Ali-Marie Ingram JUST REMEMBER: 1. Only the LORD JESUS is INFALLIBLE, not your Pope 2. Only the LORD JESUS is the MEDIATOR, not your Mary or any dead saints. 3. The Father already know what's in your heart when you pray. You don't have to babble with a rosary to keep track of your prayers. 4. Grace is bestowed to you by God because of CHRIST, not of your own doing. 5. You confess to God your wrongdoing, not to a mere man. And if you offend someone, then, ask their forgiveness which is accounted to you by God.
@abukid 1. We teach that the infallibility of the Pope is a negative phenomenon: it is merely the Holy Spirit protecting him from error, and under very specific conditions. Hence, this infallibility is derived from the infallibility of Christ, and cannot be in conflict with it. 2. Define the term mediator. In the Church, we hold that Jesus is the one mediator of salvation, and we are perfectly consistent in this regard because we don't regard anyone else as a savior. When you apply the word "mediator" to "Mary [and] any dead saint," you're using it in a completely innocuous way, and then whining about it, since anyone who prays for another person is a mediator in that innocuous sense. This in fact makes you a hypocrite, assuming you're comfortable with asking others to pray for you. 3. You're right, but that isn't how the Rosary works, so it really isn't anything an informed and honest person would bring up. A person who had thought this through, rather than came to make potshots, would also ask himself what makes a repetition vain, since we know that Jesus repeated Himself before He was crucified (Mark 14.32-39), and taught us one of the most oft-repeated prayers ever (the Our Father). 4. You're right again, but as before, the Church does not teach that you can earn God's favor on your own. Why do people keep making these mistakes if they're actually know what they're talking about? You might want to start learning about the Church by studying the notion of condign merit, and then choose a Catholic source from what you find. 5. You should have divided this into two items. But I'll take them: _You confess to God for your wrongdoing, not to a mere man._ So tell me what John 20.21-23 means. I can wait, but it seems the natural way of reading the text is that the apostles are doing the forgiving, and that Jesus gave them the authority to do so. In other words, these are not mere men, but act in the person of Christ. _And if you offend someone, then, ask their forgiveness which is accounted to you by God._ How does this contradict the Church's teachings? You would know why your objections weren't worth your effort if you actually were in a position to critique the Church.
Grace and Rust 1. The Holy Spirit is given to anyone who TRULY believed, followed and obeyed the LORD JESUS CHRIST. Your pope don't have exclusivity of the Holy Spirit. Even Apostle Peter says that everyone is a priest of God. 2. If my prayer for you makes me a mediator. But my prayer cannot save you. Then, you have a wrong idea with the word "MEDIATOR". I can say you are TRULY BRIANWASHED. It's better for the Holy Spirit who revealed Himself to the atheists, muslims, Buddhists and others who get downloaded with the right gospel. Two kinds of people I notice: 1. How Roman Catholic had change me, TRADITION of MEN infusion. 2. How Christ had change me. HOLY SPIRIT infusion You are the first. It's easy to discern who really are trully followers of CHRIST JESUS.
@abukid 1. Yes, I know the Holy Spirit is with all "true believers," but nothing in what I said assumes that the Pope is the only person who has the Holy Spirit. I dare say you *know* that you're being dishonest in attributing that to me in the first place. Remember that Saint Paul said that different people in the Church have different gifts. They therefore have different duties in the Church, and all of these gifts are from the same Spirit. You've said nothing at this point to refute the charism of infallibility, except for pretending that it somehow puts the Pope on a par with Jesus Christ. I also know that according to Pope Saint Peter, every Christian is a priest. However, if you actually knew the Bible, you would realize that your objection also grounded the disastrous rebellion of Korah, in which thousands of Israelites died. He and his followers objected that they should also be able to perform the duties God assigned to Aaron and his sons, on the ground that all Israelites were priests. The flaw in their reasoning, and yours, is to fail to distinguish between different ranks of priesthood. 2. No, the innocuous sense I gave for "mediator" is fairly routine. Otherwise all of the other Protestants I've spoken to would have done just what you did after I pointed out their equivocation. Instead, they drop the assertion immediately. You have absolutely no right to claim that I have _a wrong idea with the word "MEDIATOR."_ Or are you the Pope of the English language? Besides, your objection only sticks if *you* use that sense of mediator, and then complain when we accept it. Otherwise, you're engaging in a straw man since I already pointed out that the sense of "mediator" you seem to apply to the Catholic treatment on the saints isn't the one we adhere to to begin with. So, do you have anything to say about those other objections I answered? Perhaps you could define what makes a repetition "vain," and we could talk about that? Or maybe you wish to object to condign merit? I'm free for about three more hours. Calling me brainwashed just shows that you have nothing else to throw. But I ought to expect this, since you clearly have no qualms about presuming to know what the souls of complete strangers are like. You made that plain when you talked about "babbling" Rosaries. What, did you assume that I grew up in the Church of Rome? I grew up primarily in the Salvation Army, and later I was with the Nazarenes. In other words, my background was thoroughly Methodist. And in fact, I've only been a member of the Catholic Church for less than a year.
I was born Hindu. My dad was Hindu my mother was Catholic but never actually practiced after marriage. My dad got a dream saying he should attend a retreat so he did. Hes eyes were open and converted immediately after. I was about 10 so i converted too. Now i am in 2 prayer ministries, organising retreats for others.
Ali-Marie Ingram Ireland actually. But the retreat that made a huge impact on our conversion of faith happened in India. Now we are in a ministry in ireland and i got the opportunity to meet an American ministry at a retreat with a few catholic friends and we all meet up via Zoom (like Skype). I honestly feel like if Jesus never relvealed himself i wouldve been an atheist now so Thank You Jesus!
may Jesus Christ, God of gods bless you Sister Tiffany and Mother Mary intercede for you always - salvationisfromthejews.com & Dr. Bella V. Dodd on UA-cam. Peace. :))
I was received into the Catholic Church, Easter Vigil 2014, at the age of 59. I am the only member of my household who is no longer conservative Protestant.
Welcome! That must be interesting... Does your family have interesting discussions at the dinner table? Or is religion avoided? Do you still do the sign of the cross before and after prayer? Just curious how you handle it as the sole Catholic!! God bless you!
Ali-Marie Ingram ... Clarification: I was terribly imprecise. My wife is on the journey to the Catholic Church. Our son (25) entered the Catholic Church in 2016. His sister (40) remains a Protestant. It is my siblings who are a bit flummoxed by it all. My older brother died in a trucking accident two years ago. He was apoplectic with my conversion, and attacked regularly. My two younger brothers and our sister, who are spread across the US, rarely bring it up.
G W That has to be difficult. I was blessed to begin my journey at a Catholic Diocese in Louisiana with a strong RCIA program and a committed crew of volunteers. At a point in the process, I was even given one-on-one instruction. Three months before I was received into the Church, employment took me to Minnesota and a parish that was closer to what you have experienced. Nevertheless, the Easter Vigil I was received into the Church was wonderful, and I hope the same for you. My prayer is that you will be provided a spiritual director who helps you enter the Catholic Church. Amen
Ali-Marie, welcome to Roman Catholic Church. Greetings from another convert, first ever in my family:). It took me years to do it, as I fell in love with Catholicism as a teenager, but given my family's strong opposition to it, I waited a long time to do it. I received virtually no support from family, a very little support from friends, but I can tell you one thing: Once I became Catholic, I never looked back! It is by far the greatest thing I did for myself and I feel united with Christ fully and completely. I can with all certainty say, I would give up my life before leaving my Catholic faith.
