A Protestant Tours a Massive and Immaculate Gothic Church in St. Louis, Missouri
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I am an atheist, and I accidentally saw this presentation, which opened my eyes to search for and know God. I can't resist anymore that hunger to learn more about God.
Hello John. As a Christian, I encourage you to continue to seek what you are looking for. No matter what commentary or Christian teacher you may come across, you will need to make a decision on the person of Jesus of Nazereth. Read his own words and his claims. God Bless you.
God bless
Hello John, I recommend you read the books that bear your name in the Bible, listen to some Orthodox vespers, and read Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
Bishop Barron says that beauty is key to drawing people closer to himself.
This was beautiful thank you for sharing it I am Catholic and I loved it.
I became a Catholic last year. Best decision of my life. I finally feel like I know god.
"I like all four of the Gospel writers"
"They were all good! That's why they kept them in the book"
This lady rules
Wait.. The debate is still on about the Gospel of St-Thomas, though. right ?
@@goofygrandlouis6296 The debate is centuries too late if your are a Catholic because the Catholic Church has already definitively ruled in the late 3rd century that there will be no other gospel beside the four already in the bible.
@@titob.yotokojr.9337 Sure but it is still interesting to know about the other lost gospels, from an intellectual perspective 😉.
@@titob.yotokojr.9337 Also I'm a Catholic, but defintely not for the Pope.
a) I like the figure of Mary and b) the initial Church produced the best architecture, visual art and gregorian songs ever => more "majestic" than Protestantism if you want 😉
@@goofygrandlouis6296 Those are not good reasons to be catholic... Like, The is The Eucharist, The miracles, The organization, The doctrines, The history and MANY more better reasons to be catholic
Matt, it was such a pleasure to have you visit College Church! You did a wonderful job with this video. God bless, and I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!
Hello, please, you need some votive candles in the church. It looks stripped.
@@GymGuy817JasonEuless Hello and Merry Christmas! We do have votive candles; they are just not visible in the shots in this video.
It's so sad to not see Jesus kept in the most central altar.
@@wsteven82 I agree!
@@wsteven82 True. We should never put Christ aside. He should always be at the center of our lives no matter if it’s convenient or not 😊
I’m a St. Louis University graduate. Attended Mass at St. Francis Xavier. Beautiful church. Wonderful acoustics too.
My God...what a beautiful and stunning gothic church..if I ever visit USA I will try to visit and attend a service there..greetings from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺
My jaw dropped. Glory to God in the highest. What gifts man has been given to bring this to life. I could just sit in there and take it all in. It's impressive even empty. I can't imagine how much more it is when it's filled with people and music singing and praising God. I love this series! Thank you so much Matt for bringing these to us. Thank you Ruth Cochran for taking the time to show and explain this.
Thank you for your kind words! God bless!
BRING BACK THE STATUES AND THE COMMUNION RAIL !!!!
OMG! I'm crying! Love this video because of the mutual respect and genuine interest in understanding. God Bless!
Your comment on St Joseph was great. When I was a kid, I felt the same way about Mary. Asked my Protestant parents why, considering Mary's importance, we didn't honor her like Catholics do? She was willing to give birth to him and nurture him, which made her a significant contribution to th3 Christian faith, yet we only celebrated her on Mothers' Day. That with other similar issues is what attracted me to Catholicism. Anyway, thank you for your thoughtful commentary and for a great vid. Blessings.
as a Baptist, of course Mary as the mother of Jesus has an important place. She bascially wrote the gospel of Luke. But just like Moses, as great as he was as the lawgiver, i dont pray to her. she is a great example of humility and the love of a mother staying with her son til the very end, when everyone else abandoned him
@caman171 as a Catholic, I don't pray to her either, but tho both my parents are dead, I honor them. However, as a Christian, I believe they are alive in heaven. As I honor my parents, I honor Mary as the mother of Jesus. I can ask you to pray for me. I believe that Mary is in heaven and alive, as my parents are. Also, as his mother, I believe that she has a special relationship with him. So, as she is alive as my parents are, I can ask her to pray for me just as I can ask you to pray for me. As a Catholic, that is the extent of my relationship to Mary. I do not pray to her as I pray to God, and I would never worship her. You and I both only truly pray to and worship God. Blessings to you, brother. And, please pray for me. I can always use it. Also, I have been a Baptist. When I was in the Army, I belonged to The First Baptist Church of Heilbronn in Heilbronn, Germany.
