Well said! When I converted to Catholicism I noticed the difference in my life after being confirmed and receiving the Eucharist! You're only getting a piece of the pie in Protestant faith, and it's not enough to overcome our flesh, trials, temptations, and attacks from our adversary!
God bless our Iraqi Catholic brethren, I do hope the Catholic community in Iraq is renewed again, I know they have suffered a lot, it saddens me to think what they have gone through and how the community has been decimated. May God bring revival to His church in Iraq!
Deborah DeGraw please tell me where in the Holy Bible says the Virgin ascended into heaven accompanied by holy angels and crowned by her son Jesus with a crown of glory ?
@@johnmanuel2666 WHY IS MARY GIVEN THE TITLE "QUEEN OF HEAVEN" In the Old Testament the Queen was often not the wife of the King, but the mother. As per this scripture verse.... "So Bathsheba went to King Solomon, to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. The king rose to meet her, and bowed down to her; then he sat on his throne, and had a throne brought for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. Then she said, ‘I have one small request to make of you; do not refuse me.’ And the king said to her, ‘Make your request, my mother; for I will not refuse you.’ (1 Kgs 2:19-20) And in the book of REVELATION Revelation 11:19 Then the sanctuary of God in heaven opened, and the ark of the covenant could be seen inside it. Then came flashes of lightning, peals of thunder and an earthquake and violent hail. Revelation 12:1 Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman, robed with the sun, standing on the moon, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Revelation 12:5 The woman was delivered of a boy, the SON who was to RULE ALL THE NATIONS with an iron sceptre, and the CHILD was TAKEN STRAIGHT up to GOD and to HIS THRONE. Is he not Jesus or is he some other ruler according to you????? John describes the vision that he seen in the heavenly temple of God. Up in heaven opened and the ark of the covenant being seen. But instead of describing the covenant box that contained stone tablets and manna that had gone missing for 5 centuries then, John describes a WOMAN, robed with the sun, standing on the moon, and on her head a CROWN of twelve stars and her SON who was to RULE all the nations was taken straight up to God and to his throne -- is none other than our LORD JESUS.
Last Sunday my fam and I went to Saint Marys Catholic Church in East LA and I applauded and commended the priest afterward on what he said/did just before communion distribution. He reminded everyone that we must be in a clean state of grace/spiritual cleanliness to receive our Lord, he also re-reminded everyone on the correct practice of receiving the Eucharist in the mouth and always in front of the Eucharistic minister. I re-examined myself and proudly took the body of Christ that day. As a life long Catholic, I think it's important to be reminded of the importance of the Eucharist, respect for the mass and the traditions of our faith. God bless you Jakie/Bobby
@@lisamessenger3713 Technically yes... The reason for hand communion is to prevent the Eucharist from falling on the floor, and or hand to mouth contact when receiving the host. But me personally I always receive communion by mouth only.
@@bugsbunny021 Jesus is the bread of life, therefore there is no teaching like sacraments like Catholics is doing, I myself once a Catholic, when I got deeper and read and seek the Lord it was revealed to me that God doesn't delight in our sacrifices but in our obedience. And He said before coming back to heaven to make disciples of all Nations Matthew 28:19-20
@Matt Blaise Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19
@@Stevevick-ve6kh Eucharist is the Greek word for "thanksgiving" or "giving thanks". It is from the original Greek writing of the Bible by the apostles. Read John chapter 6-the Bread of Life discourse by Jesus explains that He IS the Bread of Life, giving thanks to the Father for His sacrifice. John 6 is not a metaphor or a parable or a blunder of words by Jesus. It is truth.
Same reason I came back. I said, if Jesus really meant that I have to be there where He is. Thank you Jesus, Lord, Savior Lamb and Lion, the beginning and the end. We Love You.
The tipping point of my conversion from Protestantism 3 years ago was when, by God's gift of faith, I came to believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist (My conversion journey took 6 years). Knowing that, I just had to become Catholic. I did not fully understand other issues like Devotion to Mary etc. ( I now know and understand her better and so love her so much) but I took the leap of faith and not a single day of regret or doubt, not one! The Holy Spirit just required my trust and He taught me the rest slowly just as a child learns progressively. Thanks for this video because I now have an idea how to answer my friends and family why I'm Catholic. I always knew the answer: The Eucharist but didn't know how to explain it. God bless heaps!
When I look at the Eucharist , I don’t BELIVE it’s literally Jesus . But I believe it’s a Holy Object that represent Jesus. It’s a symbol . I don’t BELIVE Mary is sinless … but I respect her as the Mother of God . I don’t BELIVE she’s assumed to heaven . But… I do BELIVE she was a virgin of Holy Ghost and a virgin after her birth of Christ . I don’t pray to Mary .. I respect her highly . In Jesus Name … The Son of God
The Eucharist is a wonderful and huge gift that we have. I am just sad it took me 40 years to realize that. When I was touched by it while at Mass I wanted to shout and jump with joy. Praise be God almighty...
THOSE WHO DOUBT CATHOLIC CHURCH AREN'T SINCERE, JESUS SAID TO PETER, YOU ARE THE ROCK AND IN THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH AND THAT IS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.EVERYTHING ABOUT CATHOLIC IS THE TRUTH.
Vincent Obare minus the apocrypha, prima scriptural, and others. How do y’all feel the Holy Spirit in church? I have never been to a Catholic Church where the Pastor or in your case priest speaks with passion and almost breaks down crying because of the truth of god in him
I really needed this in general! Going to a heavily Protestant school, it's been hard being Catholic but the hardest thing to explain is my love for the Eucharist! As someone who hates confrontation, the discussions have been interesting! I'm definitely sending this to all my friends :)
@@Maarten927 My mom always taught us to think for ourselves and reason things out, so I've done a lot of research and whatnot and the Catholic faith just makes the most sense!
Arianna A don't hate confrontation, or be afraid of it. Look at our Lord Jesus & see how He handles it. And think what the world would have become if He never had confronted us... I'm not good with confrontation myself. Makes me quite uneasy. But this is how I feel Jesus wants me to do it: with love in my heart, seeing the beauty of the human soul before me, I speak my truth. I know, still mighty difficult! But don't be afraid Arianna.
@@mairiamdebron1084 Amen! You're correct! I think is hard because these people are my friends and there isn't a great Catholic community here, and so the discussions can definitely get tiring without any back up or reassurance! That's why resources like these videos are so nice for me because it reminds me why I fell in love with this faith in the first place! Please pray for my friends, because they are amazing and mean well!
Great video, Jackie! Awesome answer to your Protestant friend! I’m an adult convert, and I’m very glad that I’m Catholic! Converting is one of the best decisions I’ve made. I really enjoy your straightforward talk about tough topics here; thank you!
People say catholics dont have a relationship with Jesus. How much closer can u get than the Eucharist. Thank you. You nailed it. This can be verified John 6. Catholic chuch is reverence and that takes reflection that is why they arent noisy. Its worship. Read the early church fathers they all believed the Presence of the Eucharist. Many early martyrs died protecting the Eucharist. Dont worry you are in the right place. God bless sister keep preaching
Actually it is true that Catholics do not have a relationship with Jesus. Not a true Christian religion, as you must repent, and be born again Christian in order to receive forgiveness. A priest cannot forgive your sins, only through Jesus Christ.
Patrick Saxon who the heck gave you Jesus. It was the Catholic church that people broke away from. Memeorize your 3 verses and act like you guys know the 16th century remade bible of king james
Dino DiMichele The King James Version is the only authorized bible and most popular in the world. You should leave the Catholic faith, because it is a Satanic cult religion.
Actually there are 6 zillion different forms of protestants. Each one run by an ex catholic who has some stupid beef with the real church and split off to form God only knows. If luther came back today he would probably vomit for what he spawned
I have no feel of connection with the Lord when accepting holy communion. So, one day i asked 'Lord, why is it I cant feel you during holy communion?' Thereafter, I saw his image in the Eucharist continuously for a few days. Amen!