As a cradle Catholic, I like to hear conversion stories for the sheer joy of meeting another who has found their way to the table of Christ. We are "one Body" in the Holy Eucharist and it is such a pure joy to welcome you. I always hear something in each story that inspires me to swim more deeply in my own faith. You said, "We are all in a state of constant conversion." Amen! Love it!
Amen! Hi, Mary!! I hope you’ve subscribed and enjoy dialoguing on future videos! It’s also fun to have another name in the community here :) God bless you!!
Mary Bowen me too, these new converts strengthen my faith. I am also proud that God called to to be Catholic at 6 days old. ohh I am so happy till today, I am 56 years old and still feel like I am baptised yesterday. that joooooooy so good a feeling deep inside.
Welcome to the True Christian Faith, sister! Just ignore the haters. Sola Scriptura Christians who yell at us to "repent" or get "born again" are like 5 year olds throwing temper tantrums.....the more you ignore them, the angrier they get.
N S: If you've never been a Catholic or been to a Catholic Church, I can totally understand why you would feel that way. I hope this will help: www.catholic.com/tract/saint-worship It's a bit lengthy, but worth the read.
Bin Sam the saints were all believers who had received their free gift of forgiveness and salvation and Paradise. All the letters are written to the saints in Ephesus,to the saints in Corinth . You are either saved or still lost. You are either a saint or you ain’t. You are either in Christ or still in the Adams family. You are either in the kingdom of darkness or brought into Jesus kingdom of light. Jesus came to save us or snatch us from darkness to light. Colossians 1:13. Jesus said Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest Matthew 11:28 I hope you have no objections coming to Jesus. It is appointed unto man once to die and after that the judgment Hebrews 9:27. In God’s word we only pray to God Only as he is omnipresent. Jesus is the way,the truth and the life John 14:6. Call on Jesus directly and have eternal life and Paradise as free gift. Then be baptized as baptized always followed believing in Jesus
WELCOME HOME!!!! How awesome! Are you choosing confirmation saints?! And I hope you decide to be on team #ALIgators!! We have a lot of joyful fun here 😄🐊🐊🐊
Ali-Marie Ingram thats what we’re struggling with. Which saint to choose!? Lol. We’re so new to this that we don’t know that many saints well and for me personally im stuck. I’ve always loved St. Mary Magdalene (brave, faithful, friend of Jesus, apostle to the apostles, and very acquainted with spiritual suffering), St. Michael (my professional career and vocation), and recently St. Ignatius of Loyola’s story has really resonated with me (prideful, deep personal conversion and struggled with scrupulosity). Im just clueless here. Any advice for me and my wife?
If you have a particular passion, look up who the patron saint of it is! If your passion is to end abortion, then you could choose St. Gianna Beretta Molla! Your confirmation Saint is one that is one that you’ll grow with through your walk! (And all the other saints too, of course, but they’re you’re “first friend.”) I hope that’s helpful :) Just search “Patron saint of..” and it should give you the answer! God bless you in your journey! 🐊
Marcus Cicero you would be better off accepting your free gift of forgiveness and salvation by calling on Jesus as the thief next to Jesus Luke 23:34-44. No church saves but Jesus alone. Paul persecuted the believers who were calling on the lord Jesus and he met Jesus and called on Jesus and was saved for all eternity Acts 9:14-21. Acts 4:12. Call on Jesus right now and see the miracle of salvation taking place
You are blessed to have converted at your young age, I am presently in the conversion process in RCIA at the age of 61and I too pray for my children to find God in the Catholic church. Thanks for you videos they are inspiring.
It is never too late!!! You know the parable of the men in the field getting paid the same amount regardless of how many hours they worked? All of our stories are different, but they all get us home :) God bless you!! I hope these videos are a helpful supplementation to your RCIA program :)
Mother Teresa of Calcutta said it's never too late to do something for God. Just keep on growing your faith with Christ. Trust Him. Just keep on looking on the Divine Mercy image when you lose hope for the conversion of a loved one. Keep on praying for conversion of our lost brethren and sinners. As long as there's pulse. There's hope.
Even though I converted 2 years ago, I still enjoy listening to other people tell their story. I find them to be encouraging and I remember how helpful it was in my own conversion when I listened to other conversion stories. I’m extremely thankful to everyone who has shared!
I didn't really have one! The deacon (who was the RCIA teacher as well as our sponsor) never told us to pick one. Long story short, during the confirmation when asked if we had one the Deacon said "no" and we said "yes". lol Because we didn't really know of the saints yet we sort of picked one just to say in case it was asked---which it was. Lol. I said St. Elizabeth of Hungary. I chose her because she fed the poor and did not have vain attachments to material items. You?
thank u for answering my question! now i’ll answer urs haha, the reason i am so interested in ur conversion story is because i am planning to convert to catholicism too and start rcia classes later this year
God bless you, David! Good luck in your journey. I attended the RCIA myself and became a Catholic, never looked back. The union with Christ is the most amazing thing. Keep it up, brother!
My Catholic Perspective Me and my family came to Sweden back in 2008, at that time they wanted people to come but now it is very difficult. Sweden is very nice and I love it ♥️ Thank you, God bless🌹
I'm a Catholic from my childhood and was born into Catholicism from both sides of my family. I enjoyed listening to your conversion story for my first visit to your UA-cam
Welcome!! We LOVE the cradle Catholics around here! I can't wait to raise our children as such ;) (whenever they decide to come along lol).. I'm officially starting a 3 part series on my Conversion TODAY, so keep that Church bell pressed, and you'll get a notification momentarily ;) God bless you! Welcome to the #ALIgators!
I’m converting to Catholicism right now and I will be confirmed this Easter! I’m writing a blog about my conversion just to document how crazy everything has been so far (like you I vowed never to become a Catholic!) What drew me to your video was the title :D Since my family is still Protestant, it definitely isn’t easy but I know it’s worth it~ Thanks for sharing your story! ❤️
Awww!! Welcome!!! I just did a formal 3 part series on my full conversion too, if you’re curious and want to check those out! 😁 It was interesting trying to filter out the important pieces and the ones that essentially “didn’t change the outcome of the story.” There are always SO many more layers. Congratulations on your conversion though!! Have you picked a patron saint???
Ali-Marie Ingram I haven’t picked an official patron saint, although when I used a saint generator (created by Jen Fulwiler, also another Catholic convert!) I got St. John of the cross who is the patron saint of converts! 😁 I know what you mean, there’s always a lot of aspects to conversion...it feels overwhelming and exhilarating at the same time. I really like your channel and hope you’ll keep producing more videos to show people the beauty of the faith!
Ooo nice!!! Carmelites are my favorite! 😍 St. Teresa of Avila could be another one that you may resonate with!! Looking forward to seeing you in future videos!