@@richardhildreth4471 i will pray for you freind. as regarding mary tho, the bible clearly forbids communication with the dead as stated in Leviticus and Deuteronomy. if you are "asking" mary for something, you are praying to her, and open yourself up to demons. Jesus is our ONLY mediator and advocate with the Father (1 timothy 2:5)
@@caman171 so she's not in heaven?
@@richardhildreth4471 are u asking is mary in heaven? yes she is. but we cannot communicate with those in heaven, they cannot hear us. do you really believe mary can hear the millions of prayers to her from catholics all over the world? she is not God so she cannot possibly hear all those prayers anymore than you can answer a million phone calls. 1 timothy 2:5 makes it clear that Jesus is the only one who can take our prayers to the Father.
Matt, thank you for your openness, generosity of spirit, graciousness, and fraternal attitude in all these videos. Have no doubt that you are doing the Lords' work here. God bless you.
It is beautiful, but I can only imagine what it must have looked like before the 1970s, especially the sanctuary and the altar. I'm sure that it was also far more colorful. That would've all far more accurately reflected the original vision of the architects and the artists.
Love your vids on the different churches. While you were at St. Louis you should have stopped at the cathedral basilica of St. Louis too. Some of the most overwhelming beautiful mosaic work I’ve ever seen. Absolutely awe struck me. Worth the trip.
This took me back to visiting The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, Kentucky. If you ever get the chance I HIGHLY recommend visiting. That place is the most beautiful church I have ever walked into. It had some of the best craftsmanship of every medium: woodwork, stonework, stained glass, etc. I also appreciated the piece depicting St Joseph a lot. The thought that goes into those pieces is part of why I respect the long history that comes with a faith like the catholic church
I’ve heard of it, but haven’t been
Matt I wish you one day get a chance to come to Buffalo NY and take a tour of Our Lady of Victory Basilica. It’s very breath taking and feels like being in Rome/Vatican.
When I lived in Buffalo (2016-2018) I loved going to Our Lady of Victory.
WHAT!!! Oh man i love that church! So glad you took the time to visit!
Thanks for the love! God bless!
Matt, the most didactic high altar I've ever seen was in the Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal. I've been to Rome and Paris but that high altar was the most incredible I've ever seen, and highlights the foreshadowing of the Eucharist sacrifice through many of the events in the Old Testament. I'm happy to send pictures and captions to you if you're interested in seeing them. (Of course pictures don't do them justice!)
I’ve been to Montreal‘s Notre Dame basilica, too, and I have to agree with you. Words fall short.
This is great! I went to SLU, so it was wonderful to see you tour this beautiful church that I’ve been to so many times! During the school year, try and attend the 10 pm Sunday Mass (if they have it still). It’s the student Mass. It will lift your heart and soul. I miss that Mass. As for the criticism on here about the tabernacle, etc…I definitely lean towards traditional views, but I can’t criticize these people. The Jesuits were good to me, and the education I received at SLU most certainly kept me on the right path. I probably would have lapsed as a Catholic had I not attended such wonderful theology courses there. God bless you, the College Church and SLU!
God bless you too! Yes, the student Masses are amazing. Currently they are held every Sunday the university is in session, at 4:30 and 8 pm.
Horrible theology n 73; de Chardin.