I had that experience once at a Latin Mass. I saw a black and white image of the face of Jesus in the host when the priest elevated it. Afterwards, I started to doubt what I saw. Reading your post above, is relieving me of my doubt.
@@Greenchile1234 that some dude is God's anointed to preach the truths in God's word. Revelation 13:1 - 10 This symbol, as most Protestants have believed, represents the papacy, which succeeded to the power and seat and authority once held by the ancient Roman empire. Of the leopardlike beast it is declared: "There was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies. . . . And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, and His tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations." This prophecy, which is nearly identical with the description of the little horn of Daniel 7, unquestionably points to the papacy. {GC 439}
I often comfort myself with the fact that, as you said, at every moment of the day, every day, someone, somewhere in the world is taking the Eucharist -taking Jesus, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity-into themselves and uniting with Him in the most intimate way. Truly He has not left us bereft and alone! The Eucharist is a huge reason why I’m still Catholic. I came into the Church in 1997, and I’ll never leave, because no one else has the Eucharist. Thank you for your video.
Thank you for this! I left a non- denominational, super modern church for this very reason. I had friends there, they had great modem Christian music, great preaching, but I knew something was missing. I found it by going back to the Catholic faith of my childhood. The solemnity of the sacraments, in particular the Eucharist, brought me back as I thought they were too important to miss... even if I would be leaving things I loved in this other church. I haven't regretted that decision. 💛
I had your same experience. I felt all the Hollywood style churches were just show. There was zero real meaning that fed my soul. Returning to mass Fred's my soul and gives me the close relationship to Christ that I need...
Pinus Raisins Roman Catholicism claims to be the one true Religion. The key word here is “Religion”. ALL Religions are Man Made. BUT, GOD desires a “Relationship” that NO “RELIGION” can provide. We are SAVED by GRACE through FAITH in Christ ALONE! Mary Found FAVOR with God, but she is not to be worshiped. By the way, you DO KNOW that Mary wasn’t a Catholic, don’t you ? And there is ONLY ONE who never sinned............Jesus Christ.........ALONE.
Leah Samec yes Leah The same thing happened to me I am so excited and on fire to learn everything about my catholic faith. I was a weak catholic and didn’t know things about my own faith. Became a strong Protestant ... started asking questions and diving into theology and history about the Catholic Church and it’s teachings. I am back home. What a journey. ❤️💜💚
@TrustMeImAScientist1 Proud Catholic...Christian could be other denominations (Lutherans, Evangelicals, Anglicans, Episcopals, Orthodox)as well, that is why I gave the specific😊
The Eucharist is a huge reason why I love my Catholic faith, but also I love being able to go into any Church and know that it is home, and that wherever I am in the world I have family there and can find my home in the Church. I love all the history and tradition of the Church, it's like having a huge family history and a real sense of belonging and knowing where you come from, which I imagine must be absent from these more recent denominations where there is no tradition or solid foundation in the same way. For all the issues the Catholic Church has - and I'm not denying that there are problems - every family has to deal with issues and differences, but it is still family. And the same Eucharist all over the world in every Church, the same words spoken at every Mass, is what keeps the family united. God bless you all at Ascension presents 🙂
O Sacrament most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, All praise and all thanksgiving, Be every moment Thine. Catholic and proud to say so. Bless you for making this lovely video.
The eucharist is real.. i love to go to mass im in communion with Jesus in the eucharist... tq lady for sharing this beautiful words... May God have mercy on you and your family... Amen
Preach! lol I converted to the Catholic Church in my 30s in 2005 when I learned the Real Presence in RCIA class. Best decision of my life. You have the exact reasoning I have about the logic of the Eucharist: if it's not real, then we Catholics are nuts, and we worship a false god as food. If, however, we're right, then we are witnessing literal miraculous power on the altar during every Mass. This means our priests, because of their ordinations, have the power and authority from God to invoke the Holy Spirit and change common food into Jesus Christ. It also means these men of the cloth have the moral authority to tell me how to live a moral life. When I listen to them, I am listening to Jesus. This is why I'm Catholic.
The KJV Bible is my authority, And i believe it house’s the preserved Words of God the Father in Heaven, Written by Men of the Holy Spirits choosing . The HOLY SPIRIT DICTATED & those men only wrote what HE TOLD THEM. And this Authority also warns me of different JESUS’s , Matt.24:4,11,24 Gal.1:6-9 Mary is only the portal through which God choose to come to this world. God in Human flesh. THIS IS THE ONLY JESUS THAT I REST IN !.
@@Stevevick-ve6kh I agree with you about the inspiration and authorship of the Bible. The sacraments point to the authority of the Church. No other organization, religion, or government can forgive sins or consecrate the Eucharist. Think about it in reverse: if I learned the Baptists or the Lutherans could forgive sins and consecrate Holy Communion because they originated from Jesus, I would be a Baptist or Lutheran. I'm Catholic because those reasons apply to the Church.
Great video! I've found myself struggling with my faith in the Church recently, but the Eucharist is definitely my anchor in keeping the faith. When I consume the body and blood of Christ, I feel something in my soul. I feel closer to God. Knowing that this can only be found in our Church, and the churches in communion with us, calms me while I search for answers to my other doubts.
As a former non Catholic I began to doubt the positions which seemed to blow in the wind along with cherry picking verses and generally ignoring the overall message of the Bible especially John 6 and the authority that Jesus gave to the Church and His Apostles. I came into the Church in 1998 because it is the truest expression of the Christian faith.
@TrustMeImAScientist1 Be a follower of Christ..very good but don’t fool yourself or be fooled by those who twist the obvious truth in the Bible regarding practises of the True Faith founded by Christ and supported by historyand testimony. The Bible was cononized by the Church but later edited by usurpers and charlatans.
You mean the truest form of Christian faith that suggests God is not enough and that although He paid the ultimate price for sinful and wicked man, you are still supposed to "do stuff" in order to be sanctified before Him in all His glory and justness?
@@ldwalker1493 You want to argue over 'faith and works"? So many people died in the Thirty Years War that the Royalty began allowing religious tolerance - the Catholics and Protestants were willing to murder each other to the last man. (Thus began the Age of Enlightenment, enlightened by the lack of religion.) The answer is not 'faith alone', its WORKS ALONE. Both franchises are full of rapists and liars. Faith has nothing to do with it, nor does doctrine, just ask the Good Samaritan. When the King sits down "in all His glory and justness" he will separate us by works, works, works. Avoid the blind guides. Seek and you will find. See you on Judgement Day!
Believing in the Eucharist is what drew me back to the Catholic church. I'm have to admit what is going on at the top of the church complexes me and make upset. However, it my relationship with Christ and feeling strong in my faith is what's keeps me returning to Mass.
Caitlin Peters I am praying for u. I converted about 7 years ago from agnosticism. By far the best decision of my life. The beauty of the church is stunning. I hope u find the answers u need to feel the call. Catholic Answers is an excellent source for answers to any question that u might have.
1 Corinthians 11:26-30 For as often as you shall eat this bread, and drink the chalice, you shall shew the death of the Lord, until he come.Therefore whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord. But let a man prove himself: and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of the chalice. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh judgment to himself, not discerning the body of the Lord. Therefore are there many infirm and weak among you, and many sleep.
Carlo Agosttini This is definitely evidence that the bread and wine are not just symbols. If they were how could they incur death when received unworthily? And if just symbols there would not be a possibility of receiving them unworthily.
@@alishacanfield2009 yes, and most people go and take the eucharistic as a routine without discerning the body and blood of jesus. That is why we must examine our selves as to say we must not be with mortal sin, or we will condemn ourselves because our temples must be holyinorder for jesus to enter.