"if you're not being persecuted, then you're probably not doing it right: -Ali Maire. I'm going to borrow that :) Although I'm Eastern Orthodox, I have a huge soft spot and tons of respect for you Crazy Catholics. I think they're the only other denomination that I can relate too on a deeper level (Catholics do posses great theological, historical, and philosophical knowledge). Good video, and much love on your journey.
And I for the Orthodox!! One of my friends is Greek Orthodox and it’s always so interesting to discuss the differences! The reverence has been upheld in both sects which puts us in similar world views ❤️ Are you officially a part of the #ALIgators ?! We’re gonna start having some joyful fun!!! 🐊🐊🐊
I Must say it hasn't been a smooth return, my wife is soooo against my return.We do have some challenging discussions at a time none of which I bring up I have learned never to bring up anything Catholic, my wife does that. I have been back for 7 years or so and still, I have to walk around landmines especially when I go to Mass. I was away from the Church for 40 years involved with the prosperity message that is a story to tell for sure. I don't know how many multi-million dollar bizjets I help buy along with rock star type houses for the preachers. But I'm away from all that my wife is still hanging on to that teaching and she still believes that someday her ship will come in. However, I am relearning the Catholic faith and enjoying every step of the way. I have downloaded so many apps on my phone it's to the point of overload. Anyway, welcome home to all the UA-cam fans that have come home to the Catholic Church or making the Journey Home.
Amen. My mom is Catholic and my dad is Protestant, but he goes to mass with her and everything... He doesn’t have a home non-Catholic church at all, so he’s sorta Catholic? Just not confirmed or receives the Eucharist... Something about not liking having to join the “good ole boys” club 🧐 But we’ll see. Love is the #1 thing we can give and by continuing to love, we continue to demonstrate how God is working through us
Be welcome to our Roman Catholic Church. Your testimony is real great! First your mom come to conversion, after your brother and then you! Three person in the same family! I want pray that you can be a good Catholic Christian. Do you pray the rosary? The Messages of the Virgin Mary is: pray the rosary all days! That peace be with you, Ali- Marie !
I do love the rosary!! I used to do a live daily rosary for a while on my Facebook page. I miss doing it, but it was difficult to keep a consistent time for the live streams! Maybe one day 😉🐊
I'm a baptized protestant and had a born again experience at 19, I'm 40 now, I'm exploring the Catholic faith. I really like your cross on your necklace, where did you get it, its beautiful. I enjoy your videos. Pray for my guidance and discernment :) God bless you
That’s awesome!! I’ve found there’s always more to learn :) I found this particular miraculous medal at a local bookstore in Kalamazoo!!! If you’re interested, you can contact STEVE (the owner) via website @ www.newmansbookshoppe.com and let him know you would like the miraculous medal Ali-Marie has! :) He will know which one that is. He doesn’t have inventory listed online, but I believe it was $37 pre-tax :)
Zoe Brow hi I am praying for you. I am excited that you will be a catholic..... the joy of being one is endless. I am from india, meghalaya state, shillong city, Laitkor village. SFS house.
Sorry Brow,but if you're contemplating leaving the Risen Christ for a man-centered, human-concocted religious system/institution, you NEVER had a "born-again experience ", whatever that even means. I was actually Born-again in a jail cell in my home state of Mississippi on October 4th,1976 at 1:45am at the age of 22.(i'm currently 64) and I would NEVER, EVER leave my Saviour for anybody's-"ism"; that's would be an absurdity!! If Jesus wasn't who He was when you presumably first met Him, who is He now?? 🤨🤨🤨
My grandparents were Buddhist and converted. My uncle became a priest but I myself I left the church as a rebellious kid yrs later visiting a church with my friend I saw the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Fatima. That started my return to the faith, he gave me a book called true devotion to Mary by Saint Louis De Montfort that changed my life. That's one book the miserable serpent does not want people to read, and he puts obstacles in my path. Any way thanks for sharing your story that was a brief version of mine.
God bless you. Your body language says so much about you, one can truly see the glory of God reflecting off of you. I identify with you on so many things one of which is the all or nothing attitude. Just recently a much younger person than myself suggested that I look into becoming totally consecrated to Mary. She gave me a book titled “ 33 Days to Morning Glory “ and of January first 2018 I became totally consecrated to Mary Mother of God. This has changed my prayer life to a marvelous new height. My wife of 43 years passed away four and one half years ago and I needed to hand over all of my anxiety, prayers, works, joys’ and sufferings to Jesus through the immaculate heart of Mary. In the book mentioned earlier on page 114 on the bottom of the page is a beautiful chart listing Mary’s Duties and My Duties. I read them every day and truly understand that there is nothing more to worry about. It’s all or nothing. I thank you for all of your efforts and look forward to hearing everything you say. I will keep you in my prayers and pray for me as well. It is so refreshing to see people like you in this world.
This is beautiful, and thank you for sharing your story! I cannot imagine losing my husband, and we've only been married a little over a year! What wonderful memories you must hold
ORIENTAL PROLIFIC HYMNS The Catholic Church Is A Big Hoax! WARNING!!! "I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." -Isaiah 42:8 There is NO bigger HOAX on planet earth than the Roman Catholic Church! Oh how I wish I could get people to wake up to the truth. I don't even call the Roman Catholic organization a "church"...it is a RELIGION of manmade traditions and lies of the devil. It certainly is NOT a Biblical New Testament church. Let me clarify right from the very start that I do NOT hate anyone. I love the Pope and all Catholics just as I do all people (I really do). I love them with God's love. I love them enough to risk being unpopular by telling them the truth of God's Word. Though I may not like someone, I am still commanded in the Bible to love them. I have no intentions to be unkind to anyone, I simply want to preach the TRUTH of God's Word. Undoubtedly, many people will be offended because the truth always offends those who are living in sin and darkness. Just as Jesus Christ my Saviour, I am more willing to be divided over truth than to be united by error. I cannot compromise because the Bible does not compromise. God said what He meant and meant what He said. Many of the foundational doctrines of Roman Catholicism are NOT found anywhere in the Bible. It is evil to reject the plain teachings of Scripture in exchange for the traditions of men. God will NOT share His glory with another (Isaiah 42:8). In Exodus 20:3-5 we read that God is a jealous God, so jealous that we are commanded NOT to even BOW to a statue or image. "Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God" -Exodus 20:3 God is more jealous than any husband or wife could ever be. It is a dangerous thing to commit idolatry. It is a sin to bow to any saint. Roman Catholicism twists the Bible, actually condoning the idolatrous glorifying of dead people (saints). It is a sin to pray to anyone or anything in an attempt to influence God. There is ONLY One Mediator between God and men--The Lord Jesus Christ. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" -1st Timothy 2:5 👉 the ONLY Way to God the Father is through God the Son. John 14:6 declares... "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." To pray or even bow to any statue, image or crucifix is wicked sin. Jesus NEVER even once asked anyone to create an image of Him dying on a cross. The Catholic Church is infested with idols, crucifixes and superstitions. It is wicked to pray or even BOW to "Mother Mary." Pope John Paul II is committing idolatry in the image to the left. Mary is NOT my mother, and she's NOT your mother either. Mary is NOT the "Queen of Heaven." Mary is NOT the mother of the church. Mary was just a godly woman chosen by God the Father to be the earthly mother of Jesus Christ, God incarnate. In heaven, Mary is no more special than any other godly woman who fears and loves God. It is wicked to teach that Mary was anything more than a godly woman. John the Baptist was called the greatest man born amongst men (Mathew 11:11), yet Jesus said that he that is LEAST in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John. The same is true with Mary or anyone else. If it were not for God's merciful grace, we would all be hopelessly bound for hell damnation (and that includes Mary). By the way, the teaching of Catholics that Mary was born without any "original sin" is absurd, she was born with a sinful nature just like any other human being. The Bible does NOT teach any nonsense about an "Immaculate Conception" or anything about "original sin." The word "original" is not even found in the Bible. To Hail Mary is to Hail Satan! Mary is NOT a co-redeemer with Jesus. Can The Catholics Ever Make Up Their Minds? The Catholic crowd likes to do the same thing as the Wiccan witches do...claim that all Christians are ignorant of history. How convenient that so many heathen groups can claim legitimacy and trustworthiness based upon ambiguous history. If anything, history reveals that the Catholic religion is composed today of a series of invented heresies from over the centuries. What will be the next invention? The Roman Church says it never changes; yet, it has done nothing else but invent new doctrines which are contrary to the Bible, and has practiced rites and ceremonies taken bodily from paganism. Some scholar has found that 75% of the rites and ceremonies of the Roman Church are of pagan origin. Note:-- Cardinal Newman, in his book, "The Development of the Christian Religion," admits that ... "Temples, incense, oil lamps, votive offerings, holy water, holidays and season of devotions, processions, blessing of fields, sacerdotal vestments, the tonsure (of priests and monks and nuns), images ... are all of pagan origin..." (Page 359). HERESIES are those doctrines and practices which are contrary to the Bible. They are also called "human traditions" or "doctrines of men". Both Peter and Paul predicted and warned that in the later times "false teachers" would rise within the Church and bring in "damnable heresies" and "doctrines of devils". (Read II Peter 2:1-3, and I Tim. 3:2-5). Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, for they transgressed the commandments of God by keeping their traditions. "in vain," He said, "they worship me by keeping for doctrines the commandments of men" (Matt. 15:3,9). The real heretics therefore, are the Roman Catholics and the true orthodox are the Evangelical Christians. BRETHREN! The Word of God commands us to get out of Babylon, saying: "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." (Rev. 18:4). All true Christians will remain faithful to the religion of Christ as taught in the Bible, and heed the warning of the Apostle Paul, who said: "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other Gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed."(Gal. 1:8). Roman Catholicism openly admits that many of their doctrines did NOT originate from the Bible, but from the church itself. It is blasphemy to recognize the writings of the church fathers as inspired by God. For example, in 1834, the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary was proclaimed by Pope Pius IX. The Bible states that all men, with the sole exception of Christ, are sinners. Mary herself had need of a Saviour (Romans 3:23; 5:12; Psalm 51:5; Luke 1:30,46,47). In 1439, the doctrine of Purgatory was proclaimed as a dogma of faith by Council of Florence. The Bible says that Christ instituted only two ordinances, Baptism and the Lord's Supper (Matthew 28:19-20; 26:26-28). Read more! The Catholic heresy of the "Assumption of Mary" isn't found in the Bible or even in their own magisterium. Roman Catholics Reject the Commandments of God Matthew 23:9 forbids calling any man "Father" in the sense of reverence... 👉 "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven." -Matthew 23:9 👉 Catholics disobey the Bible by calling the priest "Father." Only God is to be reverenced by such a title. The Pope is NOT the "vicar" of God, but is rather a false prophet of Satan. 👉 1st Timothy 4:1-3 warns... "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth." Are Catholics blind? Or perhaps Catholics just don't read the Bible. 1st Timothy 4:1-3 clearly WARNS us about cults that forbid people to eat meat (every Friday for Catholics) or get married (Catholic celibacy laws that forbid priests from getting married). I recently listened to a Catholic priest on TV speaking to his parish. He told the people that the best way to know what's right on all matters of faith and morals is to just "listen to the Pope." What a contrast to the teachings of the Word of God. The Bible declares... 👉 "...let God be true, but every man a liar..." -Romans 3:4 👉 Peter Was NOT The Rock Upon Which the Church is Built The Catholic religion teaches that Jesus chose the Apostle Peter as the "rock" upon which Christ would build the Church. Matthew 16:18 reads "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." A simple cross reference of Matthew 16:18 with 1st Peter 2:7 reveals the true context, "Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner."
ORIENTAL PROLIFIC HYMNS Continued - 👉 JESUS is the cornerstone upon which the Church is built. Even today, architects and builders realize that to build ANY structure, you MUST have a very accurate starting point upon which everything else can be built. Jesus is that Precious and Perfect cornerstone upon which everything in the Christian life is based. Surely, a flawed sinful man such as Peter could NOT have been the cornerstone of the church. In Matthew 16:23, just five verses after Jesus spoke of the "rock," he called Peter "Satan." There's no way Jesus was referring to Peter as the "rock" in Matthew 16:18. Jesus Christ is the ONLY Rock upon which the Church is built..."For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ" (1st Corinthians 3:11). Rosary From Hell 🔥 The Catholics teach that the rosary should be performed every day. I'd like to have ANYONE show me that from the Bible. Where did God tell us to perform a rosary? The Rosary, or prayer beads, was introduced by Peter the Hermit, in the year 1090...copied from Hindus and Mohammedans. The counting of prayers is a pagan practice and is expressly condemned by Christ (Matthew 6:5-13). The rosary should NEVER be performed by anyone, it is sinful. Jesus condemned chants and recited prayers... 👉 "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking." -Matthew 6:7 I listened to a bunch of nuns chanting today on the EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) cable channel. It's a cable channel just for Catholics, also used to brainwash children with Catholic heresies. Those nuns in their penguin outfits looked so silly. It was all vain repetitions. They were just moaning, repeating the words of the head nun (the kind of nun that looked like she'd hit you with a ruler). It was so dead and formal, no life and joy of the Lord. I couldn't help but feel sorry for those blinded people, carrying heavy religious burdens, grievous to be borne... "For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers." -Matthew 23:4 Jesus offers restful salvation to anyone who will receive it. Salvation is simple. God doesn't require us to perform sacraments or give our lives to the Catholic Church. Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is within our hearts, not in temples or extravagant buildings made by men. God is a Spirit and they that worship Him MUST worship Him in Spirit and in TRUTH (John 4:24). You CANNOT worship God in heresy or tradition. Jesus offers us rest from the heavy burdens placed upon us by the religions of mankind. Religion is a sure road to hell, ONLY through Christ Jesus can anyone be forgiven and their name written in heaven ❤ "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28 ❤ Salvation is found in Christ alone --NOT by baptism, NOT by the sacraments, NOT by church membership, NOT by good works, NOT by praying the rosary, NOT by sacrificing, NOT by religion, NOT by mass, NOT by the Pope, NOT by the priest...ONLY by Jesus Christ. THE Fiction of Fatima (the Hoax of Our Lady of Fatima) Devotion to Mary is Unscriptural The following excellent article was written by a former devout Roman Catholic (Tony Capoccia) concerning the unscriptural following of Mary: "No one who has carefully examined the events of and surrounding Fatima could possibly share your opinion of the Blessed Mother. I was a Catholic for 34 years. I was a great devoted follower of Mary. But after I became a Christian, I went to four years of seminary and made it a point to carefully study the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church. I compared their doctrines to the truths of the Bible, and they (the Catholic Church) are without a doubt full of false doctrines, and therefore a false religion. Mary was a wonderful person, and blessed, but she, like every other