Thanks for another lovely, informative show. I had not known that it has become customary to move the tabernacle from the central altar or reserve location to a place more "withing the community". I was raised in the pre-Vatican II Church and the Hosts were kept over the altar in the center of the nave, with some in reserve in a less ornate tabernacle off to the side of the altar. I was cheered to hear that some pastors are still allowed to keep the tabernacle in the center of the sanctuary, like we did it in "the old days".
In fact she was wrong in this point, most churches have the tabernacle in the center. In places where it was moved aside, younger priests are typically restoring tradition. Jesuit churches tend to be glaring exceptions
@@coolerking04 Okay - thanks for the hopeful update/clarification on this!
Thanks for doing this Matt. Reason, art, faith, creativity, community, all gifts of our God turned into such a wonderful place with people who care about God's mission. Love to hear these stories.
I'm a Catholic in the Netherlands. Very rarely the tabernacle is NOT in the middle (in my experience). In my church the Eucharist is only moved to a side altar/tabernacle on White/Holy Thursday untill Easter Vigil.
@@PTHazel I can tell you more about our ID and birth certificate program. When folks who are going through a tough time--out of homelessness, or some other hardship--lose their documentation, it costs around $25 to get replacements. Lack of ID makes it a challenge to get a job, housing, etc. So we decided that, just as many churches will run a food pantry or other concrete ways to help neighbors in need, we would commit to helping people who need assistance getting replacement IDs.
Totally agree. It’s the Holy of Holies. Why would anyone consider moving the Eucharist off to a side altar? SMH.
@NPR Sucks! If you get in the details of the why the changes were made regarding the tabernacle move the term you will see is something along the lines of a chapel of repose basically this was something that existed in large cathedrals & basilica Look at Saint Peter's itself there was never a tabernacle on the main altar under Bernini's baldachin. They were essentially a Mini church or mini chapel unto themselves within the building and while there was probably some well intended good thinking in practicality most churches were not laid out (size & space) to where this was conducive to the idea
Thank you for this tour. Beautiful! I live south of ST Louis for 25 years now. I have gone past this church and never imagined how amazing it is on the inside. Such craftsmanship!!!
Thank you for the kind words! You are always welcome to stop in--we keep the doors open Monday through Friday until early afternoon, and we have weekend Masses at 5:15 on Saturdays and 8 and 10:30 on Sundays.
@@StFrancisXavierCollegeChurch How kind, thank you! It would make a lovely day trip and then hit the Hill for some local food, also.
Merry Christmas God Bless!
@@donnariggs1567 Sounds like a very fun day trip! Merry Christmas to you too!
@@StFrancisXavierCollegeChurch I'm going to bring it up to the girl friends for a spring thing. I think St Louis has so much to offer. Cheers!
I work in an old Catholic Church outside Chicago and I’m still amazed Our Lord gave us such beauty to visit Him daily.
Excellent video. Thank you. 😇😇😇🙏🏻
Something I love about College Church is the way it helps me keep in mind the mystery of the Incarnation. The wood altar with an ornate high altar in view behind it reminds me how Jesus humbled Himself all the way to a scandalous death, a self-emptying that becomes present at every Mass. And our tabernacle is likewise both unassuming and attended to by adoring angels. It calls to mind John 1:14--"the Word became flesh and dwelt among us"--"tabernacled" with us.
This is so beautiful and Majestic. Praise God,a true testament of the Catholic Faith..
i want to thank you so much for all of the work you are doing! i am a newly confirmed Catholic that just converted last year after being married to a Catholic for over 30 years. I am on a personal journey to learn all I can about the Catholic faith and as many other faiths as possible. This church just moved to my number one spot of places to visit. Thank you again for your other videos and keep up the great work. Your openness and knowledge are compelling. On a side note, one of my favorite Catholic content producers is Father Mike Schmitz. If you get the chance to watch his videos he has got to be one of the most influential new media evangelists. God Bless!
Congratulations and welcome home. May I recommend Scott Hahn and his book The Lambs supper, and home sweet Rome. The st. Paul center is wonderful out of university of Steubenville. Keith Nester is also amazing convert. Godbless you and your family.