Roberto Garza hey! So I ask you my brother in Christ- why don’t you convert to Catholicism-the one true church of our savior Jesus Christ so that you can participate in the Eucharist?whats stopping you
So true. So true. We have in the Catholic Church the "Real Presence" of God in the Holy Eucharist. Many Catholics leave the church because they don't like the priest, they don't like the sermons, they don't like the "boring" mass. They that leave don't realize the "Real Presence" God in our midst. In partaking of the Holy Eucharist we receive the Lord. I love adoration too where God is looking at me and I am looking at him, and heart to heart communication. Great job in explaining why you, I and millions of people are Catholic. Excellent explanation!!. Thank you so very much for this video.
" I and millions of people are Catholic." And there is about 1.8 Billion Muslims in the world and all of them are deceived. There are half a Billion atheists in the world and all of them are deceived. Make sure you are not also deceived...
hankgolfer Just a bit puzzled here with this statement "God in our midst. In partaking of the Holy Eucharist we receive the Lord " How many times do you receive the Lord? What are you basing your salvation on?
@@Maarten927 What you are saying is a glaring contradiction. If Catholics are deceived, if Muslims are deceived then you say atheists are deceived. How can Catholics and Muslims who believe in God and atheists who don't believe in God are also deceived. Makes no sense at all . So believers are decieved that there is a God and atheists are deceived who don't believe in God. Which is it. They both can't be wrong. Screwy logic
@@Maarten927 . Why do you think that muslims and atheists are "deceived" ? They are not deceived. We catholics think they just have incomplete truth. (For us, also protestants have an incomplete truth). The complete truth is catholic. The greatest communion you can have with God , you can find it in the Eucharist. Everyone on the earth is looking for Jesus Christ and His Church. So, non-catholic people are not "deceived". They are walking towards Jesus Christ. They will meet Him one day. (and they could meet Him in their lives even if they don't know they have met Him). Our Lord has many ways to reach every heart, also the ones who don't know His Name. Also the ones who will never know His Name on this earth. To be catholic is a privilege and a joy. It is not a "title" to accuse other people to be "deceived".
I'm proud to be a Catholic because of confession and Eucharist, only in Catholic Church we have the confession (to forgive our sin )and Eucharist, so I'm proud to be Catholic
Thank you for sharing your faith Jackie! I love to be Catholic. I Lived 1 Year in United States and ever sunday I could atendded Mass. It is so amazing that all over the world the sacrifice of the Holy Mass is the same. I’m so glad that I could practice my faith been in USA. In Brasil the mostly people are Catholic and we profess our faith deeply. You are invited to come here one day! God bless you
I was amazed every where we went..regardless to language....order of the mass,..the transubstantiation ...all congruent...the eucharistique aspect ...keeps us all obedient. ..#HedidthisforYOU
This is the exact teaching I have used for the last 60 years. Going to Mass and receiving the Eucharist has been ridding my body of stage 4 cancer. Also my most favorite and important bible reading. God is Good. ☺⛪
Thank you Jackie! I'll share yr vids to all my Christian friends. When we receive the body of christ, we are one body no matter how far we are. Adoration is must for those who wants to develop a deep and close relationship with Jesus. He is always waiting for us and pour abundant grace to our souls.
Jesus said over and over some form of 'Hear and do". Your can only manifest 'faith' by doing 'works' "Faith without works is dead" but works without faith is also counted as righteous, as in the case of The Good Samaritan. The Samaritan has false doctrine but practices 'do to others as you would have done to you' and will be welcomed into paradise, false doctrines and all. Jesus loves 'works', he hates and rejects hypocrites (saying one thing' but doing another, faith without works). The 'Church' didn't confess, they were caught. They didn't admit their sins and make quick amends, the truth had to be dragged out of them. Have they repented? Is there any reason to trust them? It's nice the 'Church' preaches, believes, and has 'faith' in NOT raping-children, but as long as they do it (RAPE CHILDREN), and they have done it for decades (centuries?)all over the world, they are dead. "Let the dead bury the dead. Follow me" You don't need their help to break bread and drink wine - sit with the sinners, find some decent Samaritans, like Jesus. You want God's mercy? Show mercy You want God's forgiveness, be forgiving. You don't need priests for salvation, you are the priest. This is why I'm no longer Catholic - because they have long been spiritual whores.
When I realized this it took me a long time to actually believe it... but one time, I was just staring at the Eucharist at adoration, and suddenly, it became sooo much easier to pray... before that i didn't really feel comfortable talking to God, but then and there, he made it possible for me to be honest with him.
how amazing! Thank you Jackie for sharing this truth! I also came to the church when I was 18, as a protestant. In the last weeks I've been listening to the preaching of a free christian minister and he shares some great truths about the gospel which I think we as catholics should apply, but at times I felt that same question rise up in me: what if someone would ask me one day why I am still catholic? And me and my husband came to the same conclusion: the EUCHARIST! I needed to hear your words exactly on this morning! Thank you so much for sharing, I feel strengthened in my decision to be a vibrant catholic for the rest of my life!
If not for an Eucharistic miracle, I would have been dead a number of years ago. I have no doubt as to the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. "This is my body".
Jackie, hello! I am Daniela, from Brazil, and I would like to tell you how much your video has touched my heart. I don't know how You Tube algorithm provided this encounter, but this was the real good time to happen. God provides, trully. Thank you, and may God be with you and tour family, my sister ❤️🙏🏻
It’s funny how you post this video on a day when the gospel is about this subject: Jesus said to them “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst."
Amen. As someone exploring the scriptures, the Catholic church, and the Eucharist, as a present protestant, I LOVE this video. Lord please lead me to Your church and the Eucharist.
Love your channels videos!! These videos always bring me closer to God, strengthen my faith, and teach me about my faith. Thanks a million! Ray -Pico Rivera CA
Mass is always beautiful and a moment to reflect Gods love. Mass not Boring or are the people dead. In fact, I’m not at church to socialize but to be with God and meditate in him. I love the music and I feel alive when I’m there. I can go on and on, but yes the main reason I’m catholic is because of the Holy Eucharist.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Praise be to God! I've been struggling with this and I've been reading the old testament. I just finished the book of Joshua. The Holy Spirit truly sent me here. Thank you for making this video.
Well said sister and may our Lord Jesus Christ be praised and glorified by your sermon. Amen! Now I’m hopping that this powerful message regarding the Holy Eucharist (Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ) will finally open the eyes of my Protestant brothers and sisters to know the TRUTH and come into their home country, the Catholic Faith, which was founded by Jesus Christ Himself in 2000 years ago. Amen!
Thank You so Much, Jackie for the part of your prayers for us. I will include you, Bobby and kids on mine. You and Father Mike start your videos by talking without "ceremony" but get into the Deepest Matters in a way that "catch" us into High Considerations. Bless you, Ascension Presents "crew".
St. John ch 6 was a major key for my conversion. For me the Eucharist is the heart of my faith. “For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink”, “unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood you have no life within in”. Powerful words spoken by Jesus I believe and transformed my life. I love our One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic Faith!
If anyone thinks there is a church out there that hasn't had scandal, they're fooling themselves. Nowhere does Scripture indicate that the True Church will not have scandal and worse things going on inside of it. Does that mean that we should leave and go to another church, as if there is another True Church?
@@morelmaster Yep, people act like its a problem only by Catholic Clergy but the media will never talk about the rise of sex abuse by teachers in schools which is I believe a lot higher than priests.
@@tylergran1 What you are saying is entirely correct, sex abuse is greater in the general population than in the priesthood. But as you say, the CC gets all the media attention, very rarely do they mention all the sex abuse going on in other Christian churches. We both know why the CC is singled out, don't we? It's because the CC is HATED throughout the world. Jesus words are being fulfilled when he said, "If the world hates you, understand that they hated ME first."
@@morelmaster very true. The world is afraid of the Catholic Church, goodness knows why, but I think it is envy because they know deep down that we belong to Jesus' church that HE founded 2000 years ago.