human was a sinner, before and after the birth of Christ. So was Joseph, and the Apostles. The Bible says "all" have sinned, there is not one who does good, no not one! Mary was a sinner and needed a Savior. The lie of the Catholic doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, is that Mary (just like Jesus) was born without sin. But this is a direct contradiction to the Bible. The Catholic Church also claims that Mary, was a perpetual virgin all of her life. Yet the Bible says this is simply not true, for Mary was a virgin until Jesus was born, and then had normal sexual relations with her husband Joseph, and had other children, see Matthew 1:23-25: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" - which means, "God with us." When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her "until" she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. [Matthew 1:23-25] The Catholic Church dishonors Mary by giving her honor God never intended. There was an incident when Jesus' mother and "brothers" (Mary's children), went to get Jesus: "When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, "He is out of his mind." [Mark 3:21] "Someone told Jesus, 'Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.' He replied to him, 'Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?' Pointing to his disciples, Jesus said, 'Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.'" [Matthew 12:47-50] The point Jesus was making is that Mary, his earthly mother, had no special position or honor over any other Christian who does God's will. Mary is blessed, as was the Apostles, they were used by God in a special way, but she was never to be worshipped and elevated as the Catholics do--this is a dishonor to her and to Christ. Mary is in heaven and doesn't have clue what we are doing here and could care less, she is focused on Jesus her Lord and Savior. The prayers of Catholics to Mary and the other saints are an abomination and a stench in the nostrils of God, for, "there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." [1 Timothy 2:5] See that, only one mediator! Mary is not a mediator, she can't hear us nor intervene in any way. You are caught up in a great deception, and will someday pay a tremendous price of eternal suffering in the Lake of Fire unless you bow down to Jesus, and Jesus alone, repenting of your sins, confessing belief in who Jesus claimed to be: God, the "ONLY" mediator, the only way of salvation, and then submitting to His Word and will. Also, Fatima is a lie straight from the pit. Satan stages false healings, or removes his crippling effects at the right time to give "Our Lady of Fatima" the credit, in order to keep the people duped. It is like a bunch of pagans bowing down and praying to a rock. If the rock never answered a prayer, then in time they would throw the rock away, but if "once in a while" the rock would do something for them, then they will keep praying to the rock. Fatima is the Catholic rock, a plaster statue, that Satan uses once in a while to fake a healing to keep the Catholics deceived and it seems to be working." -Tony Capoccia (former devout Roman Catholic for 34 years).
OMG, you did a shout out to Lizziesanswers!! I like her a LOT!! We both have mental illnesses, she has bipolar and I have schizophrenia. We had one thing in common we both did Lincoln-Douglas debate. I love Myer's-Bruggs (I'm an ENFP). I've been following Lizzie since she started at Pepperdine is how I found her channel. I was going to mention her, but you mentioned her first. That does it!! I'm subscribing!! I'll warn you, I usually have a lot to say in my comments.
I love comments & interacting with them!! 😁😁 So perfect! I am ENTJ last I checked :) Too fun! Lizzie has popped in for a couple comments on a couple videos and had some good dialogue :) Super happy to be welcoming her home! I still have to do a formal video welcoming her!!
Great story, I can really see Christ's love radiating off you. It's funny because I'm from the Deep South where everyone is either Baptist or Methodist, yet I myself am going through RCIA. I'm truly an anomaly in that respect. Anyways, I just wanted to say I too struggle with vices, sexual impurity, yet through Christ I will overcome. Anyways, Godbless!
Spiritof76 Way to be!!! I bet there’s a bit of backlash, but I can only imagine the witness you will be able to be to your neighbors!! Don’t give up! Do you know anyone who is Catholic down there? Or will you truly be a lone wolf?
Haha while I am a minority, it's nothing like 16th century England Protestant vs Catholic. Anyways its the Archdiocese of Mobile, lower half of Alabama. And by the way it was my dad who led me to the Roman Catholic Church. Anyways keep posting your videos because they are of great encouragement, even if I am a guy
My dad is the type that microanalyses every detail about everything. He was formally a Presbyterian, but became disillusioned at the direction the church was headed (way of the world). That and if you logically think about it, there are countless denominations within Protestantism, all claiming to correctly interpret the Bible. Lastly, and most importantly, The Roman Catholic Church can be directly traced back to Jesus and his disciples.
Spiritof76 That’s awesome! I was bounced around in a few Protestant churches growing up, and it is interesting all the different interpretations that are out there. Gotta love apostolic succession!!
Started following your channel. Thank you for sharing your story. I am so encouraged by the many conversion stories I have come across on UA-cam and yours is one. The Holy Spirit is truly working. Thanks for giving a shout out to Lizzie's Answers.
Welcome to the ALIgators!!! 🤣🐊🐊 Life is definitely a constant conversion, and I am SO glad I’ve been brought to the Catholic faith to aide in my conversion process ❤️ God bless you! Feel free to request topics any time!!
Thank you! I love hearing conversion stories, because they paint such a vivid picture of how grace works in all the concreteness and messiness of people's lives, and they're all unique. It's also partly because I have a complicated religious history myself, as someone who was raised Catholic, left as a (semi-rebellious!) teen, became a committed Christian through evangelicalism, and finally returned to Catholicism a few years ago after I gradually realized the fullness of truth in it. For me, there were so many steps AND dead ends along the way, and it's such an occasion for praise and thankfulness to look back and see how God was using everything (even my mistakes and screwups) to lead me ever more fully to him, and still is. And it's awesome to hear an account like yours, as you share here and in previous videos you've made, and to get a sense for how God has worked through everything that makes you uniquely you...and has made you even MORE "you," the fullest, truest version of you, by bringing you into this great communion of the Church (if that makes any sense at all!) So I thank God for working in you in such a powerful way, as the powerful witness you are in pointing towards the continual conversion to which we're all called (and, I'm sure, as a sower of many seeds that are leading people into communion with Christ and the Church in the first place!) :)
Peter G. Thank you for that feedback, Peter!! During your rebellious phase, would you say were more “atheist” or “agnostic”? I feel like my husband (who was raised Catholic too) went more atheist than agnostic during his fallen away years and I’m curious about yours!
In my case, it was more agnostic. When I was 14 or 15 I started really pursuing ultimate questions of meaning, and for a while I'd have definitely said I was "spiritual" or "philosophical" but not religious. The way my rebelliousness manifested itself was my convincing myself that I had to *independently, autonomously* find truth, and couldn't put any stock in what my parents or any traditional authorities believed. So it was definitely humbling to eventually (and very slowly!) find my way back to the Church and realize I had turned my back on the richness of truth that was there all along. Admittedly, I hadn't been catechized very well when I was growing up -- one thing my experience has given me is lots of ideas for communicating the faith to my (God willing) future kids, so that they can turn to it even in those heady teenage years. :)
Peter G. The church does recognize the poor doctrinal vocation in the 70’s-80’s. Something about people being scolded for asking questions. I’m SO glad that has shifted and our learning system has improved SO vastly! I definitely was more agnostic when I fell away too. I’m glad you found your way back home :)
Thank you for your testimony . I'm a revert and I like to listen how people come into the church. I see a little of my journey back to the church in testimony like yours.
