do you do this to all your guest speakers? I am going to return to some of your previous guest videos. You certainly hVe picked the correct ones to be guests. Let them be guests.
I cried during the discussion of Mary and how Our Lady became a loving motherly role model.
Mother Mary asked us to pray the Holy Rosary daily. The Holy Rosary is the Powerful Weapon against all dangers and against all evil..
Glad you're back Jeremy. God bless you us all🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely profound … but please let him talk and go deeper on his insights & story without interrupting…
I agree. Too many silly interruptions
I love his idea of the mid-week non sacramental service where non believers can come in and feel welcome and learn about Jesus and the faith. I think we need this outreach.
Thank you Pastor for your amazing story to come to the Catholic faith, you are
called by our Lord Jesus Christ to serve in His vineyard, you may continue your service as a lay minister in our catholic church in your parish, you are chosen by our Almighty GOD to serve His children in your life to continue your mission . GOD BLESS YOU and your family..GOD LOVES YOU
and always keep you
safe..
Love these stories. God is good. Converts are the best Catholics. Welcome home.
When I watched a video about the girl who was supposed to be a victim of Ted Bundy, but wasn't killed because she prayed the rosary, I also started praying the Rosary. After several days of praying the Rosary, I noticed my thoughts of impurity slowly disappear. My addiction to pornography slowly went away and my thoughts of self harm also disappeared. I felt this overwhelming peace and I seek God and Jesus more. It's amazing because for the first time in my life, I feel loved.
Amen!!! Welcome home😊♥️🙏
You know regarding your his idea of midweek class, our parish has a class called ALPHA! It’s about welcoming new ppl of all walks of faith. It’s a 10 week class, you get dinner, drinks a video and are in groups with team leaders and have discussions. It’s 2 hours. I feel it opens the door to ppl who are doubtful or just searching
Your testimony is an example of humility. God bless you Brother. Welcome back.
What the gentleman being interviewed said about Mary rang so true to my ears so authentic it's what has me interested in the Catholic church and in the process of baptism for myself and my children that it seems to be the aspect that Protestants are missing is Mary as the intercessor and I'm just so moved by what he said about Mary thanks for the interview
Praying for you and your children 🙏🙏🙏