@@lynncw9202 To be honest, some leaders of the Church and Church members in the past 2000 years have been involved in unacceptable conduct of various kinds, which doesn't reflect well on the Church as a whole, and many non-Catholics are quick to remind us of these things when we try to talk with them about our faith. Even though this bad conduct was inexcusable, we have to remember that Scripture specifically states that there will always be corrupt people in the Church, but regardless of these things, the True Church would endure until the end, the words of Jesus can be trusted. A second reason the Church is hated is that we have never compromised our beliefs, whereas other churches have changed theirs over time depending on which way the wind is blowing. The CC is always accused of being archaic in their teachings and practices, which goes against the modern current.
Ivy Yesterday I will pray for u. I have never used one but I have always heard a good spiritual director is a great resource for various life difficulties. I hope u find what u need. ❤
Prayers for you. A spiritual director is a great help. Be sure your director is trained in spiritual direction; not all priests have much training in that area, but you can find lay persons who have done the work and gained certification and/or a degree as a spiritual director.
Thank you so much for this video.❤️ As a cradle Catholic, I grew up in the church, did all my sacraments as a kid but always just “went through the motions” without having the full, deep understanding of why I did what I did as a practicing Catholic and never had a truly close relationship with Jesus. While I knew I needed to go to mass every Sunday, and needed to confess my sins before being able to receive communion, not having this full understanding inevitably led to me going astray MANY times after leaving home for college. It wasn’t until really these past couple years that I have had the true longing to have my heart set on fire for Jesus (I am now 31) and to learn everything I can about my Catholic faith. While continuing to grow in my faith, there also of course times where I need to inform and defend my faith, why Catholic and not just Christian? This is can very difficult to navigate when not being completely knowledgeable of why we do what we do as Catholics. I’m so thankful I found Ascension and that there is content like this available to me! Great video and this truly does make me fall even more in love with the Lord and being Catholic! Many thanks!❤️
Not Catholic because of the priests. Not Catholic because of the Homilies. Not Catholic because of the music. Not Catholic because of the churches. I am Catholic because of Jesus.
What Jesus did on the Cross by Faith for you is your Salvation. Jesus should be your eternal security and your home, not any religious institution, keep that in mind.
If this is true pray pray and pray to ask him if you are doing the right thing everyone has Different opinions it could have been someone’s opinion and Not the Truth of Jesus Christ He look at the heart Not the Good Deeds
I’ll play this game. Either A. You don’t like the Pope and you wanted to get away from Francis’ liberalism B. You did some history reading and you think the Catholics went off track because of the filioque/papal supremacy C. You dislike the Catholic Church because of Vatican II and you prefer the traditional Orthodox liturgy
I totally agree that is one of the main things I love about the Catholic Church. Back in the day when I was in our church choir and was a Cantor the then choir director wouldn't let the cancer leave the microphone so until I was able to work things out with him the first couple of times I wasn't able to receive the Eucharist. I was upset about that. One was for Thanksgiving Mass so there was nothing I could do about it that day but the other I later went to a different Catholic Church later in the day just so I could receive the Eucharist. I think for most Catholics that is the greatest part of the mass is to receive the body and blood of Christ. It brings up all kind of emotions in me everytime I receive communion. I also love being a Eucharistic minister and helping to administer the body and blood of Christ it gives me a great feeling.
Well said! When I converted to Catholicism I noticed the difference in my life after being confirmed and receiving the Eucharist! You're only getting a piece of the pie in Protestant faith, and it's not enough to overcome our flesh, trials, temptations, and attacks from our adversary!
I’m Catholic from IRAQ but now living in Sweden 🇸🇪
May God bless the holy Roman Catholic Church ♥️♥️♥️♥️
GOD bless you too...
Amen
God bless our Iraqi Catholic brethren, I do hope the Catholic community in Iraq is renewed again, I know they have suffered a lot, it saddens me to think what they have gone through and how the community has been decimated. May God bring revival to His church in Iraq!
"O Most Holy Trinity, I adore Thee. My God, My God, I love Thee in the Most Blessed Sacrament."
What is a Sacrament ?
Why not just Do what theEthiopian Eunuch did In Acts ch.8?
Yup! Its why I officially left Protestantland and came into the Church 9 years ago. Blessed be Jesus and our Blessed mother!!!
Deborah DeGraw please tell me where in the Holy Bible says the Virgin ascended into heaven accompanied by holy angels and crowned by her son Jesus with a crown of glory ?
@@johnmanuel2666 First of all Blessed Virgin Mary did not ascend into heaven she was assumed.
@@johnmanuel2666 WHY IS MARY GIVEN THE TITLE "QUEEN OF HEAVEN"
In the Old Testament the Queen was often not the wife of the King, but the mother.
As per this scripture verse.... "So Bathsheba went to King Solomon, to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. The king rose to meet her, and bowed down to her; then he sat on his throne, and had a throne brought for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. Then she said, ‘I have one small request to make of you; do not refuse me.’ And the king said to her, ‘Make your request, my mother; for I will not refuse you.’ (1 Kgs 2:19-20)
And in the book of REVELATION
Revelation 11:19 Then the sanctuary of God in heaven opened, and the ark of the covenant could be seen inside it. Then came flashes of lightning, peals of thunder and an earthquake and violent hail.
Revelation 12:1 Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman, robed with the sun, standing on the moon, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
Revelation 12:5 The woman was delivered of a boy, the SON who was to RULE ALL THE NATIONS with an iron sceptre, and the CHILD was TAKEN STRAIGHT up to GOD and to HIS THRONE.
Is he not Jesus or is he some other ruler according to you?????
John describes the vision that he seen in the heavenly temple of God. Up in heaven opened and the ark of the covenant being seen. But instead of describing the covenant box that contained stone tablets and manna that had gone missing for 5 centuries then, John describes a WOMAN, robed with the sun, standing on the moon, and on her head a CROWN of twelve stars and her SON who was to RULE all the nations was taken straight up to God and to his throne -- is none other than our LORD JESUS.
@@johnmanuel2666 This link will clarify more
ua-cam.com/video/t-uGWSMgPuE/v-deo.html
What? Bible speaks nothing of a mother.
Last Sunday my fam and I went to Saint Marys Catholic Church in East LA and I applauded and commended the priest afterward on what he said/did just before communion distribution. He reminded everyone that we must be in a clean state of grace/spiritual cleanliness to receive our Lord, he also re-reminded everyone on the correct practice of receiving the Eucharist in the mouth and always in front of the Eucharistic minister. I re-examined myself and proudly took the body of Christ that day. As a life long Catholic, I think it's important to be reminded of the importance of the Eucharist, respect for the mass and the traditions of our faith. God bless you Jakie/Bobby
Wait. The Church allows Communion in the hand.
@@lisamessenger3713 Technically yes... The reason for hand communion is to prevent the Eucharist from falling on the floor, and or hand to mouth contact when receiving the host. But me personally I always receive communion by mouth only.
Thank you. Well communicated. I converted from Methodist to Roman Catholic in 1995....and I knew I was home in my faith. The Eucharist is everything.
May I know where I can find the Eucharist in the bible?
@@halonaxingfu2048 read John 6:50 to the end of the chapter.
@@bugsbunny021 Jesus is the bread of life, therefore there is no teaching like sacraments like Catholics is doing, I myself once a Catholic, when I got deeper and read and seek the Lord it was revealed to me that God doesn't delight in our sacrifices but in our obedience. And He said before coming back to heaven to make disciples of all Nations Matthew 28:19-20
@Matt Blaise I hope and I pray that you will read your Bible.
@Matt Blaise Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19
Jackie, the Eucharist brought me back to the Church 32 years ago!!!
UA-cam Babylon is alive and well by David Assherick
What is a Eucharist ?
And why would not just plain ol repentance ,faith in Jesus Christ be enough
Like in Acts2:36-42 ?
@@Stevevick-ve6kh acually the Eucharist is counterfeit to the biblical communion
Glenn Hollier
Alarmingly curious!
