my Mom was Catholic and my Dad Protestant. Brought up 3 Catholic girls..I married a Christian Scientist and we brought up 2 Catholic girls. This year is our 50th and as a gift to me he is going to take classes toward becoming Catholic!
I was received into the church last Saturday (alongside 12 other adults praise God). I'm very grateful for this show and you guys' ministry that really helped me as I made my way into the church!
I am praying for you that you leave the church its wrong despite what youve learned about them there wrong if you realy study the bible you will see the truth about God and Jesus i was a baptist then i became a catholic witch i though was the truth went to RCIA came into the church on Easter vigal but after awhile my old baptist self starting up agian started to read the bible and found no doctrine of the Catholic church so compaired the cc. to the bible and found a diferant look so i studied more and more and found the church wrong
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I am new to your UA-cam channel. I find it insightful and useful. I just wanted to share, I had left the church for many years, for many different reasons I chose to leave, and I was determined not to return. Over a year and a half ago, a life changing event occurred in my life and the lives of my immediate family. I would have never imagined this devastating event that left my heart shattered would be the reason for my return to the church but most importantly back to Jesus and Mother Mary. Thank you for this episode. It's been an inspirational topic.
Welcome back home! I just like you had been away for over 20 years. Sinful in everyday, then my life went sideways. Came back to the church, started learning the faith. Went to adoration and heard a voice say " I love you always have my son" totally committed my life to christ and mother church, happiest I've been. Once you learn what the church truly means, and mass you would never leave! Catholic talk show has helped learn in a fun way about the faith. But as I've grown ready the suma, Scott hahn, trent horn and more deep catholic scholars has helped deepen my faith. My God bless you and keep you. May our beloved mother pray for you and your family.
@empackmanmueller1725 May God bless you always 🙏🏼 I hope to hear Our Lord's voice too. I haven't had the amazing experience yet, but I have faith one day it will. Thank you for sharing, gives me hope.
I'm sorry for your suffering. Jesus and Mother Mary was always with you. God is always with you. You just needed a shoulder to cry on. A good friend to talk to. Meditation, like the Rosary does help, writing in a journal does help. All I ask you is to be careful in who you trust. There is Good and Bad in all organizations, in all cultures, in all countries and in all people. But the Vatican is corrupt. Our Lady of Fatima, told the 3 shepherds that many priests would go to hell, in 1917! So, that is about over 100 years, that priests have been abusing children, those priests are the devils.
I’m a catechist in my parish, which is run by a very holy priest. I’m a convert so I learned our face through reading. I’m using the Baltimore Catechism with the kids who are 6th and 7th grade. I’m teaching them how to read the Bible and to pray the Rosary. I pray these kids stay in the Church.
I was baptaized, had first communion, and married in the church, but then my husband has social anxiety and doesn't like to go to Mass because of the crowd. And so we just didn't go. I have started going on again alone but it's hard. I asked my husband to come back with me, and he said he would consider it, so hopefully we are on the right track again. God has been trying to bring me back to the church for years and I am so glad I listened.
That's great to hear. Keep it up! If it's social anxiety keeping your husband from the Eucharist, maybe try the Saturday Vigil Mass. Most parishes offer one, and there are usually less people there.
St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John: (107 A.D.) “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) (110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.” (A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
As a confirmation teacher, I believe a part of the reason why teenagers fall away is a lack of good catechism. My parish uses the Chosen and Decision Point curriculum, and I found often times I had to spruce up the material or make it more applicable to teenagers. It’s filled with a lot of lofty words and cliché phrases that teenagers can’t grasp and take to heart. I think catechesis should dig a lot deeper into the history of the Catholic Church and the history of its traditions. If we are the apostolic church, why are we not teaching our youngsters exactly what the apostles and those that came after them did to worship Jesus and establish His church? Then kids could understand the purpose of going to Mass and its meaning.
I agree "Back to the basics" I know that rote Q & A is not popular in this age; but for the basics of the faith; one has to know the answers. That doesn't mean that understanding one's church is just a question of parroting. But one has to at an entry level, know the basics of the faith. I also think that families have to make Sunday a priority within the home and a time to spend special time with one's family.
I have been teaching confirmation for about 15 years and Reconciliation and Communion age for about 20 years. I have told the DREs and many priests, we are not teaching the faith properly. In the 32 years I have been teaching I have learned so much, from researching, that I think we should have been taught. By the time we get them for Confirmation they dont even care. Their parents aren't teaching them. They aren't taking them to church. Why would they care what we say. I have them look up Eucharistic Miracles because they can see the scientific evidence that it is truly Jesus. That usually gets some of the kids. But it has to stay with them and it usually doesn't because the parents aren't thinking about their souls. Very sad.
Lack of catechism is just one thing. More like lack of relationship building as a community is the main reason. People don't just need to go inside the Church, listen to sermon and go. We need to have discipleship, fellowship, community building, interrelationship like the early Church in acts and Protestants are good at that.
you are right. protestant churches are very good at community and relationship and at people been Christ like. My Catholic brothers and Sister think all they have to do is come in the church to participate of the Eucharist and complain about the homily and treat others rude, not acknowledge visitor and run out of the church. Read what the word of Jesus say about who are those in the Gospel who enter the kingdom of heaven!
If you really looked into the history of the church, it is about getting rid of rituals, especially paganism and other cult thought that has been around before Rome. It would be inappropriate for children to be dealing with prostitution, which seems to be THE mainstay of the church. The Apostles all failed. The mass is the remembrance of the promise that was made through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus. Regular church attendance would be for the sinners and people who don't remember the sacrifice.
From a former protestant that just entered the Church this year: One problem is the blender of frog parts that is modernism, relativism, and accepting the values of this age - a la critical theory and the "enlightenment" and wrapping those and politics in a Catholic bow and expecting people to accept this in lieu of objective truth. In the words of Saint Paul, if you preach Christ crucified, people will be convicted. There is a lot of confusion because too many things other than Christ crucified are the subjects of conversation. Some of the topics I had to endure in RCIA really highlighted this. People are afraid of offending the sensitivities of pagans. Less environmentalism, conversations about walls, married clergy, and politics. More Christ crucified.
So many converts to Catholicism are better Catholics than Catholics! I’m so grateful to them for making the sacrifices they make to come to THE EUCHARIST. Welcome to the family. I apologize for the confusion that is going on now. Too bad the bishops tried to get “fancy” after Vatican II. My dad never left the Latin Mass. i went grudgingly with the new church and now after 50 years of seeing the terrible failures of the modern Church we have just signed up to be members of a Latin Mass parish church. It takes about an hour to get there but one mass was all it took to convince us that we had to come HOME!
I left the Catholic church at the age of 17 at the inception of what we called "guitar masses," Vatican II changes to the liturgy,,,the whole nine yards, the dumbed down language, silly music, taking communion in the hands, communion rails gone, altars turned around, and the faithful flapping their arms. I became a member of the Episcopal Church. I recently learned about TLM and watched Latin masses while locked down for Covid. I discovered there's an FSSP priest in a not too distant (small) city, I FLEW to meet this Pastor, who is brilliant, kind, understanding and truly holy. He welcomed me with open arms. Anyway, his sermons are inspiring. The Holy Mass is brilliant. I will never look back. Thank you, Jesus.
I certainly donot want anybody fingers puting the Euchrist in my mouth, Priest or Saint living in the earth. Gross do not know where those hands have been! Beside with so many illness now days, I do not do the wine and put my mouth in the chalis behind people. I was told all I needed was the Euchrist when returning to the church and doing the RCIA. I do not drink alcoholic beverages.
(110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.” (A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
@@amandabula8732 You are Dammed if you receive the Eucharist “Unworthily.” (I Corinthians 11:27-29) How can that be if its symbolic? (405 A.D.) Theodore: “[Christ] did NOT say, ‘This is the SYMBOL of but, this is my body.’ my blood,’ the EUCHARIST.” (Catechetical Homilies 5:1) (33 A.D.) “Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have NO life in you.” (John 6:53) (Mt. 26:26-29) (Luke 22:19-20) (70 A.D.) The Didache: Sunday, “Offer the Eucharist… in every place & time… a pure sacrifice.” (14:1-3) (CCC 1322-1419) (430 B.C.) “Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering.” (Malachi 1:11) (189 A.D.) St. Irenaeus: “Eucharist of the blood and the body of Christ is made.” (Against Heresies, Book 5, Chapter 2, Verse 3) (110 A.D.) St. Ignatius (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 6:2, 7:1) “Those who hold heterodox do not confess that the Eucharist is the flesh of Jesus are perishing.” (155 A.D.) Justin Martyr (First Apology 66): “Eucharist is the flesh and blood of that Jesus.”
I just came back to Catholicism and I brought my husband with me. We’re currently in RCIA classes and feel thankful because we have a good team teaching us and our priest is a very good priest also. I left initially because there was so much judgement against everything and everyone and it didn’t nourish my soul. It smacked of the Pharisees of Jesus time and He was not supportive of how they acted and treated people. I like that the church is making efforts to change a bit. The reason I came back was because I did really miss the Eucharist and other sacraments. I do wish the homily was longer. Lol. I enjoyed the hour long sermon in Baptist church but I also felt like a lot was lacking because the Eucharist was only given occasionally and it just wasn’t given the same value that is is given in the Catholic Church. Anyway, your show really helped my husband and myself(I’m stubborn) to join/rejoin the church. Thank you!
I grew up SDA - sermons were mostly like a Bible Study. I started going to Mass with my fiancé, I brought my Bible to Church ( pre-RCIA). Got odd stares… So, I mentioned later to an in-law in a very Catholic family. He explained that the purpose of Mass was to worship God, and there are (should be) other groups, meetings, LOVE YT, so I can get some help that way. But
I was a non-practicing Catholic for many years, but in 1998 when my grandfather was dying, I became very aware that I wasn’t only helping tend to my dying grandfather, who was in him and with him, but I was also tending to Christ suffering and dying on the cross too. That was the beginning of my journey. Jesus found his lost sheep and brought me back home to the Catholic Church. 🙏🏻
(110 A.D.) St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John: “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.” (A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
People are leaving the church because those who call themselves Catholic live the same and have the same lifestyle and moral as those who don’t. It is on all of us Catholics. Not just the magisterium.
Then the church should start teaching the Magisterium again and it's leaders should stop worrying about how much they are fussed over by the press and like by the media. Or how much money they can fleece from flock and government to continue with the life style they have been accustomed to. Remember folks this is how the reformation started with the financial and moral corruption with regards to the hierarchy.
that would because we are all apart of the fallen human race. Not everyone who says they serve God does whether Catholic or Protestant. There are some who do thought on both sides and their faith and love are beautiful
Well said! I’m publishing a weekly UA-cam video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you.
@@glutenfree.nattyy Traditional Latin Mass ...and it's growing probably because not only is it beautiful and not like modernity it's truer to the faith.
The TLM mass at my parish is packed with millennials and tons of small children. While the NO is generally old/elderly. You’d think it would be the opposite. But not so
I think responsibility falls on both the church and the parishioners to maintain attendance. When the whole thing about priest abusing children came about and how the church handled it by simply transferring the abusing priest to other parishes was the dealbreaker for the majority of parishioners. It’s like a relationship between two people. The effort has to go both ways for a relationship to work. How can we have faith in the church when all this child abuse is swept under the rug? That trust needs to be built again and that will take a long time.
But they're going to look for ways to get the Lost and the victims back in the church again and they are going to be re traumatized again until people until people wake up and hit them hard in the pocketbook
@Lauren you would love it.your welcomed to join an RCIA class and learn horw to find jesus and the holy spirit.After spending my life as a catholic.im findind new things each mass i attend Im going through some terrible problems during mass i give them to the lord and ask for help while asking for forgiveness for my sins.Jesus comes to me.i always leave mass with tears of joy.its hard to explain .you must experience that joy. Join us please it will change your life i promise. I never stop praying rosary and divine mercy chaple.i ask you to get baptise.its the begging of a glorious journey. Pray to god to send you to savation.the lord loves you. As i do.
Letting prominent “Catholics” vehemently promote abortion with out Church admonition is also a sore point. If you are Catholic you should live as a Catholic and not condone Child murder.
This happens in all churches, not just Roman Catholic churches. Don't think for a minute that it doesn't. It's just bigger news, when its the RC church. People hold them to a higher standard. And that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Amen. My children were born in the ‘70s. Their cathacheais was so liberal. My one daughter made her First Communion before her first Confession. I repeatedly questioned the content and I was told I was too old fashioned and I needed to get with the program. Well, I have3adult children who do not attend any church. They also do not believe that there is a difference between denominations. Doesn’t surprise me when the Holy Eucharist was given so little respect and the beauty of the Catholic Church was not stressed. I went to Mass and tried my best but culture and poor cathechesis had their toll
ThIs is the same church that took pleasure in poking the eyes of so-called heretics with hot pokers . It blows my mind that people still believe this crap !!!!! Disscusting!!!!!
I returned after 20 years. listening to EWTN Journey home was a key factor in my returning. I left not knowing how to defend the faith. I believe emphasizing and teaching our belief in the Eucharist is so beautiful. It can’t compare to the symbol belief. But many Catholics believe it’s a symbol. It’s easy to leave if you don’t understand the true Eucharist which only the Catholic and Orthodox churches have.
I was a fallen away Catholic for 2 decades too ! One day, I stumbled on EWTN’s Journey Home & watched many episodes. The Holy Spirit touched my being, woke up from the miry clay I was in for so many years. That was 5 years ago. 🙏
Is the true eucharist the physical manifestation of the body and blood of Christ Jesus? If so, does it say so in the bible or is it a belief found in catholic writings?
Yeah, EWTN is pretty cool. Don't you just love Mother Mary Angelica? About, 'how to defend the faith', ~ just be true to yourself. The true Eucharist is Jesus, and he is always in your heart.