Also as a new Catholic I would recommend Shrine of Immaculate conception in DC. It's the largest Catholic church in the Western Hemisphere. It's on the campus of Catholic University, right around the corner from Pope John Paul II center.
It would be cool if you interviewed Fr. Donald Calloway. He wrote a book about St. Joseph. I think you would enjoy having a conversation with him. Plus, he has an epic conversion story
Yes his conversion story is awesome!
Beautiful Church. I love that in a Catholic Church there is so much symbolism behind everything in the building, Devore and fittings.
We live about 85 miles west of STL. It’s breathtaking. If you want to visit another beautiful Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, MO is open for guided tours & photos. It’s just beautiful. God bless!
Finishing the basement first so that the people could worship: puts a new spin on the underground church 😊
I am so glad she explained about the placement of the Tabernacle on the side. My understanding was that must be in the center. The church in which I grew up and the church I go to now have the Tabernacle in the center behind the altar.
Thank you Matt. God bless you my brother. Your videos' are a blessing. Pax Christi.
Go Billikins! Also, can't wait to see which one of my brother Jesuits you interviewed. "If you meet one Jesuit, you've met one Jesuit," is the saying.
Lol, Father. Good saying.
Go Billikens! And I am totally going to steal that "If you meet one Jesuit" line, Father!
You need to do a tour of the National Cathedral in D.C. it's such a beautiful and spiritual place too.
Oh that would have to be an entire series 🤣
When she went on the "social justice" monologue it instantly clicked why SO MANY CATHOLICS VOTE DEMOCRAT.
I think these days it's about 50-50
Not this Catholic. Democrats are rabidly pro-abortion, now they talk about after birth infanticide, I won't have none of that.
When she said that, I groaned inwardly. The church is about spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, not groveling to people who think they are victims because slavery was in our country's history. We are supposed to grow and learn from past mistakes, confess our sins to God, mature in our faith.
Beautiful! The way a Catholic Church should look.
It feels like this is building to a European tour of Cathedrals. At some point, it's the only way to top what you've already visited! 🙂
Wonderful tour as usual. If you ever come to NYC, you won't be able to tour all the beautiful Churches - there are so many of all the denominations. My parish I think is one of them - St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church on Lex and 66. Staffed by Dominican Friars. Bonus feature : an incomparable schola with a wonderful music director. They sing at the noon mass. A beautiful and reverent celebration of the mass with Gregorian chant and polyphony. On certain occasions the Domincan Rite is used (think traditional Latin Mass of which it is a cousin so to speak). Thanks again Matt - love your channel and have subscribed for several years.
I'm a nobody, but I have to say, as an Orthodox Christian, from the bottom of my heart Saint Vincent Ferrer is one of THE most gorgeous churches I have ever seen. The architecture and art there, mixed with the solemn yet reverent feeling you get there in the relatively dark nave in silence is just...incredible. Much love from MA!
@@the.orthodox.photographer2272 Thanks for your generous reply. Yes it is a very reverential feeling and space. I took a photo of the Friars chapel that is just perfect. Don't know how to share it on UA-cam comments (probably not allowed). If you are so inclined (permitted?) and have the chance, attend the noon mass with the Schola sometime .
Your videos are consistently wonderful. If you ever get to New York City, I would love to see you take on St. Thomas Fifth Avenue.
That is a beautiful church. Or my Catholic parish -St.Vincent Ferrer at Lex and 66th. Actually there are many beautiful Churches in Manhattan and even more as you go out to Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island. An embarrassment of riches.
@@toddvoss52 Ah yes. Both St Thomas and St Vincent Ferrer are works of Goodhue. St. Thomas has the advantage of not having been renovated in the dictates of Vatican ii.
@@dalecaldwell the old altar was retained and is still used for solemn masses and notably of the Dominican Rite
@@toddvoss52 St. Vincent's is a particularly good place to celebrate Advet, I would think.