Never heard the bible mention it.
@@Stevevick-ve6kh Eucharist is the Greek word for "thanksgiving" or "giving thanks". It is from the original Greek writing of the Bible by the apostles. Read John chapter 6-the Bread of Life discourse by Jesus explains that He IS the Bread of Life, giving thanks to the Father for His sacrifice. John 6 is not a metaphor or a parable or a blunder of words by Jesus. It is truth.
Same reason I came back.
I said, if Jesus really meant that I have to be there where He is.
Thank you Jesus, Lord, Savior Lamb and Lion, the beginning and the end.
We Love You.
The tipping point of my conversion from Protestantism 3 years ago was when, by God's gift of faith, I came to believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist (My conversion journey took 6 years). Knowing that, I just had to become Catholic. I did not fully understand other issues like Devotion to Mary etc. ( I now know and understand her better and so love her so much) but I took the leap of faith and not a single day of regret or doubt, not one! The Holy Spirit just required my trust and He taught me the rest slowly just as a child learns progressively. Thanks for this video because I now have an idea how to answer my friends and family why I'm Catholic. I always knew the answer: The Eucharist but didn't know how to explain it. God bless heaps!
"Do THIS in Memory of Me", that's amazing!
Blessed be God in the Holy Eucharist!🙏👍🏻
Thank you Jesus for the Eucharistic.
Your love is so great.
When I look at the Eucharist , I don’t BELIVE it’s literally Jesus . But I believe it’s a Holy Object that represent Jesus. It’s a symbol . I don’t BELIVE Mary is sinless … but I respect her as the Mother of God . I don’t BELIVE she’s assumed to heaven . But… I do BELIVE she was a virgin of Holy Ghost and a virgin after her birth of Christ . I don’t pray to Mary .. I respect her highly . In Jesus Name … The Son of God
The Eucharist is a wonderful and huge gift that we have. I am just sad it took me 40 years to realize that. When I was touched by it while at Mass I wanted to shout and jump with joy. Praise be God almighty...
Yes!
Jesse, what was your experience...."was touched"
THOSE WHO DOUBT CATHOLIC CHURCH AREN'T SINCERE, JESUS SAID TO PETER, YOU ARE THE ROCK AND IN THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH AND THAT IS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.EVERYTHING ABOUT CATHOLIC IS THE TRUTH.
Vincent Obare minus the apocrypha, prima scriptural, and others. How do y’all feel the Holy Spirit in church? I have never been to a Catholic Church where the Pastor or in your case priest speaks with passion and almost breaks down crying because of the truth of god in him
I really needed this in general! Going to a heavily Protestant school, it's been hard being Catholic but the hardest thing to explain is my love for the Eucharist! As someone who hates confrontation, the discussions have been interesting! I'm definitely sending this to all my friends :)
How did you become roman catholic were you born into it?
@@Maarten927 Yes. I was raised Catholic but growing up fell in love with the faith!
@@Maarten927 My mom always taught us to think for ourselves and reason things out, so I've done a lot of research and whatnot and the Catholic faith just makes the most sense!
Arianna A don't hate confrontation, or be afraid of it. Look at our Lord Jesus & see how He handles it. And think what the world would have become if He never had confronted us...
I'm not good with confrontation myself. Makes me quite uneasy. But this is how I feel Jesus wants me to do it: with love in my heart, seeing the beauty of the human soul before me, I speak my truth. I know, still mighty difficult! But don't be afraid Arianna.
@@mairiamdebron1084 Amen! You're correct! I think is hard because these people are my friends and there isn't a great Catholic community here, and so the discussions can definitely get tiring without any back up or reassurance! That's why resources like these videos are so nice for me because it reminds me why I fell in love with this faith in the first place! Please pray for my friends, because they are amazing and mean well!
Great video, Jackie! Awesome answer to your Protestant friend! I’m an adult convert, and I’m very glad that I’m Catholic! Converting is one of the best decisions I’ve made. I really enjoy your straightforward talk about tough topics here; thank you!
I am a convert last year. I wish I knew everything!
People say catholics dont have a relationship with Jesus. How much closer can u get than the Eucharist. Thank you. You nailed it. This can be verified John 6. Catholic chuch is reverence and that takes reflection that is why they arent noisy. Its worship. Read the early church fathers they all believed the Presence of the Eucharist. Many early martyrs died protecting the Eucharist. Dont worry you are in the right place. God bless sister keep preaching
Actually it is true that Catholics do not have a relationship with Jesus. Not a true Christian religion, as you must repent, and be born again Christian in order to receive forgiveness. A priest cannot forgive your sins, only through Jesus Christ.
Patrick Saxon who the heck gave you Jesus. It was the Catholic church that people broke away from. Memeorize your 3 verses and act like you guys know the 16th century remade bible of king james
Dino DiMichele The King James Version is the only authorized bible and most popular in the world. You should leave the Catholic faith, because it is a Satanic cult religion.
Actually there are 6 zillion different forms of protestants. Each one run by an ex catholic who has some stupid beef with the real church and split off to form God only knows. If luther came back today he would probably vomit for what he spawned
@@anapple8764 Show me in the bible, where Jesus formed the catholic church with biblical scripture?
Catholic Revert here! It is the only church in my book. Love receiving Our Lord in the Eucharist. Always a humbling experience.😊
I have no feel of connection with the Lord when accepting holy communion. So, one day i asked 'Lord, why is it I cant feel you during holy communion?' Thereafter, I saw his image in the Eucharist continuously for a few days. Amen!
I find I feel more connected when I receive communion on my tongue directly from the priest instead of after using my hands
@@yeolebutton4233Hi, thank you. Going adoration room after holy communion does make a difference too
@@Swee889 agreed :)
I had that experience once at a Latin Mass. I saw a black and white image of the face of Jesus in the host when the priest elevated it. Afterwards, I started to doubt what I saw. Reading your post above, is relieving me of my doubt.
@@MLee-tb7kj The Lord is with you :)
A Priest can fail, he's only Human. The Church's teaching is routed in Our Lord he can't fail you!
UA-cam Babylon is alive and well by David Assherick
The Eucharist? No one is saved by it. Its to be more like Him and keep all his commandments not just nine or catholic ten commandments.
@@Greenchile1234 my point is that the papacy is not who he says he is. UA-cam Babylon is alive and well by David Assherick
@@Greenchile1234 also UA-cam does Jesus have a twin bu David Assherick
@@Greenchile1234 that some dude is God's anointed to preach the truths in God's word.
Revelation 13:1 - 10
This symbol, as most Protestants have believed, represents the papacy, which succeeded to the power and seat and authority once held by the ancient Roman empire. Of the leopardlike beast it is declared: "There was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies. . . . And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, and His tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations." This prophecy, which is nearly identical with the description of the little horn of Daniel 7, unquestionably points to the papacy. {GC 439}
I often comfort myself with the fact that, as you said, at every moment of the day, every day, someone, somewhere in the world is taking the Eucharist -taking Jesus, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity-into themselves and uniting with Him in the most intimate way. Truly He has not left us bereft and alone! The Eucharist is a huge reason why I’m still Catholic. I came into the Church in 1997, and I’ll never leave, because no one else has the Eucharist. Thank you for your video.
It's amazing how you can just stare the Eucharist in adoration and feel the presence of the Lord in you. He is truly in that Holy bread.
Thank you for this! I left a non- denominational, super modern church for this very reason. I had friends there, they had great modem Christian music, great preaching, but I knew something was missing. I found it by going back to the Catholic faith of my childhood. The solemnity of the sacraments, in particular the Eucharist, brought me back as I thought they were too important to miss... even if I would be leaving things I loved in this other church. I haven't regretted that decision. 💛
I had your same experience. I felt all the Hollywood style churches were just show. There was zero real meaning that fed my soul. Returning to mass Fred's my soul and gives me the close relationship to Christ that I need...
