Be it known: through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit! Hear me when I say, ye that are Catholic have been deceived and know not God. Ye worship Mary, praying to her; when God tells his to worship none other than him. It is idolatry. Catholicism has it's own Bible and teachings, which are blasphemous to the word of God: the Holy Bible. As ye follow the teachings of man and not God; ye hear the pope, but not Jesus, yet ye claim to be his disciples! These are but a few things I named ye dwell within; there are many more. I tell you now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father! There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you! They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God... Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask: "Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen." Revelation 22:8-9 KJV 8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. 9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. Acts 2:38 KJV 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Luke 11:13 KJV 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? John 14:21-24 KJV 21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.* 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.* 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.* 3 John 1:11 KJV 11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. *He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.* 1 John 3:6-10 KJV 6 *Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.* 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: *he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.* 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 9 *Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.* 10 *In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God,* neither he that loveth not his brother.
@@Call_Upon_YAH I tell you this with complete sincerity. If you ever hope to convince us Catholic Christians that we are deceived and wrong, the #1 step on your part is to actually learn about the Catholic faith, honestly and with genuine effort to properly understand our beliefs. Because as it is, any Catholic Christian even remotely well catechized will immediately recognize that you don't know what you are talking about when it comes to the Catholic faith and are misrepresenting it - knowingly or not. Imagine a Muslim or atheist or anyone else coming to you and trying to convince you that you are wrong and have been deceived, and they then proceed to completely misrepresent your beliefs (Muslims and atheists, for example, do this all the time), and pretends to understand your beliefs better than you do yourself, would you take such a person seriously? So, as long as Catholic Christians read comments such as yours and immediately recognize that their beliefs are being misrepresented, they will not consider anything you have to say - nor should they. So I'd suggest you start by following our Lord's teaching about doing to others as you'd have them do to you. You wouldn't want someone to act as though they were knowledgeable about your beliefs when they obviously aren't, and then proceed to tell you that you are deceived and make a bunch or arguments that are irrelevant to what you actually believe. You wouldn't want others to do that to you, and it wouldn't convince you if they did. So both for moral reasons and practical reasons, you should modify your strategy as to give you at least a chance at convincing someone. And I know, I know. You *think* you are knowledgeable about the Catholic faith. But as a fervent and well studied Catholic Christian, I can assure you that I do not recognize my faith in what you presented and your "argument" completely misses the target.
I join the RCC tomorrow at 5:00 P.M. converting from Protestantism. This has been a 4 year journey for me and I just wanted to say thank you. Both of your work and the conversations you’ve hosted have helped me on my journey. It’s such a hard journey and you should be encouraged that you are helping people like me traverse it. God Bless and keep on keeping on!
Well we have people converting to Mormonism. Islam. Atheism. All from all forms of religion. That doesn’t give credence to anything. The church is not the answer. Any church claiming to be the church is itself the biggest delusion. There’s no such thing. The church cannot save my friend. Watch this: 1 John 2:24 Let Truth Abide in You Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father.
@@zarasocho3524 - The Christian faith predates the Bible by 400 years. On the contrary, when Christ commanded that the faith be passed on to posterity he specifically enjoined “Apostolic Authority” and “Liturgical traditions” as the proper modes of its transmission. (Matthew 28; Luke 22:19; Luke 10:16) He says not a word about relying on the Bible alone. Neither did the Apostles. You proof text that’s your opinion. Christ left us a single Church Matthew 16:18 which the gates of hell will not prevail against it which is the the pillar and bulwark of truth - 1 Timothy 3:15. Pax Christi
@@zarasocho3524 The Church is the Body of Christ, thus no one can abide in Christ unless they abide in his body the Church. 1 Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
There's people who convert to all types of religions, non-religions. So I agree with Zara in that respect, there's not much credence in that alone. People also reject christianity.
@@mc07 Christ would not even bother to create a Church of his own if He thought that it is not necessary and important for our Salvation like Baptism. You are simply confused and wrong. Your problem is that you are a relativist, you don't believe in the Truth, or just believe the 'truths' which are convenient for you. If there is no truth inherent to reality then we or anything in the universe simply couldn't even exist. If there is no truth in any natural phenomenon, such as water or air, or in a human (and, or divine) phenomenon such as the existence of the genuine, original and authentic Church founded by Christ Himself, then we can quit right now to the search of any knowledge or experience, just close your eyes and mind. But: "Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter (aramaic: Kefa=Rock), and on this rock (aramaic: Kefa=Rock) I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.". (Matthew 16:13-20).
The apostle Paul preaching in the Areopagus..."God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made by hands.....but now commands all men everywhere to repent, because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man (Jesus) whom He has ordained."
@@ChristIsLord7 Fr. Mike has a good video of why be Catholic instead of Protestant. It has nothing to do with the temple itself as we the believers are the Church; rather, it all boils down to authority. When Jesus leaves, he tells Peter that he is now the rock on which his Church stands, and what he says is almost a word for word reference to Isaiah, where the Kingdom of Heaven has a king (Jesus), but also someone who acts as a “prime minister” guided by the Holy Spirit. When Jesus gives Peter this order, He is establishing His Church and giving Peter the authority to lead the believers, this authority is passed down to the next pope, and the one after it. Actually, in Rome, there’s a piece of marble with EVERY single one of the pope’s starting with St. Peter. We are the only ones who can trace back that authority to the very beginning of the Catholic Church. Now, with this authority, comes the ability to interpret scripture guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church has the authority to tells us when we interpret something wrong and to establish the dogma. Historically, the Church has done it several times. Which is why after 2,000 years, the Catholic Church it is still what it is.
"On this rock"...read the whole context of Matthew 16. "Thou art the Christ" is what Peter SAID, demonstrate why it is not based simply on what he said and then please consider how Peter died as a martyr. For Cameron to go from saying he still wasn't sure about the Office of the Papacy to saying "the evidence of the Papacy is true" without demonstrating the evidence is just silly. Of course, the ever-splintered RCC of bloggers n' such are fine with it because Cameron conceded on the Papacy. They are like "He's home", or rather "he is coming Home; Rome Sweet Rome".
@@terecaravaca it’s nothing compared to what it was 2000 🥴 The current pope is a total heretic and there’s just as much divisions within Roman Catholicism as there is in Protestantism. You guys live in this fantasy world as if Rome is still ruled by Leo X. Really strange stuff. Lots of dependance on self righteousness and tons of made up doctrine. Good luck!
In 2019, I had been Presbyterian or Protestant for 52 years. I went to see the movie Unplanned and knew God spoke to me during that movie. Within 3 months, I had left the Presbyterian Church (who was pro-choice, I had no idea), signed up for RCIA, and started attending the Catholic mass. Within those 3 months, all my objections were resolved. I have never regretted my decision. God is touching your heart and opening your eyes to His Church. There is probably a Catholic Church close to you. Make an appointment with the priest and discuss with him whatever might be keeping you from the Catholic Church. We are all praying for you. God bless.
I was a Protestant (my mom left the Catholic Church and married a Protestant), but I became Catholic during the course of my Ph.D. studies. It was particularly Spanish Medieval literature that convinced me.
Its amazing how God works everywhere and we find Christ's Bride unexpectedly. Would you mind sharing some books about Spanish Medieval literature and if possible, Portuguese as well? I find it difficult sometimes navigating between Black Legend propaganda and legitimate criticism. God bless you
👉 36 Long years as a radical Protestant, member and server of God in a Pentecostal denomination, I went very DEEP in the history of the Church of JesusChrist and it was a BIG SURPRISE 😱for me discover 🔍 all the Original and Primitives Christians were 100% Catholics. Now I’m a converted Catholic for glory and honor of God.
I came back to the Catholic Church ten or so years ago after being a Protestant minister for years. The journey back started about 12 years before that. It has been scary, beautiful, hard, wonderful and more. Please pray for Cameron and I pray that people don’t overwhelm him and push him out in front of people too much. Take your time Cameron. God bless you my Italian /American buddy. I still struggle and grapple with the Church in a lot of ways, but God can handle it. I’ll never go back. The Church is my home. It is a family that has its “weird uncles “ and “crazy aunts”. Love you brother.
I'm a former protestant, in process of becoming Catholic in RCIA. I owe a debt if thanks to Pints with Aquinas; this channel has assisted me on my journey. I relate to Cameron. So much of his story is similar to my own.
Have you read all the encyclicals and papal documents, CCC and code of canon law to make sure there is no false teachings in them before deciding to become Catholic?
@@Wgaither1 First I ask you: Do you know what Canon Law is? It seems you have no idea of what it is. Here's a brief explanation: Canon Law is the oldest continuous legal system in the western world. It is an internal system of law within the Catholic Church which respects civil law, as long as civil law is not in conflict with what the Church sees as just and moral. The current Code of Canon Law was promulgated in 1983 by Pope John Paul II. The 1983 Code is a revision of the previous 1917 Code. The revision was a direct result of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), and the goal of the revision process was to translate the Second Vatican Council’s teaching into the 1983 Code. Regarding your negative attitude towards the one Church Jesus founded, here's something you missed about a God that NEVER changes who fulfills what He promised: ▪︎MATTHEW 16:18-19 18. And so I say TO YOU, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build MY CHURCH, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. 19. I will give you the Keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Notice the specificity of the words: "My Church" in singular. Furthermore, the divine promise is upon Peter and his successors who will inherit the keys for the benefit of future generations. I ask you: Do you really think divisions are acceptable to our Lord? Absolutely not! He therefore tells you and all divided members of protestant churches and sects what He wants them to be: JOHN 17:21-23 21. so that they MAY ALL BE ONE, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me. 22. And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may BE ONE, as WE ARE ONE, 23. I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to PERFECTION AS ONE, that the world may know that you sent me, and that you loved them even as you loved me. "PERFECTION AS ONE" Gives no room for exceptions in the singular "Church" built on Peter which is forever guided to ALL TRUTH. ▪︎JOHN 16:13 13 But when the Spirit of truth has arrived, he will teach the whole truth to you. For he will not be speaking from himself. Instead, whatever he will hear, he will speak. And he will announce to you the things that are to come. Our Lord gives a permanent mission for His Church to fulfill: ▪︎MATHEW 28, 18-19 18. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, He then concludes with an eternal and solemn promise to His one true Church: ▪︎MATHEW 28, 20 20. teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, UNTIL THE END OF THE AGE.” "Until the end of the age" means FOREVER. May God bless your discernment.
@@joecastillo8798 Wgaither1 was the person that seemed to troll Catholic pages when I was still Protestant but starting to attend RCIA classes back in 2019. He consistently attacked Church teaching. He rejected anything I said on the Catholic page. His attacks convinced me that I was where God wanted me, learning the truth about what Jesus Christ actually taught. I was confirmed Catholic in 2020.
I am a cradle Catholic but took my faith for granted. Until one day protestant friends began inviting me to their church gatherings and had pointed out how unbiblical the Catholic Church is. So I said, if I prove they are right, i will leave the Church. Blessing in disguise the conversion shows I started watching was Marcus Grodi’s Journey Home. I learned so much from former non-catholics. Now I am a catechist at our Parish and been assigned to give some topics in some RCIA classes. God bless our converts, they open our eyes and teach us too. I am forever grateful! Ad majorem dei gloriam!
So you accepted the roman Catholic version of events and as a roman Catholic you can go beyond the scriptures for your beliefs! You accepted the intercessionof Mary , that is not found in scripture and you accept that you can pray to dead saints alive in heaven as well as Mary to convey your prayers to God by enriching them with their closeness to God , again not found in scripture. You can now believe that baptizing a baby will keep it from limbo , which as any reader of God's word the scriptures will tell you that is utter rubbish. This statement stands out So I said, if I prove they are right, i will leave the Church. Blessing in disguise the conversion shows I started watching was Marcus Grodi’s Journey Home. I learned so much from former non-catholics. If you were a Mormon and watched only Mormon videos what do you think your outcome would be? Oh I'll stay a Mormon !! Read God's word for yourself as you will find that Jesus died once and for all and ALL your sins are forgiven and oddly enough not only is purgatory not mentioned it is not even required as Jesus paid every penalty that is possible . The roman Catholic church does not teach that.
Russian Orthodox baptized and confirmed in infancy here. I did my profession of faith and converted a few weeks back after finding my way to Catholicism. What a beautiful, emotional and cathartic experience it was to have found my way home, where my heart feels so full ✝️❤️🙏
Welcome home. “The Lord said to Peter, ‘On this rock I will build my Church, I have given you the keys of the kingdom of heaven [and] whatever you shall have bound or loosed on earth will be bound or loosed in heaven’ [Matt. 16:18-19]. . . . Upon you, he says, I will build my Church; and I will give to you the keys, not to the Church” - Tertullian (Modesty 21:9-10 [A.D. 220]).
@@augustvonmacksen2526 It's sort of a long story. I was removed from my faith for a long while for various reasons, and a lot of events in my life have led me to find my way back. But as I was finding my footing in it again, I was leaning more and more towards Catholicism. It just made sense. The theological arguments were more sound, I fell in love with the liturgy (not the Novus Ordo but the Tridentine and Ordinariate formats), the devotions to Mary, so on and so forth. It all really captivated me and made my choice of direction really easy. It all felt very natural to me and I feel a sense of completeness for the first time in my life. :)
I grew up unbaptised and became an Anglican at 27. Five years later I converted to Catholicism, recognising that it was the fullest expression of Christianity. That was a long time ago. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. Edit: It was God’s gift.
@@paulrichards6894 You just do not know the magnitude of the Catholic Church work all over the world to help.people of all faiths. I worked for more than 30 years in S. Arabia and have witnessed the change of many Muslims towards the Catholic Church. I am a witness of the first Catholic Church in Bahrain and was there for the very first mass before my eventual retirement. God is good all the time.
@@paulrichards6894 We are the largest private charitable organization in the world. Consider that. We need the properties. I teach on one of those properties and worship in the nearby Church. The property is worth millions, yet the service they provide has no monetary value; it's infinite. As far as the artwork, even the poor need the inspiration it gives. We regularly outreach to those lacking in our community and the poorest areas of Vancouver and teach our children to do the same. This is typical of every Catholic parish/church. What do you do for the poor Paul Richards?
@@paulrichards6894 Our Catholic Church runs soup kitchens, homeless shelters and always asks for donation of clothing, medicine and others to assist those in need. We also provide a cheaper health care service and education in the common sense (like math, science, etc) and the biblical sense ( religion and church beliefs) Also, almost every Catholics churches, especially the big ones have a homeless center that provides food, clothing, showers, laundry, bed, etc. to hundreds of people every week. They also provide a variety of programs to help their brothers and sisters in need get back on their feet. All of their efforts are completely funded by donations. In our Catholic faith, we learn that charity is a divinely infused virtue which lets us focus our will to cherish God above all things. God always multiply your blessings, when you give for his will and love, is probably why the church is so blessed. I don’t know why things happen to other people who are homeless and sick, or commit crime and other places with so many corruptions and their kids pay the prices which is so heartbroken. I believe that God is love and wants to help, but some people chose to live that way and forcing their love ones to live with it. God gave us the gift of the will to choose, and he’s always waiting for us to change so he can intercede. People think they can do whatever they want base on that will, but they don’t know that there are consequences that came with it, then they blame others for that. Now they blame the Catholics. Stop making excuses and do the Will of God, he already die for our sin and salvation. Repent
Praise be to God! I was raised a New Age, secular, mishmash hindu/pagan/Protestan, Jew (read a falllen world or anti Catholic). And I, the least likely, am a fully converted Catholic (took 20 years) and my son is a Holy Preist. Our Lord is wildly creative.
This is such big news. I re-verted to Catholicism, after having been a member of the protestant church for a number of years. The Catholic church is 100% the true church, or should I say, it is the fullness of Christ in this world. I've met some truly Godly protestants, but there is some big pieces missing from that doctrine. I know this logically but most importantly, I know it spiritually. I still visit a protestant church from time to time, just to meet up with my friends but when I do, I feel this sense of emptiness, like its just not right, it just doesnt work. And then literally on the same day, I'll go to the catholic church and instantly, the second I walk in the door, I feel the presence of God, and my spirit is lifted, I feel that fullness, that holiness. This is how I know the catholic church is the one true church in this world.
1. You’re glasses are the bomb 👌🏼👌🏼 2. I’m a convert. I cannot tell you how difficult it was for me to finally take the leap of faith and join. I studied for 7 years. I went through RCIA 3 times and pulled out right before committing. My family is anti Catholicism and I knew I would be hurting them. I finally decided I needed to follow the Truth no matter the consequences. I cried. I was somewhat embarrassed - which I shouldn’t have been, however I knew what people would think of me. What I used to think of Catholics. I have found so much peace being Catholic. I have a community. We all don’t sit and debate doctrine, but instead we celebrate and learn it together. I still have some difficulties with some things, but I trust that it is my imperfect nature and thousands upon thousands of theologians before me know more than I. I can trust them, and trust Gods word. I’m more at peace now than ever. But it took a long time, even after coming into the church. I’ll pray for you Cameron! It’s not an easy journey, but it’s worth it. It’s the Narrow path.
I came into the church in Easter 2019. I found a community later that year, and i now have the best family. I have found the most peace within the last 6 months. My Protestant family has started to accept me, and I’m so thankful God led me to the truth.
SO beautiful! What a strong woman! I love that you went back and forth three times. Shows how serious you are! I pray God will continue to bless you and help you be a courageous witness to your family.
Thank you guys. This was great My husband and I are Protestants journeying to Rome. Pints with Aquinas has had a huge impact on our journey. We want to continue studying but we will most likely be taking RCIA classes next year. It is a hard journey. We will be praying for Cameron and his family. I was raised LDS and became Protestant 28 years ago. That was hard. In some ways I have already done this but it is in many ways even harder then that first change. God bless both of you and your ministries.
God bless you on your journey. Hopefully you find a parish with a good RCIA program. Some are better than others so please research first. As a cradle Catholic I've learned a lot from channels like this one and also from the questions that other people ask on Catholic Answers. Prayers for you.
I love hearing conversion stories! As a cradle Catholic, I have realized I’ve taken my faith for granted, and not the wonderful gift from God that it is. Listening to conversion stories has awakened me.
Converts make the best Catholics because they know what they are coming home to. Cradle Catholics like us, are the ones who benefit from our new members. They remind us of what we take for granted.
I grew up atheist, became Protestant, and then Catholic. It’s definitely hard no matter what especially if you have loved ones who can’t seem to understand. This time is definitely going to be a struggle but all for Gods glory. God Bless you Cameron and your family!
So why should anyone "be Catholic"? What exactly does that mean? What would be a few important differences between Catholicism and biblical Christianity?
They say so what's the difference, what's the main difference between, like, the Catholic Church, and any of the other Protestant denominations or non-Catholic churches. Maybe it would be this, maybe it would be authority. And I know that's a bad word, many of us we don't like it, we're like, blah, authority! That doesn't sit right with me. What do you mean "authority"? I would say this That the Church has the ability to teach us. They teach authoritatively. The Church has the ability to teach us in the name of Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father, that the Church has the ability to tell us, this is true, and this is not true; that the Church has the ability to establish doctrine. And I'm not talking about some invisible kind of like universal body of believers. I'm talking about the Church that Jesus himself founded back in Matthew chapter . Jesus looks at Simon and says, "Simon, your name is now Peter, 'rock'. And upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." He goes on to say "I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven." Now, here's the interesting thing that you may or may not know. Jesus came to establish the kingdom, right? But it's not an invisible kingdom. Why? Because we can look at Jesus, as the king, establishes the kingdom, but when He says to Peter, you know, Simon, now Peter, he says "I give you the keys to the kingdom etc. etc." He's referencing Isaiah, the book of the Prophet Isaiah. And in Isaiah, there's this role, in the kingdom there's a role, there's the king obviously, but there's also the prime minister, the one who is the overseer. And when the king is gone, this person is in charge, this person has the authority of the king. It says that in Isaiah chapter . And it's almost word for word what Jesus gives to Peter. The keys to the kingdom of heaven. He gives the Church a visible structure, and an actual hierarchy. And he says you can actually teach now, teach in my name, the Holy Spirit will lead you to all truth to be able to teach in my name. And this is exactly what happens. In the Acts of the Apostles chapter , they're this big crisis, and the crisis is, the apostles had been evangelizing the Jews. So, basically they were all Jews. And they realised, Jesus is the fulfilment of Judaism, Jesus is the Messiah we were waiting for. So they're sharing the good news with Jewish people. It was awesome. But then they realised, because Peter had a vision, and Paul was called to do this too, that they were called to bring the Gospel to non-Jews. Which is amazing and good because I am a non-Jew, and I get to be brought in, right? To the people of God. The question came up. OK, so when you evangelize Jews all you need to get is baptized because, they're already circumcised. They're already in the Old Covenant. So in order to be brought into the fulfilment of the Covenant, the New Covenant, they just have to be baptised. But if you're evangelizing Gentiles, question, do they first have to be circumcised, and then be baptized? Or can they just be baptised? Now you can see at least two ways why this would be a very important question. One is if you were an adult Gentile man this would kind of be a big question he would want answered, 'do I have to do this? Or is this kinda optional?' You want that resolved ahead of time. But secondly, even more importantly, if I need to get circumcised in order to get baptised, and I'm not, that means I'm not saved. Like, "Do we have to do this in order to be saved?" is the big question. The problem is, Jesus never taught about that, and the Bible never teaches about this. And this is the problem, the problem with a thing called "Sola Scriptura'" or "Bible Alone". You know, one of the pillars of the Reformation was this idea that "Bible Alone" or "Scripture Alone" you don't need the church you only need "Bible Alone". What about when the Bible doesn't teach something? What do we do? Well, what happened was in Acts chapter the apostles came together and again I'm not saying some loose kind of invisible church, but the actual structure of the Church. Those apostles, the people that Jesus himself called, Peter as the pope, Paul and Barnabas, to have this body of the Church. And the Church gets together, and they discuss, and they debate, and they pray, and then they decided. They said, "it seems to the Holy Spirit, and to us, that we should not impose this on Gentiles, they do not have to be circumcised in order to be baptized." And, in that moment you can see in the Bible that the Church, again, the visible Church, the structure of the Church, governance of the Church has the ability to teach.