@@dalecaldwell indeed it is .
Wow... It's beautiful✨
I live in Warren County Missouri I need to go by and check that place out. The basilica in Saint Louis is absolutely phenomenal I highly recommend anyone here here in the STL area to go see that.
Hey Matt you did a wonderful job on this video. However, Ruth Cochran did not. She gave you false information. Vatican II did not mandate changes in the placement of the tabernacle. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy grants power to national conferences of bishops to adapt sacred furnishings to the needs and customs of their respective regions (Sacrosanctum Concilium 128). Most Churches did not change. The document referred to was the Instruction on the Worship of the Eucharist Mystery (Eucharisticum Mysterium), a post-conciliar document, issued by the Vatican following the Council. it has no authority at all. I am sorry that she gave you false information.
I have to disagree with you where you state “most churches did not change” Are you kidding me?
Thanks for this video!
This was amazing so glad I found your channel ❤ Thank you for sharing
That’s my uni’s church! SLU!!! My time at SLU is what started my journey to Catholicism from non-denominational Protestantism
As as SLU grad (A & S, '72), it's nice to see this. I used to sing in the SLU chorale and remember Christmas concerts where a smaller group (Chamber Singers) sang from the Clerestory. Wonderful acoustics there.
I go past this church all the time. It surely is an amazing sight
Matt, awesome video. Keep up the good work on giving Christians the needed exposure on the diverse traditions of Christianity regardless of the theological differences. Definitely broadens the Christian mind once we understand better the different traditions even if at times we find it difficult to wrap over minds to the distinct variations apart from what we are used to. God bless!
i just found your channel and i love it and i love you. may god bless you and your channel.
11:45 - I hope there *is* a Vatican III, as long as it is convened by a conservative traditionalist Pope.
In PH Tabernacle is in the center of the altar, there are churches who put the Tabernacle on the side but not that far from the altar and still can be seen eminent when you look the altar.
Matt...you did a GREAT job and love how you inspect every little detail ! I really hope that u study our doctrine to understand more of what you see and why we do things a certain way. You will be amazed! God bless u amigo!
There should be some clarity. Vatican 2 never said that the tabernacle should be moved off to the side. There are a few inaccuracies in her explanations.
Visit the Concordia St. Louis Seminary, it's right next door! It looks like Hogwarts and the chapel is beautiful!
I grew up catholic and I still within me revere the holiness of this place. Jesus being present in the Tabernacle with His Body and Blood in the Holy Eucharist. I prefer silence, prayer and listening to God speaking to me in this place. If I hear God speak to me, I’ll be crying with emotions of peace and joy.
If you ever go back to st. Louis you should tour st. Francis de sales oratory
"Jesuit, member of the Society of Jesus (S.J.), a Roman Catholic order of religious men founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola, noted for its educational, missionary, and charitable works. The order has been regarded by many as the principal agent of the Counter-Reformation and was later a leading force in modernizing the church." Source: Britannica
The entire problem is the modernity sneaking into the Church. Has made many masses less reverent.
Hey Monica. Also known for being thoroughly evil, murdering barstewards who have had a meddling hand in every significant event everywhere in the world. Have you read the Jesuit oath? Satanic.
@@wearesouls6783 Do you know any jesuit priests? Because I do and they are far from evil. The credibility of that alleged oath is dubious anyway.
Thank you GOD for being born a CATHOLIC.
Love my Catholic Church ❤❤❤❤proud to be one
The Eucharist is removed from the tabernacle on Holy Thursday, and it is left empty for Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
Also, if the church was going to be used for another purpose (a lecture, an AA meeting, etc), the Eucharist has to be removed.
"I'm glad they kept you in the book!" This lady is hilarious!!! 😂😂😂
"...barely literate". Neither is she.
"...highly favored" is Protestant. She is "full of grace".
Can't stand her. Therz an irritating feminist n EVERY parish now.