Leah, You are still deceived. Roman Catholicism is a TRAP!
Pinus Raisins Roman Catholicism claims to be the one true Religion. The key word here is “Religion”. ALL Religions are Man Made. BUT, GOD desires a “Relationship” that NO “RELIGION” can provide. We are SAVED by GRACE through FAITH in Christ ALONE! Mary Found FAVOR with God, but she is not to be worshiped. By the way, you DO KNOW that Mary wasn’t a Catholic, don’t you ? And there is ONLY ONE who never sinned............Jesus Christ.........ALONE.
Leah Samec yes Leah
The same thing happened to me
I am so excited and on fire to learn everything about my catholic faith.
I was a weak catholic and didn’t know things about my own faith.
Became a strong Protestant ... started asking questions and diving into theology and history about the Catholic Church and it’s teachings. I am back home. What a journey.
❤️💜💚
So Glad you're back from you're sleep God bless you in Jesus name
Always a Catholic and Proud❤
☝️👍👏💗
Same here. Very grateful for the Gift of my Catholic Faith and Catholic Way of life.
Praise Our AWESOME Holy TRINITY. Love YOU JESUS .
@TrustMeImAScientist1 Catholics are Christian.
@TrustMeImAScientist1 Proud Catholic...Christian could be other denominations (Lutherans, Evangelicals, Anglicans, Episcopals, Orthodox)as well, that is why I gave the specific😊
LadyCraven proud. You should be repentant and humble
The Eucharist is a huge reason why I love my Catholic faith, but also I love being able to go into any Church and know that it is home, and that wherever I am in the world I have family there and can find my home in the Church. I love all the history and tradition of the Church, it's like having a huge family history and a real sense of belonging and knowing where you come from, which I imagine must be absent from these more recent denominations where there is no tradition or solid foundation in the same way. For all the issues the Catholic Church has - and I'm not denying that there are problems - every family has to deal with issues and differences, but it is still family. And the same Eucharist all over the world in every Church, the same words spoken at every Mass, is what keeps the family united. God bless you all at Ascension presents 🙂
O Sacrament most Holy,
O Sacrament Divine,
All praise and all thanksgiving,
Be every moment Thine.
Catholic and proud to say so. Bless you for making this lovely video.
The eucharist is real.. i love to go to mass im in communion with Jesus in the eucharist... tq lady for sharing this beautiful words... May God have mercy on you and your family... Amen
Preach! lol
I converted to the Catholic Church in my 30s in 2005 when I learned the Real Presence in RCIA class. Best decision of my life.
You have the exact reasoning I have about the logic of the Eucharist: if it's not real, then we Catholics are nuts, and we worship a false god as food. If, however, we're right, then we are witnessing literal miraculous power on the altar during every Mass. This means our priests, because of their ordinations, have the power and authority from God to invoke the Holy Spirit and change common food into Jesus Christ. It also means these men of the cloth have the moral authority to tell me how to live a moral life. When I listen to them, I am listening to Jesus.
This is why I'm Catholic.
You said it
UA-cam Babylon is alive and well by David Assherick
@Bobby Allen @Glenn Hollier I take it you guys are anti-Catholic Protestants?
The KJV Bible is my authority,
And i believe it house’s the preserved Words of God the Father in Heaven, Written by Men of the Holy Spirits choosing . The HOLY SPIRIT DICTATED & those men only wrote what HE TOLD THEM.
And this Authority
also warns me of different JESUS’s , Matt.24:4,11,24
Gal.1:6-9
Mary is only the portal through which God choose to come to this world. God in Human flesh. THIS IS THE ONLY JESUS THAT I REST IN !.
@@Stevevick-ve6kh I agree with you about the inspiration and authorship of the Bible. The sacraments point to the authority of the Church. No other organization, religion, or government can forgive sins or consecrate the Eucharist. Think about it in reverse: if I learned the Baptists or the Lutherans could forgive sins and consecrate Holy Communion because they originated from Jesus, I would be a Baptist or Lutheran. I'm Catholic because those reasons apply to the Church.
Great video! I've found myself struggling with my faith in the Church recently, but the Eucharist is definitely my anchor in keeping the faith. When I consume the body and blood of Christ, I feel something in my soul. I feel closer to God. Knowing that this can only be found in our Church, and the churches in communion with us, calms me while I search for answers to my other doubts.
As a former non Catholic I began to doubt the positions which seemed to blow in the wind along with cherry picking verses and generally ignoring the overall message of the Bible especially John 6 and the authority that Jesus gave to the Church and His Apostles. I came into the Church in 1998 because it is the truest expression of the Christian faith.
@TrustMeImAScientist1 A true Christ follower is catholic.
@TrustMeImAScientist1 Be a follower of Christ..very good but don’t fool yourself or be fooled by those who twist the obvious truth in the Bible regarding practises of the True Faith founded by Christ and supported by historyand testimony. The Bible was cononized by the Church but later edited by usurpers and charlatans.
Reg Van Wegen WRONG!!!
You mean the truest form of Christian faith that suggests God is not enough and that although He paid the ultimate price for sinful and wicked man, you are still supposed to "do stuff" in order to be sanctified before Him in all His glory and justness?
@@ldwalker1493 You want to argue over 'faith and works"? So many people died in the Thirty Years War that the Royalty began allowing religious tolerance - the Catholics and Protestants were willing to murder each other to the last man. (Thus began the Age of Enlightenment, enlightened by the lack of religion.) The answer is not 'faith alone', its WORKS ALONE. Both franchises are full of rapists and liars. Faith has nothing to do with it, nor does doctrine, just ask the Good Samaritan. When the King sits down "in all His glory and justness" he will separate us by works, works, works. Avoid the blind guides. Seek and you will find. See you on Judgement Day!
Very well explained Jackie, thanks for sharing
God bless you and your family. I believe that one day church will unite again
Humphrey Obanor praying for that to
Thanks Jackie!!! Pray for the youth and specially for the young catholics in the US and Europe!! Best regards from Spain!!!!
Believing in the Eucharist is what drew me back to the Catholic church. I'm have to admit what is going on at the top of the church complexes me and make upset. However, it my relationship with Christ and feeling strong in my faith is what's keeps me returning to Mass.
This reminds me the importance of the Eucharist! Love this video:) God Bless ♥️
It's only symbolic not literal
Wake up Catholics!
I am a Catholic am alive I am the Gospel the word of God. Thank you Jesus for giving us the bread of life..🙏
I'm thinking about converting John chapter six is one of the reasons why.
Caitlin Peters I am praying for u. I converted about 7 years ago from agnosticism. By far the best decision of my life. The beauty of the church is stunning. I hope u find the answers u need to feel the call. Catholic Answers is an excellent source for answers to any question that u might have.
Welcome home
1 Corinthians 11:26-30 For as often as you shall eat this bread, and drink the chalice, you shall shew the death of the Lord, until he come.Therefore whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord. But let a man prove himself: and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of the chalice. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh judgment to himself, not discerning the body of the Lord. Therefore are there many infirm and weak among you, and many sleep.
Carlo Agosttini This is definitely evidence that the bread and wine are not just symbols. If they were how could they incur death when received unworthily? And if just symbols there would not be a possibility of receiving them unworthily.
@@alishacanfield2009 yes, and most people go and take the eucharistic as a routine without discerning the body and blood of jesus. That is why we must examine our selves as to say we must not be with mortal sin, or we will condemn ourselves because our temples must be holyinorder for jesus to enter.
God bless you from a Baptist. Keep your faith strong in Jesus.
Roberto Garza hey! So I ask you my brother in Christ- why don’t you convert to Catholicism-the one true church of our savior Jesus Christ so that you can participate in the Eucharist?whats stopping you
So true. So true. We have in the Catholic Church the "Real Presence" of God in the Holy Eucharist. Many Catholics leave the church because they don't like the priest, they don't like the sermons, they don't like the "boring" mass. They that leave don't realize the "Real Presence" God in our midst. In partaking of the Holy Eucharist we receive the Lord. I love adoration too where God is looking at me and I am looking at him, and heart to heart communication. Great job in explaining why you, I and millions of people are Catholic. Excellent explanation!!. Thank you so very much for this video.