@@jessebryant9233 PART 2 And not just to teach, but to teach definitively, not merely optionally. And if you're a student of history, you see that this is not the only time, in fact the Church has to do this again and again and again, because people pick up the Old Testament and they pick up the New Testament Scriptures, which also the Church gave us. Another video by the way. And they say, "Well I've come to the conclusion that Jesus isn't really God ... I mean he's clearly God. I mean he came to earth, he rose from the dead, he's clearly God. I think he only looked like human." And that was a heresy called Docetism, in fact it was one of the earliest heresies, was that Jesus was fully God, but he wasn't fully man. In the Church, again not this generic, invisible Church, but the actual, physical, structure or hierachy of the Church said, "That's incorrect." Then other people came along and said, well he's fully human but maybe he's only partly God, like 'quasi' God like the Aryans. And the Church came together at the Council of Nicaea (325 A.D.) and they said, "No, Jesus is fully God, and fully man." Two natures, human and divine, in one divine person. Now, every Christian in the world believes that. Why? Because in some way, whether they admit it or not, every single Christian in the world believes that the Catholic Church has the authority to teach. Every Christian who believes in the Trinity, that God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, co-equal, co-eternal that no one is greater than the other believes that, because of the authority of the Catholic Church. Because the Church came together at the Council of Nicaea, the Council of Constantinople, and all the other Church Councils, and declared this. That this is the interpretation of the text. And we need that, here's the crazy thing, we need that so badly, OK, here's a little mental exercise. Imagine that you are God, for some of you this will not be the first time today that you did this. And it is so important to you, that the people you created know who you truly are, that they don't get you wrong. So what do you do? Well, you don't want to overwhelm them with your beauty and power and glory and truth because then they might have to serve you out of fear. You want them to fall in love with you, and you want them to know who you truly are. So you start small, you start with this guy named Abraham, or Abram, you know he changed his name to Abraham. You bring him slowly and slowly and then his family, you reveal yourself slowly to his family and then to his tribe, and then to his people, you call the Jewish people, the chosen people of God and you slowly reveal yourself to them and very carefully, because you don't want them to get any part of you wrong. And then in the fullness of time , years ago, you yourself actually become one of them. You become a human being. And in that, you reveal who you truly are, and you don't do it as the most powerful one, or as the greatest one, or as the richest one, you take the lowest place as a humble, poor person. And you die as a criminal. You let yourself be overwhelmed by suffering and death. Why? Because it's so important to you as God that people know the truth and depth of your heart. Then you rise from the dead, you send your Holy Spirit to the apostles and then they write down all these things. And, while they're writing these things down, you preserve it. Why? Because it's very important to you as God that they write down exactly what you want them to write down, and no more and no less. And then, over the course of years, as they're translating it, as they're copying it you, by your Holy Spirit you guide that copying, you guide that translating, so that they don't get you wrong. Why? Because it's very important to you as God that no one gets you wrong. Here's this infallible book, right? It's a book that has, it's without error. Now, it's not without scientific error, because it's not a scientific book, it's a book of poetry, it's a book of truth, it's a book of goodness. (There's a whole other video about that). The point is, you compile this infallible book through fallible people. But you compile this infallible book, now, if you were God, would it make any sense for you to then say, "OK" to anyone, "Here's this infallible book, boom, take it, read it, tell me what you think." No you wouldn't. Why? Because an infallible book, without an infallible interpreter, is a worthless book. Right? The Bible is infallible, but without an infallible interpreter it's like, that's why you have ,+ denominations of Christianity in the United States. Because, you know, someone picks it up and says, 'Oh, here's what I think.' someone else picks it up, 'no no no, here's what I think.' That's one of the reasons why G.K. Chesterton back in the day he had said, while he was Catholic, they said he said Because I don't need a church who can tell me when I'm right, I need a Church that will tell me where I'm wrong. So if you ask, you know what's the big difference between the Catholic Church and all the non-Catholic Christian denominations?' I'd say, when it comes down to it, I think what it comes down to is right there. Authority.
There are infinite resources to support your journey!! Pints is a great start, but for the women in your family I recommend Blessed is She (they make kids products too). They also have a couple things geared towards couples. Also Formed has great resources, as does the Word on Fire institute… I might start with WoF if I were you!!
Father Chris Alar has many great teaching videos, including a couple that go through every detail of the Mass. I recommend his videos as well as Catholic Answers. As a cradle Catholic, I've learned a lot that I never knew before.
It is a journey. We welcome you on your way. “The Lord said to Peter, ‘On this rock I will build my Church, I have given you the keys of the kingdom of heaven [and] whatever you shall have bound or loosed on earth will be bound or loosed in heaven’ [Matt. 16:18-19]. . . . Upon you, he says, I will build my Church; and I will give to you the keys, not to the Church” - Tertullian (Modesty 21:9-10 [A.D. 220]).
I converted to Catholicism, from Protestant, over thirty years ago. The best thing I ever did - I never looked back and it brought me to an understanding of Christ's sacrifice and of sanctity, that I would never have learned as a Protestant. I am forever grateful that I was led to Catholicism.
Jesus pulled me outta paganism too. I used to worship a goddess and was a trance medium, so I'm not really sure how to reconcile anything with Mary and the saints. It looks the same to me. Do you have any suggestions for me?
@@purplenalgene I would say it’s easier to pray to Mary and the saints when you realize you are still praying to Jesus just through them. You are not worshiping them, you are just asking them to intercede for you.
I am a 20 year old Catholic man and most of my male role models have been converts to Catholicism and to this day I cannot imagine how hard it would be to convert to another religion (especially since I suffer from severe stubbornness). For that reason (and many others) I have immense respect for Cameron and all other converts.
@@liljade53 no...the Germans nobility used a very mentally disturbed Martin Luther as the perfect stool pigeon in their crusade to get Rome off their backs and allow them to assert power. It was all politics and power grabs. Religion had nothing to do with it really
@@miguelangeldiaz9380 and your evidence or proof of this alternative history? are you saying that indulgences were not being sold? I've no doubt that politics were involved, but that does not mean it was not about religion, especially in the case of John Huss, which was about both. But he was burned because he preached church reform and a return to the scriptures and that Christ was the only head of the church, not a human being.
Protestant here, definitely impressed by your willingness to follow what you believe is the truth despite how hard it may be. Enjoy your first Catholic Eucharist! Thats definitely the thing that would make me Catholic if I ever converted P. S, Those sunnies look good Matt 😎
I never joined another Church but did stray. I went to confession last night and I have been renewed. Praise to Jesus for his mercy ❤ I love being Catholic.
This was beautiful! So happy for Cameron, and I am praying he and his family have the peace which surpasses all understanding. I am a Protestant who found the road to Rome some four years ago. I haven’t made my way across the Tiber yet, but my family and I have begun going to mass. I feel like I’ve heard someone say at one time that Chesterton, for a time, was glad to hold the door to the Church open while not yet entering himself, and he rejoiced for those who entered in. That is where I am. The sound of joy and peace, beauty and truth, and rejoicing are ever calling to me from inside those doors. May the Lord direct my steps.
My husband and I began RCIA in early September and will be brought into the Catholic Church on Easter Vigil, just like Cameron. When I got the notification Cameron decided to convert and was in RCIA, I shouted for joy! I sent the link with the announcement to our RCIA teacher. Glory to God!
Welcome home. “The Lord says to Peter: ‘I say to you,’ he says, ‘that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.’ . . . On him [Peter] he builds the Church, and to him he gives the command to feed the sheep [John 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed, the others were that also which Peter was [i.e., apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, whereby it is made clear that there is but one Church and one chair. So too, all [the apostles] are shepherds, and the flock is shown to be one, fed by all the apostles in single-minded accord. If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confident that he is in the Church?”- St. Cyprian of Carthage (The Unity of the Catholic Church 4; 1st edition [A.D. 251]).
Seeing Cameron take an interest in Catholicism opened my mind to it and after looking into my objections to it I was eventually left with little choice but to become Catholic. Funny enough my girlfriend was simultaneously having a similar journey and we both came to the same conclusions individually which is great. Thank you guys for playing a role in our journey.
Similar story for my wife and I. Soon after we got married we started being pulled in a serious way toward the Church. I remember going to lunch after church one day (still very much evangelical) and wondering how to broach the subject of looking at a different option for church. Turns out she was thinking the same thing. After a brief detour through an Episcopal parish, we were received in the Church just over 3 years after we were married. To the chagrin if our families, of course. 😅 I’m still amazed at how powerfully the Spirit was moving in our hearts at the same time.
Congrats. St. Cyprian of Carthage “The Lord says to Peter: ‘I say to you,’ he says, ‘that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.’ . . . On him [Peter] he builds the Church, and to him he gives the command to feed the sheep [John 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed, the others were that also which Peter was [i.e., apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, whereby it is made clear that there is but one Church and one chair. So too, all [the apostles] are shepherds, and the flock is shown to be one, fed by all the apostles in single-minded accord. If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confident that he is in the Church?” (The Unity of the Catholic Church 4; 1st edition [A.D. 251]).
@@dylanwagoner9768 I didn’t really put too much emphasis on the specific denomination at the time as long as they preached the gospel properly and I found a Baptist church that was great and the teaching was also good
After years, I knew I wanted to become Catholic while my husband remained staunchly Protestant. His father immigrated from Colombia and was avidly hostile to faith and especially Catholicism, regularly mocking Catholics. I was helped by EWTN "Coming Home" conversion stories of couples who did not both convert to Catholicism...who remained happily married...and managed both faith decisions. I waited. My husband said, "Go ahead." I waited. I could hear pain in his voice. I personally decided I would change only when my husband would be at peace. That day arrived. I have been Catholic for seven years now and am so very happy to fully express my love of God/Christ in the Catholic faith. My husband and I are strong in Christian faith and in our marriage. God bless you, Cameron, and your family. I will be a new supporter for your channel. :)
Show your husband this.👇🏽 Without Christ stamp of "authority" our brothers and sisters are adrift in no-mans land. From conception the Church was an OFFICIAL sect within Judaism. When you read Acts 1 and if you are familiar with Halakhah Law you will immediately notice that the Church is a legal entity WITHIN Judaism. There are 3 requirements which are met. Firstly, notice that there are 120 members in this synagogue. Why is this important? It is the exact number of persons in the Halakhah regulations to form a full fledged synagogue. The 120 is the Knesset HaGadolah which was supposed to be restored in the Olam Haba when Messiah comes. Judaism and Catholicism was born on Shavuot/Pentecost. To this day the Catholic Conclave has a maximum limit of 120 electors to elect the Pope. Secondly next according to Halakhah regulations there must be a "beit din" (Hebrew court) formed. We see that there is a beit-din and it draws lots and Matthias a disciple is chosen to take over Judas bishopric (episkopen). The first example of Apostolic Succession. So two of the three requirements are met. The third requirement is that there must be a NASI (prince/temporal) and an AB (father/spiritual) appointed. Curiously Peter is filling both these positions in this beit din. Why? In 190 BC the Kohan Gadol (jewish high-priest) fell into apostasy and bei-din gadol (Hebrew court) cast a vote of no confidence splitting the Kohan Gadol into two offices the "NASI" and the "AB" within the Beit Din Gadol. Fast forward to Matt16, in this new Beit Din Gadol (70 disciples) Christ has placed His confidence in Peter (the first AB/father/pope meaning papa) by presenting him the Keys to the temple/governance bringing the two offices back into one high priesthood the way it originally was. Rachi/Jewish sage writes a commentary on the priestly role of the steward/vizier and the Keys are the keys of the Temple and Authority. When the davidic kings were away the steward/vizier of the davidic kingdoms was in charge and he wore the keys the King gave him. The pope has both temporal and spiritual powers. Peter is the NASI prince of the apostles and the AB/pope (Pope meaning papa - meaning father) as you see even today the pope as Peters documented unbroken apostolic successor is both ‘nasi’ and the ‘ab’ in Catholicism. Christ appointed Peter as His steward with the keys as per Isaiah 22 vs 19-24 and Matt16. Peter/successors is First amongst equals. In the Davidic kingdoms there was always an al-bayith (steward/vizier), that is Peters role. Christ also renames Peter (the only Apostle renamed) as Abraham and Jacob were renamed by God in preparation for their specific role in salvation history. The Apostles knew exactly what had occurred when Jesus gave Peter the keys. Jesus presents the keys to Peter (Pope/ab) and appoints him/his successors as His royal steward to care for HIs flock until His return. Peter's successors (Popes) are first amongst equals ie the bishops. It's not a lording over them type of role. He figuratively sits in the Seat of Moses which we now call the Seat of Peter. Moses had the 70 elders who he consulted as equals. First book of Kings lists all the Kings and the royal steward/vizier is always listed next to the King because in the absence of the King he was in charge of the Kingdom. The steward would wear the keys around his neck so the citizens of the davidic kingdoms knew who he was. The steward is given the sash/robes/keys to the temple because the role is also a priestly role. Jesus created a Melchezidek priesthood (which pre-exists the Aaronic priesthood). This is why all Catholic priests belong to the order of Melchizedek, the fulfilment of the theophany of Melchizedek giving wine/bread to Father Abraham. Jesus, Son of David rebuilt the davidic kingdom as per 2SamCh7 - He is the King, Peter/successors/Popes are His royal stewards/viziers and the Hebrew court/beit-din is the Magesterium. Catholicism is not a new religion, it is the legitimate continuation of Temple Judaism (not Rabbinic Judaism). Catholics do not throw out what G-d has revealed prior and these continue to hold that all that is revealed is a single continuous revelation culminating in the Catholic Faith. Jesus is Son of David rebuilding the Davidic kingdom per 2SamCh7 - one of these sons will establish this throne forever and this son will be Gods son. Luke1 vs32-35 -In midrash 2319 - Petra midrash Abraham is referred to as Rock -Thanksgiving hymn of the Dead Sea Scrolls it mentions the fact that the jewish people are built on a Rock -Isaiah 51/vs 1-2 “look to the rock from which you were hewn, look to Abraham your father and Sarah your mother.” -Matt 10vs2 list of Apostles, Peter is listed first/protos Judaism and Catholicism is the same faith in two covenants one old and another new.
How did your husband come to be at peace with it? I am in almost the exact situation and had told myself the same thing but it is painful feeling like I'm being disobedient to God
@@livvyrae94 I think the answer will be different for every couple/person. Listing ideas helps me think this through. But it is not a list to be followed. Only suggestions for each person to make their way: 1. I read the Bible everyday and journaled...especially verses that spoke to my situation...trusting in the Lord. I engaged the Lord through prayer, in my struggles with this. 2. I believed then and now that the LOVE of GOD is not a formula that requires us to browbeat family into submission. 3. God loves marriage and asks us to honor our spouses. Read 1Cor 7, esp. 10-24. In our best judgment, I believe God honors our walk in bringing His truths to our spouses. You are definitely being obedient! In the Protestant/Catholic "wars/debates" there are those who will disagree with me, but Paul says it better than I. 4. I remembered my own 40 years of agnosticism/atheism. I remembered resenting a "heavy handed" presentation of the Gospel. I had to encounter Christ (immediately and unexpectedly) or I would probably have remained agnostic. 5. I openly read Catholic literature, especially on the saints. There are many admirable Protestant saintly people, and it was easy to share with my husband (books/articles/movies) the lives of these good people along with Catholic saints in their love of and service to God. 6. EWTN - I watched shows openly. I didn't force them on my husband and gave him his own TV time. But the presence of EWTN gave witness to the love and sanctity of the Catholic Church. (If UA-cam, don't hide yourself in the closet.) 7. Remember the first Christians who listened to Peter, Paul and the other apostles. I'm sure these converts struggled, too. It's tempting to feel alone when attending Mass without our spouse. But we can rest in the love of Christ. I'm not a priest, and I'm sure there are those who will encourage you. 8. I was not afraid to tell my husband I looked forward to becoming Catholic. I was also willing to attend both Mass for myself and his own church's service. I refrained from Protestant communion and other practices inconsistent with our own Catholic sacraments. 9. Most importantly, I believe, I never spoke against Protestantism or his church (led by a few ex-Catholics). ;) I reinforced my love for my husband and assured him that I honored his faith in Christ, even as it wasn't Catholic. I was open that I hoped one day he would feel that same comfort in seeing me as a Catholic. But I didn't press the point or push. (See #4) Love wins the day. :) God bless your journey! I will be interested in suggestions from others if they offer them here.
I was just confirmed Wednesday. And as they were doing the eucharist I literally heard, this is truly my body and blood, soul and divinity, treat it as such!! It scared me but in a good way.
Protestant here, all my respect and admiration for Cameron. His search for the truth is inspiring and I know he will be better for it. He is putting God first❤
What is so sad is that despite having so many reasons to rejoice as a Catholic because of Cameron's conversion (and what it means for the potential ripple effect in the world of lay Christian philosophy), in Rome on the same day there is a group of German bishops meeting with the Pope, a significant majority of whom would like to essentially dismantle the magisterium, the priesthood, Christian sexual ethics, etc. and turn the German Catholic church into another Nationalkirche, some of whom have already started implementing these ideas in their own dioceses. Please pray for the Catholic Church in Germany!!
We will pray for the German Church. Thanks for the info brother! Let us continue to do good works! The Church has prevailed for 2000 years and will continue until the end of time! Even though the storm is strong, Jesus is still in our ship, even if he seems to be "asleep."
@@FiledUnderFaith exactly have hope and faith in the Triune God Almighty.
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Perhaps the German bishops are onto something. This is reason we should stay together. The church of the apostles went over a huge crisis over circumcision, and meat sacrificed to idols. Many conflicts lead to healthy reform of the church. Sometimes we lose faith on the active presence of the Holy Spirit in the church, the whole church, at all time.
Tears of joy as I watched this video! So happy! Been praying for Cameron. I converted from Protestant to Catholic at Easter Vigil. I am still learning and studying and have many Protestant friends who are dismayed and disapproving, but I know I am where God wants me to be. God bless Cameron and his family. Thanks Pints. 🥰
Welcome Home. I understand a little bit of what you describe. In my case as a Catholic revert, it's all the lapsed Catholics in my social circle who are dismayed. Hopefully your Protestant friends will come around. It's a real test of relationships and friendships when you have a conversion to Catholicism whether as a former Protestant or any other background or former practising Catholic. Your conversion and that of many Protestants or non-Catholics shows tnat Anything is possible with God. God bless you sister. ☺❤🙏
It is still hard to believe. As a Catholic I've been following your channel for a long time. I never thought this would happen. But once again God proved me wrong. Glory to God, welcome 🏡.