I quit going to Mass regularly after confirmation and high school. I lived outside of the Faith for around 11 years then I returned slowly as I got married in the Church then had my first child. My biggest step back was when my husband went through RCIA between our first and second child. When I look back, I would say I always knew God was real and true and I would always be a Catholic. I never have had any desire to explore other religions or Protestant congregations, but looking back I remember being uncomfortable with the music, the felt banners and extraordinary ministers. I love music, but I have never enjoyed modern music used in Mass. It is such a turn off and often made me uncomfortable. It repulsed me. When you are poorly Catechized, don’t really understand the real presence, and don’t know what you are really leaving behind, it’s easy to let the poor visuals, the bad music, the uncomfortable hand-holding, etc. drive you away. For me personally, I need the quiet, beauty, appreciation of the sacred, and very sacred music to help me see and feel God, especially when catechesis is lacking. Thanks be to God, I’m a faithful, homeschooling Catholic mom of seven kids with a mission from God to instill a solid Catholic faith in my kids. Pray for me and other parents that desire to do the same for the glory of God’s kingdom!
Love the Catholic Church and will never abandon the church I’m catholic and will always be catholic. I also find the modern day music ridiculous and find it takes me away from commuting with Jesus and god. I also equally find it frustrating when they constantly change the wording of the prays it’s repetitive and distracting and the corrections seem as ridiculous and redundant
St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John: (107 A.D.) “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) (110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.” (A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
I think this talk has been the most passionate and the most inspirational talk you guys have given. It was amazing and all so true. You guys are doing such an amazing work for our Church. Thank you!
Yes... a Pope who abandons the flock in China and makes war on traditional Catholics. The many victims of you know what and corruption. A clergy promoting WOKE more than GOD. Sure Francis will plant another tree whilst the forest dies. Lots of reasons. But never been said more to the point as you..Why has the church left us. Maybe it was closing the churches. kinda sent the message the sacraments dont matter especially JESUS in mass and then trying to put a band aid over a gaping wound. Maybe it's in fighting among bishops. Its obvious the modernists with lust and passions are attacking the traditional and orthodox among them...the list goes on.
I am from Australia and it’s 4.35am and listening to your program which I have found so helpful and inspiring I have 3 brothers who have not been practicing the Catholic faith and my daughter too is not practicing. My son died seven months ago and he too lost his faith and during the last 72 hours of his life I just prayed the Divine Mercy prayer ver him I am 83years old and I pray that my siblings and daughter will return to their faith. Please pray for my family. God bless 1:21:00
Great ,I was walking in the street shopping ,I hear Church bells ringing I come inside and the the ceremony was just about to start ,I feel like a wam ligth and peace ,and a real sense that I belong there (this was around 2years ago ),since then I have been attending the church ...Before I like to read about differents religions but I didn't follow any in particular (all this happen while I was facing many problems in my life financial and depression )I was really starting to wonder if that all there is in this world and if it's worth to be here (but I could not do nothing seriouse because of the pain I would cause to my mother)?And I have days I stay mostly in bed.In this time I discover same natural treatment that really work for me ,and I'm so much better from the depression that I almost can believe it...a real miracle ,it looks like I'm back to live (I use to laugth around people and pretend everything is ok but I was depressed).And since then I had so many messages from God (like finding a paper in the street with the message "prayer is the answer"when i was very worried about how I will survive all this Corona Virus and my future.Thinking back God have been always there and always took care of me ,it was me that's always didn't care to seek for him Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
It's strange because religion is dying mostly in the west, meaning Europe, the US, and Canada. And Christianity as a whole is a reflection of this, in fact it's turning in a "color" religion. So, this whole notion that it's a danger isn't true in the slightest, it's just a natural phenomena. People forget Christianity was not originally a "white" religion, the first Christians were jews and their converts in the beginning were their neighbors, not Rome and the rest of Europe. It's like if Taoism became a western thing and then it started becoming an Eastern thing again.
@@jtoddsherman oh there are a significant number of people of color who would beg to differ...just sayin. The Catholic Church got bigots too. True believing faithful catholics whos compassion and sense of fellowship stops for those who are not of their "sort"
Same thing, when my grandmother died. Same priest who married me, baptized my daughters, and see's me every Sunday. Priest's become such an important part of our lives. I love my priest.
Get rid of the predator Priests, cheesy 1960's guitar music that after Vatican 2 was considered a " Hip" way of enticing young people, all it did was drive people away that had respect for tradition and Christ. Crappy modern architecture churches with no respectful alter and handshaking, holding hands eliminating any sign of awe and non confrontational sermons from Priests who qustion nothing from their Bishops...... The TLM is what encouraged me to return to the church after many years and I only wish I discovered it sooner....
I agree crappy modern architecture churches, but then again different generation. Hey, I love the cheesy guitar music. Our Lady of Fatima, told the 3 shepherds that many priests would go to hell, in 1917! So, that is about over 100 years, that priests have been abusing children. Be careful, in who you trust.
Absolutely great show- probably one of the lad's most powerful ones. I wish this could be shown to Church leadership because they hit the nail on the head repeatedly. Great work.
As a fellow guido I was tearing up. The most powerful episode I've seen from you guys. Keep doing what you're doing, you're a powerful witness of Christ and His Church and we need that so bad as you guys pointed out so well, God bless
People don't join the catherlic church. Simply because of child abuse scandles by the priests . I'm a catherlic. Only reason l came back to church was a calling by god. Other wise l would of stayed away.
Cheryl Barron if you can read you can understand the Latin mass easily. The missal has the English translation and the Latin on the opposite page . There are also small pictures of what the priest and altar boys are doing that help keep your place. Every action in the mass has history and purpose. With a little study and investigation you can open the door to the wonders of an avenue that brought millions and millions of souls throughout the world to the Lord.
Well done, men. I left the church for 42 years. (19-61 years old) The church didn't leave me. I had my petty excuses why not to go back. I knelt at the cross and held my nail. Then a priest in a 300 member church helped me make everything right and I'm back, married in church and a productive member in my church. I just joined the Knights of Columbus and understand about what y'all said about understanding! God works in mysterious ways. God bless y'all.
St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John: (107 A.D.) “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) (110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.” (A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
Love the passion of your discussion which was very moving at times. I hope and pray it brings more people to reconsider their decision. The same situation is occurring in Australia.
Good evening Father well I haven't heard that in my church .. and I will never and had never left my Catholic church .. because I have strong faith in God , keep my prayers, mass , rosary .. but ,what the churches should do is have priest teach bible classes, preaching, talk of values ,everyday problems,.prayers,all this should be done on UA-cam . Like a priest named Father Mark Goring , from Saint Mary's Church in Ottawa Canada .. and he has followers from all over the world and even people of other faiths , who praise him for preaching to people the word of God and give talks of different things that happened in our every day life .
@Tony in Tasmania Greetings brother in Christ. You are absolutely right about the DIY method. If the average faithful doesn't take the trouble to learn and know more of our Catholic faith, he's not going to learn it from his weekly attendance at Sunday Mass.
I also had a small problem with a priest. I was married in the church to my first (abusive) husband. Got divorced a year later. Tried to annul my Church wedding and the Church asked me for a lot of money… I did not have. Then, went to church and spoke to the priest. He was rude and told me not to get close to “his” altar. Wow! I spoke with another Priest and he was very kind; remind me how much God loves me. Years later, met my now husband, annulled the first wedding and remarried in the Catholic Church. I love God dearly, I love the Catholic church and here I’m, serving the Lord as much as I possible can! Love you guys 🙏🏼
There is good and bad everwhere, the Roman Catholic is still the one true church! (110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.” (A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
The most common thing I hear when I talk to people about the Church is the sex abuse scandal. The bishops and priests involved in this did so much damage that we will be seeing it for years. Also the large number of the faithful who are still in the Church but don’t believe Jesus is present in the Eucharist.
The worst part of it is that the Vatican did absolutely nothing to isolate the matter, but instead spread it over the whole Catholic Church. Priest have gone from figures of authority respected by the community to old creeps that parents won't ever let be near their children. The media has a lot to do with this, but the blame lies on the Church not caring about abuse.
Remember those were people with human feelings. They are not the Church it self I have been a Catholic all my life, I did not go to Church for about 12 years lately. I'm almost 70 now. I never stopped praying or not believing in God or the trinity. My wife of 50 years and I go to Church every week now. We are once again true Catholics. My wife converted from being a Baptist to a Catholic before we married. I love this women very deeply.
Even though I'm a guy it was a priest hurt me I told him my wife pregnant with my daughter the he hug me graduate. Found out later he was part of the Scandal I feel hurt he hurt me by lying I trusted him by accident I saw his picture he went to prison. I returned to the church I do believe in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist what I feel sorry for the kids that suffered
These guys want to blame the "sexual revolution" for what the priests were doing. I happen to know that it precedes that time. I grew up in an area that was predominantly Catholic, over 70%, but I wasn't one. I had a classmate who was so excited to become an alter boy and told me all about it. Months later he told me what a priest was doing to him. We didn't really understand what was going on, but it didn't seem right. He only told me because I wasn't Catholic because he knew that nobody else would believe him. His parents were "old school" and I knew them. They were sure that priests were God personified, something my parents scoffed at. He wanted to know what he should do and I had nothing for him. He ended up telling his parents he didn't want to go to church anymore, but he wouldn't say why. He had to go to talk to guess who, to tell him that he didn't want to go anymore. His parents wouldn't leave him alone at home, so he would stay in the car during mass and they were not understanding. In fact, they gave him an amazing amount of trouble about it. Before people start popping off, not my parents, not the teachers, nor the police would have believed him because that was the way things were then. If he had come forward and complained, he would have been in even more trouble. My family moved away, so I never knew what happened to him, but looking at his miserable family life, I doubt anything good.
Great show!! I’m 47 years and your show has thought me more than the 16 years of Catholic Schooling. I ask God what He wants me to hear before I turn on the show and it’s exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you and a keep up the great work!! God bless! 😊
Thank you so much for doing the Catholic Talk Show. I always love to hear the very important discussions you make. I pray every single day that our Pope will not close down the Tridentine Latin Mass. There is so much pressure from the Vatican to do this. 2,000 years of Catholic tradition will be wiped out. So many will feel alone if this is done. Overturning The Council of Trent, the acceptance and embracing of our Extraordinary Mass by literally hundreds of Popes since Peter. We have been to Mass since childhood every day during the weekdays and Sundays. I am so used to the Latin Mass and I am so so sorry to see what is going on in the Church. Please God answer my fervent prayers.
Thank you for this video. I was so confused about rejoining my Catholic Church. I prayed about it and I found you. I have a meeting with the priest on Friday and I love the Hallow app. Keep doing what you are doing. May God bless all that you do 🙏
Great show. We raised 8 children from 1979. Weakly catechized! My wife a convert in 1978. All 8 kept their Catholic faith. Two are religious sisters. Lots to share. Not always sure of the impact. Will never quit even when alone. At times reaching out as are our children. Lots of excuses I could have used to leave Catholicism. 🙏🤓💪💗. I do find it smelling of evil with the attack/suppresion on TLM.
St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John: (107 A.D.) “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) (110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.” (A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
You guys are so marvelous . Since you minister right here miracles happen. I saw an angel walking at my work today. I love mass. I watch on t.v. here. I am not happy if I can not talk to my lord. Good Job. Much love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
I'll never leave the church I'm Ukrainian catholic I love going to church to worship one God the father don't le T the devil use you. God will destroy the devil I wont listen the devil. God creat the church to save peoples.🙏💒
You are naive. God did not create the church. And, St. Francis understood it, very well, that he left his fellow monks, found a cave and there in prayer became close to God. You love Community. You can find Community at school, at work, with family, in any social clubs - like the sewing club, and with your neighbours. Our Lady of Fatima, told the 3 shepherds that many priests would go to hell, in 1917! So, that is about over 100 years, that priests have been abusing children, those priests are the devils.
I left the Catholic church over 20 years ago. Proud Baptist pastor to this day. I am addressing these same issues with my church, that people have walked away from faith period, and what are we going to do about it.
I would like to thank you for your show and your hard work. This is the first time I watch it and I notice that you have a true zeal and love for the bride of Christ. Father and brothers, one thing that really pains me are how many millions are leaving the church for Evangelical and pentecostal churches in Latin America. Recently I read that in countries like Puerto Rico and Honduras, Evangelicals are actually the majority of the population and Catholics have become a minority. There are entire towns in Guatemala that are full Evangelical. This means not a single person is Catholic in an entire town. And the problem is, people are very happy and joyful for having left the Church. I have a friend who left the church in South America because when his mother was dying, he asked the priest to come to give her the last rites and he said that he wasn't available. The lady died without the last rites. In his case, I don't know if he left the church or the church has left him.
I've been obsessed with catholicism for about a year. I'm in RCIA now its the culmination of about a decade long apologetics journey. Through the class I've met about 20 members of the parish, almost all of them are seriously lacking in knowledge of scripture or have any apologetics. It's the only parish within an hour from where I live and I'm the only one in RCIA this year. I hope I can make a positive difference while learning the lifestyle
History of Catholicism reports Scripture has been Hidden, Forbidden and Replaced. Hidden by Latin language. Forbidden by Council of Trent. Replaced by Catechism.
I left the Catholic Church 34 yrs ago. I came back this past Easter. I felt something missing in my life. Im so glad I came back. I feel home again. I’ve even started saying the Rosary again. ❤😊🙏🙌💙✝️🇺🇸🥰💒. I enjoy your shows.