" I and millions of people are Catholic."
And there is about 1.8 Billion Muslims in the world and all of them are deceived.
There are half a Billion atheists in the world and all of them are deceived.
Make sure you are not also deceived...
hankgolfer Just a bit puzzled here with this statement "God in our midst. In partaking of the Holy Eucharist we receive the Lord " How many times do you receive the Lord? What are you basing your salvation on?
@@Maarten927 What you are saying is a glaring contradiction. If Catholics are deceived, if Muslims are deceived then you say atheists are deceived. How can Catholics and Muslims who believe in God and atheists who don't believe in God are also deceived. Makes no sense at all . So believers are decieved that there is a God and atheists are deceived who don't believe in God. Which is it. They both can't be wrong. Screwy logic
@@Maarten927 .
Why do you think that muslims and atheists are "deceived" ?
They are not deceived.
We catholics think they just have incomplete truth.
(For us, also protestants have an incomplete truth).
The complete truth is catholic.
The greatest communion you can have with God , you can find it in the Eucharist.
Everyone on the earth is looking for Jesus Christ and His Church.
So, non-catholic people are not "deceived". They are walking towards Jesus Christ. They will meet Him one day.
(and they could meet Him in their lives even if they don't know they have met Him).
Our Lord has many ways to reach every heart, also the ones who don't know His Name. Also the ones who will never know His Name on this earth.
To be catholic is a privilege and a joy.
It is not a "title" to accuse other people to be "deceived".
@@Maarten927 .
By the way, just to know
1.3 billion catholics
2.2 billions of christians (catholics + orthodox + protestants)
I'm proud to be a Catholic because of confession and Eucharist, only in Catholic Church we have the confession (to forgive our sin )and Eucharist, so I'm proud to be Catholic
Rome now recognizes Eastern Orthodox sacraments as valid. So we Orthodox ALSO have confession and the Holy Eucharist.
Thank you for sharing your faith Jackie! I love to be Catholic. I Lived 1 Year in United States and ever sunday I could atendded Mass. It is so amazing that all over the world the sacrifice of the Holy Mass is the same. I’m so glad that I could practice my faith been in USA. In Brasil the mostly people are Catholic and we profess our faith deeply. You are invited to come here one day! God bless you
Thank you for explaining our Catholic faith in beautiful detail 👌
Thankyou for total clearly about the Holy Eucharist
Love it. ❤️
This has been the exact teaching I have used for the last 60 years. Eucharist, weekly, is helping me rid my body of stage 4 cancer. God is Good⛪☺
Thank you for the beautiful sharing of your faith in the Eucharist. I too love the Eucharist. Kindly keep me in your prayers.
Thank you, Jackie. I always enjoy your talks. Keep up the great work you and Bobby do for the Lord to help strengthen our Catholic faith.
Thank you...so well said. The talk I need today. Perfect timing.🙏
I was amazed every where we went..regardless to language....order of the mass,..the transubstantiation ...all congruent...the eucharistique aspect ...keeps us all obedient. ..#HedidthisforYOU
This is the exact teaching I have used for the last 60 years. Going to Mass and receiving the Eucharist has been ridding my body of stage 4 cancer. Also my most favorite and important bible reading. God is Good. ☺⛪
Thanks Jackie God bless your family
Thank you Jackie! I'll share yr vids to all my Christian friends. When we receive the body of christ, we are one body no matter how far we are. Adoration is must for those who wants to develop a deep and close relationship with Jesus. He is always waiting for us and pour abundant grace to our souls.
Thanks for this sometimes I forget the main reason I love being Catholic the Eucharist
Jesus said over and over some form of 'Hear and do". Your can only manifest 'faith' by doing 'works' "Faith without works is dead" but works without faith is also counted as righteous, as in the case of The Good Samaritan. The Samaritan has false doctrine but practices 'do to others as you would have done to you' and will be welcomed into paradise, false doctrines and all. Jesus loves 'works', he hates and rejects hypocrites (saying one thing' but doing another, faith without works). The 'Church' didn't confess, they were caught. They didn't admit their sins and make quick amends, the truth had to be dragged out of them. Have they repented? Is there any reason to trust them? It's nice the 'Church' preaches, believes, and has 'faith' in NOT raping-children, but as long as they do it (RAPE CHILDREN), and they have done it for decades (centuries?)all over the world, they are dead. "Let the dead bury the dead. Follow me" You don't need their help to break bread and drink wine - sit with the sinners, find some decent Samaritans, like Jesus. You want God's mercy? Show mercy You want God's forgiveness, be forgiving. You don't need priests for salvation, you are the priest. This is why I'm no longer Catholic - because they have long been spiritual whores.
When I realized this it took me a long time to actually believe it... but one time, I was just staring at the Eucharist at adoration, and suddenly, it became sooo much easier to pray... before that i didn't really feel comfortable talking to God, but then and there, he made it possible for me to be honest with him.
how amazing! Thank you Jackie for sharing this truth! I also came to the church when I was 18, as a protestant. In the last weeks I've been listening to the preaching of a free christian minister and he shares some great truths about the gospel which I think we as catholics should apply, but at times I felt that same question rise up in me: what if someone would ask me one day why I am still catholic? And me and my husband came to the same conclusion: the EUCHARIST! I needed to hear your words exactly on this morning! Thank you so much for sharing, I feel strengthened in my decision to be a vibrant catholic for the rest of my life!
Jackie, you are my sister in Christ.
God has willed this in Jesus Christ.
You did this flawlessly! I will definitely be sharing. God bless you!
That is accuracy Catholicism.. Not just go with the flow but personal experiences and whats true!
If not for an Eucharistic miracle, I would have been dead a number of years ago. I have no doubt as to the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. "This is my body".
That was the best explanation of the Eucharist I’ve ever heard from anyone. Thank you and may God bless.
Jesus will be with us until the end of time in the "breaking of the bread".
Jackie, hello! I am Daniela, from Brazil, and I would like to tell you how much your video has touched my heart. I don't know how You Tube algorithm provided this encounter, but this was the real good time to happen. God provides, trully. Thank you, and may God be with you and tour family, my sister ❤️🙏🏻
The Word of the Lord: Praise be to God. Amen. 🙏
@TrustMeImAScientist1 Vade Retro Satana
@TrustMeImAScientist1 faith has nothing to do with the failings of the members of the church or of some priests. In faith we relate with Jesus Christ.
God bless you .. Jackie
Thanks for sharing in this video your experience .
I'm Catholic, greeting from Peru to all the catholic community in USA
It’s funny how you post this video on a day when the gospel is about this subject:
Jesus said to them “I am the bread of life;
whoever comes to me will never hunger,
and whoever believes in me will never thirst."
Jesus is the bread if life not the church
The Holy Spirit is in me because of my faith in Jesus….who he is and what he did! Cant top that for intimacy! Grace and Peace to you from a Methodist!
Same here! The Eucharist has saved me from Reiki, Witchcraft and Magick and a promiscuous life!
Eucharist or christinity is a tool used by Rome and later Europe to colonise the world it is fake.
What Eucharist save you not Jesus?
@@raffygatal7639 first learn what the Eucharist means!!
That Death cookie is witchcraft!
@@josephkaranu208 it is fake to the devil and his followers
Absolutely yes!. The Eucharist is the summit of our life here on earth.
“That I might be transformed by what I have consumed”
Amen. As someone exploring the scriptures, the Catholic church, and the Eucharist, as a present protestant, I LOVE this video. Lord please lead me to Your church and the Eucharist.