Him saying he had a dream about praying the rosary even after never having prayed it brought tears to my eyes. God is good! Our mother Mary is incredible. ❤️❤️
@@Michele_Back buttt, Jesus himself said to John, this is your mother. John, this is your mother. If Mary was only Jesus' mother, like u said, how on earth, Jesus himself said to John to take Mary as his mother? And if Jesus gave Mary to John his disciple, why, give a logical explanation, cant we, also his disciples, take Mary as our mother?? See the fcked up logic u protestant have? LMAOOOOO
@@MarianMetanoia Jesus was the oldest son. She was his responsibility. Before he died he passed that responsibility on to another brother in Christ so she would be taken care of because she was a widow. Simple and historically/ culturally accurate.
God bless these brothers and all you friends who support these ministries. I’m struck by the gravity of the decision that Cameron has made, and I can see the pain beneath his resolve. He said a couple times that this has been hard and I know it’s an understatement… mostly because we’re walking through it, too. I’m a Protestant pastor and my wife and I are in the catechetical process and should be received into the Church the same time as Cameron 🙌🏼 I still dunno what I’m going to do for a living, but I know Christ will enable us to walk the path He’s called us to (Matt 6:33). 🤟🏼
Cameron, I'm also a convert and know what difficulties you went through and some of the difficulties that lie ahead. But there is no denying the beauty of Catholicism. Welcome home brother! So glad you've followed the evidence and had the courage and faith to follow through. God bless you and your family. Much respect!
Prior to my conversion, I had already known for a while that I was most likely going to convert. When I told my wife, she was very supportive, and has been very supportive ever since. I think she saw that growing closer to The Church made me a better dad to our kids, and a better husband, which went a long way toward helping her accept my decision. Dunno if you see this, but I'll be praying for you and your family.
I’m currently attending RCIA as well! (While I was raised Protestant, I was a deist for 11 years before I returned to Christianity this year and ultimately found my way to Catholicism.) Blessings on your journey, Mr. Bertuzzi!
Welcome home. “The Lord says to Peter: ‘I say to you,’ he says, ‘that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.’ . . . On him [Peter] he builds the Church, and to him he gives the command to feed the sheep [John 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed, the others were that also which Peter was [i.e., apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, whereby it is made clear that there is but one Church and one chair. So too, all [the apostles] are shepherds, and the flock is shown to be one, fed by all the apostles in single-minded accord. If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confident that he is in the Church?”- St. Cyprian of Carthage (The Unity of the Catholic Church 4; 1st edition [A.D. 251]).
Cameron, just wanted to give my support and prayers. I suffered when I came home too. It really takes grit and perseverance to follow the truth wherever it leads. The beautiful part of my own suffering was that when I just surrendered it to God, I never felt alone from that point. I can see your zeal and integrity. God will take care of you. I'm praying for you.
You guys call it home like if Catholicism is for a fact the truth. As a christian I myself dont even claim we hold the truth. I think we are close and share that with Catholics but calling it home, wow. Such humility.
@@madelynhernandez7453 That's not meant to be a dig at your religion and I apologize if it came across that way. There's a problem of perception that you read about in the Tower of Babel story where they tried to build a tower to the heavens without God and it fell to the ground. The idea that there is no truth to cling to and "who's to say?" Is part of the tower of babel or culture of death. In the reformation, the Christian world went from objective morality to subjective morality, from we hold the truth in the body and blood of Christ to "Who's to say?" We went from objective morality in Thomistic perspective that God is fully sufficient not dependent on our interpretation to a relic in the mind of each person in post enlightenment Cartesian philosophical thought, "I think therefore I am." This represents a full shift from the morality objective to subjective and from objective reality to subjective reality. When Catholics eat the body of Christ in the Eucharist (in good faith), that's home because it's a submission to a objective morality and reality and solves the problem of perception in the Tower of Babel. A lot of Christians wrestle with those perceptions and there's no shame in it, but being submissive to an authority and believing in Christ in the Eucharist are acts of humility, not pride. Christ told Peter, "You are the rock on which I build my Church." And Jesus said, "55For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. 56Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him. 57Just as the living Father sent Me and I live because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on Me will live because of Me.…". We're just grounding ourselves in the authority and reality of Christ. Submission to truth takes more humility than "who's to say? If no one claims to have truth we're all equal in not knowing." That's not meant to be a dig at your religion, it's just explaining why welcoming someone home is an act of submission and not pride so that you don't have a misconception of what Catholics believe or the spirit in which I've said it. God bless.
Thank you Cameron for sharing this journey. I became Catholic Easter 2019. I was baptized a baby and then my parents left to Protestant denominations when I was a kid. It’s refreshing to hear peoples conversion story. It brings back memories of how tough it can be when your family doesn’t agree with you and I feel the same, that this was one of my hardest decisions ever made. Brings me joy and gives me strength to continue my journey even in the face of so much opposition. I can only imagine how hard it is for you, especially with how many intellectual Protestant friends you had trying to convince you otherwise. God bless Cameron and Matt for doing this video.
I was Protestant, then a skeptic (bordering on atheism), now I am still a bit skeptic with flavors of Protestantism and Catholicism. I want truth but don’t know how to get out of my own way. Praying I will get there soon. My patient, Catholic wife is praying as well. Thanks guys! Your glasses look great!
Your wife is praying, God is not rude he will answer at the best time like it happened to me. Your day will come and you will jump every morning out of happiness for God.
Jesus said his Church would be “the light of the world.” He then noted that “a city set on a hill cannot be hid” (Matt. 5:14). This means his Church is a visible organization. It must have characteristics that clearly identify it and that distinguish it from other churches. Jesus promised, “I will build my Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18). This means that his Church will never be destroyed and will never fall away from him. His Church will survive until his return. Among the Christian churches, only the Catholic Church has existed since the time of Jesus. Every other Christian church is an offshoot of the Catholic Church. The Eastern Orthodox churches broke away from unity with the pope in 1054. The Protestant churches were established during the Reformation, which began in 1517. There is ample evidence in the New Testament that Peter was first in authority among the apostles. Whenever they were named, Peter headed the list (Matt. 10:1-4, Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:14-16, Acts 1:13); sometimes the apostles were referred to as “Peter and those who were with him” (Luke 9:32). Peter was the one who generally spoke for the apostles (Matt. 18:21, Mark 8:29, Luke 12:41, John 6:68-69), and he figured in many of the most dramatic scenes (Matt. 14:28-32, 17:24-27; Mark 10:23-28). On Pentecost it was Peter who first preached to the crowds (Acts 2:14-40), and he worked the first healing in the Church age (Acts 3:6-7). It is Peter’s faith that will strengthen his brethren (Luke 22:32) and Peter is given Christ’s flock to shepherd (John 21:17). An angel was sent to announce the resurrection to Peter (Mark 16:7), and the risen Christ appeared first to Peter (Luke 24:34). He headed the meeting that elected Matthias to replace Judas (Acts 1:13-26), and he received the first converts (Acts 2:41). He inflicted the first punishment (Acts 5:1-11) and excommunicated the first heretic (Acts 8:18-23). He led the first council in Jerusalem (Acts 15) and announced the first dogmatic decision (Acts 15:7-11). It was to Peter that the revelation came that Gentiles were to be baptized and accepted as Christians (Acts 10:46-48). Peter’s preeminent position among the apostles was symbolized at the very beginning of his relationship with Christ. At their first meeting, Christ told Simon that his name would thereafter be Peter, which translates as “Rock” (John 1:42). The startling thing was that-aside from the single time that Abraham is called a “rock” (Hebrew: Tsur; Aramaic: Kepha). When he first saw Simon, “Jesus looked at him, and said, ‘So you are Simon the son of John? You shall be called Cephas (which means Peter)’” (John 1:42). The word Cephas is merely the transliteration of the Aramaic Kepha into Greek. Later, after Peter and the other disciples had been with Christ for some time, they went to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter made his profession of faith: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matt. 16:16). Jesus told him that this truth was specially revealed to him, and then he solemnly reiterated: “And I tell you, you are Peter” (Matt. 16:18). To this was added the promise that the Church would be founded, in some way, on Peter (Matt. 16:18). Then two important things were told the apostle. “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matt. 16:19). Here Peter was singled out for the authority that provides for the forgiveness of sins and the making of disciplinary rules. Later the apostles as a whole would be given similar power [Matt.18:18], but here Peter received it in a special sense. Peter alone was promised something else also: “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 16:19). In ancient times, keys were the hallmark of authority. A walled city might have one great gate; and that gate had one great lock, worked by one great key. To be given the key to the city-an honor that exists even today, though its import is lost-meant to be given free access to and authority over the city. The city to which Peter was given the keys was the heavenly city itself. This symbolism for authority is used elsewhere in the Bible (Isa. 22:22, Rev. 1:18). “The Lord says to Peter: ‘I say to you,’ he says, ‘that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.’ . . . On him [Peter] he builds the Church, and to him he gives the command to feed the sheep [John 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed, the others were that also which Peter was [i.e., apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, whereby it is made clear that there is but one Church and one chair. So too, all [the apostles] are shepherds, and the flock is shown to be one, fed by all the apostles in single-minded accord. If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confident that he is in the Church?”- St. Cyprian of Carthage (The Unity of the Catholic Church 4; 1st edition [A.D. 251]). Early Church historian J. N. D. Kelly, a Protestant, writes: “As regards ‘Catholic,’ its original meaning was ‘universal’ or ‘general.’ . . . in the latter half of the second century at latest, we find it conveying the suggestion that the Catholic is the true Church as distinct from heretical congregations (cf., e.g., Muratorian Canon). . . . What these early Fathers were envisaging was almost always the empirical, visible society; they had little or no inkling of the distinction which was later to become important between a visible and an invisible Church” (Early Christian Doctrines, 190-1). “There are many other things which most properly can keep me in her [the Catholic Church’s] bosom. The unanimity of peoples and nations keeps me here. Her authority, inaugurated in miracles, nourished by hope, augmented by love, and confirmed by her age, keeps me here. The succession of priests, from the very see of the apostle Peter, to whom the Lord, after his resurrection, gave the charge of feeding his sheep [John 21:15-17], up to the present episcopate, keeps me here. And last, the very name Catholic, which, not without reason, belongs to this Church alone, in the face of so many heretics, so much so that, although all heretics want to be called ‘Catholic,’ when a stranger inquires where the Catholic Church meets, none of the heretics would dare to point out his own basilica or house”- St. Augustine of Hippo (Against the Letter of Mani Called “The Foundation” 4:5 [A.D. 397]).
He there, because you are searching for truth I'll give you only 1 verse of the bible but let it sink in what St Paul is saying to his spiritual son Timothy! *if I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth.* 1 Timothy 3:15 RSV-CI Notice the church is in singular not plural and only one church fits that description. The Holy Catholic Church. God bless and may He lead you to the truth. Watch EWTN JOURNEY HOME episodes here on UA-cam and they will help you when you see thousands of people like you who were searching for the truth like you are. Until next time. God bless
As someone who has been following Cameron's journey for a while, I admire your friendship and encouragement of him throughout this process. From inviting him on the show, the early Patreon debates, to some of the later collaboration between you guys. I hope to see that continue. P.S. Your glasses look great.
@@TacosnZorro I don't think CS will convert, but I do agree that if Catholics would like to increase their chances of doing so, friendship and encouragement are the way to go.
Cameron is a beautiful soul. Like a child. He messed up the praying of his 1st Hail Mary, but when he prayed the 2nd part - I teared up..... God bless you & ur beautiful family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Love from Odisha India.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I hope Christians understand the significance of this. One of the biggest, most popular Protestant UA-camrs in the world converting to Catholicism is huge. I hope this signals a new age of unity between Protestants and Catholics. Prophetically, this is massive. So happy for you Cameron. It's definitely opened up questions about my own protestant beliefs.
Keep your heart and mind open to the answers you find and the possibility that the Catholic Church is the one true Church Christ founded. God bless you on your journey.
Its acually not very huge. The vast majority of Christians have no idea who these two people are and churches all across America are hemorrhaging members with Catholics leading the way. You also don't get reconciliation through conversion, that's just "switching teams."
I would respectfully disagree and argue that that's a great overstatement of the importance of this. In the UA-cam world of Christian apologetics, it's a major splash, but in the larger scheme of relations between Catholics and Protestants, it's not even a blip on the radar. I agree that protestants and catholics could use an increase in substantive, charitable discourse ... but this event, while interesting in its realm, doesn't have the weight or relevance to move the needle in the grand scheme of things.
@@Henry._Jones I see your point. I'm more optimistic though. Also I think you underestimate the power of social media influencers. "the grand scheme of things" does not exist in my view. In other words, it may not do much for Christians 40+ but for younger generations of believers on both sides of the christian fence, this is fairly significant. There isnt any other major protestant christian influencer that has converted to Catholicism (to me my memory)
@@1991jj I agree it's a big deal, I just think the realm in which it has much import isn't a huge swath in the larger picture of Protestant-Catholic relations ("overall"). That doesn't mean it can't be meaningful in a certain demographic. Someone like Bishop Robert Barron, I think, over time, is more likely to sustain a bigger impact b/c of his interaction on social and cultural issues with which many non-Catholics are of like or similar mind. I'm a protestant myself, but I've been keeping up with Barron a good bit for several years. I also think the high profile of Cameron's conversion may not carry on all that long if he does what he says he's planning to, which is to continue his channel with a "mere Christianity" kind of approach, in which case it won't have a Catholic focus. I could be wrong, or, he could change his mind or pursue it in a more nuanced way. In any event, it is a big deal, I don't want to minimize it! Cheers! 👍
Your glasses look great!😎 Welcome home Cameron! I couldn't stop smiling yesterday reading the announcement of your conversion! I love Capturing Christianity and even thought I'm a cradle Catholic, I really love your channel's original ministry of defending Christianity in general!🤍 May God continue to bless you and your family🙏🏻
I saw the news of Cameron’s conversion on Facebook in a Catholic Converts group, and ran to UA-cam to see if it was really true! I can’t tell you how overjoyed I am!!! I love both Pints with Aquinas and Capturing Christianity channels and your videos helped me decide to convert from Protestantism last fall and I was confirmed this spring! I also now volunteer at my parish’s RCIA and I have sent videos between the both of you to candidates saying “you’ve got to watch these guys!” , especially the video you guys did on the Eucharist. I just want to say thank you to both of you, and congratulations to you, Cameron. I have prayed for you and will continue to. You’re an inspiration!
Had a similar journey almost 2 years ago. My journey was lonely and difficult but seeing more people I love find their home in Rome is encouraging and helps me feel less crazy about my own conclusions. Thank you Cameron and thank you Matt.
I’m an econometrician and even I didn’t use Bayesian analysis when converting LOL. What a legend this guy is
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I’ve been troubled by the whole Bayesian analysis for this case. The issue is the aggregation of probability mass of world inconsistent to each other. Those arguments influenced each others. What do you think as econometrician?
Glory to Jesus Christ! The friendship between Cameron and Matt was so uplifting to watch. Cradle Catholic here... and in my experience the most vibrant and fervent Catholics that edify me the most are converts!
My husband and I moved to a small town, had previously been churched Protestant, I even went to a Protestant Seminary. My husband was drawn to the church bells of all things. The Lord brought us to a Catholic Church as other churches just were not for us. The people are really loving, I enjoy liturgy and believing in the simplicity of God. I am enjoying people in the community who are hungry for the word and gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Father is filled with the Holy Spirit and such joy.
It’s been great watching this relationship over the last year. Like many others, Cameron has been in my prayers. I was a former Protestant, but now I’m a Catholic and interview fellow Catholic converts about their stories. Life is full of surprises! Excited for Cameron to experience the grace of the sacraments. Confession in particular may surprise him. I know it sure has surprised and blessed me.
What a way to celebrate Cameron making his decision to become Catholic, by broadcasting from Rome! Welcome home to Rome! I converted in 1979 but still haven’t been to Rome. I believed he would eventually become Catholic when he started talking to Scott Hahn. I agree, you have to first get the atheist or agnostic to Christ before they become Catholic. I was raised without religion and I was an agnostic , then I found Christ ( I didn’t know the difference between Catholics and Protestants) and went to different churches, started reading CS Lewis as well writings of the Saints, went to some Charismatic Churches including Charismatic Catholic meetings. It took me 2 years. Now I’m a traditional Catholic.
My favourite part of this conversation was when you two talked about Confession. :) Cameron, as a fellow convert I can only add my voice of "Yes" to this. I remember the day I realized I longed for Confession, and... well, I can only say I am so, so thankful to regularly frequent the sacrament now. I don't know if I can think of any more vulnerable moment, or any greater swell of gratitude than when confessing what I'm genuinely ashamed of, and receiving absolution I could never deserve but absolutely need. Except for maybe Communion (and I suppose Baptism), Confession is _the_ Christian moment. Humility, repentance, submission, mercy, gratitude, reconciliation. It's all right there. God bless you, brother :) It's all waiting for you now
While I'm a protestant, specifically Presbyterian by conviction, it's admirable that Cameron followed the evidence where he thought it to lead. I may disagree about where it leads but I admire his dedication to truth and that he didn't let what others would say dissuade him from making his decision. Good on you man. I still consider you a brother in Christ and I'll certainly continue to listen to/ watch the content you create. 🙂
@@Wgaither1 while I disagree with their doctrine of justification, the papacy, and the Marian dogmas, none of these things render the gospel that they preach a "false gospel". They preach Christ and him crucified. A man does not need to be able to fully explicate the doctrine of justification to know it is Christ who has justified him. They teach that Christ is God in the flesh, that he was crucified, died, and was buried, and that he rose bodily 3 days later conquering sin, death, and Satan as he did, and that he is seated at the right hand of the father waiting to come again to judge the quick and the dead. If they affirm that then they are brothers and sisters in Christ and they have the true gospel. Yes secondary issues are important, and yes I staunchly disagree on those topics, but they do not preach a false gospel.
I'm ex-Reformed turned Catholic. If you want an irrefutable argument against the Protestant view of justification, check out a documentary called Protestantism's Big Justification Lie. There's no going back once you realize the that whole so-called Reformation was wrong (and catastrophically so) on the entral issue upon which, according to Luther, the faith stands or falls.
So happy for Cameron and his family! Faith, works, tradition and the Eucharist. I am in RCIA, too and so excited! Searching for the truth has led me to Catholicism.
Congratulations Cameron! As a convert, I can relate to what you are going through. Beautiful journey! The saints and confession definitely drew me to the faith.
God bless you Cameron! I'm a protestant, but I want to see the body come together. If you believe and accept Christ is Lord, then we are all of the body of Christ. God bless.
If you believe and accept Christ is Lord, then we are all of the body of Christ, you write? Who told you that? So every man is free to compose his own gospel and doctrines? That is as false as a 30-dollar bill. Take only all heretics and schismatics of history: they are not part of the body and all are damned, at least according to all the great Saints of history.
@@pierreschiffer3180 I was waiting on someone to bring out the dogma hammer. Yes, that is correct. Christ says this again and again. While the saints have worth, we all take our marching orders from Christ.
I was brought up Catholic, and learned to live God in my Catholic church. Despite my love for God, honestly had not much understanding of Catholic Dogma. I got a lot of answers from the Baptist church concerning salvation. That is where I have been ever since. That started 38 years ago. This last year, God has put a strong desire in my heart to study Catholic theology, and I am now back home in my Catholic church. I feel so much peace and joy.
God bless you, Cameron! I was a “closet Catholic” from age 16 to age 42 when a tragedy in my family compelled me into RCIA finally. I never had any doubts about any Catholic dogma. I didn’t need convincing the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church is the one and only Church founded by Jesus Christ. I feel like the Holy Spirit was telling me NOW is the time with this tragedy. Everyone in my family was confused and a bit angry with my decision. My husband at the time was not religious at all but he was furious none the less. I went ahead and my 15 year old son joined me in RCIA. My son was baptized and we both came into the Church at Easter 1993. My Down syndrome son was baptized at age 20 and entered the Church in 1994. My husband attended RCIA and entered the Church in 1995 but I divorced him in 2004 (he had been committing adultery for years),he left the Church and remarried without an annulment in 2005. God leads each individual to believe and make his own conversion. Cameron should be on The Journey Home! I’m sure JonMark Grodi will be contacting him next Easter. Anyway, that’s part of my conversation story and being a practicing Catholic Christian these last almost 30 years has been beyond wonderful. I am so truly blessed! Best decision I ever made, ever! God bless you Cameron! Stay strong in the Faith! I will be praying for you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your story. As a cradle Catholic I am always inspired by conversion stories. So faith building as you witness to the love of Christ in your life. Thanks again.