I’m doing a full 3 part conversion story right now and today part 2 will be being posted!! 😁 I hope you find edification in your walk with those as well ❤️ God bless you!! 🐊🐊🐊
That’s what they say! The whole world is brainwashed... The connotation is negative, but there is positive brainwashing as well! (Think about people who smoke cigarettes... They’re brainwashed to think it’s okay! So in order to quit, they have to be brainwashed the OTHER direction)
As a convert to Catholicism (2010), I always love hearing how God moved in other people's lives. So, thank you for sharing your testimony and taking the time! God bless you!
Ahhh You are 3 years older than me! Welcome! It's so amazing that there is always something new to learn that is totally rooted in Doctrine and our founding fathers. The Lord is amazing that way. When there is WAY more than one vantage point to an argument, but is still rooted... man... I love it! Glad to meet another member of the family!
It is a blessing that it was brought into my journey. I’m SO thankful for the opportunity to grow in the faith (and now raise our children in the faith as well). God bless you!!! 💖
I just love converts. You bring a wonderful new energy into the church that carries a validating message back to us cradle to gravers! God bless you and welcome home. ...You made my day
Wilson Eusebio777 The Catholic Church Is A Big Hoax! WARNING!!! "I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." -Isaiah 42:8 There is NO bigger HOAX on planet earth than the Roman Catholic Church! Oh how I wish I could get people to wake up to the truth. I don't even call the Roman Catholic organization a "church"...it is a RELIGION of manmade traditions and lies of the devil. It certainly is NOT a Biblical New Testament church. Let me clarify right from the very start that I do NOT hate anyone. I love the Pope and all Catholics just as I do all people (I really do). I love them with God's love. I love them enough to risk being unpopular by telling them the truth of God's Word. Though I may not like someone, I am still commanded in the Bible to love them. I have no intentions to be unkind to anyone, I simply want to preach the TRUTH of God's Word. Undoubtedly, many people will be offended because the truth always offends those who are living in sin and darkness. Just as Jesus Christ my Saviour, I am more willing to be divided over truth than to be united by error. I cannot compromise because the Bible does not compromise. God said what He meant and meant what He said. Many of the foundational doctrines of Roman Catholicism are NOT found anywhere in the Bible. It is evil to reject the plain teachings of Scripture in exchange for the traditions of men. God will NOT share His glory with another (Isaiah 42:8). In Exodus 20:3-5 we read that God is a jealous God, so jealous that we are commanded NOT to even BOW to a statue or image. "Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God" -Exodus 20:3 God is more jealous than any husband or wife could ever be. It is a dangerous thing to commit idolatry. It is a sin to bow to any saint. Roman Catholicism twists the Bible, actually condoning the idolatrous glorifying of dead people (saints). It is a sin to pray to anyone or anything in an attempt to influence God. There is ONLY One Mediator between God and men--The Lord Jesus Christ. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" -1st Timothy 2:5 👉 the ONLY Way to God the Father is through God the Son. John 14:6 declares... "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." To pray or even bow to any statue, image or crucifix is wicked sin. Jesus NEVER even once asked anyone to create an image of Him dying on a cross. The Catholic Church is infested with idols, crucifixes and superstitions. It is wicked to pray or even BOW to "Mother Mary." Pope John Paul II is committing idolatry in the image to the left. Mary is NOT my mother, and she's NOT your mother either. Mary is NOT the "Queen of Heaven." Mary is NOT the mother of the church. Mary was just a godly woman chosen by God the Father to be the earthly mother of Jesus Christ, God incarnate. In heaven, Mary is no more special than any other godly woman who fears and loves God. It is wicked to teach that Mary was anything more than a godly woman. John the Baptist was called the greatest man born amongst men (Mathew 11:11), yet Jesus said that he that is LEAST in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John. The same is true with Mary or anyone else. If it were not for God's merciful grace, we would all be hopelessly bound for hell damnation (and that includes Mary). By the way, the teaching of Catholics that Mary was born without any "original sin" is absurd, she was born with a sinful nature just like any other human being. The Bible does NOT teach any nonsense about an "Immaculate Conception" or anything about "original sin." The word "original" is not even found in the Bible. To Hail Mary is to Hail Satan! Mary is NOT a co-redeemer with Jesus. Can The Catholics Ever Make Up Their Minds? The Catholic crowd likes to do the same thing as the Wiccan witches do...claim that all Christians are ignorant of history. How convenient that so many heathen groups can claim legitimacy and trustworthiness based upon ambiguous history. If anything, history reveals that the Catholic religion is composed today of a series of invented heresies from over the centuries. What will be the next invention? The Roman Church says it never changes; yet, it has done nothing else but invent new doctrines which are contrary to the Bible, and has practiced rites and ceremonies taken bodily from paganism. Some scholar has found that 75% of the rites and ceremonies of the Roman Church are of pagan origin. Note:-- Cardinal Newman, in his book, "The Development of the Christian Religion," admits that ... "Temples, incense, oil lamps, votive offerings, holy water, holidays and season of devotions, processions, blessing of fields, sacerdotal vestments, the tonsure (of priests and monks and nuns), images ... are all of pagan origin..." (Page 359). HERESIES are those doctrines and practices which are contrary to the Bible. They are also called "human traditions" or "doctrines of men". Both Peter and Paul predicted and warned that in the later times "false teachers" would rise within the Church and bring in "damnable heresies" and "doctrines of devils". (Read II Peter 2:1-3, and I Tim. 3:2-5). Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, for they transgressed the commandments of God by keeping their traditions. "in vain," He said, "they worship me by keeping for doctrines the commandments of men" (Matt. 15:3,9). The real heretics therefore, are the Roman Catholics and the true orthodox are the Evangelical Christians. BRETHREN! The Word of God commands us to get out of Babylon, saying: "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." (Rev. 18:4). All true Christians will remain faithful to the religion of Christ as taught in the Bible, and heed the warning of the Apostle Paul, who said: "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other Gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed."(Gal. 1:8). Roman Catholicism openly admits that many of their doctrines did NOT originate from the Bible, but from the church itself. It is blasphemy to recognize the writings of the church fathers as inspired by God. For example, in 1834, the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary was proclaimed by Pope Pius IX. The Bible states that all men, with the sole exception of Christ, are sinners. Mary herself had need of a Saviour (Romans 3:23; 5:12; Psalm 51:5; Luke 1:30,46,47). In 1439, the doctrine of Purgatory was proclaimed as a dogma of faith by Council of Florence. The Bible says that Christ instituted only two ordinances, Baptism and the Lord's Supper (Matthew 28:19-20; 26:26-28). Read more! The Catholic heresy of the "Assumption of Mary" isn't found in the Bible or even in their own magisterium. Roman Catholics Reject the Commandments of God Matthew 23:9 forbids calling any man "Father" in the sense of reverence... 👉 "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven." -Matthew 23:9 👉 Catholics disobey the Bible by calling the priest "Father." Only God is to be reverenced by such a title. The Pope is NOT the "vicar" of God, but is rather a false prophet of Satan. 👉 1st Timothy 4:1-3 warns... "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth." Are Catholics blind? Or perhaps Catholics just don't read the Bible. 1st Timothy 4:1-3 clearly WARNS us about cults that forbid people to eat meat (every Friday for Catholics) or get married (Catholic celibacy laws that forbid priests from getting married). I recently listened to a Catholic priest on TV speaking to his parish. He told the people that the best way to know what's right on all matters of faith and morals is to just "listen to the Pope." What a contrast to the teachings of the Word of God. The Bible declares... 👉 "...let God be true, but every man a liar..." -Romans 3:4 👉 Peter Was NOT The Rock Upon Which the Church is Built The Catholic religion teaches that Jesus chose the Apostle Peter as the "rock" upon which Christ would build the Church. Matthew 16:18 reads "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." A simple cross reference of Matthew 16:18 with 1st Peter 2:7 reveals the true context, "Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner."