Love your channels videos!! These videos always bring me closer to God, strengthen my faith, and teach me about my faith. Thanks a million! Ray -Pico Rivera CA
Wow, that was truly inspiring Jackie! Amen amen. Indeed you glorify God in Your evangelizion. Keep at it - God bless!
Mass is always beautiful and a moment to reflect Gods love. Mass not Boring or are the people dead. In fact, I’m not at church to socialize but to be with God and meditate in him. I love the music and I feel alive when I’m there. I can go on and on, but yes the main reason I’m catholic is because of the Holy Eucharist.
IAM Roman Catholic I Love mother Mary and Jesus Christ
Good message God bless you sister
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Praise be to God! I've been struggling with this and I've been reading the old testament. I just finished the book of Joshua. The Holy Spirit truly sent me here. Thank you for making this video.
Well said sister and may our Lord Jesus Christ be praised and glorified by your sermon. Amen! Now I’m hopping that this powerful message regarding the Holy Eucharist (Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ) will finally open the eyes of my Protestant brothers and sisters to know the TRUTH and come into their home country, the Catholic Faith, which was founded by Jesus Christ Himself in 2000 years ago. Amen!
I'm a Catholic because...(pray the Apostles Creed).
Amen! I do just want to remind you that our Protestant brothers and sisters do pray the creed.
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Thank You so Much, Jackie for the part of your prayers for us. I will include you, Bobby and kids on mine.
You and Father Mike start your videos by talking without "ceremony" but get into the Deepest Matters in a way that "catch" us into High Considerations. Bless you, Ascension Presents "crew".
Jackie God bless you
Love your spirit
Spirit of الروح القدس
Holy spirit
Thankyou Jackie for this precious story.Jesus Is my everything!
Yes. The Eucharist is the reason for being Catholic.
Beautiful 😍🙌🙌 Great video...words from my heart!!💝💝💝💝👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️ well done faithful servant JMJ❤️
God bless you sister, well explained.
At the age of 71, I find out the meaning of Eucharist for that and much, much, more thank you!
We all loves Jesus, Our Lord!!
St. John ch 6 was a major key for my conversion. For me the Eucharist is the heart of my faith.
“For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink”, “unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood you have no life within in”. Powerful words spoken by Jesus I believe and transformed my life.
I love our One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic Faith!
Sister more videos are we expected from you our faith in real holy cathalic chruch thank you .
Amen! You are exactly right. When one truly understands the meaning of the Eucharistic it's powerful emotional effect on you can be overwhelming.
4:27 this is why we should never leave the church because of scandal "to whom shall we go" if we left?
If anyone thinks there is a church out there that hasn't had scandal, they're fooling themselves. Nowhere does Scripture indicate that the True Church will not have scandal and worse things going on inside of it. Does that mean that we should leave and go to another church, as if there is another True Church?
@@morelmaster Yep, people act like its a problem only by Catholic Clergy but the media will never talk about the rise of sex abuse by teachers in schools which is I believe a lot higher than priests.
@@tylergran1
What you are saying is entirely correct, sex abuse is greater in the general population than in the priesthood. But as you say, the CC gets all the media attention, very rarely do they mention all the sex abuse going on in other Christian churches. We both know why the CC is singled out, don't we? It's because the CC is HATED throughout the world. Jesus words are being fulfilled when he said, "If the world hates you, understand that they hated ME first."
@@morelmaster very true. The world is afraid of the Catholic Church, goodness knows why, but I think it is envy because they know deep down that we belong to Jesus' church that HE founded 2000 years ago.
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To be honest, some leaders of the Church and Church members in the past 2000 years have been involved in unacceptable conduct of various kinds, which doesn't reflect well on the Church as a whole, and many non-Catholics are quick to remind us of these things when we try to talk with them about our faith. Even though this bad conduct was inexcusable, we have to remember that Scripture specifically states that there will always be corrupt people in the Church, but regardless of these things, the True Church would endure until the end, the words of Jesus can be trusted.
A second reason the Church is hated is that we have never compromised our beliefs, whereas other churches have changed theirs over time depending on which way the wind is blowing. The CC is always accused of being archaic in their teachings and practices, which goes against the modern current.
TY Jackie, my sister and I were having this very discussion about 4 hrs ago. Very timely. One of your best videos so far!
I cannot get rid of Eucharist from my life
Finally someone who can clearly explain it!!!. Thank you this is what I was looking for
To all protestants/trolls please look up Eucharistic miracles.
Thank you sister for the wonderful and making our faith strong in the teaching of Catholics church
I am proud to be a CATHOLIC
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I am proud to be an Athiest
Thank you for that great explanation of the Eucharist!
Thank you. Please say a prayer for me, because I cannot find a clear direction in my life.
Ivy Yesterday I will pray for u. I have never used one but I have always heard a good spiritual director is a great resource for various life difficulties. I hope u find what u need. ❤
Prayers for you. A spiritual director is a great help. Be sure your director is trained in spiritual direction; not all priests have much training in that area, but you can find lay persons who have done the work and gained certification and/or a degree as a spiritual director.
Holy Spirit reveal Himself to you
Thank you so much for this video.❤️ As a cradle Catholic, I grew up in the church, did all my sacraments as a kid but always just “went through the motions” without having the full, deep understanding of why I did what I did as a practicing Catholic and never had a truly close relationship with Jesus.
While I knew I needed to go to mass every Sunday, and needed to confess my sins before being able to receive communion, not having this full understanding inevitably led to me going astray MANY times after leaving home for college. It wasn’t until really these past couple years that I have had the true longing to have my heart set on fire for Jesus (I am now 31) and to learn everything I can about my Catholic faith.
While continuing to grow in my faith, there also of course times where I need to inform and defend my faith, why Catholic and not just Christian? This is can very difficult to navigate when not being completely knowledgeable of why we do what we do as Catholics. I’m so thankful I found Ascension and that there is content like this available to me!
Great video and this truly does make me fall even more in love with the Lord and being Catholic! Many thanks!❤️
Not Catholic because of the priests. Not Catholic because of the Homilies. Not Catholic because of the music. Not Catholic because of the churches. I am Catholic because of Jesus.
Amen
What Jesus did on the Cross by Faith for you is your Salvation. Jesus should be your eternal security and your home, not any religious institution, keep that in mind.
Your title says it all. I stay for this simple yet profound reason.
NICE I'M CATHOLIC TOO! LORD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. Mathew 16:17-18.
PROTESTANTS =
(666)=JOHN(6:66)
2 CORINTHIANS 11:3-4
Truly transcends time and space...God bless you! 🙏❤
If this is true pray pray and pray to ask him if you are doing the right thing everyone has Different opinions it could have been someone’s opinion and Not the Truth of Jesus Christ He look at the heart Not the Good Deeds
I am truly blessed to be a cradle catholic and love the Eucharist.
Ask me why I left Catholicism for Orthodox Christianity.
why fam? also I'm not Catholic (Protestant Evangelical) but I appreciate this channel a bunch
they're similsr
they're are bpth the universal church just do not know why they are not together. ;-;
both of them are mates.
I’ll play this game. Either
A. You don’t like the Pope and you wanted to get away from Francis’ liberalism
B. You did some history reading and you think the Catholics went off track because of the filioque/papal supremacy
C. You dislike the Catholic Church because of Vatican II and you prefer the traditional Orthodox liturgy
I totally agree that is one of the main things I love about the Catholic Church. Back in the day when I was in our church choir and was a Cantor the then choir director wouldn't let the cancer leave the microphone so until I was able to work things out with him the first couple of times I wasn't able to receive the Eucharist. I was upset about that. One was for Thanksgiving Mass so there was nothing I could do about it that day but the other I later went to a different Catholic Church later in the day just so I could receive the Eucharist. I think for most Catholics that is the greatest part of the mass is to receive the body and blood of Christ. It brings up all kind of emotions in me everytime I receive communion. I also love being a Eucharistic minister and helping to administer the body and blood of Christ it gives me a great feeling.