Welcome home prodical daughter! (110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.” (A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
I think this is one of my fav episodes! Though there’s too many now! Keith Nester conversion story was awesome too. I’ve commented recently, I’m so happy I found your channel. As a 35 yr old woman who recently came back to the church, I can’t tell you how much things you said in this episode mean to me.😭 My husband and I married in the Catholic Church 6 yrs ago, at Saint Mary’s Basilica in Phx AZ. (The first time I chose to go back to my faith, prior to leaving it.) I’ll never forget how happy we were to get married as Catholics. I do remember feeling apprehensive of the required classes to get married. Though we quickly discovered how beautiful they were. They drew us closer in bond; they helped us understand truly what the sacrament of marriage is and how to prepare for any hard times that may come. We also discovered a large amount of younger Catholics, whom I was surprised to see! As I had been out of my faith for so long. Sadly, as we celebrated and prepared to be married, the ridicule and opinions we received from friends for marrying in the church was heartbreaking. I wish I had reached out to my local priest or younger people in the faith to talk to. Instead, the year after marrying in the church, I again left it. So many reasons…the abuse in the church was big. Not believing in why we go to confession any more. So much around me condemning organized religion. Fast fwd years later, the Lord drew me back. I’ve been on a journey again back to the church. Not just to it, but fully committed into becoming a devout Catholic. I could write so much on how beautiful it’s been…but mostly I want to say that finding channels like this, amazing priests like Fr. Pagano and Fr. Mike Schmitz, along with a few others who passionately talk about our faith and (explain) why we believe what we believe, has changed everything for me. I have a better understanding of our faith, than I ever did as a child. I’ve also discovered again, a large amount of younger Catholics. Something that hit me recently, is seeing many younger people enter the faith for the first time. Hearing them wish they had grown up Catholic like I did, being baptized as a baby and confirmed makes me so thankful and emotional that I was. It’s just unbelievably beautiful. Life changing. Thank you So much for all the passion and education you All give in this channel. I love the episodes.❤️🙏🏼✝️
My reason for leaving 50 years ago I went to a priest to get married. After one meeting with him and my boyfriend he told me my marriage would not last and refused to marry us. My husband AMD I will celebrate our fiftyith wedding anniversary this fall. Tried to go back a few years ago and did not feel the same. I know God has not turned his back on me but the church did.
Good reason to leave the hypocritical Catholic church among and it’s phony man made system. It’s best to find a Protestant denomination. Any is better than the filthy Catholic man made institution that God is not apart of and it’s present and past sinful actions.
The lack of community and friendship within the Catholic parish is very pervasive. How is it that I can go to mass within the same church for several years and come out not knowing anyone? That I can sit next to someone in the same pew every Sunday and not know them. Look how quickly Catholics leave the church after mass. Nobody stays after to meet, talk, build friendships or community. I noticed that protestants have stronger community within their churches, perhaps because they have less people, but community is something Catholicism needs to fix.
The priest at my parish recognized this too. He implemented more groups (men's and women's groups) and devotions (adoration and stations of the cross) with pot lucks afterwards. It has really helped transform the community.
I totally agree, this is one of the single biggest reasons the average parish is running into problems retaining people. You attend Mass and never get to know anyone, constantly surrounded by strangers, no sense of community or church family. Until our local parishes get this figured out they will continue to lose people.
As a cradle Catholic I always found this to be true too. Then we got a new priest in 2011 who really turned things around. Holy hours for men and women. Little Flower Girls and Troops of St. George for the young people. He knows everyone by name and watches for newcomers to welcome them. Full lunch and fellowship after every Sunday Mass. This is a small-town parish that is attracting people from other nearby towns as word is getting out. But these good priests need help in implementing all of this, so search your area for a parish with potential, get involved, and set an example for the others. That's the only way that Catholicism itself is going to get fixed.
The parishes in my area have the same problem. However they all have thousands of families so I think they are afraid to have social events, because they would be swamped with people. So they don't even try. I know that sounds absurd but I can't think of any other reason. I've asked if I can volunteer to help with socials and been told either "we don't do that any more" (perhaps they did when they were small-town parishes, before the suburbs swallowed them up), or "we'll get back to you" which never happens.
for years now, I never left the church cause of my parents, plus I was lukewarm, had anxiety and was borderline depressed.... I knew deep inside despite pressing thoughts to "leave the Catholic church".... that if I did I would have nothing to believe in anymore, no hope.... then in 2020 God saved me from my lukewarmness, I'm still trying, but I never EVER wanna go back to how I used to be.
Guys, this was an amazing episode. I had a whole rambling comment that I just deleted because you guys touched on all of it and so much more. God bless all three of you.
Biggest mistake I made. I left the Catholic Church for 19yrs. I am British. Grew up in England. Married a young American man who was in the U.S.Air Force. He was not Catholic. I married into a very strict Methodist family. Lived with them while he served in Vietnam. Made me go to their Church. I had a very liberal English upbringing. Went to the Anglican’s Church as a young girl. As a mid teenager. My parents moved away from where my grandmother lived. My grandmother always made sure my sister and I went to church.My sister and I did not go to church anymore. My parents did not go to Church. My dear Mum was brought up in the Anglican Church. But never went to church only for special occasions like wedding. My Dad was Catholic but did not go to church. When we moved out of my in-laws I went to the Episcopal Church. In 1978 converted to the Catholic Church. Long story. We have a son an daughter. In about 1995 left the Catholic Church to become a crazy J.W. I did not know my bible as well as I should have,or EarlyChurch history. Started to watch E.W.T.N. The Journey Home in 2013. Started to do research on the Early Church. Last step going to my youngest Godchild’s wedding August 2014. Next day I was back in the Church.
You made life complicated for yourself. It does not matter if you are Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Episcopal, even Jewish or Islam - we are all praying to the same God. We just express our devotion, differently. Here is a tip: If you want to be close to God, go outside, close your eyes, feel the wind against your face and know that God is with you. It's that simple. Be good to yourself, and be happy with the simple joys in life.
St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John: (107 A.D.) “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) (110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.” (A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
@@mrodrigues1529 satan liar, be quite! St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John: (107 A.D.) “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2) (110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.” (A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
This is among the BEST shows you have done. You hit all the points that rankle me personally about the Church with the scandals, abuses etc. Before watching your program (and this ties in with the exact topic you were discussing at 43.00) I read a CNA report on the fact that RETIRED Cardinal Whuerl had received $2 million dollars for his personal use from the Archdiocese of Washington DC. This is slightly more than he received in 2020. When asked about this, his office told the reporter to contact the Archdiocese. So far, no response from headquarters.......and I'm not surprised. I'm a lifelong practicing Catholic layman and (retired) from 31 years as a Rel. Ed. (American History & Theology as double majors at DePaul U. in Chicago) teacher. I'd never leave because of the very truths of Faith that you all so wonderfully described. I've never heard it expressed better. But as I said in my first sentence, I'm "rankled" and what faithful Catholic isn't?? I'll be sure to follow you on TCTS "religiously" (pun intended!). I hope this presentation hits home with many people....especially family/friends of the NONES.
I would never leave my Mother, she is the most merciful, loving and amazing Church I have been gifted into! Yes she is filled with imperfect people and yes SOME have hurt her in very terrible ways! But "some" will NEVER keep me from her, for she holds the most amazing gift from God given freely to us all "JESUS"! I pray for those that have left and their return and for those that never have understood the above statement, I invite you all to come and learn, search, reseach, read learn why many will NEVER leave and are will to die for her!
Catechesis is most important. We need teachers that can teach. My daughter ended up teaching her own confirmation class because the teacher did not have any answers for questions the kids had. PS. I’m an ordained deacon
I agree wholeheartedly, we definitely need more catechist. I firmly believe that any catechist who teaches confirmation should do a course in theology so that they can better understand what they teaching. Study the CCC and Vatican 2 docs cause the young people of today have technology on hand and if you as a catechist cannot answer them , they will leave the church. Also the main catechist are the parents , everything starts in the home. Most Catholic homes nowadays don't so much as have an altar , or prayers are not being said at home. Another sad part is that the evangelical churches attract our young with their disco type music that they play.
Wendy Jansen you are so right about the music in evangelical churches and also no bible teaching with correct interpretation. Just verses taking out of content and chapter to make a story line by the pastor. Which story line use by the pastor has nothing to do with what the chapter or Book of the Bible is teaching. Yes you are so right about the altar in the home. I am 58 and remember my mother who was raise Catholic having one at home. I did not understand it at all but it was there. All those image and question from my home was what brought me back from the Protestant world, questioning which church was the original one establish by Christ and what kind of worship was used in the early church since many of the bible passage of the early church did not look nothing like the Protestant churches in 20 Century Western Culture.
A lot of modern Catechesis have been not taught by nun or priests that have spent their lives in the faith. Instead it has been a collection of misinformation taught be people who are just people in the church with a month or two of training themselves and working with not very accurate material and resources My sister could teach better RCIA.
2. Abortion is murder should be called such. But making a crime puts many women in jail on our tax dollar. Are they a threat to society, while the Trumps and Epsteins walk around free and some of us vote for them. You want to keep women help them. Stop demonizing them. Does the church plan to help these women with 10-13 kids. Treat them with respect, again i do not see it. I love my church, but women need more from it
I am glad I have continued to listen to these. I was getting turned off by the political discussions that were occasionally brought in, but appreciated that you talked openly about the problem it is causing today. There are strong liberal and conservative Catholics and we all have a home in this Church. I don't always agree with everything you all say, but there are things I am learning as I listen to you, especially the Father. One thing that has deeply influenced my faith to grow stronger is because of the loving words and inclusion I hear from Pope Francis, and my local Priests.
"Liberty without responsibility" WOW that could be our mantra for the world today! We need more people like you guys calling out the twisted worldviews and speaking out against them. Bits like this really point out the downfalls and the flaws of our current society's "values". God bless you guys.
Two major reason I see as a former Presbyterian are: 1. Protestant pastors are better at spreading hate and lies about Catholicism to their congregations than the Catholic Church is at disarming their propaganda. Catholics don’t often offer proof other than ‘you’re wrong’. 2. We’ve gotten away from tradition and tried to be closer to the world. It was a mistaken in my opinion.
We are here to help, others, to serve. Not to take. At the same time, not to be a burden, to our friends, family, society, but to lighten their own crosses. Forget about 'Tradition', that is far gone. It's what is in your heart that counts, the love that you have for others and God, Jesus, Mary. Here is a tip: If you want to be close to God, go outside, close your eyes, feel the wind against your face and know that God is with you.
THIS is so POWERFUL!!! Truly the talk that needed to happen. Thank you! And truly we do have a society of victimization. I learned the truth about taking power back. And, this talk resonates with my own realization. Thank you, gentlemen. Thank you, God. Love this!
Im 3 years behind but this was a wonderful show. I love how you guys are so great for renewing and drawing people to our Catholic Faith. May God continue to bless you and your efforts.
Reasons I left: I reached out for help as a troubled teen from a broken family and was met with rug sweeping, blame, and hellfire from ministry and ccd leaders. I longed for a relationship with Jesus and was met with long winded unrelated homilies that bored me to tears. I honestly don’t feel the priests in my hometown after our good priests were driven out could even consecrate the Eucharist anymore. My disdain and apathy for Sunday Mass made me feel more resentment at God than I was comfortable with. So I stepped away to save my relationship with God. I went to a baptist Church that gave me the tools in scripture I was longing for to understand what it was like to have a real relationship with Jesus based in faith and love. I feel the Catholic Church I grew up in was based in fear and obedience. What I am missing in the reverence, worship, and structure, that I have in the Catholic Church and that is what makes me consider coming back.
I'm sorry that happened to you. I hope and pray you do come back, and I hope you find a better parish that meets your needs and desires. I'm always here if you ever need anything.
I'm Protestant and grew up that way with the typical Protestant vs. Catholic mindset. It's guys like you that really make me want to tear down those judgemental walls and embrace fellow Christians of different backgrounds, despite some theological differences. Although I really can't see myself becoming Catholic, especially because of the sexual abuse scandals, I REALLY appreciate you guys for being so open and honest about it.
If THAT is the only thing that is stopping you, know this- Satan is NO respecter of ANYTHING or ANYONE, no matter their religion, station in life, gender or (name it). Protestant ministers, boyscout leaders, teachers, politicians,police, doctors, etc. have fallen prey to the evil temptation of child abuse. It occurred in biblical times in the temples. So why should the evil one stop short of priests? We have freedom of choice and not all PEOPLE have resisted evil. I AM a Catholic. One who was taken advantage of as a child. But I tell you, I do not have a grudge against my whole religion or church because of the evil in this one man. God will judge. Remember this
If THAT is the only thing that is stopping you, know this- Satan is NO respecter of ANYTHING or ANYONE, no matter their religion, station in life, gender or (name it). Protestant ministers, boyscout leaders, teachers, politicians,police, doctors, etc. have fallen prey to the evil temptation of child abuse. It occurred in biblical times in the temples. So why should the evil one stop short of priests? We have freedom of choice and not all PEOPLE have resisted evil. I AM a Catholic. One who was taken advantage of as a child. But I tell you, I do not have a grudge against my whole religion or church because of the evil in this one man. God will judge. Remember this
If THAT is the only thing that is stopping you, know this- Satan is NO respecter of ANYTHING or ANYONE, no matter their religion, station in life, gender or (name it). Protestant ministers, boyscout leaders, teachers, politicians,police, doctors, etc. have fallen prey to the evil temptation of child abuse. It occurred in biblical times in the temples. So why should the evil one stop short of priests? We have freedom of choice and not all PEOPLE have resisted evil. I AM a Catholic. One who was taken advantage of as a child. But I tell you, I do not have a grudge against my whole religion or church because of the evil in this one man. God will judge. Remember this
If THAT is the only thing that is stopping you, know this- Satan is NO respecter of ANYTHING or ANYONE, no matter their religion, station in life, gender or (name it). Protestant ministers, boyscout leaders, teachers, politicians,police, doctors, etc. have fallen prey to the evil temptation of child abuse. It occurred in biblical times in the temples. So why should the evil one stop short of priests? We have freedom of choice and not all PEOPLE have resisted evil. I AM a Catholic. One who was taken advantage of as a child. But I tell you, I do not have a grudge against my whole religion or church because of the evil in this one man. God will judge. Remember this
I joined the Catholic church three years ago. I am 70 years old this year has changed my life for the better. I don’t have the Catholic school ideology. It’s just a place that God led me and a place I need to be.