Wilson Eusebio777 Continued - 👉 JESUS is the cornerstone upon which the Church is built. Even today, architects and builders realize that to build ANY structure, you MUST have a very accurate starting point upon which everything else can be built. Jesus is that Precious and Perfect cornerstone upon which everything in the Christian life is based. Surely, a flawed sinful man such as Peter could NOT have been the cornerstone of the church. In Matthew 16:23, just five verses after Jesus spoke of the "rock," he called Peter "Satan." There's no way Jesus was referring to Peter as the "rock" in Matthew 16:18. Jesus Christ is the ONLY Rock upon which the Church is built..."For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ" (1st Corinthians 3:11). Rosary From Hell 🔥 The Catholics teach that the rosary should be performed every day. I'd like to have ANYONE show me that from the Bible. Where did God tell us to perform a rosary? The Rosary, or prayer beads, was introduced by Peter the Hermit, in the year 1090...copied from Hindus and Mohammedans. The counting of prayers is a pagan practice and is expressly condemned by Christ (Matthew 6:5-13). The rosary should NEVER be performed by anyone, it is sinful. Jesus condemned chants and recited prayers... 👉 "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking." -Matthew 6:7 I listened to a bunch of nuns chanting today on the EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) cable channel. It's a cable channel just for Catholics, also used to brainwash children with Catholic heresies. Those nuns in their penguin outfits looked so silly. It was all vain repetitions. They were just moaning, repeating the words of the head nun (the kind of nun that looked like she'd hit you with a ruler). It was so dead and formal, no life and joy of the Lord. I couldn't help but feel sorry for those blinded people, carrying heavy religious burdens, grievous to be borne... "For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers." -Matthew 23:4 Jesus offers restful salvation to anyone who will receive it. Salvation is simple. God doesn't require us to perform sacraments or give our lives to the Catholic Church. Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is within our hearts, not in temples or extravagant buildings made by men. God is a Spirit and they that worship Him MUST worship Him in Spirit and in TRUTH (John 4:24). You CANNOT worship God in heresy or tradition. Jesus offers us rest from the heavy burdens placed upon us by the religions of mankind. Religion is a sure road to hell, ONLY through Christ Jesus can anyone be forgiven and their name written in heaven ❤ "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28 ❤ Salvation is found in Christ alone --NOT by baptism, NOT by the sacraments, NOT by church membership, NOT by good works, NOT by praying the rosary, NOT by sacrificing, NOT by religion, NOT by mass, NOT by the Pope, NOT by the priest...ONLY by Jesus Christ. THE Fiction of Fatima (the Hoax of Our Lady of Fatima) Devotion to Mary is Unscriptural The following excellent article was written by a former devout Roman Catholic (Tony Capoccia) concerning the unscriptural following of Mary: "No one who has carefully examined the events of and surrounding Fatima could possibly share your opinion of the Blessed Mother. I was a Catholic for 34 years. I was a great devoted follower of Mary. But after I became a Christian, I went to four years of seminary and made it a point to carefully study the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church. I compared their doctrines to the truths of the Bible, and they (the Catholic Church) are without a doubt full of false doctrines, and therefore a false religion. Mary was a wonderful person, and blessed, but she, like every other human was a sinner, before and after the birth of Christ. So was Joseph, and the Apostles. The Bible says "all" have sinned, there is not one who does good, no not one! Mary was a sinner and needed a Savior. The lie of the Catholic doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, is that Mary (just like Jesus) was born without sin. But this is a direct contradiction to the Bible. The Catholic Church also claims that Mary, was a perpetual virgin all of her life. Yet the Bible says this is simply not true, for Mary was a virgin until Jesus was born, and then had normal sexual relations with her husband Joseph, and had other children, see Matthew 1:23-25: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" - which means, "God with us." When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her "until" she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. [Matthew 1:23-25] The Catholic Church dishonors Mary by giving her honor God never intended. There was an incident when Jesus' mother and "brothers" (Mary's children), went to get Jesus: "When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, "He is out of his mind." [Mark 3:21] "Someone told Jesus, 'Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.' He replied to him, 'Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?' Pointing to his disciples, Jesus said, 'Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.'" [Matthew 12:47-50] The point Jesus was making is that Mary, his earthly mother, had no special position or honor over any other Christian who does God's will. Mary is blessed, as was the Apostles, they were used by God in a special way, but she was never to be worshipped and elevated as the Catholics do--this is a dishonor to her and to Christ. Mary is in heaven and doesn't have clue what we are doing here and could care less, she is focused on Jesus her Lord and Savior. The prayers of Catholics to Mary and the other saints are an abomination and a stench in the nostrils of God, for, "there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." [1 Timothy 2:5] See that, only one mediator! Mary is not a mediator, she can't hear us nor intervene in any way. You are caught up in a great deception, and will someday pay a tremendous price of eternal suffering in the Lake of Fire unless you bow down to Jesus, and Jesus alone, repenting of your sins, confessing belief in who Jesus claimed to be: God, the "ONLY" mediator, the only way of salvation, and then submitting to His Word and will. Also, Fatima is a lie straight from the pit. Satan stages false healings, or removes his crippling effects at the right time to give "Our Lady of Fatima" the credit, in order to keep the people duped. It is like a bunch of pagans bowing down and praying to a rock. If the rock never answered a prayer, then in time they would throw the rock away, but if "once in a while" the rock would do something for them, then they will keep praying to the rock. Fatima is the Catholic rock, a plaster statue, that Satan uses once in a while to fake a healing to keep the Catholics deceived and it seems to be working." -Tony Capoccia (former devout Roman Catholic for 34 years).
I love it when protestants think they're so smarter than Jesus and the apostles, they can interpret the bible. You exist because Martin Luther was given mercy, not because the bible teaches your faith. It's not even your book. The bible in a collated document developed by the Catholic Church.