Stupid grin n mannerisms.
You two knocked out out of the park.
All the sacrifices of holy saints such as St Francis Xavier, Jesus for sure appreciated his sacrifices to spread Christianity, is now with Jesus in heaven
Please please do a traditional Catholic Latin Church, God bless
You gotta check out The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington KY. Its the US mini Notre Dame Cathedral.
That statue of Joseph and your short speech about him. Did you time it to go with this week's lectionary reading?
Matt, have you noticed the Baptism pool for immersion at the entrance of the church next to the traditional font (for Baptism by pouring)?
Yes st joseph 'the terror of demons' is underrated. His silence is admirable.
Hope you stopped by the Cethedral Basilica while you were a mile down the road. The mosaic there is amazing.
Just to let you know of another Catholic church that has very beautiful art work and architecture...The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak Michigan. I loved the tiled walls which remind me of ancient Roman art. I would love to see a video of this if you have interest.
St. Francis De Sales Oratory in St. Louis is the place to visit. Interview one of the Canons there. Such rich architecture and beauty there, plus a new organ
I love your videos. Thank you!
Notice that the blue rose window turns more purple as the video proceeds.
Wish you would have discussed the theology of the architecture itself. Why is the church cruciform? Why is it built so tall? Why is it not built to human scale? Isn’t it fascinating that a church this big with the huge, 8” thick doors and 80’ high ceilings was built for use by people who were under 6’ tall? And why aren’t churches built like that anymore?
Its interior design really reminds me of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. I recommend visiting there if you get the chance. It's truly an architectural marvel.
Its towers are the tallest of the world's churches. It has 18 towers, also unprecedented in the known world.
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Go to the Basilica National Shrine of The Immaculate Conception
Anecdotally, from churches I’ve been to, the tabernacle off to the side is more of an exception than the norm. I can only think of 2 or 3.
I've never loved pirates so much.
Hey Matt! Keep up the great work. I just had a small nitpick. The Jesuits aren't a "subset" of the Church. They are a religious order of priests and brothers. I only bring it up because some non-Catholic viewers might get the impression that the Jesuits are a different church. God bless!
Fascinating. Great video.
You should come to Charlotte and check out the Dilworth area--on East Blvd. alone there's Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral and across the street Dilworth United Methodist and then you have the little Disciples of Christ church further down and then, if you go on Dilworth Rd. E you'll see the Cathedral of St. Patrick's and the bishop's house is nearby. I remember there were two shrines but I'm not sure if they're still there. Last time I was there was in 2003-4. And if you go down Dilworth Rd. E just as you get to Morehead St. you'll see Covenant Presbyterian. The steeple is a landmark and you can see it from 277 driving towards uptown. If you make a right on Morehead you'll pass Ascension Lutheran. They're all beautiful, neo-Gothic buildings in that one part of Charlotte and definitely worth checking out. BTW Holy Trinity hosts the Yiasou Greek Festival every September. Also, if you go down East Blvd. and take a right on Scott Ave. and head down Park Rd. you'll pass the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter and there's a stained glass window with quite a history--apparently the man who commissioned it wanted to commemorate his late wife who died during the influenza pandemic of 1918 and said money was no object because he wanted this window to be a memorial to the most precious thing in his life. So, in that one part of Charlotte you're hitting a lot of churches--Orthodox, Methodist, Catholic, Disciples of Christ, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Anglican. I really, really recommend checking it out.
Thank you
Regarding Mary. I hope I can break it down clearly...
1) Catholics view Mary as the greatest saint as God chose her to be his mother on earth. She was "highly favoured", as scripture says.
3) No one in heaven is dead (Jesus says God is the God of the living and not the dead) and saints can visit earth, as Moses and Elijah visited Jesus at the transfiguration.
3) Paul asks the saint to pray for him in scripture;
4) Catholics asks Mary to pray for us because she is closest to God.