I hear many Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, theologians wringing their hands about it. A lot of intellectualizing about it. But, guess what, it’s was their job to prevent it. That’s what they get paid for, saving souls
No transparency regarding the clergy, those in orders or the funds is the core reason that people do not trust the RCC. People want to know where the money that they donate is spent. People want to know that a bad apple (priest, brother, sister or deacon) will be removed from the barrel to prevent the other apples from rotting.
@@williamwilson6499 Have you done any research to find out that the Catholic Church does not have the a big Sex Abuse problem as other religions, teachers, societies? 99% of the Priest give their lives in Service to others. Are you going to ignore that? You have the right to look for an excuse to go away from God's Church, and I respect that, but know that you are looking at the 1% problem that is in Full mode to be avoided in the future. You are intentionally ignoring the 99% and all the good of the Church for one evil committed by only some Priests 30 years ago.
I was born in the middle of a big catholic family. I have had a few breaks from the church for a few years here and there but I came back recently. When I met my new gym instructors who are both catholic I also had a major chilfhood friend who prayed for me and 4 years ago I reawaken to the catholic church. I'm so glad I found you guys I have watched you for years on and off.
Re-watched this video 2 years later...I think it's natural for many people to leave a Church where they were baptized as infants with no say in the matter. Obviously, as they grow and learn more, they may feel that they don't agree with what the Church believes, or they may just feel like they get nothing out of participating in it. I'm 47 and have taken 2 decade+ long breaks from the Church. I'm currently driving past 2 closer parishes to attend mass at a Jesuit-run parish. I'm glad I discovered them and am hopeful that prior issues will no longer occur. :)
Then you are naive. St. Francis left his monks, to find a cave to be closer to God. Our Lady of Fatima, told the 3 shepherds that many priests would go to hell, in 1917! So, that is about over 100 years, that priests have been abusing children, those priests are the devils.
Unfortunately many people left when people realized that the church was aware of priests who were molesting children, and rather than having them arrested, just moved them to a different parish. They really disgusted me
I’m back after 50 years!!! Reborn on Feb 13th 2023. I just came back to the RCC / and plan on being a devote mendicant friar. And I had very good reasons for denouncing my faith in 1974. Pax et Bonum.
I grew up in the catholic church , I step away for awhile , but I was seeking and praying , I woke up after several events , saw the youtube video on the Miraclous Medal of Mary , Thank you my mother for leading back to the church. We should not let the scandal shake our faith.
Well said! I’m publishing a weekly UA-cam video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you.
Sex Scandal shouldn’t shake anyone’s Faith in GOD, but I don’t understand why anyone trusts, obeys or submits to the RCC since The Sex Scandal. 3️⃣ different Popes knew about the sex sins of Cardinal McCarrick
I know people who have left the church due to the sexual abuse. I entered the church 4 years ago I have found the young priests are upset when a new sexual abuse case comes out. They are trying so hard to heal the church from the abuses it frustrates them at least that is in my parish.
I feel bad for the priests who I know very well. They are good men whose jobs as messengers of God have been maddening due to the evil men who abused not only kids but the name of God and have ruined the repetition of priesthood. I remmber my priest bringing it up during mass.
Over the past several decades I've met many dozens of people who have left the Church, and it has nearly always come down to one statement: "The Church wasn't meeting my spiritual needs." And every time I have pressed the question further it became very clear that these people weren't actually talking about their spiritual needs; it was their emotional needs -- which needs are not the Church's primary mission. We live in a spoiled, shallow society that confuses feelings with spirituality.
Well, if they feel alone, if they don't feel God in others, I can see it. Some talk of the pious ones who think if you don't fit one mold, you are out, others go out of tradition, but don't understand the faith. I think many priests on youtube and other social media understand the need to feel part of the church family. That can take time, not everyone is at the same point. If they weren't taught things correctly and MANY misinformation's existed since I was a child in the 60's and 70's, I can see being confused and feeling alone. They need a good guide and not feel overwhelmed
I'm experincing this now with my 12 year old . He says he doesn't believe in Jesus it makes my soul cry . please pray for him and all who are struggling with belief
I’m a former catholic - raised a cradle catholic I’ve never been more free and happy in my life - My kids wanted to go to a Protestant church - I told them that’s fine as long as they continue to go to mass - but they began to ask questions about the Roman Catholic faith that I couldn’t answer - when I researched the history of the Catholic Church and it’s claims I realized how blind I had been - only living in my catholic bubble it all made sense until I saw the beauty and freedom of Christianity and the gospel without the man made traditions and unfounded claims of Rome - I’ve never felt the presence of god in the Eucharist yet we get it drilled into our heads that it is the crown jewel of our faith - yet I saw no transformation in our lives or greater union with Christ - when our family began to actually experience the presence of god was when we participated in a Protestant church prayer group - I realized how arrogant myself and those who taught me were - when they said things like “but we are the true church” and “we have Mary and the Eucharist and the papacy “ and yet there is so much corruption , sin , and pride - I saw in the humility of my Protestant friends the true spirit of Peter - To anyone wanting to leave - ask questions - don’t ignore your doubts with more devotion and piety - go where the truth and evidence leads you - My wife and children have never been more alive and spiritually on fire - Leaving the Roman Catholic Church was the best thing I ever did for my family and my relationship with god
I'm so sorry to hear your story. I'm happy that you're following Christianity but I'm sorry you gave up on your church. Catholicism is not easy, it's not intended to be easy if we give ourselves to Jesus, He carries our burdens, He will show us the way through the Holy Spirit. I believe you just were looking for an easier way, maybe a feel-good church. Of course it's not going to be that way all the time, life isn't that way all the time. You don't want your children learning to hang on to something that doesn't have roots in the Earth from the beginning. Protestantism broke off from Catholicism because it was easier and everybody could develop their own little church. This is wrong. Jesus is not easy. His burden is easy but He is not easy and the Holy Spirit and the Lord God our father is not easy it's not intended to be easy it's intended to be our Direction and our Dedication, our Revelation & our Eternal life. If you place your spirit in the hands of God, He will take you where you need to go. If you don't really believe that what kind of God are we talkin about? The Protestant church that reads the Bible, sings a few songs and you go home feeling good what in the world did that do for your soul in hard times does? Does that carry it through the week, are you studying the Bible more, are your children loving more, are things better in your life all around everybody's more loving and everyone's talking about the Lord? Or did it just get easier? If that's not the case you need to come home to the Catholic Church. Let the Holy Spirit lead you. Work & hard study, as possible, believe & give your heart to the Lord - then, receive the Eucharist. This is not an easy walk, it's not supposed to be. It is for Eternity. Our souls are Eternal. If it was meant to be easy, well, the Lord would just heal everything and give us a velvet bed to lie on. I understand you're good feelings in protestantism, as I go to different churches along with other friends besides my own Catholic Church Mass & they are lovely but the depth of soul is missing for me. Nothing and I mean absolutely nothing gives me the joy fully that the Eucharist, the Sacraments & the Mass give me. Catholicism isn't easy. Jesus and the Lord God in heaven should not be easy. His burden is easy but He is not easy. He will ease your burden, but please, don't run away from the tough stuff - that's what makes Heroes out of soldiers. I will pray for you and I want God to continue to bless your life‼️ ✝️✝️✝️💞
There is No True Church. St. Francis realize this, and walked away from his monks. Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and even Islam, they all pray to the same God, only their devotion is different. Here's a tip: Go outside, close your eyes, feel the wind against your face and know that God is with you. It's that simple. The Eucharist is special. The Eucharist is Jesus. And, Jesus is always with you. God is always with you. You don't have to go to any church building, to be with God. You are right the Vatican is corrupt. I, too, walked away. But do keep the faith of God, do keep the goodness in you. And, you and your family should be o.k. Hey, it worked for St. Francis. I agree with you, always face the facts, know the Truth.
You've definately helped bridge the gap, guys -- for all 6 souls within our household. Thank you! 🙂 Please, keep talking. My 4 sons need your voices! My husband & I, too. God be with you & yours, always! 💖🙏🏼🕊️
Thank you all for this; this was a rather powerful episode. I'm someone who is thinking about (and seriously at that) returning back across the Tiber, but I just have some doubts is all. I didn't grow up in it, but converted as a very young adult. Long story about why all I left. That, and certain familial contexts that I'm not sure if it'll rock the boat or not. I have an appointment with a priest in a few days, and I hope it'll all go well. Trying to discern, and to hopefully settle this once and for all.
Stuff they talk about here is stuff that’s been rattling in my head for years, but if I ever talked about it my classmates and coworkers would have found me crazy, or worse. Thank you so much for doing this video this week, it helped me put my thoughts into words and ideas on what can be done
Thank you for your ministry! You don’t realize how helpful and healing your show is. Thank you father for carrying this huge cross. I am praying for you
Amen!!! This is happening in other churches outside of the Catholic Church too. Podcasts such as yours are so helpful to bring people back to the Church.
my Mom was Catholic and my Dad Protestant. Brought up 3 Catholic girls..I married a Christian Scientist and we brought up 2 Catholic girls. This year is our 50th and as a gift to me he is going to take classes toward becoming Catholic!
Happy Golden Anniversary ♥️
Totally awesome guy!
God is Good
Awesome! Both of you! Happy Anniversary!
congratulations 👏 well done, God bless
I was received into the church last Saturday (alongside 12 other adults praise God). I'm very grateful for this show and you guys' ministry that really helped me as I made my way into the church!
Welcome 🙏
I am praying for you that you leave the church its wrong despite what youve learned about them there wrong if you realy study the bible you will see the truth about God and Jesus i was a baptist then i became a catholic witch i though was the truth went to RCIA came into the church on Easter vigal but after awhile my old baptist self starting up agian started to read the bible and found no doctrine of the Catholic church so compaired the cc. to the bible and found a diferant look so i studied more and more and found the church wrong
👆History is at your fingertips too.
^ The Crusades
^ 6️⃣ Centuries of The Inquisition
Europeans were *Interrogated
*Robbed. *Jailed. *Exiled *Tortured and *Murdered.
5️⃣ 2️⃣ Million Europeans who did not submit to Papal Authority.
^ Counter Reformation authorized
by 3️⃣ different Popes formed the Jesuit Army + they wrote List of Forbidden Books which included The Bible + they wrote
1️⃣5️⃣1️⃣ ANATHEMAS against Gospel Believers aka Reformers.
I am new to your UA-cam channel. I find it insightful and useful.
I just wanted to share, I had left the church for many years, for many different reasons I chose to leave, and I was determined not to return.
Over a year and a half ago, a life changing event occurred in my life and the lives of my immediate family. I would have never imagined this devastating event that left my heart shattered would be the reason for my return to the church but most importantly back to Jesus and Mother Mary.
Thank you for this episode. It's been an inspirational topic.
Welcome back home! I just like you had been away for over 20 years. Sinful in everyday, then my life went sideways. Came back to the church, started learning the faith. Went to adoration and heard a voice say " I love you always have my son" totally committed my life to christ and mother church, happiest I've been. Once you learn what the church truly means, and mass you would never leave! Catholic talk show has helped learn in a fun way about the faith. But as I've grown ready the suma, Scott hahn, trent horn and more deep catholic scholars has helped deepen my faith. My God bless you and keep you. May our beloved mother pray for you and your family.
@empackmanmueller1725
May God bless you always 🙏🏼
I hope to hear Our Lord's voice too. I haven't had the amazing experience yet, but I have faith one day it will.
Thank you for sharing, gives me hope.
I'm sorry for your suffering. Jesus and Mother Mary was always with you. God is always with you.
You just needed a shoulder to cry on. A good friend to talk to. Meditation, like the Rosary does help, writing in a journal does help. All I ask you is to be careful in who you trust. There is Good and Bad in all organizations, in all cultures, in all countries and in all people. But the Vatican is corrupt. Our Lady of Fatima, told the 3 shepherds that many priests would go to hell, in 1917! So, that is about over 100 years, that priests have been abusing children, those priests are the devils.
@mrodrigues1529 Thank you. God bless you and may Mother Mary walk by your side.
I’m a catechist in my parish, which is run by a very holy priest. I’m a convert so I learned our face through reading. I’m using the Baltimore Catechism with the kids who are 6th and 7th grade. I’m teaching them how to read the Bible and to pray the Rosary. I pray these kids stay in the Church.
Baltimore Catechism is a very good book. There is nothing wrong with teaching the kids , "faith".
I was baptaized, had first communion, and married in the church, but then my husband has social anxiety and doesn't like to go to Mass because of the crowd. And so we just didn't go. I have started going on again alone but it's hard. I asked my husband to come back with me, and he said he would consider it, so hopefully we are on the right track again. God has been trying to bring me back to the church for years and I am so glad I listened.
That's great to hear. Keep it up! If it's social anxiety keeping your husband from the Eucharist, maybe try the Saturday Vigil Mass. Most parishes offer one, and there are usually less people there.
Or the early Sunday at 7 or 8 AM
St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John: (107 A.D.)
“Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2)
(110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4)
(354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.”
(A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.)