Welcome Home Cameron!! I have been watching your journey over the last year. I am a Cradle Catholic that came back during Summer 2021, I have never been more shocked at anything I have done in my life! I am really happy for you. God bless you and all people who are discerning Rome, and God bless all Christians everywhere.
0:00 Intro 2:20 Lakewood Church St. Peter's 3:50 How Cameron is Handling conversion 8:10 Cameron's main obstacles to Conversion 16:40 Deep-ish dive on the Papacy Bayesian analysis 37:30 Emotional factors to conversion 45:40 Support Capturing Christianity 49:00 RCIA experience w/ Gomer from Catching Foxes 51:09 Developments in Suan's Typological Argument for the Papacy is coming soon 51:50 Cameron's Confirmation date 52:20 How The Church helps personal prayer life 56:46 Unfamiliarity with rules and Structures of Catholicism 59:03 Freedom in those structures 59:35 How to deal with Scandals 1:01:05 The Fruits of the Saints 1:06:30 Beauty and Blessing of Confession 1:09:00 The Future of Capturing Christianity 1:12:31 The blessing of other Catholics 1:13:30 Fr. Michael Baggot 1:15:30 Start of Q&A 1:16:46 Influence of Cdl. Newman 1:16:53 CC Locals? 1:17:08 Book recommendations 1:17:55 Head vs Heart 1:19:27 Mariology, Saints, & Confession 1:21:13 What figured opened Cameron's investigation into Catholicism? 1:22:27 Favorite part of Rome 1:23:06 Most difficult Theological Argument for Conversion 1:23:23 Advice for converting helping Agnostics Convert 1:24:25 Does having an Italian name mean Catholicism is in his blood? 1:24:34 Has Cameron Chosen a confirmation Saint? 1:24:55 Mass's influence on converting? 1:26:16 Will Cameron influence others to convert? 1:28:00 Conversions effect on CC followers 1:29:49 What Catholics do better 1:29:57 Favorite Leisure activity 1:31:17 Publish Bayesian Analysis 1:32:20 How to understand bad Bad Popes? 1:33:25 Most looking forward to about being Catholics 1:33:47 Advice to Protestants at their wits end? 1:35:41 Hail Mary for Cameron and Wrap up.
Amazing! I know the Holy Spirit was the driving force of your conversion, but I'd be curious to know when/how you noticed the softening of your Anti-Catholic views? I'm a cradle Catholic raised by amazing parents, who were passionately Catholic, but never ever hateful toward other faiths. We've raised our children the same way. It always pains me greatly when I read/hear/see the vitriol towards Catholicism. I acknowledge there are ugly behaving Catholics, which is so painful as well, just wondering if you think it's more. How do you handle Anti-Catholic now? God's blessing to you on your continued faith journey.
@@colleenkramer1808 When I got married and had children (still Protestant then) I wanted to deepen my faith for the sake of my family; I wanted to teach my children the truth without assuming my views were correct... The deeper into our faith life we got (first Lent; then Advent; later the notion of saints) I found myself softening to the fact that Catholics seemed to 'get stuff' that Protestant denominations didnt... When I compared this to the lack of consensus of Protestant groups, and especially how Protestant groups buckle more and more often to contemporary issues (whether contraceptives, abortion, divorce and remarriage, or whatever) It got to a point where I knew I needed to hear what Catholicism had to say for itself.... After all that, a deep dive of the Early Church, the history of the 73 vs 66 book canon, and a few other issues, caused me to finally take the plunge across the Tiber... In terms of who has worse 'vitriol' I don't hear a lot from Catholics... What I see more often from Catholics (which makes me sad) is an ignorance/nonchalance about their own faith (which I fought so hard for)... or those who were "raised Catholic"; they abandon the faith and think they are major experts, while oftentimes missing even the basics, and super critical of caricatures that don't really represent the Church. Thanks so much for your encouragement. +Have a Blessed Advent !
@@matthewbateman6487 It's such a blessing to have a guy like you in the fold! That's unfortunately true about cradle Catholics, too... I should know, I am one. A lot of that is more complicated than simple apathy, though. I must say, a big part of my reversion was getting over my own psychological insecurities about faith. I was always jealous of converts, particularly the previously secular ones, because they never had any reason to suspect that what they believe could simply be a result of a form of indoctrination - not in a nefarious way, but it's like when you're raised with that which *IS THE TRUTH* and so many others lack it, that can lead to a lot of subconscious doubt, like survivor's guilt or something. Especially when you get heavily into apologetics, there's a certain urge to compensate to the secular world in terms of "more-logical-than-thou." My response to that was probably unhealthy, but it worked out in the end. I had to strip my mind of all previously established epistemology, basically. Then, I practically started over and found myself right where I began, thanks be to God! There's a lot of sheer apathy in the Church, to be sure, but I think that other thing - whatever I went through - is a phenomenon that isn't really as widely-discussed as it should be. Similarly, I always had the luxury of being a "free agent" with regards to my reversion. I didn't always grasp how difficult it could be for a Protestant to confront one's family and such. I'd like to think that I now approach that with a greater degree of humility these days. Even at my "most agnostic," I would always take the side of the Catholics against the Protestants, based on all the history and theology we both know and love today. That's all, I just thought I'd attempt to shed some light on a very fine point you made. It's an honor to share the faith with you, brother. God bless!
Congrats to you Cameron, my soon to be wife is making the journey home in preparation to receive Holy Communion with me on our wedding day. Prayers for any hardship you may endure from hearing Christ’s call with family or friends. May we all be one body in Christ again, God bless you brother!
I thank God that i got the opportunity to get baptized under the Roman Catholic church.. I almost got baptized under an evangelical protestant church but i never understood why i never decided to do it, then i discovered catholicism, took the classes of catechism, found love inside the catholic church and got baptized there at 16 years old.
Praise the Lord! Alleluia. Welcome Home Cameron Bertuzzi, Braden Gray & Tim Richardson & P. Cialini. I will pray for you all. My husband is also a Convert to the Catholic Faith. I am a cradle Catholic but I continue to learn something new about the Faith. God bless you all for your courage.
I'm a cradle Catholic and really enjoy listening to convertion stories. I've been following Cameron's Journey for quite a while and wondering if and when he was going to take the step. It really makes me glad to see him home. God keep blessing his Church with such great assets as these converts that contribute so much in bringing new and strong evangelizers that are very needed in these days.
As a Catholic, Cameron really helped me understand nuances of other faiths, and how other faiths have much good. But as a witness to Camerons channel, i can say that Cameron left no stone unturned and listened to the considerations of some great thinkers from all faiths.
I can definitely empathize with the excitement about confession. People expressed the same confusion to me when I explained how I felt about it. It is wonderful to hear the words "You are forgiven!"
Your glasses look great! I was raised to be Catholic, but over the years I have ventured out and have gotten closer to God through the teachings and practices of the Protestant Church. I respect both Views (that of Catholicism and Protestantism) for I believe they both proclaim the Gospel of Christ and point to Jesus as the True way to God. I am now a senior in college, and since senior year of High School I’ve been going to mass (occasionally), I also still attend Protestant Churches. I have been following Capturing Christianity for a while now. While some of his debates about Catholics vs Protestants have caught my attention (vaguely), I do remember seeing the title of his video about how he almost converted to Catholicism, and said to myself, “if he ever becomes Catholic, I’ll consider returning back fully into the Catholic Church…Well yesterday, as I scrolled down UA-cam, I saw Pints with Aquinas’ post about his conversion and thought is was a joke, but I quickly found out it was true. I’ve been praying that wherever God leads me, will be closer to Him. Please pray for me. I think the differences are minuscule. I don’t think it’s an issue of salvation, because both denominations point to Christ as the way to God. To me it all boils down to unity Vs conformity, so I don’t know what to look for. I feel like saying I’m looking for the truth is a disservice to either Catholicism or Protestantism…because again, at the core they both point to Christ. This is a good problem to have. I hope to be drawn closer to God and to be kept in His truth ultimately. God Bless You All!!!
What about the Catholic Church teachings on indulgences, treasury of merit, purgatory and works of satisfaction and the teaching if you don’t have sufficient merit you don’t go directly to heaven
@@Wgaither1 You are correct, Catholicism has a litany of superior positions over protestantism, including but not limited to everything you just listed. But please don't rub it in so much. Please be charitable to our protestant brethren even though they lack the truth on so many issues.
“The Lord says to Peter: ‘I say to you,’ he says, ‘that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.’ . . . On him [Peter] he builds the Church, and to him he gives the command to feed the sheep [John 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed, the others were that also which Peter was [i.e., apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, whereby it is made clear that there is but one Church and one chair. So too, all [the apostles] are shepherds, and the flock is shown to be one, fed by all the apostles in single-minded accord. If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confident that he is in the Church?” - St. Cyprian of Carthage (The Unity of the Catholic Church 4; 1st edition [A.D. 251]).
Man I’m crying. I’ve been following this throughout his journey. It makes me get the feels from 6 years ago from my conversion! Congrats and Welcome brother!!
I converted in my first year of marriage after going from agnostic to traditional Anglican over about 18 months. My husband converted a couple of years later after being raised protestant in Germany (so almost no religious upbringing). The gap between our conversions was HARD. And we had no kids at that point. I just want to encourage Cameron that there are so many people who have walked this path and I'd encourage finding a few people who understand that struggle and can provide wisdom being a bit farther down the path of catholicism.
Loving this backdrop! Watching the birds fly by and hearing the sirens/honking from the Italian cars made me feel like I was on that rooftop with you both. God bless you Cameron!
Cameron, I have prayed for you many times over the last few months when I first heard you were considering converting. I will continue to pray for you as you continue on this journey. I would image that it is incredibly difficult. It takes a lot of humility to make a change like this. God bless you and your family.
Welcome home Cameron! I have been following your journey as you wrestled with the truths of the faith. May you be filled with God’s grace as you continue your journey. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May he shine his face upon you and be gracious to you. May he look upon you with kindness and grant you his peace. -Fr. David
Matt…. I stumbled upon your page my sophomore year of college when I was in a philosophy of religion course. I would always walk to class listening to your podcasts on Spotify. Since then had turned away from the faith entirely (Protestant faith). Years later… I am now going to be attending my first RCIA class as soon as I can and pray that God reveals that the Catholic Church is the true church. To be able to go down this personal journey and find that Cameron has also felt the tug of Rome at the SAME TIME is blessing. Cameron, very proud that you followed the facts and relented to Gods truths. That is very admirable. I hope to do the same. God bless. And nice shades!
Aww, Cameron! So excited for you! As a cradle Catholic, I have learned so much about Protestantism from you. It has helped me grow in my own Catholic faith. My prayers will be for you and your family during this adjustment period. Sending you peace and blessings on your journey!
I am coming into communion December 10th after a 12 year journey through Ecclesiology and Patristics. Congratulations to Cameron and to all who are coming back into the arms of the Holy Mother Church.
Praise God and welcome home Cameron. Your openness to the Truth led you to the true catholic faith. ‘You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Pax tibi
I relate very much! I'm in RCIA, and it's been hard on my relationship with my wife. To her great credit, she's giving a lot of grace and granting me the space to see this through. But she hates the idea of me converting, understandably. But it hurts to be at odds with my wife over this. I don't want it to be a point of division. I don't want my wife and kids to belong to one church while I belong to another. I will be attending church with them after mass. It's important to me to be a part of their spiritual journey's. Her and the kids visiting the Catholic Church with me is pretty much out of the question as far as my she is concerned. And I feel I have to respect that. Everyone is on their own spiritual journey.
Just pray for them everyday. Honestly, they soon will come following too. Have faith Brother. Your devotion & passion for the faith will shine brightly in your kids eyes. You are their role-model & the Head of the family. Kids, especially boys, usually tend to pray more & be closer to God when they see the Father at home on his knees. Trust me, I too started seeing the difference when my Son & Daughters watched me kneel & pray the Rosary every day. In time, you will see too. God Bless you & your family. I will offer a Rosary for you & your family tonight Tim. 🙏🙏
If she's a Christian you need to lovingly remind her that she submits to you so her and the children need to go. You are the head of the family, not her. She's not in charge of the family's spiritual formation. You are the one who is accountable.
*Update: This was triggered primarily by another comment that seems like it might have been deleted.* Look, I'm going to be frank about this. I don't take very kindly to anyone telling me how to handle things in my own house. The dynamics of every family are unique, and I don't pretend to know the best prescription for any given family. And I'll appreciate the same consideration. The fact is, I down right reject the notion that being head of a household means laying down the law and telling my wife how it's going to be and that she just better get on board. I know none of you mean I should take that sort of tone. But you do seem to suggest that I act like a boss and just make decisions affecting the whole family in a unilateral way. I do not believe that's what leading a home means. Nor will it lead to anything good in my house. I set an example for my kids. I teach my kids to love the Lord, and how to pray. If you are a married man telling me I need to just issue decrees to my wife on how it's going to be, I'd very much like to know how much domestic tranquility that brings to your home. I understand that pleasing a spouse is not THE most important thing, but it is an essential part of a healthy marriage. I cannot and will not force my wife to go to mass with me. She firmly rejects the idea of her personally going to mass, and that's her choice. As to the kids. Before I started RCIA, we were all, as a family, very involved in a protestant church as we always had been. My kids are very integrated there. And I still attend with them after mass which was a promise I made to my wife. In order to pursue this with any degree of peace in my heart over how such a big change (on my part) affects my family, I chose to make those concessions to make it easier for my wife and kids to accept (baby steps). That was my decision (not anything my wife even asked of me) for their sake. You criticize it if you want, but it was and is the right decision for my family at this point in the process. That said, I hope that they too will see the truth and I fully intend to be the example that shows it to them. But don't presume for one second that because I'm not forcing them to go to mass that I'm a passive husband and father. Real leadership takes wisdom and tact, not force. I'm a really patient person. But someone presuming to tell me how to handle things with my own family, especially over such an issue that affects them greatly, and causes great difficulty for them, is something I don't tolerate well. So, I ask that you dispense with it.
So beautiful. When the priest laid over his hands and prayed, I got teared eyes and goosebumps. God is always present. He prepares people with greatness to follow him. I am amazed.
I don't know if Cameron will see this. I 100% understand your anxiety about if you took the right decision becoming catholic. I was there 2 years ago. Its such a big decision with big implication. It will be exactly 2 years on december 12 that I've been welcome in the Church. Sorry to my amazing, beautiful, loving wife but its still to this date the best decision of my life. I hope you will experience the same. I'll be praying for you and your family.
Orthodox here. It’s commendable that Cameron is following his conscience in the face of all those that will criticise him.
Very much so, and it is also commendable that you commend him. God bless you and may he somehow bring us back together 🙏.
Lord have mercy.
Be it known: through the Holy Spirit, God has put it on me to preach to those lost in the devil's deceit!
Hear me when I say, ye that are Catholic have been deceived and know not God. Ye worship Mary, praying to her; when God tells his to worship none other than him. It is idolatry.
Catholicism has it's own Bible and teachings, which are blasphemous to the word of God: the Holy Bible. As ye follow the teachings of man and not God; ye hear the pope, but not Jesus, yet ye claim to be his disciples!
These are but a few things I named ye dwell within; there are many more. I tell you now to repent of your sins, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and you'll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit upon asking the Father!
There are *NO* sub-divisions of Christianity. You're either a disciple of Christ or not. A Christian is someone who follows God's word, not a religion. Who obey the Father and follow his will; not man's nor their own heart's. Unless you keep Jesus' commandments, think not the Holy Spirit will dwell within you!
They who heed this message and did what was stated with an open heart to God...
Read the Holy Bible (KJV) daily and every time before you read, pray to the Father and ask:
"Lord I ask that you give me understanding of your word, that I interpret it the way you want me to, and none of my own. I ask you in Jesus' name, amen."
Revelation 22:8-9 KJV
8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
Acts 2:38 KJV
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Luke 11:13 KJV
13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
John 14:21-24 KJV
21 *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.*
22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
23 Jesus answered and said unto him, *If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.*
24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and *the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.*
3 John 1:11 KJV
11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. *He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.*
1 John 3:6-10 KJV
6 *Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.*
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: *he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.*
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
9 *Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.*
10 *In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God,* neither he that loveth not his brother.
Pretty cool
@@Call_Upon_YAH I tell you this with complete sincerity. If you ever hope to convince us Catholic Christians that we are deceived and wrong, the #1 step on your part is to actually learn about the Catholic faith, honestly and with genuine effort to properly understand our beliefs.
Because as it is, any Catholic Christian even remotely well catechized will immediately recognize that you don't know what you are talking about when it comes to the Catholic faith and are misrepresenting it - knowingly or not.
Imagine a Muslim or atheist or anyone else coming to you and trying to convince you that you are wrong and have been deceived, and they then proceed to completely misrepresent your beliefs (Muslims and atheists, for example, do this all the time), and pretends to understand your beliefs better than you do yourself, would you take such a person seriously?
So, as long as Catholic Christians read comments such as yours and immediately recognize that their beliefs are being misrepresented, they will not consider anything you have to say - nor should they.
So I'd suggest you start by following our Lord's teaching about doing to others as you'd have them do to you. You wouldn't want someone to act as though they were knowledgeable about your beliefs when they obviously aren't, and then proceed to tell you that you are deceived and make a bunch or arguments that are irrelevant to what you actually believe. You wouldn't want others to do that to you, and it wouldn't convince you if they did. So both for moral reasons and practical reasons, you should modify your strategy as to give you at least a chance at convincing someone.
And I know, I know. You *think* you are knowledgeable about the Catholic faith. But as a fervent and well studied Catholic Christian, I can assure you that I do not recognize my faith in what you presented and your "argument" completely misses the target.
@@Proclivitytolife They with ears to hear, let them hear.
I join the RCC tomorrow at 5:00 P.M. converting from Protestantism. This has been a 4 year journey for me and I just wanted to say thank you. Both of your work and the conversations you’ve hosted have helped me on my journey. It’s such a hard journey and you should be encouraged that you are helping people like me traverse it. God Bless and keep on keeping on!
These UA-cam channels will never get to know how many people they have helped . Thank you for sharing how they helped you. ❤️
Welcome home brother!!
I will pray for you
Yes!!!! Welcome Home!!!
Congratulations and from a fellow convert welcome home! :) love to you brother
Imagine hearing every single argument against Catholicism, and still end up converting. May God bless you Cameron as you begin your journey
Well we have people converting to Mormonism. Islam. Atheism. All from all forms of religion. That doesn’t give credence to anything.
The church is not the answer. Any church claiming to be the church is itself the biggest delusion. There’s no such thing. The church cannot save my friend.
Watch this:
1 John 2:24
Let Truth Abide in You
Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father.
@@zarasocho3524 - The Christian faith predates the Bible by 400 years. On the contrary, when Christ commanded that the faith be passed on to posterity he specifically enjoined “Apostolic Authority” and “Liturgical traditions” as the proper modes of its transmission. (Matthew 28; Luke 22:19; Luke 10:16) He says not a word about relying on the Bible alone. Neither did the Apostles. You proof text that’s your opinion. Christ left us a single Church Matthew 16:18 which the gates of hell will not prevail against it which is the the pillar and bulwark of truth - 1 Timothy 3:15. Pax Christi
@@zarasocho3524 The Church is the Body of Christ, thus no one can abide in Christ unless they abide in his body the Church.
1 Timothy 3:15
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
There's people who convert to all types of religions, non-religions. So I agree with Zara in that respect, there's not much credence in that alone. People also reject christianity.
@@mc07 Christ would not even bother to create a Church of his own if He thought that it is not necessary and important for our Salvation like Baptism. You are simply confused and wrong. Your problem is that you are a relativist, you don't believe in the Truth, or just believe the 'truths' which are convenient for you. If there is no truth inherent to reality then we or anything in the universe simply couldn't even exist. If there is no truth in any natural phenomenon, such as water or air, or in a human (and, or divine) phenomenon such as the existence of the genuine, original and authentic Church founded by Christ Himself, then we can quit right now to the search of any knowledge or experience, just close your eyes and mind. But: "Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter (aramaic: Kefa=Rock), and on this rock (aramaic: Kefa=Rock) I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.". (Matthew 16:13-20).
I’m a Protestant but honeymooned in Rome this summer. We toured the Vatican and saw St. Peter’s. It was beautiful beyond comprehension.