5) At the Marriage of Cana, Mary asked Jesus (who knew all) and He did what she asked him.
6) As Queen (in the Davidic kingdom, the mother of the King was the Queen, not the wife, as the King had many wives);
7) God can say no to Mary, as Solomon said to his mother when someone asked her to intercede for them (we do the same as scripture by appealing to the Queen mother).
So, we just ask the greatest saint to pray for us, while we also pray directly to God. It's a family thing as she is our mother and God has made humanity an image of family.
There is still a large statue of Saint Xavier in Macao, China.
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The church is enormous. I saw the concert grand piano but did not see an organ. The piano is nice but it can’t support the singing of 1,000 voices.
Hey Matt I just recently found your channel, and I started following your pod cast, I’m currently stationed overseas I was wondering do you have recommendations on other Christian UA-cam channels? Anyways I look forward to watching more of your content. I hope you have an amazing bless day!
Where is the organ? A church of this size and architecture should have a grand pipe organ.
The church I was baptized in kept the tabernacle in the high alter. Vatican 2 was a bit of a step backwards imo.
Do a Maronite Catholic Church.
St. Raymond’s in STL. BEAUTIFUL.
Is Paul Whitman...from Renovo...your grandfather?
8:55 as a kid he was a curious cat. A curious Matt.
I felt the same way as Matt as a kid. 'I want to go up there."
To worship Our Lord and God!!!
0:31 "I'll do an interview with a Jesuit a little bit later on... he'll answer more questions about exactly what that means"
$5 says he won't.
At the St Louis Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier... You saw a side altar of St Joseph surrounded by Jesus and his mother at his death. I don't know if you realize one of the names given to St Joseph is "Te r r o r of Demons" You always pray that St Joseph will be there when someone is dying.
The church building is beautiful. Lady seems to be the type that jumps head first into whatever "cause" is at the top of the contemporary agenda of the literati crowd.
St Joseph is the ultimate role model for fathers, he obeyed God, he protected his family and worked hard. In Catholic tradition Joseph died a "happy death" in the arms of Mary and Jesus and we all hope to die the same "happy death". Joseph is also the patron Saint of the universal Catholic Church.
And patron of workers, fathers, and the Terror of Demons. Not a minor figure at all…and my chosen Confirmation patron.
The explanation of the veneration of Mary and saints was very poor. I hope you don’t think that’s the best argument articulated
Moving the tabernacle was a terrible mistake. Actually, quite scandalous if you truly believe Jesus is present in the Eucharist. In the corner with the chairs pointed away from the real presence of Christ? Pretty sad. Thankfully, what was ripped away can be brought back..and it will be in time.
Yeah. I don't like the removal of the altar rails or screens.
@@jeffkardosjr.3825 Part of the wreckovation and social justice nuttery that has infected the Church for the past 60 years. Did you catch the woke nonsense she spewed out about slavery? You would never have believed that the Church before 1960 had any sense of Christian charity or that the Catholic Church never dealt with slavery. It's the epitome of a very narcistic virtue-signaling of this ageing generation...which thankfully is about to be buried. The future is not going to be the last 60 years which has been a nightmare for the Catholic Church. Restoration and the proper balance of the proper worship of God and the love man will be restored to their proper order. The last 60 years of of Catholicism - which the corrupted Jesuits have represented par excellence - is about to fold in on itself. Better times are head, my friends. The Cult of Human Respect we have endured these past 60 years is going to be crushed, and it's coming very soon...although not without us as a Church suffering major persecution. Anyone with a brain cell can see a massive disconnect at times between what she was saying and the beautiful heritage (and the theology behind it) which she presumed to speak for, her "professionalism complete with name tag" notwithstanding. /End of Rant.
@@johnpacheco5355 I agree totally! Also, shouldn't a priest have done the tour instead? I understand how busy they can get though.
Sitting here watching and I got to thinking wine was the first sign and is t the feeding of the 5000 the last sign?