St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
As a confirmation teacher, I believe a part of the reason why teenagers fall away is a lack of good catechism. My parish uses the Chosen and Decision Point curriculum, and I found often times I had to spruce up the material or make it more applicable to teenagers. It’s filled with a lot of lofty words and cliché phrases that teenagers can’t grasp and take to heart. I think catechesis should dig a lot deeper into the history of the Catholic Church and the history of its traditions. If we are the apostolic church, why are we not teaching our youngsters exactly what the apostles and those that came after them did to worship Jesus and establish His church? Then kids could understand the purpose of going to Mass and its meaning.
I agree "Back to the basics"
I know that rote Q & A is not popular in this
age; but for the basics of the faith; one has
to know the answers.
That doesn't mean that understanding one's
church is just a question of parroting. But
one has to at an entry level, know the basics
of the faith.
I also think that families have to make
Sunday a priority within the home and
a time to spend special time with one's
family.
I have been teaching confirmation for about 15 years and Reconciliation and Communion age for about 20 years. I have told the DREs and many priests, we are not teaching the faith properly. In the 32 years I have been teaching I have learned so much, from researching, that I think we should have been taught. By the time we get them for Confirmation they dont even care. Their parents aren't teaching them. They aren't taking them to church. Why would they care what we say. I have them look up Eucharistic Miracles because they can see the scientific evidence that it is truly Jesus. That usually gets some of the kids. But it has to stay with them and it usually doesn't because the parents aren't thinking about their souls. Very sad.
Lack of catechism is just one thing. More like lack of relationship building as a community is the main reason. People don't just need to go inside the Church, listen to sermon and go. We need to have discipleship, fellowship, community building, interrelationship like the early Church in acts and Protestants are good at that.
you are right. protestant churches are very good at community and relationship and at people been Christ like. My Catholic brothers and Sister think all they have to do is come in the church to participate of the Eucharist and complain about the homily and treat others rude, not acknowledge visitor and run out of the church. Read what the word of Jesus say about who are those in the Gospel who enter the kingdom of heaven!
If you really looked into the history of the church, it is about getting rid of rituals, especially paganism and other cult thought that has been around before Rome. It would be inappropriate for children to be dealing with prostitution, which seems to be THE mainstay of the church. The Apostles all failed. The mass is the remembrance of the promise that was made through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus. Regular church attendance would be for the sinners and people who don't remember the sacrifice.
From a former protestant that just entered the Church this year: One problem is the blender of frog parts that is modernism, relativism, and accepting the values of this age - a la critical theory and the "enlightenment" and wrapping those and politics in a Catholic bow and expecting people to accept this in lieu of objective truth. In the words of Saint Paul, if you preach Christ crucified, people will be convicted. There is a lot of confusion because too many things other than Christ crucified are the subjects of conversation. Some of the topics I had to endure in RCIA really highlighted this. People are afraid of offending the sensitivities of pagans. Less environmentalism, conversations about walls, married clergy, and politics. More Christ crucified.
wow, well said.
Right. It's much smarter to be an anti-intellectual.
So many converts to Catholicism are better Catholics than Catholics! I’m so grateful to them for making the sacrifices they make to come to THE EUCHARIST. Welcome to the family. I apologize for the confusion that is going on now. Too bad the bishops tried to get “fancy” after Vatican II. My dad never left the Latin Mass. i went grudgingly with the new church and now after 50 years of seeing the terrible failures of the modern Church we have just signed up to be members of a Latin Mass parish church. It takes about an hour to get there but one mass was all it took to convince us that we had to come HOME!
I left the Catholic church at the age of 17 at the inception of what we called "guitar masses," Vatican II changes to the liturgy,,,the whole nine yards, the dumbed down language, silly music, taking communion in the hands, communion rails gone, altars turned around, and the faithful flapping their arms. I became a member of the Episcopal Church. I recently learned about TLM and watched Latin masses while locked down for Covid. I discovered there's an FSSP priest in a not too distant (small) city, I FLEW to meet this Pastor, who is brilliant, kind, understanding and truly holy. He welcomed me with open arms. Anyway, his sermons are inspiring. The Holy Mass is brilliant. I will never look back. Thank you, Jesus.
I certainly donot want anybody fingers puting the Euchrist in my mouth, Priest or Saint living in the earth. Gross do not know where those hands have been! Beside with so many illness now days, I do not do the wine and put my mouth in the chalis behind people. I was told all I needed was the Euchrist when returning to the church and doing the RCIA. I do not drink alcoholic beverages.
(110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.”
(Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4)
(354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine:
“The one true Church, the catholic Church.”
(A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14)
(412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
@@amandabula8732 You are Dammed if you receive the Eucharist “Unworthily.” (I Corinthians 11:27-29) How can that be if its symbolic?
(405 A.D.) Theodore: “[Christ] did NOT say, ‘This is the SYMBOL of but, this is my body.’ my blood,’ the EUCHARIST.” (Catechetical Homilies 5:1)
(33 A.D.) “Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have NO life in you.” (John 6:53) (Mt. 26:26-29) (Luke 22:19-20)
(70 A.D.) The Didache: Sunday, “Offer the Eucharist… in every place & time… a pure sacrifice.” (14:1-3) (CCC 1322-1419) (430 B.C.) “Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering.” (Malachi 1:11)
(189 A.D.) St. Irenaeus: “Eucharist of the blood and the body of Christ is made.” (Against Heresies, Book 5, Chapter 2, Verse 3)
(110 A.D.) St. Ignatius (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 6:2, 7:1) “Those who hold heterodox do not confess that the Eucharist is the flesh of Jesus are perishing.”
(155 A.D.) Justin Martyr (First Apology 66): “Eucharist is the flesh and blood of that Jesus.”
I just came back to Catholicism and I brought my husband with me. We’re currently in RCIA classes and feel thankful because we have a good team teaching us and our priest is a very good priest also. I left initially because there was so much judgement against everything and everyone and it didn’t nourish my soul. It smacked of the Pharisees of Jesus time and He was not supportive of how they acted and treated people. I like that the church is making efforts to change a bit. The reason I came back was because I did really miss the Eucharist and other sacraments. I do wish the homily was longer. Lol. I enjoyed the hour long sermon in Baptist church but I also felt like a lot was lacking because the Eucharist was only given occasionally and it just wasn’t given the same value that is is given in the Catholic Church. Anyway, your show really helped my husband and myself(I’m stubborn) to join/rejoin the church. Thank you!
I grew up SDA - sermons were mostly like a Bible Study. I started going to Mass with my fiancé, I brought my Bible to Church ( pre-RCIA). Got odd stares…
So, I mentioned later to an in-law in a very Catholic family. He explained that the purpose of Mass was to worship God, and there are (should be) other groups, meetings, LOVE YT, so I can get some help that way. But
Godbless you sister! Read scott hahn on the mass wonderful book. Makes you appreciate it even more.
I was a non-practicing Catholic for many years, but in 1998 when my grandfather was dying, I became very aware that I wasn’t only helping tend to my dying grandfather, who was in him and with him, but I was also tending to Christ suffering and dying on the cross too. That was the beginning of my journey. Jesus found his lost sheep and brought me back home to the Catholic Church. 🙏🏻
Beautiful!!❤
(110 A.D.) St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John: “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4)
(354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.”
(A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.)
St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
Fear!!!!!
People are leaving the church because those who call themselves Catholic live the same and have the same lifestyle and moral as those who don’t. It is on all of us Catholics. Not just the magisterium.
Why stick around a bunch of people who prey on younger people and depend on prostitutes although they are married.
Then the church should start teaching the Magisterium again and it's leaders should stop worrying about how much they are fussed over by the press and like by the media. Or how much money they can fleece from flock and government to continue with the life style they have been accustomed to. Remember folks this is how the reformation started with the financial and moral corruption with regards to the hierarchy.
that would because we are all apart of the fallen human race. Not everyone who says they serve God does whether Catholic or Protestant. There are some who do thought on both sides and their faith and love are beautiful
Yes!
Well said! I’m publishing a weekly UA-cam video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you.
Solution: Go back to Tradition
YEAH!
solution. get rid of the religious orders and stop stalking people.
It won't help - to go back to Tradition, as beautiful that it is - the problem is too huge, priests have kill those children's spirits.
My TLM parish is growing exponentially
Mine too
What does "TLM" means? (With all respect, I don't know what it stands for)
@@glutenfree.nattyy Traditional Latin Mass ...and it's growing probably because not only is it beautiful and not like modernity it's truer to the faith.
The TLM mass at my parish is packed with millennials and tons of small children. While the NO is generally old/elderly. You’d think it would be the opposite. But not so
So is mine.... and I belong to 2 TLM Parrish’s.... one on Indy and one in McLean Va. vive Christo Rey et Ave Maria!!!.... vive St. Joseph
I think responsibility falls on both the church and the parishioners to maintain attendance. When the whole thing about priest abusing children came about and how the church handled it by simply transferring the abusing priest to other parishes was the dealbreaker for the majority of parishioners. It’s like a relationship between two people. The effort has to go both ways for a relationship to work. How can we have faith in the church when all this child abuse is swept under the rug? That trust needs to be built again and that will take a long time.
But they're going to look for ways to get the Lost and the victims back in the church again and they are going to be re traumatized again until people until people wake up and hit them hard in the pocketbook
@Lauren you would love it.your welcomed to join an RCIA class and learn horw to find jesus and the holy spirit.After spending my life as a catholic.im findind new things each mass i attend
Im going through some terrible problems during mass i give them to the lord and ask for help while asking for forgiveness for my sins.Jesus comes to me.i always leave mass with tears of joy.its hard to explain .you must experience that joy. Join us please it will change your life i promise. I never stop praying rosary and divine mercy chaple.i ask you to get baptise.its the begging of a glorious journey. Pray to god to send you to savation.the lord loves you. As i do.
Letting prominent “Catholics” vehemently promote abortion with out Church admonition is also a sore point. If you are Catholic you should live as a Catholic and not condone Child murder.
This happens in all churches, not just Roman Catholic churches. Don't think for a minute that it doesn't. It's just bigger news, when its the RC church. People hold them to a higher standard. And that's not necessarily a bad thing.
It is Christ's church. Look for that which is true and shun the evil where you find it.
Several generations of young people are not being taught the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Parents and schools are to blame.
Yes! Yes! Yes!!
Amen. My children were born in the ‘70s. Their cathacheais was so liberal. My one daughter made her First Communion before her first Confession. I repeatedly questioned the content and I was told I was too old fashioned and I needed to get with the program. Well, I have3adult children who do not attend any church. They also do not believe that there is a difference between denominations. Doesn’t surprise me when the Holy Eucharist was given so little respect and the beauty of the Catholic Church was not stressed. I went to Mass and tried my best but culture and poor cathechesis had their toll
How ignorant and stupid!!!!!!
ThIs is the same church that took pleasure in poking the eyes of so-called heretics with hot pokers . It blows my mind that people still believe this crap !!!!! Disscusting!!!!!
@@richardmunger6553 absolutely. Catholicism is an abomination.
I returned after 20 years. listening to EWTN Journey home was a key factor in my returning. I left not knowing how to defend the faith. I believe emphasizing and teaching our belief in the Eucharist is so beautiful. It can’t compare to the symbol belief. But many Catholics believe it’s a symbol. It’s easy to leave if you don’t understand the true Eucharist which only the Catholic and Orthodox churches have.
Weak Catholics become Protestant. Strong Protestants become Catholic. I have heard this so many times.
I was a fallen away Catholic for 2 decades too ! One day, I stumbled on EWTN’s Journey Home & watched many episodes. The Holy Spirit touched my being, woke up from the miry clay I was in for so many years. That was 5 years ago. 🙏
Is the true eucharist the physical manifestation of the body and blood of Christ Jesus? If so, does it say so in the bible or is it a belief found in catholic writings?
Praise Jesus for the knowledge you have about the importance of Holy Communion!
Yeah, EWTN is pretty cool. Don't you just love Mother Mary Angelica? About, 'how to defend the faith', ~ just be true to yourself. The true Eucharist is Jesus, and he is always in your heart.
I quit going to Mass regularly after confirmation and high school. I lived outside of the Faith for around 11 years then I returned slowly as I got married in the Church then had my first child. My biggest step back was when my husband went through RCIA between our first and second child.
When I look back, I would say I always knew God was real and true and I would always be a Catholic. I never have had any desire to explore other religions or Protestant congregations, but looking back I remember being uncomfortable with the music, the felt banners and extraordinary ministers. I love music, but I have never enjoyed modern music used in Mass. It is such a turn off and often made me uncomfortable. It repulsed me.
When you are poorly Catechized, don’t really understand the real presence, and don’t know what you are really leaving behind, it’s easy to let the poor visuals, the bad music, the uncomfortable hand-holding, etc. drive you away. For me personally, I need the quiet, beauty, appreciation of the sacred, and very sacred music to help me see and feel God, especially when catechesis is lacking. Thanks be to God, I’m a faithful, homeschooling Catholic mom of seven kids with a mission from God to instill a solid Catholic faith in my kids. Pray for me and other parents that desire to do the same for the glory of God’s kingdom!
Great!
You are on the right track.
everyone is catholic if it means universal.
If available in your area or even if you have to drive, do try the TLM
Love the Catholic Church and will never abandon the church I’m catholic and will always be catholic. I also find the modern day music ridiculous and find it takes me away from commuting with Jesus and god. I also equally find it frustrating when they constantly change the wording of the prays it’s repetitive and distracting and the corrections seem as ridiculous and redundant
St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John:
(107 A.D.) “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2)
(110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4)
(354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.”
(A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14)
(412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
I think this talk has been the most passionate and the most inspirational talk you guys have given. It was amazing and all so true. You guys are doing such an amazing work for our Church. Thank you!
Maybe the question is, "Why is the church leaving Catholics"?
Exactly.