The apostle Paul preaching in the Areopagus..."God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made by hands.....but now commands all men everywhere to repent, because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man (Jesus) whom He has ordained."
@@ChristIsLord7 Fr. Mike has a good video of why be Catholic instead of Protestant. It has nothing to do with the temple itself as we the believers are the Church; rather, it all boils down to authority. When Jesus leaves, he tells Peter that he is now the rock on which his Church stands, and what he says is almost a word for word reference to Isaiah, where the Kingdom of Heaven has a king (Jesus), but also someone who acts as a “prime minister” guided by the Holy Spirit. When Jesus gives Peter this order, He is establishing His Church and giving Peter the authority to lead the believers, this authority is passed down to the next pope, and the one after it. Actually, in Rome, there’s a piece of marble with EVERY single one of the pope’s starting with St. Peter. We are the only ones who can trace back that authority to the very beginning of the Catholic Church. Now, with this authority, comes the ability to interpret scripture guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church has the authority to tells us when we interpret something wrong and to establish the dogma. Historically, the Church has done it several times. Which is why after 2,000 years, the Catholic Church it is still what it is.
"On this rock"...read the whole context of Matthew 16. "Thou art the Christ" is what Peter SAID, demonstrate why it is not based simply on what he said and then please consider how Peter died as a martyr. For Cameron to go from saying he still wasn't sure about the Office of the Papacy to saying "the evidence of the Papacy is true" without demonstrating the evidence is just silly. Of course, the ever-splintered RCC of bloggers n' such are fine with it because Cameron conceded on the Papacy. They are like "He's home", or rather "he is coming Home; Rome Sweet Rome".
@@terecaravaca it’s nothing compared to what it was 2000 🥴 The current pope is a total heretic and there’s just as much divisions within Roman Catholicism as there is in Protestantism. You guys live in this fantasy world as if Rome is still ruled by Leo X. Really strange stuff. Lots of dependance on self righteousness and tons of made up doctrine. Good luck!
In 2019, I had been Presbyterian or Protestant for 52 years. I went to see the movie Unplanned and knew God spoke to me during that movie. Within 3 months, I had left the Presbyterian Church (who was pro-choice, I had no idea), signed up for RCIA, and started attending the Catholic mass. Within those 3 months, all my objections were resolved. I have never regretted my decision. God is touching your heart and opening your eyes to His Church. There is probably a Catholic Church close to you. Make an appointment with the priest and discuss with him whatever might be keeping you from the Catholic Church. We are all praying for you. God bless.
I was a Protestant (my mom left the Catholic Church and married a Protestant), but I became Catholic during the course of my Ph.D. studies. It was particularly Spanish Medieval literature that convinced me.
La literatura medieval española? He oido motivos variados de conversion al catolicismo, pero nunca la literatura medieval española.
Its amazing how God works everywhere and we find Christ's Bride unexpectedly.
Would you mind sharing some books about Spanish Medieval literature and if possible, Portuguese as well? I find it difficult sometimes navigating between Black Legend propaganda and legitimate criticism.
God bless you
Isabella is a saint!
Any particular works you'd recommend?
Please share
👉 36 Long years as a radical Protestant, member and server of God in a Pentecostal denomination, I went very DEEP in the history of the Church of JesusChrist and it was a BIG SURPRISE 😱for me discover 🔍 all the Original and Primitives Christians were 100% Catholics.
Now I’m a converted Catholic for glory and honor of God.
Welcome home!!!
I came back to the Catholic Church ten or so years ago after being a Protestant minister for years. The journey back started about 12 years before that. It has been scary, beautiful, hard, wonderful and more. Please pray for Cameron and I pray that people don’t overwhelm him and push him out in front of people too much. Take your time Cameron. God bless you my Italian /American buddy. I still struggle and grapple with the Church in a lot of ways, but God can handle it. I’ll never go back. The Church is my home. It is a family that has its “weird uncles “ and “crazy aunts”. Love you brother.
I loved the weird uncles and crazy aunts part
So encouraging and edifying to hear what Jesus is doing in your life, He is so good and so, so faithful.
God bless you!
Wonderful, brother in Christ!🎉❤
Weird uncles and crazy aunts 😂😂😂
I'm a former protestant, in process of becoming Catholic in RCIA. I owe a debt if thanks to Pints with Aquinas; this channel has assisted me on my journey.
I relate to Cameron. So much of his story is similar to my own.
Have you read all the encyclicals and papal documents, CCC and code of canon law to make sure there is no false teachings in them before deciding to become Catholic?
Welcome!
@@Wgaither1
First I ask you:
Do you know what Canon Law is?
It seems you have no idea of what it is.
Here's a brief explanation:
Canon Law is the oldest continuous legal system in the western world. It is an internal system of law within the Catholic Church which respects civil law, as long as civil law is not in conflict with what the Church sees as just and moral. The current Code of Canon Law was promulgated in 1983 by Pope John Paul II. The 1983 Code is a revision of the previous 1917 Code. The revision was a direct result of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), and the goal of the revision process was to translate the Second Vatican Council’s teaching into the 1983 Code.
Regarding your negative attitude towards the one Church Jesus founded, here's something you missed about a God that NEVER changes who fulfills what He promised:
▪︎MATTHEW 16:18-19
18. And so I say TO YOU, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build MY CHURCH, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.
19. I will give you the Keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
Notice the specificity of the words: "My Church" in singular.
Furthermore, the divine promise is upon Peter and his successors who will inherit the keys for the benefit of future generations.
I ask you:
Do you really think divisions are acceptable to our Lord?
Absolutely not!
He therefore tells you and all divided members of protestant churches and sects what He wants them to be:
JOHN 17:21-23
21. so that they MAY ALL BE ONE, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.
22. And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may BE ONE, as WE ARE ONE,
23. I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to PERFECTION AS ONE, that the world may know that you sent me, and that you loved them even as you loved me.
"PERFECTION AS ONE" Gives no room for exceptions in the singular "Church" built on Peter which is forever guided to ALL TRUTH.
▪︎JOHN 16:13
13 But when the Spirit of truth has arrived, he will teach the whole truth to you. For he will not be speaking from himself. Instead, whatever he will hear, he will speak. And he will announce to you the things that are to come.
Our Lord gives a permanent mission for His Church to fulfill:
▪︎MATHEW 28, 18-19
18. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
19. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit,
He then concludes with an eternal and solemn promise to His one true Church:
▪︎MATHEW 28, 20
20. teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, UNTIL THE END OF THE AGE.”
"Until the end of the age" means FOREVER.
May God bless your discernment.
@@Wgaither1 have you read all the protestant stuff, probably take you a while since there are so many sects...
@@joecastillo8798
Wgaither1 was the person that seemed to troll Catholic pages when I was still Protestant but starting to attend RCIA classes back in 2019. He consistently attacked Church teaching. He rejected anything I said on the Catholic page. His attacks convinced me that I was where God wanted me, learning the truth about what Jesus Christ actually taught. I was confirmed Catholic in 2020.
I am a cradle Catholic but took my faith for granted. Until one day protestant friends began inviting me to their church gatherings and had pointed out how unbiblical the Catholic Church is. So I said, if I prove they are right, i will leave the Church. Blessing in disguise the conversion shows I started watching was Marcus Grodi’s Journey Home. I learned so much from former non-catholics. Now I am a catechist at our Parish and been assigned to give some topics in some RCIA classes. God bless our converts, they open our eyes and teach us too. I am forever grateful! Ad majorem dei gloriam!
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Beautiful ❤
So do you have eternal life with Jesus now and forevermore?
I "accidentally" tuned in to a radio broadcast of Marcus Grodi telling his own conversion story, and converted to Catholicism in 1997!
So you accepted the roman Catholic version of events and as a roman Catholic you can go beyond the scriptures for your beliefs! You accepted the intercessionof Mary , that is not found in scripture and you accept that you can pray to dead saints alive in heaven as well as Mary to convey your prayers to God by enriching them with their closeness to God , again not found in scripture. You can now believe that baptizing a baby will keep it from limbo , which as any reader of God's word the scriptures will tell you that is utter rubbish.
This statement stands out
So I said, if I prove they are right, i will leave the Church. Blessing in disguise the conversion shows I started watching was Marcus Grodi’s Journey Home. I learned so much from former non-catholics.
If you were a Mormon and watched only Mormon videos what do you think your outcome would be? Oh I'll stay a Mormon !!
Read God's word for yourself as you will find that Jesus died once and for all and ALL your sins are forgiven and oddly enough not only is purgatory not mentioned it is not even required as Jesus paid every penalty that is possible . The roman Catholic church does not teach that.
Russian Orthodox baptized and confirmed in infancy here. I did my profession of faith and converted a few weeks back after finding my way to Catholicism. What a beautiful, emotional and cathartic experience it was to have found my way home, where my heart feels so full ✝️❤️🙏
Welcome home.
“The Lord said to Peter, ‘On this rock I will build my Church, I have given you the keys of the kingdom of heaven [and] whatever you shall have bound or loosed on earth will be bound or loosed in heaven’ [Matt. 16:18-19]. . . . Upon you, he says, I will build my Church; and I will give to you the keys, not to the Church” - Tertullian (Modesty 21:9-10 [A.D. 220]).
Welcome home! What’s your story? How did you find your way from Orthodoxy to Catholicism?
I’m curious, what’s your story? I went the other way round and accepted the Russian Orthodox Church.
Thats sad to here, I would of loved to be been born in Russian orthodox family or Orthodox in general
@@augustvonmacksen2526 It's sort of a long story. I was removed from my faith for a long while for various reasons, and a lot of events in my life have led me to find my way back. But as I was finding my footing in it again, I was leaning more and more towards Catholicism. It just made sense. The theological arguments were more sound, I fell in love with the liturgy (not the Novus Ordo but the Tridentine and Ordinariate formats), the devotions to Mary, so on and so forth. It all really captivated me and made my choice of direction really easy. It all felt very natural to me and I feel a sense of completeness for the first time in my life. :)
I grew up unbaptised and became an Anglican at 27. Five years later I converted to Catholicism, recognising that it was the fullest expression of Christianity. That was a long time ago. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. Edit: It was God’s gift.
@@paulrichards6894 You just do not know the magnitude of the Catholic Church work all over the world to help.people of all faiths. I worked for more than 30 years in S. Arabia and have witnessed the change of many Muslims towards the Catholic Church. I am a witness of the first Catholic Church in Bahrain and was there for the very first mass before my eventual retirement. God is good all the time.
@@paulrichards6894 Actually the roman Catholic church is in second place in the race to be richest church on planet!!
@@paulrichards6894 We are the largest private charitable organization in the world. Consider that. We need the properties. I teach on one of those properties and worship in the nearby Church. The property is worth millions, yet the service they provide has no monetary value; it's infinite. As far as the artwork, even the poor need the inspiration it gives. We regularly outreach to those lacking in our community and the poorest areas of Vancouver and teach our children to do the same. This is typical of every Catholic parish/church. What do you do for the poor Paul Richards?
@@paulrichards6894
Our Catholic Church runs soup kitchens, homeless shelters and always asks for donation of clothing, medicine and others to assist those in need. We also provide a cheaper health care service and education in the common sense (like math, science, etc) and the biblical sense ( religion and church beliefs)
Also, almost every Catholics churches, especially the big ones have a homeless center that provides food, clothing, showers, laundry, bed, etc. to hundreds of people every week. They also provide a variety of programs to help their brothers and sisters in need get back on their feet. All of their efforts are completely funded by donations.
In our Catholic faith, we learn that charity is a divinely infused virtue which lets us focus our will to cherish God above all things. God always multiply your blessings, when you give for his will and love, is probably why the church is so blessed.
I don’t know why things happen to other people who are homeless and sick, or commit crime and other places with so many corruptions and their kids pay the prices which is so heartbroken.
I believe that God is love and wants to help, but some people chose to live that way and forcing their love ones to live with it.
God gave us the gift of the will to choose, and he’s always waiting for us to change so he can intercede.
People think they can do whatever they want base on that will, but they don’t know that there are consequences that came with it, then they blame others for that. Now they blame the Catholics.
Stop making excuses and do the Will of God, he already die for our sin and salvation. Repent
@@andiamolireforexcrypto Hmph...What you said!!! Amen!!!
Praise be to God! I was raised a New Age, secular, mishmash hindu/pagan/Protestan, Jew (read a falllen world or anti Catholic). And I, the least likely, am a fully converted Catholic (took 20 years) and my son is a Holy Preist. Our Lord is wildly creative.
This is such big news. I re-verted to Catholicism, after having been a member of the protestant church for a number of years. The Catholic church is 100% the true church, or should I say, it is the fullness of Christ in this world. I've met some truly Godly protestants, but there is some big pieces missing from that doctrine. I know this logically but most importantly, I know it spiritually. I still visit a protestant church from time to time, just to meet up with my friends but when I do, I feel this sense of emptiness, like its just not right, it just doesnt work. And then literally on the same day, I'll go to the catholic church and instantly, the second I walk in the door, I feel the presence of God, and my spirit is lifted, I feel that fullness, that holiness. This is how I know the catholic church is the one true church in this world.
1. You’re glasses are the bomb 👌🏼👌🏼
2. I’m a convert. I cannot tell you how difficult it was for me to finally take the leap of faith and join. I studied for 7 years. I went through RCIA 3 times and pulled out right before committing. My family is anti Catholicism and I knew I would be hurting them. I finally decided I needed to follow the Truth no matter the consequences. I cried. I was somewhat embarrassed - which I shouldn’t have been, however I knew what people would think of me. What I used to think of Catholics. I have found so much peace being Catholic. I have a community. We all don’t sit and debate doctrine, but instead we celebrate and learn it together. I still have some difficulties with some things, but I trust that it is my imperfect nature and thousands upon thousands of theologians before me know more than I.
I can trust them, and trust Gods word.
I’m more at peace now than ever. But it took a long time, even after coming into the church. I’ll pray for you Cameron! It’s not an easy journey, but it’s worth it. It’s the Narrow path.
I came into the church in Easter 2019. I found a community later that year, and i now have the best family. I have found the most peace within the last 6 months. My Protestant family has started to accept me, and I’m so thankful God led me to the truth.
SO beautiful! What a strong woman! I love that you went back and forth three times. Shows how serious you are! I pray God will continue to bless you and help you be a courageous witness to your family.
Persevere in faith, the Lord wil guide your freedom 🙏 🇺🇸🇵🇪
Former protestant-raised atheist from germany, here. Received the grace of love for God and the Chrurch this year🙏🏻
Grace be to God! I'm so happy for you.
Glory to God, & welcome Home 🙏❤️🔥✝️✅
Thank you guys. This was great My husband and I are Protestants journeying to Rome. Pints with Aquinas has had a huge impact on our journey. We want to continue studying but we will most likely be taking RCIA classes next year. It is a hard journey. We will be praying for Cameron and his family. I was raised LDS and became Protestant 28 years ago. That was hard. In some ways I have already done this but it is in many ways even harder then that first change. God bless both of you and your ministries.
I made a similar journey. I was brought up LDS, was saved in 1983, came into the Catholic Church in 2020. It’s been an incredible blessing!
God bless you sister.
Oh wow, I really wish Matt Fradd could interview you! I'd love to hear that journey out of Mormonism.
Praying for you!
God bless you on your journey. Hopefully you find a parish with a good RCIA program. Some are better than others so please research first. As a cradle Catholic I've learned a lot from channels like this one and also from the questions that other people ask on Catholic Answers. Prayers for you.
I love hearing conversion stories! As a cradle Catholic, I have realized I’ve taken my faith for granted, and not the wonderful gift from God that it is. Listening to conversion stories has awakened me.
As a cradle Catholic myself, your words fit perfectly to my experience as well. May Our Lady keep you always under her patronage.
Converts make the best Catholics because they know what they are coming home to. Cradle Catholics like us, are the ones who benefit from our new members. They remind us of what we take for granted.
It deepens our faithball the more....God is Good
I grew up atheist, became Protestant, and then Catholic. It’s definitely hard no matter what especially if you have loved ones who can’t seem to understand. This time is definitely going to be a struggle but all for Gods glory. God Bless you Cameron and your family!
Wow I really take being Catholic for granted. God bless you so much!
Same... Going in RCIA
So why should anyone "be Catholic"? What exactly does that mean? What would be a few important differences between Catholicism and biblical Christianity?
They say so what's the difference, what's the main difference between, like, the Catholic Church, and any of the other Protestant denominations or non-Catholic churches.
Maybe it would be this, maybe it would be authority.
And I know that's a bad word, many of us we don't like it, we're like, blah, authority!
That doesn't sit right with me.
What do you mean "authority"?
I would say this
That the Church has the ability to teach us.
They teach authoritatively.
The Church has the ability to teach us
in the name of Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father,
that the Church has the ability to tell us, this is true, and this is not true;
that the Church has the ability to establish doctrine.
And I'm not talking about some invisible kind of like universal body of believers. I'm talking about
the Church that Jesus himself founded back in Matthew chapter .
Jesus looks at Simon and says, "Simon, your name is now Peter, 'rock'. And upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it."
He goes on to say "I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven."
Now, here's the interesting thing that you may or may not know.
Jesus came to establish the kingdom, right?
But it's not an invisible kingdom. Why?
Because we can look at Jesus, as the king, establishes the kingdom, but when He says to Peter, you know, Simon, now Peter, he says "I give you the keys to the kingdom etc. etc."
He's referencing Isaiah, the book of the Prophet Isaiah.
And in Isaiah, there's this role, in the kingdom there's a role, there's the king obviously, but there's also the prime minister, the one who is the overseer.
And when the king is gone, this person is in charge, this person has the authority of the king. It says that in Isaiah chapter .
And it's almost word for word what Jesus gives to Peter. The keys to the kingdom of heaven.
He gives the Church a visible structure, and an actual hierarchy.
And he says you can actually teach now, teach in my name, the Holy Spirit will lead you to all truth to be able to teach in my name. And this is exactly what happens.
In the Acts of the Apostles chapter , they're this big crisis, and the crisis is, the apostles had been evangelizing the Jews.
So, basically they were all Jews.
And they realised, Jesus is the fulfilment of Judaism, Jesus is the Messiah we were waiting for.
So they're sharing the good news with Jewish people. It was awesome.
But then they realised, because Peter had a vision, and Paul was called to do this too, that they were called to bring the Gospel to non-Jews.
Which is amazing and good because I am a non-Jew, and I get to be brought in, right? To the people of God.
The question came up.
OK, so when you evangelize Jews all you need to get is baptized because, they're already circumcised.
They're already in the Old Covenant.
So in order to be brought into the fulfilment of the Covenant, the New Covenant, they just have to be baptised.
But if you're evangelizing Gentiles, question, do they first have to be circumcised, and then be baptized?
Or can they just be baptised? Now you can see at least two ways why this would be a very important question.
One is if you were an adult Gentile man this would kind of be a big question he would want answered, 'do I have to do this? Or is this kinda optional?'
You want that resolved ahead of time.
But secondly, even more importantly, if I need to get circumcised in order to get baptised, and I'm not, that means I'm not saved.
Like, "Do we have to do this in order to be saved?" is the big question.
The problem is, Jesus never taught about that, and the Bible never teaches about this.
And this is the problem, the problem with a thing called "Sola Scriptura'" or "Bible Alone".
You know, one of the pillars of the Reformation was this idea that "Bible Alone" or "Scripture Alone" you don't need the church you only need "Bible Alone".
What about when the Bible doesn't teach something? What do we do?
Well, what happened was in Acts chapter the apostles came together and again I'm not saying some loose kind of invisible church, but the actual structure of the Church.
Those apostles, the people that Jesus himself called, Peter as the pope, Paul and Barnabas, to have this body of the Church.
And the Church gets together, and they discuss, and they debate, and they pray, and then they decided.
They said, "it seems to the Holy Spirit, and to us, that we should not impose this on Gentiles, they do not have to be circumcised in order to be baptized."
And, in that moment you can see in the Bible that the Church, again, the visible Church, the structure of the Church, governance of the Church has the ability to teach.
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And not just to teach, but to teach definitively, not merely optionally.
And if you're a student of history, you see that this is not the only time, in fact the Church has to do this again and again and again,
because people pick up the Old Testament and they pick up the New Testament Scriptures, which also the Church gave us. Another video by the way.
And they say, "Well I've come to the conclusion that Jesus isn't really God ... I mean he's clearly God. I mean he came to earth, he rose from the dead, he's clearly God.
I think he only looked like human." And that was a heresy called Docetism, in fact it was one of the earliest heresies,
was that Jesus was fully God, but he wasn't fully man.
In the Church, again not this generic, invisible Church, but the actual, physical, structure or hierachy of the Church said, "That's incorrect."
Then other people came along and said, well he's fully human but maybe he's only partly God, like 'quasi' God like the Aryans.
And the Church came together at the Council of Nicaea (325 A.D.) and they said, "No, Jesus is fully God, and fully man."
Two natures, human and divine, in one divine person.
Now, every Christian in the world believes that.
Why?
Because in some way, whether they admit it or not, every single Christian in the world believes that the Catholic Church has the authority to teach.
Every Christian who believes in the Trinity, that God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, co-equal, co-eternal that no one is greater than the other
believes that, because of the authority of the Catholic Church.
Because the Church came together at the Council of Nicaea, the Council of Constantinople, and all the other Church Councils, and declared this.
That this is the interpretation of the text.
And we need that, here's the crazy thing, we need that so badly, OK, here's a little mental exercise.
Imagine that you are God, for some of you this will not be the first time today that you did this. And it is so important to you,
that the people you created know who you truly are, that they don't get you wrong.
So what do you do? Well, you don't want to overwhelm them with your beauty and power and glory and truth
because then they might have to serve you out of fear.
You want them to fall in love with you, and you want them to know who you truly are.
So you start small, you start with this guy named Abraham, or Abram, you know he changed his name to Abraham.
You bring him slowly and slowly and then his family, you reveal yourself slowly to his family
and then to his tribe, and then to his people, you call the Jewish people, the chosen people of God
and you slowly reveal yourself to them and very carefully, because you don't want them to get any part of you wrong.
And then in the fullness of time , years ago, you yourself actually become one of them. You become a human being.
And in that, you reveal who you truly are, and you don't do it as the most powerful one, or as the greatest one, or as the richest one, you take the lowest place
as a humble, poor person. And you die as a criminal. You let yourself be overwhelmed by suffering and death.
Why? Because it's so important to you as God that people know the truth and depth of your heart.
Then you rise from the dead, you send your Holy Spirit to the apostles and then they write down all these things.
And, while they're writing these things down, you preserve it. Why? Because it's very important to you as God
that they write down exactly what you want them to write down, and no more and no less.
And then, over the course of years, as they're translating it, as they're copying it
you, by your Holy Spirit you guide that copying, you guide that translating, so that they don't get you wrong. Why? Because it's very important to you as God
that no one gets you wrong.
Here's this infallible book, right? It's a book that has, it's without error.
Now, it's not without scientific error, because it's not a scientific book, it's a book of poetry, it's a book of truth, it's a book of goodness.
(There's a whole other video about that).
The point is, you compile this infallible book through fallible people.
But you compile this infallible book, now, if you were God, would it make any sense for you
to then say, "OK" to anyone, "Here's this infallible book, boom, take it, read it, tell me what you think." No you wouldn't. Why?
Because an infallible book, without an infallible interpreter, is a worthless book.
Right? The Bible is infallible, but without an infallible interpreter
it's like, that's why you have ,+ denominations of Christianity in the United States.
Because, you know, someone picks it up and says, 'Oh, here's what I think.'
someone else picks it up, 'no no no, here's what I think.'
That's one of the reasons why G.K. Chesterton back in the day he had said, while he was Catholic, they said he said
Because I don't need a church who can tell me when I'm right, I need a Church that will tell me where I'm wrong.
So if you ask, you know what's the big difference between the Catholic Church and all the non-Catholic Christian denominations?'
I'd say, when it comes down to it, I think what it comes down to is right there. Authority.
A few years behind Cameron's journey myself, but our family went to our first Mass this morning! We're on our way..
God bless and keep you my friend, the best decision you will ever make :) love to you and yours
There are infinite resources to support your journey!! Pints is a great start, but for the women in your family I recommend Blessed is She (they make kids products too). They also have a couple things geared towards couples. Also Formed has great resources, as does the Word on Fire institute… I might start with WoF if I were you!!
Father Chris Alar has many great teaching videos, including a couple that go through every detail of the Mass. I recommend his videos as well as Catholic Answers. As a cradle Catholic, I've learned a lot that I never knew before.
It is a journey. We welcome you on your way.
“The Lord said to Peter, ‘On this rock I will build my Church, I have given you the keys of the kingdom of heaven [and] whatever you shall have bound or loosed on earth will be bound or loosed in heaven’ [Matt. 16:18-19]. . . . Upon you, he says, I will build my Church; and I will give to you the keys, not to the Church” - Tertullian (Modesty 21:9-10 [A.D. 220]).
Glory to God, & welcome Home 🙏❤️🔥✝️✅
I converted to Catholicism, from Protestant, over thirty years ago. The best thing I ever did - I never looked back and it brought me to an understanding of Christ's sacrifice and of sanctity, that I would never have learned as a Protestant. I am forever grateful that I was led to Catholicism.
Can you elaborate please.
I converted along a path from paganism, to Buddhism, to Protestantism, to the Catholic faith, back in the 80s. Our God blessed me beyond measure.
Jesus pulled me outta paganism too. I used to worship a goddess and was a trance medium, so I'm not really sure how to reconcile anything with Mary and the saints. It looks the same to me. Do you have any suggestions for me?
@@purplenalgene I would say it’s easier to pray to Mary and the saints when you realize you are still praying to Jesus just through them. You are not worshiping them, you are just asking them to intercede for you.
I am a 20 year old Catholic man and most of my male role models have been converts to Catholicism and to this day I cannot imagine how hard it would be to convert to another religion (especially since I suffer from severe stubbornness). For that reason (and many others) I have immense respect for Cameron and all other converts.
Cameron did not convert to another religion, just another expression of the religion of Christianity
@@liljade53 it is not just another “expression”, it is the Church that Jesus Christ himself founded
@@gu3r1tar To many, it deviated from the Church that Jesus founded, and the reformation was the beginning of getting back on track.
@@liljade53 no...the Germans nobility used a very mentally disturbed Martin Luther as the perfect stool pigeon in their crusade to get Rome off their backs and allow them to assert power. It was all politics and power grabs. Religion had nothing to do with it really
@@miguelangeldiaz9380 and your evidence or proof of this alternative history?
are you saying that indulgences were not being sold?
I've no doubt that politics were involved, but that does not mean it was not about religion, especially in the case of John Huss, which was about both. But he was burned because he preached church reform and a return to the scriptures and that Christ was the only head of the church, not a human being.
Protestant here, definitely impressed by your willingness to follow what you believe is the truth despite how hard it may be. Enjoy your first Catholic Eucharist! Thats definitely the thing that would make me Catholic if I ever converted
P. S, Those sunnies look good Matt 😎
What is stopping you?
The Eucharist is the Summit!
@@bellanitocortez-rodriguez9235 Communist Pope.
Literally.
@@jakelee7083 😁ok ,God bless you
The question wasn't for you dear
I never joined another Church but did stray. I went to confession last night and I have been renewed. Praise to Jesus for his mercy ❤ I love being Catholic.
Glory to God, & welcome back to the Sacraments 🙏❤️🔥✝️✅
This was beautiful! So happy for Cameron, and I am praying he and his family have the peace which surpasses all understanding.
I am a Protestant who found the road to Rome some four years ago. I haven’t made my way across the Tiber yet, but my family and I have begun going to mass. I feel like I’ve heard someone say at one time that Chesterton, for a time, was glad to hold the door to the Church open while not yet entering himself, and he rejoiced for those who entered in. That is where I am. The sound of joy and peace, beauty and truth, and rejoicing are ever calling to me from inside those doors. May the Lord direct my steps.
May the RISEN LORD Jesus continue to guide and strengthen your faith sister. We are praying for you in our daily rosary. Maranatha.
This was a beautiful comment . God love you sister.
What a beautiful testimony, Jesus is Lord!
God bless you on your journey 🙏
Dear Kristen, come on in. The (holy) water is fine! Enjoy your journey (but no need to tarry 🙄).
My husband and I began RCIA in early September and will be brought into the Catholic Church on Easter Vigil, just like Cameron. When I got the notification Cameron decided to convert and was in RCIA, I shouted for joy! I sent the link with the announcement to our RCIA teacher. Glory to God!
Welcome home.
“The Lord says to Peter: ‘I say to you,’ he says, ‘that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.’ . . . On him [Peter] he builds the Church, and to him he gives the command to feed the sheep [John 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed, the others were that also which Peter was [i.e., apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, whereby it is made clear that there is but one Church and one chair. So too, all [the apostles] are shepherds, and the flock is shown to be one, fed by all the apostles in single-minded accord. If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confident that he is in the Church?”- St. Cyprian of Carthage (The Unity of the Catholic Church 4; 1st edition [A.D. 251]).
Glory to God, & welcome Home 🙏❤️🔥✝️✅
Seeing Cameron take an interest in Catholicism opened my mind to it and after looking into my objections to it I was eventually left with little choice but to become Catholic. Funny enough my girlfriend was simultaneously having a similar journey and we both came to the same conclusions individually which is great. Thank you guys for playing a role in our journey.
Amazing!
Similar story for my wife and I. Soon after we got married we started being pulled in a serious way toward the Church. I remember going to lunch after church one day (still very much evangelical) and wondering how to broach the subject of looking at a different option for church. Turns out she was thinking the same thing. After a brief detour through an Episcopal parish, we were received in the Church just over 3 years after we were married. To the chagrin if our families, of course. 😅 I’m still amazed at how powerfully the Spirit was moving in our hearts at the same time.
Congrats.
St. Cyprian of Carthage
“The Lord says to Peter: ‘I say to you,’ he says, ‘that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.’ . . . On him [Peter] he builds the Church, and to him he gives the command to feed the sheep [John 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed, the others were that also which Peter was [i.e., apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, whereby it is made clear that there is but one Church and one chair. So too, all [the apostles] are shepherds, and the flock is shown to be one, fed by all the apostles in single-minded accord. If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confident that he is in the Church?” (The Unity of the Catholic Church 4; 1st edition [A.D. 251]).
I’m assuming you were Protestant. What church did you belong too?
@@dylanwagoner9768 I didn’t really put too much emphasis on the specific denomination at the time as long as they preached the gospel properly and I found a Baptist church that was great and the teaching was also good
After years, I knew I wanted to become Catholic while my husband remained staunchly Protestant. His father immigrated from Colombia and was avidly hostile to faith and especially Catholicism, regularly mocking Catholics. I was helped by EWTN "Coming Home" conversion stories of couples who did not both convert to Catholicism...who remained happily married...and managed both faith decisions. I waited. My husband said, "Go ahead." I waited. I could hear pain in his voice. I personally decided I would change only when my husband would be at peace. That day arrived. I have been Catholic for seven years now and am so very happy to fully express my love of God/Christ in the Catholic faith. My husband and I are strong in Christian faith and in our marriage. God bless you, Cameron, and your family. I will be a new supporter for your channel. :)
Show your husband this.👇🏽 Without Christ stamp of "authority" our brothers and sisters are adrift in no-mans land.
From conception the Church was an OFFICIAL sect within Judaism. When you read Acts 1 and if you are familiar with Halakhah Law you will immediately notice that the Church is a legal entity WITHIN Judaism. There are 3 requirements which are met.
Firstly, notice that there are 120 members in this synagogue. Why is this important? It is the exact number of persons in the Halakhah regulations to form a full fledged synagogue. The 120 is the Knesset HaGadolah which was supposed to be restored in the Olam Haba when Messiah comes. Judaism and Catholicism was born on Shavuot/Pentecost. To this day the Catholic Conclave has a maximum limit of 120 electors to elect the Pope.
Secondly next according to Halakhah regulations there must be a "beit din" (Hebrew court) formed. We see that there is a beit-din and it draws lots and Matthias a disciple is chosen to take over Judas bishopric (episkopen). The first example of Apostolic Succession. So two of the three requirements are met.
The third requirement is that there must be a NASI (prince/temporal) and an AB (father/spiritual) appointed. Curiously Peter is filling both these positions in this beit din. Why?
In 190 BC the Kohan Gadol (jewish high-priest) fell into apostasy and bei-din gadol (Hebrew court) cast a vote of no confidence splitting the Kohan Gadol into two offices the "NASI" and the "AB" within the Beit Din Gadol.
Fast forward to Matt16, in this new Beit Din Gadol (70 disciples) Christ has placed His confidence in Peter (the first AB/father/pope meaning papa) by presenting him the Keys to the temple/governance bringing the two offices back into one high priesthood the way it originally was.
Rachi/Jewish sage writes a commentary on the priestly role of the steward/vizier and the Keys are the keys of the Temple and Authority. When the davidic kings were away the steward/vizier of the davidic kingdoms was in charge and he wore the keys the King gave him.
The pope has both temporal and spiritual powers. Peter is the NASI prince of the apostles and the AB/pope (Pope meaning papa - meaning father) as you see even today the pope as Peters documented unbroken apostolic successor is both ‘nasi’ and the ‘ab’ in Catholicism.
Christ appointed Peter as His steward with the keys as per Isaiah 22 vs 19-24 and Matt16. Peter/successors is First amongst equals. In the Davidic kingdoms there was always an al-bayith (steward/vizier), that is Peters role. Christ also renames Peter (the only Apostle renamed) as Abraham and Jacob were renamed by God in preparation for their specific role in salvation history.
The Apostles knew exactly what had occurred when Jesus gave Peter the keys. Jesus presents the keys to Peter (Pope/ab) and appoints him/his successors as His royal steward to care for HIs flock until His return.
Peter's successors (Popes) are first amongst equals ie the bishops. It's not a lording over them type of role. He figuratively sits in the Seat of Moses which we now call the Seat of Peter. Moses had the 70 elders who he consulted as equals.
First book of Kings lists all the Kings and the royal steward/vizier is always listed next to the King because in the absence of the King he was in charge of the Kingdom. The steward would wear the keys around his neck so the citizens of the davidic kingdoms knew who he was. The steward is given the sash/robes/keys to the temple because the role is also a priestly role.
Jesus created a Melchezidek priesthood (which pre-exists the Aaronic priesthood). This is why all Catholic priests belong to the order of Melchizedek, the fulfilment of the theophany of Melchizedek giving wine/bread to Father Abraham.
Jesus, Son of David rebuilt the davidic kingdom as per 2SamCh7 - He is the King, Peter/successors/Popes are His royal stewards/viziers and the Hebrew court/beit-din is the Magesterium.
Catholicism is not a new religion, it is the legitimate continuation of Temple Judaism (not Rabbinic Judaism). Catholics do not throw out what G-d has revealed prior and these continue to hold that all that is revealed is a single continuous revelation culminating in the Catholic Faith.
Jesus is Son of David rebuilding the Davidic kingdom per 2SamCh7 - one of these sons will establish this throne forever and this son will be Gods son. Luke1 vs32-35
-In midrash 2319 - Petra midrash Abraham is referred to as Rock
-Thanksgiving hymn of the Dead Sea Scrolls it mentions the fact that the jewish people are built on a Rock
-Isaiah 51/vs 1-2 “look to the rock from which you were hewn, look to Abraham your father and Sarah your mother.”
-Matt 10vs2 list of Apostles, Peter is listed first/protos
Judaism and Catholicism is the same faith in two covenants one old and another new.
How did your husband come to be at peace with it? I am in almost the exact situation and had told myself the same thing but it is painful feeling like I'm being disobedient to God
@@SaintCharbelMiracleworker Wow, thanks!
@@livvyrae94 I think the answer will be different for every couple/person. Listing ideas helps me think this through. But it is not a list to be followed. Only suggestions for each person to make their way:
1. I read the Bible everyday and journaled...especially verses that spoke to my situation...trusting in the Lord. I engaged the Lord through prayer, in my struggles with this.
2. I believed then and now that the LOVE of GOD is not a formula that requires us to browbeat family into submission.
3. God loves marriage and asks us to honor our spouses. Read 1Cor 7, esp. 10-24. In our best judgment, I believe God honors our walk in bringing His truths to our spouses. You are definitely being obedient! In the Protestant/Catholic "wars/debates" there are those who will disagree with me, but Paul says it better than I.
4. I remembered my own 40 years of agnosticism/atheism. I remembered resenting a "heavy handed" presentation of the Gospel. I had to encounter Christ (immediately and unexpectedly) or I would probably have remained agnostic.
5. I openly read Catholic literature, especially on the saints. There are many admirable Protestant saintly people, and it was easy to share with my husband (books/articles/movies) the lives of these good people along with Catholic saints in their love of and service to God.
6. EWTN - I watched shows openly. I didn't force them on my husband and gave him his own TV time. But the presence of EWTN gave witness to the love and sanctity of the Catholic Church. (If UA-cam, don't hide yourself in the closet.)
7. Remember the first Christians who listened to Peter, Paul and the other apostles. I'm sure these converts struggled, too. It's tempting to feel alone when attending Mass without our spouse. But we can rest in the love of Christ. I'm not a priest, and I'm sure there are those who will encourage you.
8. I was not afraid to tell my husband I looked forward to becoming Catholic. I was also willing to attend both Mass for myself and his own church's service. I refrained from Protestant communion and other practices inconsistent with our own Catholic sacraments.
9. Most importantly, I believe, I never spoke against Protestantism or his church (led by a few ex-Catholics). ;) I reinforced my love for my husband and assured him that I honored his faith in Christ, even as it wasn't Catholic. I was open that I hoped one day he would feel that same comfort in seeing me as a Catholic. But I didn't press the point or push. (See #4) Love wins the day. :)
God bless your journey! I will be interested in suggestions from others if they offer them here.
@@SaintCharbelMiracleworker very interesting.
Where did you get this information from?
I was just confirmed Wednesday. And as they were doing the eucharist I literally heard, this is truly my body and blood, soul and divinity, treat it as such!! It scared me but in a good way.
And you are literally His temple. Treat yourself as such and others🙏 Profound Joy praying with Him immediately after Communion
God bless you!!!!
Glory to God, & welcome Home 🙏❤️🔥✝️✅
Protestant here, all my respect and admiration for Cameron. His search for the truth is inspiring and I know he will be better for it. He is putting God first❤
God bless you Johanna.
@@paulrichards6894 I don't think that is true.
Respect and admiration??? The "Jesus" they worship does not actually bestow upon them salvific righteousness.
@@paulrichards6894 Sorry I missed this, why do you say that?
@@paulrichards6894 Well argued mate.
Welcome Home Cameron 🙏. I’m a cradle Catholic and it’s the greatest gift my parents gave me. Nurture your soul with the Eucharist ❤
Yep, same here, I am a revert though, I abandoned the faith at some point in my life but I'm back to stay.
@@ripbeni6198 how do you know you will persevere to the end?
@@Wgaither1 I said I am here to stay.
What is so sad is that despite having so many reasons to rejoice as a Catholic because of Cameron's conversion (and what it means for the potential ripple effect in the world of lay Christian philosophy), in Rome on the same day there is a group of German bishops meeting with the Pope, a significant majority of whom would like to essentially dismantle the magisterium, the priesthood, Christian sexual ethics, etc. and turn the German Catholic church into another Nationalkirche, some of whom have already started implementing these ideas in their own dioceses. Please pray for the Catholic Church in Germany!!
Who knows. Perhaps some good will come of their meeting. The church will prevail.
We will pray for the German Church. Thanks for the info brother!
Let us continue to do good works! The Church has prevailed for 2000 years and will continue until the end of time! Even though the storm is strong, Jesus is still in our ship, even if he seems to be "asleep."
@@FiledUnderFaith exactly have hope and faith in the Triune God Almighty.
Perhaps the German bishops are onto something. This is reason we should stay together. The church of the apostles went over a huge crisis over circumcision, and meat sacrificed to idols. Many conflicts lead to healthy reform of the church. Sometimes we lose faith on the active presence of the Holy Spirit in the church, the whole church, at all time.
The German Bishops seam to get their doctrines from 13 year old girls they are so lost
Tears of joy as I watched this video! So happy! Been praying for Cameron. I converted from Protestant to Catholic at Easter Vigil. I am still learning and studying and have many Protestant friends who are dismayed and disapproving, but I know I am where God wants me to be. God bless Cameron and his family. Thanks Pints. 🥰
Welcome Home. I understand a little bit of what you describe. In my case as a Catholic revert, it's all the lapsed Catholics in my social circle who are dismayed. Hopefully your Protestant friends will come around. It's a real test of relationships and friendships when you have a conversion to Catholicism whether as a former Protestant or any other background or former practising Catholic. Your conversion and that of many Protestants or non-Catholics shows tnat Anything is possible with God. God bless you sister. ☺❤🙏
Wow. I was in tears watching Cameron receive that blessing.