Yep
How? Christ is alive and in the Church today and forever.
Yes... a Pope who abandons the flock in China and makes war on traditional Catholics. The many victims of you know what and corruption. A clergy promoting WOKE more than GOD. Sure Francis will plant another tree whilst the forest dies. Lots of reasons. But never been said more to the point as you..Why has the church left us. Maybe it was closing the churches. kinda sent the message the sacraments dont matter especially JESUS in mass and then trying to put a band aid over a gaping wound. Maybe it's in fighting among bishops. Its obvious the modernists with lust and passions are attacking the traditional and orthodox among them...the list goes on.
If like to better understand where you're coming from too...
I am from Australia and it’s 4.35am and listening to your program which I have found so helpful and inspiring I have 3 brothers who have not been practicing the Catholic faith and my daughter too is not practicing. My son died seven months ago and he too lost his faith and during the last 72 hours of his life I just prayed the Divine Mercy prayer ver him I am 83years old and I pray that my siblings and daughter will return to their faith. Please pray for my family. God bless 1:21:00
I'm getting baptized soon I'm so excited. The catholic faith is me I am nothing without God!
First and foremost I am a follower of Jesus Christ baptized into Catholic tradition.
That's awesome!
Nothing man does is without sin including the Catholic Church.
Sanctus Gaming Praying it’s a TLM Parish and not the FAKE CHURCH OF PAUL Vl
Great ,I was walking in the street shopping ,I hear Church bells ringing I come inside and the the ceremony was just about to start ,I feel like a wam ligth and peace ,and a real sense that I belong there (this was around 2years ago ),since then I have been attending the church ...Before I like to read about differents religions but I didn't follow any in particular (all this happen while I was facing many problems in my life financial and depression )I was really starting to wonder if that all there is in this world and if it's worth to be here (but I could not do nothing seriouse because of the pain I would cause to my mother)?And I have days I stay mostly in bed.In this time I discover same natural treatment that really work for me ,and I'm so much better from the depression that I almost can believe it...a real miracle ,it looks like I'm back to live (I use to laugth around people and pretend everything is ok but I was depressed).And since then I had so many messages from God (like finding a paper in the street with the message "prayer is the answer"when i was very worried about how I will survive all this Corona Virus and my future.Thinking back God have been always there and always took care of me ,it was me that's always didn't care to seek for him Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Go to a TLM and see what’s keeping people in the faith and growing. It’s not that complicated.
It's strange because religion is dying mostly in the west, meaning Europe, the US, and Canada. And Christianity as a whole is a reflection of this, in fact it's turning in a "color" religion. So, this whole notion that it's a danger isn't true in the slightest, it's just a natural phenomena. People forget Christianity was not originally a "white" religion, the first Christians were jews and their converts in the beginning were their neighbors, not Rome and the rest of Europe. It's like if Taoism became a western thing and then it started becoming an Eastern thing again.
@@Aphorim Each person has their reason(s) for leaving Christianity. Skin color is not one of them.
@@jtoddsherman oh there are a significant number of people of color who would beg to differ...just sayin. The Catholic Church got bigots too. True believing faithful catholics whos compassion and sense of fellowship stops for those who are not of their "sort"
My parish in Asia is growing !
Where there are children, predators are there, too.
Thanks!
When my granddaughter passed away, my priest hugged me and it meant so much to me that he really cared!!!
And it didn't take latin to do that!
Same thing, when my grandmother died. Same priest who married me, baptized my daughters, and see's me every Sunday. Priest's become such an important part of our lives. I love my priest.
I am so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻
Get rid of the predator Priests, cheesy 1960's guitar music that after Vatican 2 was considered a " Hip" way of enticing young people, all it did was drive people away that had respect for tradition and Christ. Crappy modern architecture churches with no respectful alter and handshaking, holding hands eliminating any sign of awe and non confrontational sermons from Priests who qustion nothing from their Bishops...... The TLM is what encouraged me to return to the church after many years and I only wish I discovered it sooner....
I agree crappy modern architecture churches, but then again different generation. Hey, I love the cheesy guitar music. Our Lady of Fatima, told the 3 shepherds that many priests would go to hell, in 1917! So, that is about over 100 years, that priests have been abusing children. Be careful, in who you trust.
Absolutely great show- probably one of the lad's most powerful ones. I wish this could be shown to Church leadership because they hit the nail on the head repeatedly. Great work.
As a fellow guido I was tearing up. The most powerful episode I've seen from you guys. Keep doing what you're doing, you're a powerful witness of Christ and His Church and we need that so bad as you guys pointed out so well, God bless
I thank you guys for being one of God's instruments that led me to my reversion back to Catholicism. God Bless!
Amen
This is one of the best episodes I ve ever seen, guys, I love it!
You guys have always been a beautiful example of Catholic MEN but the moments of vulnerability and tears are incredible. God bless you all!
Huge fan of the show. I learn something in every episode. My eyes watered when Father Pagano cried. I just wanted to hug him. Keep up the great work.
I would get along with Father Rich so well. I am emotional just like that lol
The Latin Mass churches are growing. Maybe the “New Church” should try to figure out why.
The Latin Mass churches aren't Catholic? Why are you saying not my problem? Either you are in communion or not.
@@MarkusAvrelius they are in communion. what are you talking about.
People don't join the catherlic church. Simply because of child abuse scandles by the priests . I'm a catherlic. Only reason l came back to church was a calling by god. Other wise l would of stayed away.
Cheryl Barron if you can read you can understand the Latin mass easily. The missal has the English translation and the Latin on the opposite page . There are also small pictures of what the priest and altar boys are doing that help keep your place. Every action in the mass has history and purpose. With a little study and investigation you can open the door to the wonders of an avenue that brought millions and millions of souls throughout the world to the Lord.
yes, get back to the olden days with that vulgar vulgate and people not being able to read or understand latin.
Well done, men. I left the church for 42 years. (19-61 years old) The church didn't leave me. I had my petty excuses why not to go back. I knelt at the cross and held my nail.
Then a priest in a 300 member church helped me make everything right and I'm back, married in church and a productive member in my church. I just joined the Knights of Columbus and understand about what y'all said about understanding! God works in mysterious ways.
God bless y'all.
Welcome back!!!
St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John:
(107 A.D.) “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2)
(110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4)
(354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.”
(A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14)
(412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
Love the passion of your discussion which was very moving at times. I hope and pray it brings more people to reconsider their decision. The same situation is occurring in Australia.
Good evening Father well I haven't heard that in my church .. and I will never and had never left my Catholic church .. because I have strong faith in God , keep my prayers, mass , rosary .. but ,what the churches should do is have priest teach bible classes, preaching, talk of values ,everyday problems,.prayers,all this should be done on UA-cam . Like a priest named Father Mark Goring , from Saint Mary's Church in Ottawa Canada .. and he has followers from all over the world and even people of other faiths , who praise him for preaching to people the word of God and give talks of different things that happened in our every day life .
Maryam Al I agree with you totally. Priests should be teaching.
@Tony in Tasmania Greetings brother in Christ. You are absolutely right about the DIY method. If the average faithful doesn't take the trouble to learn and know more of our Catholic faith, he's not going to learn it from his weekly attendance at Sunday Mass.
I also had a small problem with a priest. I was married in the church to my first (abusive) husband. Got divorced a year later. Tried to annul my Church wedding and the Church asked me for a lot of money… I did not have. Then, went to church and spoke to the priest. He was rude and told me not to get close to “his” altar. Wow! I spoke with another Priest and he was very kind; remind me how much God loves me. Years later, met my now husband, annulled the first wedding and remarried in the Catholic Church. I love God dearly, I love the Catholic church and here I’m, serving the Lord as much as I possible can! Love you guys 🙏🏼
You are so naive.
There is good and bad everwhere, the Roman Catholic is still the one true church!
(110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.”
(Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4)
(354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine:
“The one true Church, the catholic Church.”
(A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14)
(412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
@@mrodrigues1529 in what way?
The most common thing I hear when I talk to people about the Church is the sex abuse scandal. The bishops and priests involved in this did so much damage that we will be seeing it for years. Also the large number of the faithful who are still in the Church but don’t believe Jesus is present in the Eucharist.
The worst part of it is that the Vatican did absolutely nothing to isolate the matter, but instead spread it over the whole Catholic Church. Priest have gone from figures of authority respected by the community to old creeps that parents won't ever let be near their children. The media has a lot to do with this, but the blame lies on the Church not caring about abuse.
Remember those were people with human feelings. They are not the Church it self
I have been a Catholic all my life, I did not go to Church for about 12 years lately. I'm almost 70 now. I never stopped praying or not believing in God or the trinity. My wife of 50 years and I go to Church every week now. We are once again true Catholics. My wife converted from being a Baptist to a Catholic before we married. I love this women very deeply.
i dont trust priests 100 percent.. but i still go to church. god is the one i pray to. not the priests.
Even though I'm a guy it was a priest hurt me I told him my wife pregnant with my daughter the he hug me graduate. Found out later he was part of the Scandal I feel hurt he hurt me by lying I trusted him by accident I saw his picture he went to prison. I returned to the church I do believe in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist what I feel sorry for the kids that suffered
These guys want to blame the "sexual revolution" for what the priests were doing. I happen to know that it precedes that time. I grew up in an area that was predominantly Catholic, over 70%, but I wasn't one. I had a classmate who was so excited to become an alter boy and told me all about it. Months later he told me what a priest was doing to him. We didn't really understand what was going on, but it didn't seem right. He only told me because I wasn't Catholic because he knew that nobody else would believe him. His parents were "old school" and I knew them. They were sure that priests were God personified, something my parents scoffed at. He wanted to know what he should do and I had nothing for him. He ended up telling his parents he didn't want to go to church anymore, but he wouldn't say why. He had to go to talk to guess who, to tell him that he didn't want to go anymore. His parents wouldn't leave him alone at home, so he would stay in the car during mass and they were not understanding. In fact, they gave him an amazing amount of trouble about it. Before people start popping off, not my parents, not the teachers, nor the police would have believed him because that was the way things were then. If he had come forward and complained, he would have been in even more trouble. My family moved away, so I never knew what happened to him, but looking at his miserable family life, I doubt anything good.
Really deep and moving episode - particularly valuable.
Great show!! I’m 47 years and your show has thought me more than the 16 years of Catholic Schooling. I ask God what He wants me to hear before I turn on the show and it’s exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you and a keep up the great work!! God bless! 😊
Thank you so much for doing the Catholic Talk Show. I always love to hear the very important discussions you make. I pray every single day that our Pope will not close down the Tridentine Latin Mass. There is so much pressure from the Vatican to do this. 2,000 years of Catholic tradition will be wiped out. So many will feel alone if this is done. Overturning The Council of Trent, the acceptance and embracing of our Extraordinary Mass by literally hundreds of Popes since Peter. We have been to Mass since childhood every day during the weekdays and Sundays. I am so used to the Latin Mass and I am so so sorry to see what is going on in the Church. Please God answer my fervent prayers.
The 151 Anathemas produced during the Council of Trent should be removed. Otherwise, this ongoing Ecumenical Movement is a sham.
Thank you for this video. I was so confused about rejoining my Catholic Church. I prayed about it and I found you. I have a meeting with the priest on Friday and I love the Hallow app. Keep doing what you are doing. May God bless all that you do 🙏
Welcome home. I will pray for you.
I will pray for you too... welcome home. Bring fellow Christians "home" with you!
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Great show. We raised 8 children from 1979. Weakly catechized! My wife a convert in 1978. All 8 kept their Catholic faith. Two are religious sisters. Lots to share. Not always sure of the impact. Will never quit even when alone. At times reaching out as are our children. Lots of excuses I could have used to leave Catholicism. 🙏🤓💪💗. I do find it smelling of evil with the attack/suppresion on TLM.
My daughter and I are so excited and blessed, being confirmed this week, we left the Protestant church 12 years ago.
St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John:
(107 A.D.) “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2)
(110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4)
(354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.”
(A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14)
(412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
You guys are so marvelous . Since you minister right here miracles happen. I saw an angel walking at my work today.
I love mass. I watch on t.v. here. I am not happy if I can not talk to my lord.
Good Job.
Much love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
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I started reading the Baltimore Catechism. It has great questions answered that kids would understand and parents, too.
I'll never leave the church I'm Ukrainian catholic I love going to church to worship one God the father don't le
T the devil use you. God will destroy the devil I wont listen the devil. God creat the church to save peoples.🙏💒
You are naive. God did not create the church. And, St. Francis understood it, very well, that he left his fellow monks, found a cave and there in prayer became close to God. You love Community. You can find Community at school, at work, with family, in any social clubs - like the sewing club, and with your neighbours. Our Lady of Fatima, told the 3 shepherds that many priests would go to hell, in 1917! So, that is about over 100 years, that priests have been abusing children, those priests are the devils.
Can we be accepting of all people, without immediately getting judgemental?
A year later and no replies. Looks like you got your answer. Yikes!
I left the Catholic church over 20 years ago. Proud Baptist pastor to this day. I am addressing these same issues with my church, that people have walked away from faith period, and what are we going to do about it.
Being Baptist, whomever walked away 1st heard The Gospel Truth.
This is by far the best episode I've seen.
I would like to thank you for your show and your hard work. This is the first time I watch it and I notice that you have a true zeal and love for the bride of Christ. Father and brothers, one thing that really pains me are how many millions are leaving the church for Evangelical and pentecostal churches in Latin America. Recently I read that in countries like Puerto Rico and Honduras, Evangelicals are actually the majority of the population and Catholics have become a minority. There are entire towns in Guatemala that are full Evangelical. This means not a single person is Catholic in an entire town. And the problem is, people are very happy and joyful for having left the Church. I have a friend who left the church in South America because when his mother was dying, he asked the priest to come to give her the last rites and he said that he wasn't available. The lady died without the last rites. In his case, I don't know if he left the church or the church has left him.