I'm not crying, you're crying ! :D
Me too
Same 😭❤️
Me too. For some reason that made me choke up so hard! 🥺🥺
I was baptised into the Catholic Faith this year and it is one of the best things to ever happen to me!
My nine+ year journey ended this past Easter when I entered the Catholic Church. I am so happy for Cameron and his family. Welcome home brother.
And you welcome home to Ron
It is still hard to believe. As a Catholic I've been following your channel for a long time. I never thought this would happen. But once again God proved me wrong. Glory to God, welcome 🏡.
Congrats, Cam! Thanks for hosting this, Matt!
Why did you block me?
@@Wgaither1 judging by the sheer quantity of comments you post, he probably just couldnt be bothered with you hahaha
Him saying he had a dream about praying the rosary even after never having prayed it brought tears to my eyes. God is good! Our mother Mary is incredible. ❤️❤️
She's not your mother, she was Jesus's mother. Stop deifying her 😐
@@Michele_Back buttt, Jesus himself said to John, this is your mother. John, this is your mother. If Mary was only Jesus' mother, like u said, how on earth, Jesus himself said to John to take Mary as his mother? And if Jesus gave Mary to John his disciple, why, give a logical explanation, cant we, also his disciples, take Mary as our mother??
See the fcked up logic u protestant have? LMAOOOOO
@@Michele_Back it seems like u never read your bible, or u simply missed the verse? 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭
@@Michele_Back “Then He said to the disciple, ‘Behold your mother!’” - John 19:27
@@MarianMetanoia Jesus was the oldest son. She was his responsibility. Before he died he passed that responsibility on to another brother in Christ so she would be taken care of because she was a widow. Simple and historically/ culturally accurate.
God bless these brothers and all you friends who support these ministries. I’m struck by the gravity of the decision that Cameron has made, and I can see the pain beneath his resolve. He said a couple times that this has been hard and I know it’s an understatement… mostly because we’re walking through it, too.
I’m a Protestant pastor and my wife and I are in the catechetical process and should be received into the Church the same time as Cameron 🙌🏼 I still dunno what I’m going to do for a living, but I know Christ will enable us to walk the path He’s called us to (Matt 6:33). 🤟🏼
Wonderful, pastor!
Welcome home to the Bride of Christ!
Keep believing, Jesus will not abandon you and your wife!
What an inspiration!
May God continue to bless you on your journey. He definitely has a plan for you. Welcome home to you and your family!
wow God bless you brother in Christ!
I greatly admire you both. I’ll pray for y’all.
Cameron, I'm also a convert and know what difficulties you went through and some of the difficulties that lie ahead. But there is no denying the beauty of Catholicism. Welcome home brother! So glad you've followed the evidence and had the courage and faith to follow through. God bless you and your family. Much respect!
Prior to my conversion, I had already known for a while that I was most likely going to convert. When I told my wife, she was very supportive, and has been very supportive ever since. I think she saw that growing closer to The Church made me a better dad to our kids, and a better husband, which went a long way toward helping her accept my decision.
Dunno if you see this, but I'll be praying for you and your family.
I’m currently attending RCIA as well! (While I was raised Protestant, I was a deist for 11 years before I returned to Christianity this year and ultimately found my way to Catholicism.)
Blessings on your journey, Mr. Bertuzzi!
Welcome home.
“The Lord says to Peter: ‘I say to you,’ he says, ‘that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.’ . . . On him [Peter] he builds the Church, and to him he gives the command to feed the sheep [John 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed, the others were that also which Peter was [i.e., apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, whereby it is made clear that there is but one Church and one chair. So too, all [the apostles] are shepherds, and the flock is shown to be one, fed by all the apostles in single-minded accord. If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confident that he is in the Church?”- St. Cyprian of Carthage (The Unity of the Catholic Church 4; 1st edition [A.D. 251]).
I'm incredibly joyful right now. I'm going through the process myself and love what the Spirit is working in us. Blessings to all.
Glory to God, & welcome Home 🙏❤️🔥✝️✅
Cameron, just wanted to give my support and prayers. I suffered when I came home too. It really takes grit and perseverance to follow the truth wherever it leads. The beautiful part of my own suffering was that when I just surrendered it to God, I never felt alone from that point. I can see your zeal and integrity. God will take care of you. I'm praying for you.
You guys call it home like if Catholicism is for a fact the truth. As a christian I myself dont even claim we hold the truth. I think we are close and share that with Catholics but calling it home, wow. Such humility.
@@madelynhernandez7453 That's not meant to be a dig at your religion and I apologize if it came across that way. There's a problem of perception that you read about in the Tower of Babel story where they tried to build a tower to the heavens without God and it fell to the ground. The idea that there is no truth to cling to and "who's to say?" Is part of the tower of babel or culture of death. In the reformation, the Christian world went from objective morality to subjective morality, from we hold the truth in the body and blood of Christ to "Who's to say?" We went from objective morality in Thomistic perspective that God is fully sufficient not dependent on our interpretation to a relic in the mind of each person in post enlightenment Cartesian philosophical thought, "I think therefore I am." This represents a full shift from the morality objective to subjective and from objective reality to subjective reality. When Catholics eat the body of Christ in the Eucharist (in good faith), that's home because it's a submission to a objective morality and reality and solves the problem of perception in the Tower of Babel. A lot of Christians wrestle with those perceptions and there's no shame in it, but being submissive to an authority and believing in Christ in the Eucharist are acts of humility, not pride. Christ told Peter, "You are the rock on which I build my Church." And Jesus said, "55For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. 56Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him. 57Just as the living Father sent Me and I live because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on Me will live because of Me.…". We're just grounding ourselves in the authority and reality of Christ. Submission to truth takes more humility than "who's to say? If no one claims to have truth we're all equal in not knowing." That's not meant to be a dig at your religion, it's just explaining why welcoming someone home is an act of submission and not pride so that you don't have a misconception of what Catholics believe or the spirit in which I've said it. God bless.
Been expecting this for quite awhile! I grew up Protestant but came into the Catholic Church last Easter. :-)
🎉❤ yay!
Welcome. 👍🙏☺
Glory to God, & welcome Home 🙏❤️🔥✝️✅
Thank you Cameron for sharing this journey. I became Catholic Easter 2019. I was baptized a baby and then my parents left to Protestant denominations when I was a kid. It’s refreshing to hear peoples conversion story. It brings back memories of how tough it can be when your family doesn’t agree with you and I feel the same, that this was one of my hardest decisions ever made. Brings me joy and gives me strength to continue my journey even in the face of so much opposition. I can only imagine how hard it is for you, especially with how many intellectual Protestant friends you had trying to convince you otherwise. God bless Cameron and Matt for doing this video.
And I miss Rome! Went the same year of my confirmation. Right before pandemic and was able to do confession there also! Hope to be back someday again!
Glory to God, & welcome Home 🙏❤️🔥✝️✅
@@davidfuentes-silva8732 Glory to God, & welcome Home too🙏❤️🔥✝️✅
I was Protestant, then a skeptic (bordering on atheism), now I am still a bit skeptic with flavors of Protestantism and Catholicism. I want truth but don’t know how to get out of my own way. Praying I will get there soon. My patient, Catholic wife is praying as well. Thanks guys!
Your glasses look great!
Your wife is praying, God is not rude he will answer at the best time like it happened to me. Your day will come and you will jump every morning out of happiness for God.
Jesus said his Church would be “the light of the world.” He then noted that “a city set on a hill cannot be hid” (Matt. 5:14). This means his Church is a visible organization. It must have characteristics that clearly identify it and that distinguish it from other churches. Jesus promised, “I will build my Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18). This means that his Church will never be destroyed and will never fall away from him. His Church will survive until his return.
Among the Christian churches, only the Catholic Church has existed since the time of Jesus. Every other Christian church is an offshoot of the Catholic Church. The Eastern Orthodox churches broke away from unity with the pope in 1054. The Protestant churches were established during the Reformation, which began in 1517.
There is ample evidence in the New Testament that Peter was first in authority among the apostles. Whenever they were named, Peter headed the list (Matt. 10:1-4, Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:14-16, Acts 1:13); sometimes the apostles were referred to as “Peter and those who were with him” (Luke 9:32). Peter was the one who generally spoke for the apostles (Matt. 18:21, Mark 8:29, Luke 12:41, John 6:68-69), and he figured in many of the most dramatic scenes (Matt. 14:28-32, 17:24-27; Mark 10:23-28). On Pentecost it was Peter who first preached to the crowds (Acts 2:14-40), and he worked the first healing in the Church age (Acts 3:6-7).
It is Peter’s faith that will strengthen his brethren (Luke 22:32) and Peter is given Christ’s flock to shepherd (John 21:17). An angel was sent to announce the resurrection to Peter (Mark 16:7), and the risen Christ appeared first to Peter (Luke 24:34). He headed the meeting that elected Matthias to replace Judas (Acts 1:13-26), and he received the first converts (Acts 2:41). He inflicted the first punishment (Acts 5:1-11) and excommunicated the first heretic (Acts 8:18-23). He led the first council in Jerusalem (Acts 15) and announced the first dogmatic decision (Acts 15:7-11). It was to Peter that the revelation came that Gentiles were to be baptized and accepted as Christians (Acts 10:46-48).
Peter’s preeminent position among the apostles was symbolized at the very beginning of his relationship with Christ. At their first meeting, Christ told Simon that his name would thereafter be Peter, which translates as “Rock” (John 1:42). The startling thing was that-aside from the single time that Abraham is called a “rock” (Hebrew: Tsur; Aramaic: Kepha).
When he first saw Simon, “Jesus looked at him, and said, ‘So you are Simon the son of John? You shall be called Cephas (which means Peter)’” (John 1:42). The word Cephas is merely the transliteration of the Aramaic Kepha into Greek. Later, after Peter and the other disciples had been with Christ for some time, they went to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter made his profession of faith: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matt. 16:16). Jesus told him that this truth was specially revealed to him, and then he solemnly reiterated: “And I tell you, you are Peter” (Matt. 16:18). To this was added the promise that the Church would be founded, in some way, on Peter (Matt. 16:18).
Then two important things were told the apostle. “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matt. 16:19). Here Peter was singled out for the authority that provides for the forgiveness of sins and the making of disciplinary rules. Later the apostles as a whole would be given similar power [Matt.18:18], but here Peter received it in a special sense.
Peter alone was promised something else also: “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 16:19). In ancient times, keys were the hallmark of authority. A walled city might have one great gate; and that gate had one great lock, worked by one great key. To be given the key to the city-an honor that exists even today, though its import is lost-meant to be given free access to and authority over the city. The city to which Peter was given the keys was the heavenly city itself. This symbolism for authority is used elsewhere in the Bible (Isa. 22:22, Rev. 1:18).
“The Lord says to Peter: ‘I say to you,’ he says, ‘that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.’ . . . On him [Peter] he builds the Church, and to him he gives the command to feed the sheep [John 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed, the others were that also which Peter was [i.e., apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, whereby it is made clear that there is but one Church and one chair. So too, all [the apostles] are shepherds, and the flock is shown to be one, fed by all the apostles in single-minded accord. If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confident that he is in the Church?”- St. Cyprian of Carthage (The Unity of the Catholic Church 4; 1st edition [A.D. 251]).
Early Church historian J. N. D. Kelly, a Protestant, writes: “As regards ‘Catholic,’ its original meaning was ‘universal’ or ‘general.’ . . . in the latter half of the second century at latest, we find it conveying the suggestion that the Catholic is the true Church as distinct from heretical congregations (cf., e.g., Muratorian Canon). . . . What these early Fathers were envisaging was almost always the empirical, visible society; they had little or no inkling of the distinction which was later to become important between a visible and an invisible Church” (Early Christian Doctrines, 190-1).
“There are many other things which most properly can keep me in her [the Catholic Church’s] bosom. The unanimity of peoples and nations keeps me here. Her authority, inaugurated in miracles, nourished by hope, augmented by love, and confirmed by her age, keeps me here. The succession of priests, from the very see of the apostle Peter, to whom the Lord, after his resurrection, gave the charge of feeding his sheep [John 21:15-17], up to the present episcopate, keeps me here. And last, the very name Catholic, which, not without reason, belongs to this Church alone, in the face of so many heretics, so much so that, although all heretics want to be called ‘Catholic,’ when a stranger inquires where the Catholic Church meets, none of the heretics would dare to point out his own basilica or house”- St. Augustine of Hippo (Against the Letter of Mani Called “The Foundation” 4:5 [A.D. 397]).
He there, because you are searching for truth I'll give you only 1 verse of the bible but let it sink in what St Paul is saying to his spiritual son Timothy!
*if I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth.*
1 Timothy 3:15 RSV-CI
Notice the church is in singular not plural and only one church fits that description. The Holy Catholic Church.
God bless and may He lead you to the truth.
Watch EWTN JOURNEY HOME episodes here on UA-cam and they will help you when you see thousands of people like you who were searching for the truth like you are. Until next time. God bless
@@JesusMary_I_Loveyousavesouls thank you for your thoughtful reply.
@@CesarRicardoChavez I know it will be soon. Thank you for your reply!
As someone who has been following Cameron's journey for a while, I admire your friendship and encouragement of him throughout this process. From inviting him on the show, the early Patreon debates, to some of the later collaboration between you guys. I hope to see that continue.
P.S. Your glasses look great.
Right? I Think this is the thing that very well may bring Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) back home.
@@TacosnZorro his first name is Alex and I hope so
Your my fave atheist :)
@@TacosnZorro I don't think CS will convert, but I do agree that if Catholics would like to increase their chances of doing so, friendship and encouragement are the way to go.
@@jamessinterviews Thank you sir. That really means a lot to us. Very much appreciated.
Cameron is a beautiful soul. Like a child. He messed up the praying of his 1st Hail Mary, but when he prayed the 2nd part - I teared up..... God bless you & ur beautiful family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Love from Odisha India.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Convert from Baptist. Best 22 years of my life! It was the Early Church and Catholicism’s connection to Levitical worship that convinced me.
It’s very heartwarming seeing Cameron’s clear innocent difficulty and Matts best efforts to not overwhelm him with joy and zeal.
I was moved to tears when the father blessed Cameron at the end. So beautiful! ❤
I hope Christians understand the significance of this. One of the biggest, most popular Protestant UA-camrs in the world converting to Catholicism is huge. I hope this signals a new age of unity between Protestants and Catholics. Prophetically, this is massive. So happy for you Cameron. It's definitely opened up questions about my own protestant beliefs.
Keep your heart and mind open to the answers you find and the possibility that the Catholic Church is the one true Church Christ founded. God bless you on your journey.
Its acually not very huge. The vast majority of Christians have no idea who these two people are and churches all across America are hemorrhaging members with Catholics leading the way. You also don't get reconciliation through conversion, that's just "switching teams."
I would respectfully disagree and argue that that's a great overstatement of the importance of this. In the UA-cam world of Christian apologetics, it's a major splash, but in the larger scheme of relations between Catholics and Protestants, it's not even a blip on the radar. I agree that protestants and catholics could use an increase in substantive, charitable discourse ... but this event, while interesting in its realm, doesn't have the weight or relevance to move the needle in the grand scheme of things.
@@Henry._Jones I see your point. I'm more optimistic though. Also I think you underestimate the power of social media influencers. "the grand scheme of things" does not exist in my view. In other words, it may not do much for Christians 40+ but for younger generations of believers on both sides of the christian fence, this is fairly significant. There isnt any other major protestant christian influencer that has converted to Catholicism (to me my memory)
@@1991jj I agree it's a big deal, I just think the realm in which it has much import isn't a huge swath in the larger picture of Protestant-Catholic relations ("overall"). That doesn't mean it can't be meaningful in a certain demographic. Someone like Bishop Robert Barron, I think, over time, is more likely to sustain a bigger impact b/c of his interaction on social and cultural issues with which many non-Catholics are of like or similar mind. I'm a protestant myself, but I've been keeping up with Barron a good bit for several years.
I also think the high profile of Cameron's conversion may not carry on all that long if he does what he says he's planning to, which is to continue his channel with a "mere Christianity" kind of approach, in which case it won't have a Catholic focus. I could be wrong, or, he could change his mind or pursue it in a more nuanced way. In any event, it is a big deal, I don't want to minimize it! Cheers!
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Your glasses look great!😎
Welcome home Cameron! I couldn't stop smiling yesterday reading the announcement of your conversion! I love Capturing Christianity and even thought I'm a cradle Catholic, I really love your channel's original ministry of defending Christianity in general!🤍 May God continue to bless you and your family🙏🏻
By the way, my daily rosary, this morning, will be dedicated to both of you guys and your families💕
Your glasses look great!
I saw the news of Cameron’s conversion on Facebook in a Catholic Converts group, and ran to UA-cam to see if it was really true! I can’t tell you how overjoyed I am!!! I love both Pints with Aquinas and Capturing Christianity channels and your videos helped me decide to convert from Protestantism last fall and I was confirmed this spring!
I also now volunteer at my parish’s RCIA and I have sent videos between the both of you to candidates saying “you’ve got to watch these guys!” , especially the video you guys did on the Eucharist. I just want to say thank you to both of you, and congratulations to you, Cameron. I have prayed for you and will continue to. You’re an inspiration!
Had a similar journey almost 2 years ago. My journey was lonely and difficult but seeing more people I love find their home in Rome is encouraging and helps me feel less crazy about my own conclusions. Thank you Cameron and thank you Matt.
I’m an econometrician and even I didn’t use Bayesian analysis when converting LOL. What a legend this guy is
I’ve been troubled by the whole Bayesian analysis for this case. The issue is the aggregation of probability mass of world inconsistent to each other. Those arguments influenced each others. What do you think as econometrician?
Glory to Jesus Christ! The friendship between Cameron and Matt was so uplifting to watch. Cradle Catholic here... and in my experience the most vibrant and fervent Catholics that edify me the most are converts!
My husband and I moved to a small town, had previously been churched Protestant, I even went to a Protestant Seminary.
My husband was drawn to the church bells of all things. The Lord brought us to a Catholic Church as other churches just were not for us. The people are really loving, I enjoy liturgy and believing in the simplicity of God. I am enjoying people in the community who are hungry for the word and gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Father is filled with the Holy Spirit and such joy.
Glory to God, & welcome Home 🙏❤️🔥✝️✅
It’s been great watching this relationship over the last year. Like many others, Cameron has been in my prayers. I was a former Protestant, but now I’m a Catholic and interview fellow Catholic converts about their stories. Life is full of surprises! Excited for Cameron to experience the grace of the sacraments. Confession in particular may surprise him. I know it sure has surprised and blessed me.
Your channel is great. !
yes, I'm subscribed to your amazing YTube channel; wonderful content!
What a way to celebrate Cameron making his decision to become Catholic, by broadcasting from Rome! Welcome home to Rome! I converted in 1979 but still haven’t been to Rome. I believed he would eventually become Catholic when he started talking to Scott Hahn. I agree, you have to first get the atheist or agnostic to Christ before they become Catholic. I was raised without religion and I was an agnostic , then I found Christ ( I didn’t know the difference between Catholics and Protestants) and went to different churches, started reading CS Lewis as well writings of the Saints, went to some Charismatic Churches including Charismatic Catholic meetings. It took me 2 years. Now I’m a traditional Catholic.
My favourite part of this conversation was when you two talked about Confession. :) Cameron, as a fellow convert I can only add my voice of "Yes" to this. I remember the day I realized I longed for Confession, and... well, I can only say I am so, so thankful to regularly frequent the sacrament now. I don't know if I can think of any more vulnerable moment, or any greater swell of gratitude than when confessing what I'm genuinely ashamed of, and receiving absolution I could never deserve but absolutely need. Except for maybe Communion (and I suppose Baptism), Confession is _the_ Christian moment. Humility, repentance, submission, mercy, gratitude, reconciliation. It's all right there. God bless you, brother :) It's all waiting for you now
That moment at the end, when he prayed his first Hail Mary was beautiful 🥲
While I'm a protestant, specifically Presbyterian by conviction, it's admirable that Cameron followed the evidence where he thought it to lead. I may disagree about where it leads but I admire his dedication to truth and that he didn't let what others would say dissuade him from making his decision. Good on you man. I still consider you a brother in Christ and I'll certainly continue to listen to/ watch the content you create. 🙂
Don’t Rome preach a false gospel?