Wow, very sad and heart broken, millions fell away from all corner of this world.
Very sad, indeed. Lets pray for their conversion and for more good priests. With prayer from Indonesia.
Pew Research has reported that
South Americans are becoming
X-catholics.
I've been obsessed with catholicism for about a year. I'm in RCIA now its the culmination of about a decade long apologetics journey. Through the class I've met about 20 members of the parish, almost all of them are seriously lacking in knowledge of scripture or have any apologetics. It's the only parish within an hour from where I live and I'm the only one in RCIA this year. I hope I can make a positive difference while learning the lifestyle
History of Catholicism reports
Scripture has been Hidden, Forbidden and Replaced.
Hidden by Latin language.
Forbidden by Council of Trent.
Replaced by Catechism.
I left the Catholic Church 34 yrs ago. I came back this past Easter. I felt something missing in my life. Im so glad I came back. I feel home again. I’ve even started saying the Rosary again. ❤😊🙏🙌💙✝️🇺🇸🥰💒. I enjoy your shows.
Welcome home prodical daughter!
(110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4) (354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine:
“The one true Church, the catholic Church.”
(A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14) (412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
If I had to guess I'd say it was the Eucharist that you missed and the Eucharist that brought you back.
Welcome home.
I think this is one of my fav episodes! Though there’s too many now! Keith Nester conversion story was awesome too.
I’ve commented recently, I’m so happy I found your channel. As a 35 yr old woman who recently came back to the church, I can’t tell you how much things you said in this episode mean to me.😭 My husband and I married in the Catholic Church 6 yrs ago, at Saint Mary’s Basilica in Phx AZ. (The first time I chose to go back to my faith, prior to leaving it.) I’ll never forget how happy we were to get married as Catholics. I do remember feeling apprehensive of the required classes to get married. Though we quickly discovered how beautiful they were. They drew us closer in bond; they helped us understand truly what the sacrament of marriage is and how to prepare for any hard times that may come. We also discovered a large amount of younger Catholics, whom I was surprised to see! As I had been out of my faith for so long.
Sadly, as we celebrated and prepared to be married, the ridicule and opinions we received from friends for marrying in the church was heartbreaking. I wish I had reached out to my local priest or younger people in the faith to talk to. Instead, the year after marrying in the church, I again left it.
So many reasons…the abuse in the church was big. Not believing in why we go to confession any more. So much around me condemning organized religion.
Fast fwd years later, the Lord drew me back. I’ve been on a journey again back to the church. Not just to it, but fully committed into becoming a devout Catholic. I could write so much on how beautiful it’s been…but mostly I want to say that finding channels like this, amazing priests like Fr. Pagano and Fr. Mike Schmitz, along with a few others who passionately talk about our faith and (explain) why we believe what we believe, has changed everything for me. I have a better understanding of our faith, than I ever did as a child. I’ve also discovered again, a large amount of younger Catholics. Something that hit me recently, is seeing many younger people enter the faith for the first time. Hearing them wish they had grown up Catholic like I did, being baptized as a baby and confirmed makes me so thankful and emotional that I was.
It’s just unbelievably beautiful. Life changing. Thank you So much for all the passion and education you All give in this channel. I love the episodes.❤️🙏🏼✝️
My reason for leaving 50 years ago I went to a priest to get married. After one meeting with him and my boyfriend he told me my marriage would not last and refused to marry us. My husband AMD I will celebrate our fiftyith wedding anniversary this fall. Tried to go back a few years ago and did not feel the same. I know God has not turned his back on me but the church did.
You can try and get it convalidated. Come back! We love you!
Good reason to leave the hypocritical Catholic church among and it’s phony man made system. It’s best to find a Protestant denomination. Any is better than the filthy Catholic man made institution that God is not apart of and it’s present and past sinful actions.
You're doing fine. You have faith in God, and he will never leave you.
The lack of community and friendship within the Catholic parish is very pervasive. How is it that I can go to mass within the same church for several years and come out not knowing anyone? That I can sit next to someone in the same pew every Sunday and not know them. Look how quickly Catholics leave the church after mass. Nobody stays after to meet, talk, build friendships or community. I noticed that protestants have stronger community within their churches, perhaps because they have less people, but community is something Catholicism needs to fix.
The priest at my parish recognized this too. He implemented more groups (men's and women's groups) and devotions (adoration and stations of the cross) with pot lucks afterwards. It has really helped transform the community.
I totally agree, this is one of the single biggest reasons the average parish is running into problems retaining people. You attend Mass and never get to know anyone, constantly surrounded by strangers, no sense of community or church family. Until our local parishes get this figured out they will continue to lose people.
As a cradle Catholic I always found this to be true too. Then we got a new priest in 2011 who really turned things around. Holy hours for men and women. Little Flower Girls and Troops of St. George for the young people. He knows everyone by name and watches for newcomers to welcome them. Full lunch and fellowship after every Sunday Mass. This is a small-town parish that is attracting people from other nearby towns as word is getting out. But these good priests need help in implementing all of this, so search your area for a parish with potential, get involved, and set an example for the others. That's the only way that Catholicism itself is going to get fixed.
The parishes in my area have the same problem. However they all have thousands of families so I think they are afraid to have social events, because they would be swamped with people. So they don't even try. I know that sounds absurd but I can't think of any other reason. I've asked if I can volunteer to help with socials and been told either "we don't do that any more" (perhaps they did when they were small-town parishes, before the suburbs swallowed them up), or "we'll get back to you" which never happens.
My grandson goes to a Catholic College and the professors aren’t even Catholic. Very little religion taught
oh wow... that wasn't the case in my catholic high school. I'm surprised that catholic colleges aren't held to the same standards.
Very sad!
Shocking
not in the philippines
I went to a Catholic school and I was required to take a religion course. Not sure about all.
I'm a convert to the Catholic church we need a show that talks about the number of people that are joining and why then bottling it.
Welcome home welcome home God bless you Brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Welcome 🙏 to the family
for years now, I never left the church cause of my parents, plus I was lukewarm, had anxiety and was borderline depressed.... I knew deep inside despite pressing thoughts to "leave the Catholic church".... that if I did I would have nothing to believe in anymore, no hope.... then in 2020 God saved me from my lukewarmness, I'm still trying, but I never EVER wanna go back to how I used to be.
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Amen 🙏
Guys, this was an amazing episode. I had a whole rambling comment that I just deleted because you guys touched on all of it and so much more. God bless all three of you.
You guys do a great job!!! Thank you for your effort to make this show!!
Biggest mistake I made. I left the Catholic Church for 19yrs. I am British. Grew up in England. Married a young American man who was in the U.S.Air Force. He was not Catholic. I married into a very strict Methodist family. Lived with them while he served in Vietnam. Made me go to their Church. I had a very liberal English upbringing. Went to the Anglican’s Church as a young girl. As a mid teenager. My parents moved away from where my grandmother lived. My grandmother always made sure my sister and I went to church.My sister and I did not go to church anymore. My parents did not go to Church. My dear Mum was brought up in the Anglican Church. But never went to church only for special occasions like wedding. My Dad was Catholic but did not go to church. When we moved out of my in-laws I went to the Episcopal Church. In 1978 converted to the Catholic Church. Long story. We have a son an daughter. In about 1995 left the Catholic Church to become a crazy J.W. I did not know my bible as well as I should have,or EarlyChurch history. Started to watch E.W.T.N. The Journey Home in 2013. Started to do research on the Early Church. Last step going to my youngest Godchild’s wedding August 2014. Next day I was back in the Church.
You made life complicated for yourself. It does not matter if you are Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Episcopal, even Jewish or Islam - we are all praying to the same God. We just express our devotion, differently. Here is a tip: If you want to be close to God, go outside, close your eyes, feel the wind against your face and know that God is with you. It's that simple. Be good to yourself, and be happy with the simple joys in life.
St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John:
(107 A.D.) “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2)
(110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4)
(354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.”
(A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14)
(412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
@@mrodrigues1529
satan liar, be quite!
St. Ignatius an apostle of St. John:
(107 A.D.) “Where there is Jesus Christ there is the CATHOLIC church.” (Letter to the Smyrnaeans 8:2)
(110 A.D.) “Repent and return into the unity of the church, follows a SCHISM he shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.” (Avoid Schismatics 3:2, 3:3, 4:1, 4)
(354-430 A.D.) St. Augustine: “The one true Church, the catholic Church.”
(A Sermon to Catechumens on the Creed 14)
(412 A.D.) St. Augustine: “Whoever is separated from this Catholic Church the wrath of God rests upon him.” (Letters 141:5)
I have thoroughly enjoyed this episode as well as the other recent ones! Seriously great talk! You men speak with POWER! God bless you all! ✝️
This is among the BEST shows you have done. You hit all the points that rankle me personally about the Church with the scandals, abuses etc. Before watching your program (and this ties in with the exact topic you were discussing at 43.00) I read a CNA report on the fact that RETIRED Cardinal Whuerl had received $2 million dollars for his personal use from the Archdiocese of Washington DC. This is slightly more than he received in 2020. When asked about this, his office told the reporter to contact the Archdiocese.
So far, no response from headquarters.......and I'm not surprised.
I'm a lifelong practicing Catholic layman and (retired) from 31 years as a Rel. Ed. (American History & Theology as double majors at DePaul U. in Chicago) teacher. I'd never leave because of the very truths of Faith that you all so wonderfully described. I've never heard it expressed better. But as I said in my first sentence, I'm "rankled" and what faithful Catholic isn't?? I'll be sure to follow you on TCTS "religiously" (pun intended!). I hope this presentation hits home with many people....especially family/friends of the NONES.
I would never leave my Mother, she is the most merciful, loving and amazing Church I have been gifted into! Yes she is filled with imperfect people and yes SOME have hurt her in very terrible ways! But "some" will NEVER keep me from her, for she holds the most amazing gift from God given freely to us all "JESUS"! I pray for those that have left and their return and for those that never have understood the above statement, I invite you all to come and learn, search, reseach, read learn why many will NEVER leave and are will to die for her!
Catechesis is most important. We need teachers that can teach. My daughter ended up teaching her own confirmation class because the teacher did not have any answers for questions the kids had. PS. I’m an ordained deacon
I agree wholeheartedly, we definitely need more catechist. I firmly believe that any catechist who teaches confirmation should do a course in theology so that they can better understand what they teaching. Study the CCC and Vatican 2 docs cause the young people of today have technology on hand and if you as a catechist cannot answer them , they will leave the church. Also the main catechist are the parents , everything starts in the home.
Most Catholic homes nowadays don't so much as have an altar , or prayers are not being said at home.
Another sad part is that the evangelical churches attract our young with their disco type music that they play.
Wendy Jansen you are so right about the music in evangelical churches and also no bible teaching with correct interpretation. Just verses taking out of content and chapter to make a story line by the pastor. Which story line use by the pastor has nothing to do with what the chapter or Book of the Bible is teaching. Yes you are so right about the altar in the home. I am 58 and remember my mother who was raise Catholic having one at home. I did not understand it at all but it was there. All those image and question from my home was what brought me back from the Protestant world, questioning which church was the original one establish by Christ and what kind of worship was used in the early church since many of the bible passage of the early church did not look nothing like the Protestant churches in 20 Century Western Culture.
Jim, how does it feel being on your knees while supporting organized crime?
A lot of modern Catechesis have been not taught by nun or priests that have spent their lives in the faith. Instead it has been a collection of misinformation taught be people who are just people in the church with a month or two of training themselves and working with not very accurate material and resources My sister could teach better RCIA.
2. Abortion is murder should be called such. But making a crime puts many women in jail on our tax dollar. Are they a threat to society, while the Trumps and Epsteins walk around free and some of us vote for them. You want to keep women help them. Stop demonizing them. Does the church plan to help these women with 10-13 kids. Treat them with respect, again i do not see it. I love my church, but women need more from it
Vatican II. Enough said
I love these guys ❤
I am glad I have continued to listen to these. I was getting turned off by the political discussions that were occasionally brought in, but appreciated that you talked openly about the problem it is causing today. There are strong liberal and conservative Catholics and we all have a home in this Church. I don't always agree with everything you all say, but there are things I am learning as I listen to you, especially the Father. One thing that has deeply influenced my faith to grow stronger is because of the loving words and inclusion I hear from Pope Francis, and my local Priests.
I used your statistics in a speech I had to give at my school. I hope I was able to make an influence. God Bless you guys!
"Liberty without responsibility" WOW that could be our mantra for the world today! We need more people like you guys calling out the twisted worldviews and speaking out against them. Bits like this really point out the downfalls and the flaws of our current society's "values". God bless you guys.
Following Christ, you live eternally. Follow culture, and you should expect only misery and [spiritual] death.
Two major reason I see as a former Presbyterian are:
1. Protestant pastors are better at spreading hate and lies about Catholicism to their congregations than the Catholic Church is at disarming their propaganda. Catholics don’t often offer proof other than ‘you’re wrong’.
2. We’ve gotten away from tradition and tried to be closer to the world. It was a mistaken in my opinion.
We are here to help, others, to serve. Not to take. At the same time, not to be a burden, to our friends, family, society, but to lighten their own crosses. Forget about 'Tradition', that is far gone. It's what is in your heart that counts, the love that you have for others and God, Jesus, Mary. Here is a tip: If you want to be close to God, go outside, close your eyes, feel the wind against your face and know that God is with you.
@@mrodrigues1529 idk other than 2 times outside of the Church I mostly feel him at the TLM.
THIS is so POWERFUL!!! Truly the talk that needed to happen. Thank you! And truly we do have a society of victimization. I learned the truth about taking power back. And, this talk resonates with my own realization. Thank you, gentlemen. Thank you, God. Love this!