@@Wgaither1 while I disagree with their doctrine of justification, the papacy, and the Marian dogmas, none of these things render the gospel that they preach a "false gospel". They preach Christ and him crucified. A man does not need to be able to fully explicate the doctrine of justification to know it is Christ who has justified him. They teach that Christ is God in the flesh, that he was crucified, died, and was buried, and that he rose bodily 3 days later conquering sin, death, and Satan as he did, and that he is seated at the right hand of the father waiting to come again to judge the quick and the dead. If they affirm that then they are brothers and sisters in Christ and they have the true gospel. Yes secondary issues are important, and yes I staunchly disagree on those topics, but they do not preach a false gospel.
@@PresbyterianPaladin Have you seen the Biblical basis for those Catholic dogmas? If not I'd be happy to discuss them with you.
@Thoska Brah cool, so I shouldn't follow their example right.
I'm ex-Reformed turned Catholic. If you want an irrefutable argument against the Protestant view of justification, check out a documentary called Protestantism's Big Justification Lie. There's no going back once you realize the that whole so-called Reformation was wrong (and catastrophically so) on the entral issue upon which, according to Luther, the faith stands or falls.
So happy for Cameron and his family! Faith, works, tradition and the Eucharist. I am in RCIA, too and so excited! Searching for the truth has led me to Catholicism.
Congratulations Cameron! As a convert, I can relate to what you are going through. Beautiful journey! The saints and confession definitely drew me to the faith.
God bless you Cameron! I'm a protestant, but I want to see the body come together. If you believe and accept Christ is Lord, then we are all of the body of Christ. God bless.
Amen!
I'll pray for you
Catholics so that at every Mass😘
If you believe and accept Christ is Lord, then we are all of the body of Christ, you write? Who told you that? So every man is free to compose his own gospel and doctrines? That is as false as a 30-dollar bill. Take only all heretics and schismatics of history: they are not part of the body and all are damned, at least according to all the great Saints of history.
@@pierreschiffer3180 I was waiting on someone to bring out the dogma hammer. Yes, that is correct. Christ says this again and again. While the saints have worth, we all take our marching orders from Christ.
I was brought up Catholic, and learned to live God in my Catholic church. Despite my love for God, honestly had not much understanding of Catholic Dogma. I got a lot of answers from the Baptist church concerning salvation. That is where I have been ever since. That started 38 years ago. This last year, God has put a strong desire in my heart to study Catholic theology, and I am now back home in my Catholic church. I feel so much peace and joy.
Welcome back
Thank you ❤️
God bless you, Cameron! I was a “closet Catholic” from age 16 to age 42 when a tragedy in my family compelled me into RCIA finally. I never had any doubts about any Catholic dogma. I didn’t need convincing the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church is the one and only Church founded by Jesus Christ. I feel like the Holy Spirit was telling me NOW is the time with this tragedy. Everyone in my family was confused and a bit angry with my decision. My husband at the time was not religious at all but he was furious none the less. I went ahead and my 15 year old son joined me in RCIA. My son was baptized and we both came into the Church at Easter 1993. My Down syndrome son was baptized at age 20 and entered the Church in 1994. My husband attended RCIA and entered the Church in 1995 but I divorced him in 2004 (he had been committing adultery for years),he left the Church and remarried without an annulment in 2005. God leads each individual to believe and make his own conversion. Cameron should be on The Journey Home! I’m sure JonMark Grodi will be contacting him next Easter. Anyway, that’s part of my conversation story and being a practicing Catholic Christian these last almost 30 years has been beyond wonderful. I am so truly blessed! Best decision I ever made, ever! God bless you Cameron! Stay strong in the Faith! I will be praying for you and your family.
Talk about perseverance! You rock! I love The Journey Home. I learn something new every show!
Pray for your husband that he may repent. He may still be your husband in the eyes of God.
Thank you for sharing your story. As a cradle Catholic I am always inspired by conversion stories. So faith building as you witness to the love of Christ in your life. Thanks again.
Welcome Home Cameron!! I have been watching your journey over the last year. I am a Cradle Catholic that came back during Summer 2021, I have never been more shocked at anything I have done in my life! I am really happy for you. God bless you and all people who are discerning Rome, and God bless all Christians everywhere.
0:00 Intro
2:20 Lakewood Church St. Peter's
3:50 How Cameron is Handling conversion
8:10 Cameron's main obstacles to Conversion
16:40 Deep-ish dive on the Papacy Bayesian analysis
37:30 Emotional factors to conversion
45:40 Support Capturing Christianity
49:00 RCIA experience w/ Gomer from Catching Foxes
51:09 Developments in Suan's Typological Argument for the Papacy is coming soon
51:50 Cameron's Confirmation date
52:20 How The Church helps personal prayer life
56:46 Unfamiliarity with rules and Structures of Catholicism
59:03 Freedom in those structures
59:35 How to deal with Scandals
1:01:05 The Fruits of the Saints
1:06:30 Beauty and Blessing of Confession
1:09:00 The Future of Capturing Christianity
1:12:31 The blessing of other Catholics
1:13:30 Fr. Michael Baggot
1:15:30 Start of Q&A
1:16:46 Influence of Cdl. Newman
1:16:53 CC Locals?
1:17:08 Book recommendations
1:17:55 Head vs Heart
1:19:27 Mariology, Saints, & Confession
1:21:13 What figured opened Cameron's investigation into Catholicism?
1:22:27 Favorite part of Rome
1:23:06 Most difficult Theological Argument for Conversion
1:23:23 Advice for converting helping Agnostics Convert
1:24:25 Does having an Italian name mean Catholicism is in his blood?
1:24:34 Has Cameron Chosen a confirmation Saint?
1:24:55 Mass's influence on converting?
1:26:16 Will Cameron influence others to convert?
1:28:00 Conversions effect on CC followers
1:29:49 What Catholics do better
1:29:57 Favorite Leisure activity
1:31:17 Publish Bayesian Analysis
1:32:20 How to understand bad Bad Popes?
1:33:25 Most looking forward to about being Catholics
1:33:47 Advice to Protestants at their wits end?
1:35:41 Hail Mary for Cameron and Wrap up.
Welcome Home!
I was raised very anti-Catholic, and converted in 2014 after a long, difficult journey myself.
Glad your home.
@@julieevanish3601 Thanks so much !
Amazing! I know the Holy Spirit was the driving force of your conversion, but I'd be curious to know when/how you noticed the softening of your Anti-Catholic views? I'm a cradle Catholic raised by amazing parents, who were passionately Catholic, but never ever hateful toward other faiths. We've raised our children the same way. It always pains me greatly when I read/hear/see the vitriol towards Catholicism. I acknowledge there are ugly behaving Catholics, which is so painful as well, just wondering if you think it's more. How do you handle Anti-Catholic now? God's blessing to you on your continued faith journey.
@@colleenkramer1808 When I got married and had children (still Protestant then) I wanted to deepen my faith for the sake of my family; I wanted to teach my children the truth without assuming my views were correct... The deeper into our faith life we got (first Lent; then Advent; later the notion of saints) I found myself softening to the fact that Catholics seemed to 'get stuff' that Protestant denominations didnt...
When I compared this to the lack of consensus of Protestant groups, and especially how Protestant groups buckle more and more often to contemporary issues (whether contraceptives, abortion, divorce and remarriage, or whatever) It got to a point where I knew I needed to hear what Catholicism had to say for itself....
After all that, a deep dive of the Early Church, the history of the 73 vs 66 book canon, and a few other issues, caused me to finally take the plunge across the Tiber...
In terms of who has worse 'vitriol' I don't hear a lot from Catholics... What I see more often from Catholics (which makes me sad) is an ignorance/nonchalance about their own faith (which I fought so hard for)... or those who were "raised Catholic"; they abandon the faith and think they are major experts, while oftentimes missing even the basics, and super critical of caricatures that don't really represent the Church.
Thanks so much for your encouragement.
+Have a Blessed Advent !
@@matthewbateman6487 It's such a blessing to have a guy like you in the fold! That's unfortunately true about cradle Catholics, too... I should know, I am one. A lot of that is more complicated than simple apathy, though. I must say, a big part of my reversion was getting over my own psychological insecurities about faith. I was always jealous of converts, particularly the previously secular ones, because they never had any reason to suspect that what they believe could simply be a result of a form of indoctrination - not in a nefarious way, but it's like when you're raised with that which *IS THE TRUTH* and so many others lack it, that can lead to a lot of subconscious doubt, like survivor's guilt or something. Especially when you get heavily into apologetics, there's a certain urge to compensate to the secular world in terms of "more-logical-than-thou." My response to that was probably unhealthy, but it worked out in the end. I had to strip my mind of all previously established epistemology, basically. Then, I practically started over and found myself right where I began, thanks be to God! There's a lot of sheer apathy in the Church, to be sure, but I think that other thing - whatever I went through - is a phenomenon that isn't really as widely-discussed as it should be. Similarly, I always had the luxury of being a "free agent" with regards to my reversion. I didn't always grasp how difficult it could be for a Protestant to confront one's family and such. I'd like to think that I now approach that with a greater degree of humility these days. Even at my "most agnostic," I would always take the side of the Catholics against the Protestants, based on all the history and theology we both know and love today. That's all, I just thought I'd attempt to shed some light on a very fine point you made. It's an honor to share the faith with you, brother. God bless!
Congrats to you Cameron, my soon to be wife is making the journey home in preparation to receive Holy Communion with me on our wedding day. Prayers for any hardship you may endure from hearing Christ’s call with family or friends. May we all be one body in Christ again, God bless you brother!
I thank God that i got the opportunity to get baptized under the Roman Catholic church.. I almost got baptized under an evangelical protestant church but i never understood why i never decided to do it, then i discovered catholicism, took the classes of catechism, found love inside the catholic church and got baptized there at 16 years old.
Praise the Lord! Alleluia. Welcome Home Cameron Bertuzzi, Braden Gray & Tim Richardson & P. Cialini. I will pray for you all.
My husband is also a Convert to the Catholic Faith. I am a cradle Catholic but I continue to learn something new about the Faith. God bless you all for your courage.
I am so happy for Cameron ❤ I’ve followed your channels during my own conversion. 2 years in the Church now ! Welcome home Cameron
I'm a cradle Catholic and really enjoy listening to convertion stories. I've been following Cameron's Journey for quite a while and wondering if and when he was going to take the step. It really makes me glad to see him home. God keep blessing his Church with such great assets as these converts that contribute so much in bringing new and strong evangelizers that are very needed in these days.
As a Catholic, Cameron really helped me understand nuances of other faiths, and how other faiths have much good. But as a witness to Camerons channel, i can say that Cameron left no stone unturned and listened to the considerations of some great thinkers from all faiths.
I can definitely empathize with the excitement about confession. People expressed the same confusion to me when I explained how I felt about it. It is wonderful to hear the words "You are forgiven!"
I too converted to Catholicism just this year, April 17th 2022. I feel as I'm home with family.. ❤🙏 God Bless you Cameron and welcome to the family!
Glory to God, & welcome Home 🙏❤️🔥✝️✅
Your glasses look great!
I was raised to be Catholic, but over the years I have ventured out and have gotten closer to God through the teachings and practices of the Protestant Church. I respect both Views (that of Catholicism and Protestantism) for I believe they both proclaim the Gospel of Christ and point to Jesus as the True way to God. I am now a senior in college, and since senior year of High School I’ve been going to mass (occasionally), I also still attend Protestant Churches. I have been following Capturing Christianity for a while now. While some of his debates about Catholics vs Protestants have caught my attention (vaguely), I do remember seeing the title of his video about how he almost converted to Catholicism, and said to myself, “if he ever becomes Catholic, I’ll consider returning back fully into the Catholic Church…Well yesterday, as I scrolled down UA-cam, I saw Pints with Aquinas’ post about his conversion and thought is was a joke, but I quickly found out it was true.
I’ve been praying that wherever God leads me, will be closer to Him. Please pray for me. I think the differences are minuscule. I don’t think it’s an issue of salvation, because both denominations point to Christ as the way to God. To me it all boils down to unity Vs conformity, so I don’t know what to look for. I feel like saying I’m looking for the truth is a disservice to either Catholicism or Protestantism…because again, at the core they both point to Christ. This is a good problem to have. I hope to be drawn closer to God and to be kept in His truth ultimately.
God Bless You All!!!
What about the Catholic Church teachings on indulgences, treasury of merit, purgatory and works of satisfaction and the teaching if you don’t have sufficient merit you don’t go directly to heaven
@@Wgaither1 You are correct, Catholicism has a litany of superior positions over protestantism, including but not limited to everything you just listed. But please don't rub it in so much. Please be charitable to our protestant brethren even though they lack the truth on so many issues.
Only Catholic Church truly leads you to Christ.
@@Wgaither1 Yeah, those teachings are what causing me to be reluctant.
“The Lord says to Peter: ‘I say to you,’ he says, ‘that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.’ . . . On him [Peter] he builds the Church, and to him he gives the command to feed the sheep [John 21:17], and although he assigns a like power to all the apostles, yet he founded a single chair [cathedra], and he established by his own authority a source and an intrinsic reason for that unity. Indeed, the others were that also which Peter was [i.e., apostles], but a primacy is given to Peter, whereby it is made clear that there is but one Church and one chair. So too, all [the apostles] are shepherds, and the flock is shown to be one, fed by all the apostles in single-minded accord. If someone does not hold fast to this unity of Peter, can he imagine that he still holds the faith? If he [should] desert the chair of Peter upon whom the Church was built, can he still be confident that he is in the Church?” - St. Cyprian of Carthage (The Unity of the Catholic Church 4; 1st edition [A.D. 251]).
Man I’m crying. I’ve been following this throughout his journey. It makes me get the feels from 6 years ago from my conversion! Congrats and Welcome brother!!
I converted in my first year of marriage after going from agnostic to traditional Anglican over about 18 months. My husband converted a couple of years later after being raised protestant in Germany (so almost no religious upbringing). The gap between our conversions was HARD. And we had no kids at that point. I just want to encourage Cameron that there are so many people who have walked this path and I'd encourage finding a few people who understand that struggle and can provide wisdom being a bit farther down the path of catholicism.
Loving this backdrop! Watching the birds fly by and hearing the sirens/honking from the Italian cars made me feel like I was on that rooftop with you both. God bless you Cameron!
Cameron, I have prayed for you many times over the last few months when I first heard you were considering converting. I will continue to pray for you as you continue on this journey. I would image that it is incredibly difficult. It takes a lot of humility to make a change like this. God bless you and your family.
Please pray for my family and my conversion
Congrats, from a non catholic, I'm happy for you and your beautiful family. I can't wait to hear about your story.
He did it without his family
I'm a protestant that subscribes to both of your channels. When Matt said he had a secret convert, I knew immediately who it was.
Welcome home Cameron! I have been following your journey as you wrestled with the truths of the faith. May you be filled with God’s grace as you continue your journey. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May he shine his face upon you and be gracious to you. May he look upon you with kindness and grant you his peace. -Fr. David
From one who have converted to the Catholic Church in 2018; thank you for this wonderful video and God bless you both!
Cameron, are you going to publish your Bayesian analysis of the papacy? I would love to see it and consider it for my own journey toward Catholicism.
Welcome home Cameron from the Catholics in Kerala, India (Latin Catholics, Syro-malabar Catholics and syro-Malankara Catholics)
Matt…. I stumbled upon your page my sophomore year of college when I was in a philosophy of religion course. I would always walk to class listening to your podcasts on Spotify. Since then had turned away from the faith entirely (Protestant faith). Years later… I am now going to be attending my first RCIA class as soon as I can and pray that God reveals that the Catholic Church is the true church. To be able to go down this personal journey and find that Cameron has also felt the tug of Rome at the SAME TIME is blessing. Cameron, very proud that you followed the facts and relented to Gods truths. That is very admirable. I hope to do the same. God bless.
And nice shades!
Exciting Phillip. God bless you!
May God continue to open your heart and mind to the fullness of His Truth! Very exciting.
Aww, Cameron! So excited for you! As a cradle Catholic, I have learned so much about Protestantism from you. It has helped me grow in my own Catholic faith. My prayers will be for you and your family during this adjustment period. Sending you peace and blessings on your journey!
I am coming into communion December 10th after a 12 year journey through Ecclesiology and Patristics. Congratulations to Cameron and to all who are coming back into the arms of the Holy Mother Church.
Welcome home
Guest looks like a Franciscan in that grey hoody.
@snodgrass Belated congratulations!
Praise God and welcome home Cameron. Your openness to the Truth led you to the true catholic faith. ‘You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Pax tibi
I relate very much! I'm in RCIA, and it's been hard on my relationship with my wife. To her great credit, she's giving a lot of grace and granting me the space to see this through. But she hates the idea of me converting, understandably. But it hurts to be at odds with my wife over this. I don't want it to be a point of division. I don't want my wife and kids to belong to one church while I belong to another. I will be attending church with them after mass. It's important to me to be a part of their spiritual journey's. Her and the kids visiting the Catholic Church with me is pretty much out of the question as far as my she is concerned. And I feel I have to respect that. Everyone is on their own spiritual journey.
Just pray for them everyday. Honestly, they soon will come following too. Have faith Brother. Your devotion & passion for the faith will shine brightly in your kids eyes. You are their role-model & the Head of the family. Kids, especially boys, usually tend to pray more & be closer to God when they see the Father at home on his knees. Trust me, I too started seeing the difference when my Son & Daughters watched me kneel & pray the Rosary every day. In time, you will see too. God Bless you & your family. I will offer a Rosary for you & your family tonight Tim. 🙏🙏
@@sergiomejia5793 Thank you brother! I really appreciate that!
Just trust in God! Pray the rosary for their conversion! 🙏🏻🙌🏻👏🏻
If she's a Christian you need to lovingly remind her that she submits to you so her and the children need to go. You are the head of the family, not her. She's not in charge of the family's spiritual formation. You are the one who is accountable.
*Update: This was triggered primarily by another comment that seems like it might have been deleted.*
Look, I'm going to be frank about this. I don't take very kindly to anyone telling me how to handle things in my own house. The dynamics of every family are unique, and I don't pretend to know the best prescription for any given family. And I'll appreciate the same consideration. The fact is, I down right reject the notion that being head of a household means laying down the law and telling my wife how it's going to be and that she just better get on board. I know none of you mean I should take that sort of tone. But you do seem to suggest that I act like a boss and just make decisions affecting the whole family in a unilateral way. I do not believe that's what leading a home means. Nor will it lead to anything good in my house. I set an example for my kids. I teach my kids to love the Lord, and how to pray. If you are a married man telling me I need to just issue decrees to my wife on how it's going to be, I'd very much like to know how much domestic tranquility that brings to your home. I understand that pleasing a spouse is not THE most important thing, but it is an essential part of a healthy marriage. I cannot and will not force my wife to go to mass with me. She firmly rejects the idea of her personally going to mass, and that's her choice. As to the kids. Before I started RCIA, we were all, as a family, very involved in a protestant church as we always had been. My kids are very integrated there. And I still attend with them after mass which was a promise I made to my wife. In order to pursue this with any degree of peace in my heart over how such a big change (on my part) affects my family, I chose to make those concessions to make it easier for my wife and kids to accept (baby steps). That was my decision (not anything my wife even asked of me) for their sake. You criticize it if you want, but it was and is the right decision for my family at this point in the process. That said, I hope that they too will see the truth and I fully intend to be the example that shows it to them. But don't presume for one second that because I'm not forcing them to go to mass that I'm a passive husband and father. Real leadership takes wisdom and tact, not force.
I'm a really patient person. But someone presuming to tell me how to handle things with my own family, especially over such an issue that affects them greatly, and causes great difficulty for them, is something I don't tolerate well. So, I ask that you dispense with it.
So beautiful. When the priest laid over his hands and prayed, I got teared eyes and goosebumps. God is always present. He prepares people with greatness to follow him. I am amazed.
I don't know if Cameron will see this. I 100% understand your anxiety about if you took the right decision becoming catholic. I was there 2 years ago. Its such a big decision with big implication. It will be exactly 2 years on december 12 that I've been welcome in the Church. Sorry to my amazing, beautiful, loving wife but its still to this date the best decision of my life. I hope you will experience the same. I'll be praying for you and your family.
I agree!
Much prayers for Cameron, it may impact his own program but God has His hands firmly on this!