Traumatized people have had their personhood “power” stripped and stolen. You might educate yourself
Im 3 years behind but this was a wonderful show. I love how you guys are so great for renewing and drawing people to our Catholic Faith. May God continue to bless you and your efforts.
Reasons I left: I reached out for help as a troubled teen from a broken family and was met with rug sweeping, blame, and hellfire from ministry and ccd leaders.
I longed for a relationship with Jesus and was met with long winded unrelated homilies that bored me to tears. I honestly don’t feel the priests in my hometown after our good priests were driven out could even consecrate the Eucharist anymore. My disdain and apathy for Sunday Mass made me feel more resentment at God than I was comfortable with. So I stepped away to save my relationship with God.
I went to a baptist Church that gave me the tools in scripture I was longing for to understand what it was like to have a real relationship with Jesus based in faith and love. I feel the Catholic Church I grew up in was based in fear and obedience. What I am missing in the reverence, worship, and structure, that I have in the Catholic Church and that is what makes me consider coming back.
I'm sorry that happened to you. I hope and pray you do come back, and I hope you find a better parish that meets your needs and desires. I'm always here if you ever need anything.
I'm Protestant and grew up that way with the typical Protestant vs. Catholic mindset. It's guys like you that really make me want to tear down those judgemental walls and embrace fellow Christians of different backgrounds, despite some theological differences. Although I really can't see myself becoming Catholic, especially because of the sexual abuse scandals, I REALLY appreciate you guys for being so open and honest about it.
These guys are good. I research the topics they discuss. It's always important to research everything you hear.
If THAT is the only thing that is stopping you, know this- Satan is NO respecter of ANYTHING or ANYONE, no matter their religion, station in life, gender or (name it). Protestant ministers, boyscout leaders, teachers, politicians,police, doctors, etc. have fallen prey to the evil temptation of child abuse. It occurred in biblical times in the temples. So why should the evil one stop short of priests? We have freedom of choice and not all PEOPLE have resisted evil. I AM a Catholic. One who was taken advantage of as a child. But I tell you, I do not have a grudge against my whole religion or church because of the evil in this one man. God will judge. Remember this
If THAT is the only thing that is stopping you, know this- Satan is NO respecter of ANYTHING or ANYONE, no matter their religion, station in life, gender or (name it). Protestant ministers, boyscout leaders, teachers, politicians,police, doctors, etc. have fallen prey to the evil temptation of child abuse. It occurred in biblical times in the temples. So why should the evil one stop short of priests? We have freedom of choice and not all PEOPLE have resisted evil. I AM a Catholic. One who was taken advantage of as a child. But I tell you, I do not have a grudge against my whole religion or church because of the evil in this one man. God will judge. Remember this
If THAT is the only thing that is stopping you, know this- Satan is NO respecter of ANYTHING or ANYONE, no matter their religion, station in life, gender or (name it). Protestant ministers, boyscout leaders, teachers, politicians,police, doctors, etc. have fallen prey to the evil temptation of child abuse. It occurred in biblical times in the temples. So why should the evil one stop short of priests? We have freedom of choice and not all PEOPLE have resisted evil. I AM a Catholic. One who was taken advantage of as a child. But I tell you, I do not have a grudge against my whole religion or church because of the evil in this one man. God will judge. Remember this
If THAT is the only thing that is stopping you, know this- Satan is NO respecter of ANYTHING or ANYONE, no matter their religion, station in life, gender or (name it). Protestant ministers, boyscout leaders, teachers, politicians,police, doctors, etc. have fallen prey to the evil temptation of child abuse. It occurred in biblical times in the temples. So why should the evil one stop short of priests? We have freedom of choice and not all PEOPLE have resisted evil. I AM a Catholic. One who was taken advantage of as a child. But I tell you, I do not have a grudge against my whole religion or church because of the evil in this one man. God will judge. Remember this
I joined the Catholic church three years ago. I am 70 years old this year has changed my life for the better. I don’t have the Catholic school ideology. It’s just a place that God led me and a place I need to be.
I hear many Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, theologians wringing their hands about it. A lot of intellectualizing about it.
But, guess what, it’s was their job to prevent it. That’s what they get paid for, saving souls
Pay to pray
They get paid to cover up the rape of children by pedophiles they call priests.
No transparency regarding the clergy, those in
orders or the funds is the core reason that
people do not trust the RCC.
People want to know where the money that they
donate is spent. People want to know that a bad
apple (priest, brother, sister or deacon) will be
removed from the barrel to prevent the other
apples from rotting.
@@williamwilson6499 Have you done any research to find out that the Catholic Church does not have the a big Sex Abuse problem as other religions, teachers, societies? 99% of the Priest give their lives in Service to others. Are you going to ignore that? You have the right to look for an excuse to go away from God's Church, and I respect that, but know that you are looking at the 1% problem that is in Full mode to be avoided in the future. You are intentionally ignoring the 99% and all the good of the Church for one evil committed by only some Priests 30 years ago.
End time apostates
I was born in the middle of a big catholic family. I have had a few breaks from the church for a few years here and there but I came back recently. When I met my new gym instructors who are both catholic I also had a major chilfhood friend who prayed for me and 4 years ago I reawaken to the catholic church. I'm so glad I found you guys I have watched you for years on and off.
Re-watched this video 2 years later...I think it's natural for many people to leave a Church where they were baptized as infants with no say in the matter. Obviously, as they grow and learn more, they may feel that they don't agree with what the Church believes, or they may just feel like they get nothing out of participating in it. I'm 47 and have taken 2 decade+ long breaks from the Church. I'm currently driving past 2 closer parishes to attend mass at a Jesuit-run parish. I'm glad I discovered them and am hopeful that prior issues will no longer occur. :)
By far, this is your best episode. Thank you!
Love, love, loved this episode ❤️
I am Catholic and I will never leave my church.
Then you are naive. St. Francis left his monks, to find a cave to be closer to God. Our Lady of Fatima, told the 3 shepherds that many priests would go to hell, in 1917! So, that is about over 100 years, that priests have been abusing children, those priests are the devils.
Unfortunately many people left when people realized that the church was aware of priests who were molesting children, and rather than having them arrested, just moved them to a different parish. They really disgusted me
I’m back after 50 years!!! Reborn on Feb 13th 2023. I just came back to the RCC / and plan on being a devote mendicant friar. And I had very good reasons for denouncing my faith in 1974. Pax et Bonum.
I grew up in the catholic church , I step away for awhile , but I was seeking and praying , I woke up after several events , saw the youtube video on the Miraclous Medal of Mary , Thank you my mother for leading back to the church. We should not let the scandal shake our faith.
Well said! I’m publishing a weekly UA-cam video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you.
Sex Scandal shouldn’t shake anyone’s Faith in GOD, but I
don’t understand why anyone
trusts, obeys or submits to
the RCC since The Sex Scandal.
3️⃣ different Popes knew about
the sex sins of Cardinal McCarrick
I know people who have left the church due to the sexual abuse. I entered the church 4 years ago I have found the young priests are upset when a new sexual abuse case comes out. They are trying so hard to heal the church from the abuses it frustrates them at least that is in my parish.
You are right.
I feel bad for the priests who I know very well. They are good men whose jobs as messengers of God have been maddening due to the evil men who abused not only kids but the name of God and have ruined the repetition of priesthood. I remmber my priest bringing it up during mass.
Over the past several decades I've met many dozens of people who have left the Church, and it has nearly always come down to one statement: "The Church wasn't meeting my spiritual needs." And every time I have pressed the question further it became very clear that these people weren't actually talking about their spiritual needs; it was their emotional needs -- which needs are not the Church's primary mission. We live in a spoiled, shallow society that confuses feelings with spirituality.
Well, if they feel alone, if they don't feel God in others, I can see it. Some talk of the pious ones who think if you don't fit one mold, you are out, others go out of tradition, but don't understand the faith. I think many priests on youtube and other social media understand the need to feel part of the church family. That can take time, not everyone is at the same point. If they weren't taught things correctly and MANY misinformation's existed since I was a child in the 60's and 70's, I can see being confused and feeling alone. They need a good guide and not feel overwhelmed
Christ spoke about the heart.
Emotional needs are important.
Great Episode Guys! God Bless you and your work!
I'm experincing this now with my 12 year old . He says he doesn't believe in Jesus it makes my soul cry . please pray for him and all who are struggling with belief
I’m a former catholic - raised a cradle catholic
I’ve never been more free and happy in my life -
My kids wanted to go to a Protestant church - I told them that’s fine as long as they continue to go to mass - but they began to ask questions about the Roman Catholic faith that I couldn’t answer - when I researched the history of the Catholic Church and it’s claims I realized how blind I had been - only living in my catholic bubble it all made sense until I saw the beauty and freedom of Christianity and the gospel without the man made traditions and unfounded claims of Rome - I’ve never felt the presence of god in the Eucharist yet we get it drilled into our heads that it is the crown jewel of our faith - yet I saw no transformation in our lives or greater union with Christ - when our family began to actually experience the presence of god was when we participated in a Protestant church prayer group - I realized how arrogant myself and those who taught me were - when they said things like “but we are the true church” and “we have Mary and the Eucharist and the papacy “ and yet there is so much corruption , sin , and pride - I saw in the humility of my Protestant friends the true spirit of Peter -
To anyone wanting to leave - ask questions - don’t ignore your doubts with more devotion and piety - go where the truth and evidence leads you -
My wife and children have never been more alive and spiritually on fire -
Leaving the Roman Catholic Church was the best thing I ever did for my family and my relationship with god
I'm so sorry to hear your story. I'm happy that you're following Christianity but I'm sorry you gave up on your church. Catholicism is not easy, it's not intended to be easy if we give ourselves to Jesus, He carries our burdens, He will show us the way through the Holy Spirit. I believe you just were looking for an easier way, maybe a feel-good church. Of course it's not going to be that way all the time, life isn't that way all the time. You don't want your children learning to hang on to something that doesn't have roots in the Earth from the beginning. Protestantism broke off from Catholicism because it was easier and everybody could develop their own little church. This is wrong. Jesus is not easy. His burden is easy but He is not easy and the Holy Spirit and the Lord God our father is not easy it's not intended to be easy it's intended to be our Direction and our Dedication, our Revelation & our Eternal life. If you place your spirit in the hands of God, He will take you where you need to go. If you don't really believe that what kind of God are we talkin about? The Protestant church that reads the Bible, sings a few songs and you go home feeling good what in the world did that do for your soul in hard times does? Does that carry it through the week, are you studying the Bible more, are your children loving more, are things better in your life all around everybody's more loving and everyone's talking about the Lord? Or did it just get easier? If that's not the case you need to come home to the Catholic Church. Let the Holy Spirit lead you. Work & hard study, as possible, believe & give your heart to the Lord - then, receive the Eucharist. This is not an easy walk, it's not supposed to be. It is for Eternity. Our souls are Eternal. If it was meant to be easy, well, the Lord would just heal everything and give us a velvet bed to lie on. I understand you're good feelings in protestantism, as I go to different churches along with other friends besides my own Catholic Church Mass & they are lovely but the depth of soul is missing for me. Nothing and I mean absolutely nothing gives me the joy fully that the Eucharist, the Sacraments & the Mass give me. Catholicism isn't easy. Jesus and the Lord God in heaven should not be easy. His burden is easy but He is not easy. He will ease your burden, but please, don't run away from the tough stuff - that's what makes Heroes out of soldiers. I will pray for you and I want God to continue to bless your life‼️ ✝️✝️✝️💞
@kevin…👆 Thanks for posting
your testimony of yourself & your family. Praise Holy God. Amen
There is No True Church. St. Francis realize this, and walked away from his monks. Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and even Islam, they all pray to the same God, only their devotion is different. Here's a tip: Go outside, close your eyes, feel the wind against your face and know that God is with you. It's that simple. The Eucharist is special. The Eucharist is Jesus. And, Jesus is always with you. God is always with you. You don't have to go to any church building, to be with God. You are right the Vatican is corrupt. I, too, walked away. But do keep the faith of God, do keep the goodness in you. And, you and your family should be o.k. Hey, it worked for St. Francis. I agree with you, always face the facts, know the Truth.
You've definately helped bridge the gap, guys -- for all 6 souls within our household. Thank you! 🙂 Please, keep talking. My 4 sons need your voices! My husband & I, too. God be with you & yours, always! 💖🙏🏼🕊️
This particular episode was VERY impactful for me. Thank you for your ministry gentlemen!
Thank you all for this; this was a rather powerful episode. I'm someone who is thinking about (and seriously at that) returning back across the Tiber, but I just have some doubts is all. I didn't grow up in it, but converted as a very young adult. Long story about why all I left. That, and certain familial contexts that I'm not sure if it'll rock the boat or not. I have an appointment with a priest in a few days, and I hope it'll all go well. Trying to discern, and to hopefully settle this once and for all.
Go and serve God whichever church brings you closest to Jesus. God bless.
As of the 5th of July, I have returned to the official or Roman Catholic Church. I'm glad to be home!
Awesome! Well said! There is hope! God bless you all! 🕊
You found a lost sheep. Please keep doing this. I whould give my life for you guys Prairs
I am 90 years old and I recall as a young man our Catholic Church, Oh how I miss it.
Stuff they talk about here is stuff that’s been rattling in my head for years, but if I ever talked about it my classmates and coworkers would have found me crazy, or worse. Thank you so much for doing this video this week, it helped me put my thoughts into words and ideas on what can be done
Thank you for your ministry! You don’t realize how helpful and healing your show is. Thank you father for carrying this huge cross. I am praying for you
Amen!!! This is happening in other churches outside of the Catholic Church too. Podcasts such as yours are so helpful to bring people back to the Church.