Ali-Marie, God Bless You! Thanks for this video; just now seeing it. This is the first I’ve seen of your work and look forward to seeing more! I’m a convert too, and I love conversion (and reversion) stories. Seems to me that every story is unique. But I think the reason so many people love these stories is that there is always at least some point(s) of universal commonality. At some level we all share at least a few common motivations, influences, and/or experiences. FYI: This is probably all stuff you know, but Marcus Grodi and his “Coming Home Network” feature these stories. Also, as a former Reformed, you might enjoy the writings of Dr. Dave Anders. He also hosts a great (IMO) radio show, “Called to Communion.” BTW, I love “LizziesAnswers”, Even though she’s younger than most of my kids! I found her videos by accident almost a year ago, and even then you could see where she was headed, even though she fought against it! Thanks again for a great video! God Love You! and prayers for a blessed Lent!
Thanks for the comment!! I’ve been asked by Seth Paine who works with the Coming Home Network to write up my testimony for the site. (He’s another Catholic convert UA-camr: “That Nerdy Catholic”) You may enjoy his page as well! ☺️ Super happy to have you here! All of your comments that I’ve seen so far have been so insightful! I appreciate them a bunch. Welcome to the #ALIgators 🐊🐊🐊
I became Catholic when I was 16 years old. It was my mother who introduced the rest of the family into Catholicism. My initial though was; _"I have no idea if the bible is true or not but hey, what have I got to lose?_ _I will get baptised and meet some new people at the community, besides, if it happens to be true, I will go to heaven!"_ _It could be the Greatest Life insurance policy that is even free!_ Win, Win situation!" And, It Took me well over 30 years to understand the truth of Jesus and Catholicism. It was a step by step process as certain part of bible could be more easily understood when you are older with better understanding of what we are. This reminds me that I have never thanked my mother for taking us to the light. I will do that soon....
DO IT! There is nothing better than expressing that genuine gratitude to those who have brought Truth your direction ❤️ God bless you in your continued journey! You are truly blessed :)
I'm amazed that this is the second time I see a beautiful, young and smart woman that converts to the Catholic faith. God bless you for giving us your story!
I m frm India raise Catholic but not enthusiastism but later on in my 20s I found Christ in the Eucharist. I love to be born again n love in the presence of God
I’m a cradle catholic and I have non catholic friends. You know these kind of things, and you get confused when you don’t have friends with your same faith. Long story short, I have realized that I feel like a loner when I only read the Bible and I am not catholic-wise. When I read the Bible and pray the rosary and have my heavenly mom & some Saints if I want, as my advocate and mentor to have me near Jesuschrist, I feel happy and awesome. I have found my passion and i am glad I am catholic. :3 In regards to your relationship with your catholic ex bf, if would like to shared, I was wondering who broke up ? Kind of similar story but he is wasn’t catholic.
I am going through a three part series of my conversion story starting TODAY (if you hit the church bell, you should've JUST gotten a notification)... But I'll be discussing a little bit about that relationship throughout the conversion process. It comes up again tomorrow a bit more in depth. It'll be easier to explain there, so stay tuned!
Welcome to the one True Holy Catholic Church ,God bless U ? I am 70 ,So an Elderly Australian Catholic Gentleman ,born Catholic ,& Will never leave my Faith or Church ? An alter boy in the Traditional Latin Mass ,A Singer in The Men's Australia & Italian Choir ,& A Special Minister at Mass also ! I have been to many High Latin Masses ,where Sung throughout the World ,and believe Nothing Ever to be More Beautiful ,Sacred & a gift to one's Soul ! At Notradame France , Saint Peters Rome ,and Saint Mary's Sydney !All very Special Cathedrals and Places of Worship ! One never forgets Such Wonderful Moments in One's Life ! As a Father of 5 an Engineer Truckie,Sportsman who Represented my State , & mixed with all peoples from every corner of the World ,but Love my Mass & Sacraments more then anything Else in Life ? So Congratulations and God Bless U wishing all the very best ,Prayers & Love from Australia !
Amazing. That's so nice to have you as part of our Catholic family. Welcome and it was so funny the part of uhhhhh or ummmmm. :D Thank you so much. Be sure of my prayers for you.
Thanks for sharing! I still have my struggles even though I confirmed catholic years ago and I agree that understanding is a vital part of being catholic. For me, my faith journey has been like "Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey," so "be excellent to each other and party on dudes!" (Air electric guitar noises)
I love to see video like this. I was born and raise catholic. This inspired me to even learn more about our faith . God is awesome! If you agree. Give thumbs up!!
Hi Ali-Marie! I love your channel! I´ve subscribed. I´ve been looking into Lizzie´s channel for a while too, and was so happy to see how she is becoming catholic know too. :-)) It´s so important, that catholic converts tell about how they found their faith. By intellect , enlightenment, grace, study, prayer and reason.... Ali, have you been to Rome yet? The Vatican is so beautiful, you can feel the Holy Spirit very strongly there. Blessings sister!
I haven’t been able to go there yet!! Poland is the only European country I’ve had the pleasure of visiting, but Rome is high on the list, for sure!!! And welcome to the #ALIgators!! We’re happy to have you in the community 😁😁🐊🐊🐊
My grandparents were Catholic, my mom is non-practicing. I'm not going to convert though. Which according to you means I will. :) I'm 38 so I'm taking my time. I was LDS (Mormon) for about 12 years. Just to give perspective.
One of my husband’s best friend’s is LDS! He is SUCH an amazing guy! Catholicism is where I’ve found fullness!! 😂 And too true! That means you will! 😆 Become a part of the #ALIgators, And I’m sure we’ll support you either way! 🐊🐊🐊 God bless you!
I was a fallen away catholic that came back 7 years ago and I love the catholic faith and how close I am to Jesus now. I love stories about conversions because they inspire me. Your videos are always inspirational to me and I am sure many others. God bless you!
Ali-Marie Ingram I was raised Catholic. Been one 18 years haha. Not the most knowlegable as some. I am but a humble student trying to grow in faith. Ive learned lots from your videos.
Wow, Ali-Marie, you are VERY inspirational in the way you communicate. The Holy Spirit is moving within you...and also moving those who watch your honest and lovely videos. Blessings!
I am a cradle Catholic from Michigan, around Ann Arbor. However, like many, I questioned everything, including God's existence. But, once I was convinced by Aquinas/Aristotle's philosophical proofs for the existence of God. From there, it was just a matter of winnowing the chaff from the wheat. And, to no one's surprise, there was only one, catholic and apostolic church that fit the glass slipper...the Catholic Church...saints and sinners...ignoble and noble history...there it was. At that moment, there was no denying Christ my life, He was and is the ONLY path to heaven! Please keep up your great insights, your struggles and your victories. Not everyone can do what you do. In fact, MOST can't. But, you are willing to be open so that others may be inspired to take the plunge and LIVE FOREVER WITH HIM! God bless you!
Ahh! Hi! My husband and I lived in Chelsea for about 6 months before we moved back to the Kalamazoo area :) We LOVED Dexter, but the job opportunity in Kalamazoo won ;) Thank you for the encouragement! I’m glad they’re helpful videos :) I’m glad I was encouraged to start them!!
Well, keep going, I truly believe that the lay Catholic will lead the Church out of this modernist "wilderness" we are in. My Michigan days are over, now, but I still have a big family in Michigan and look back fondly on them, but then marriage and job took me to Florida. I honestly do not think I could re-adapt to Michigan winters at this point. Anyway, keep making your videos, my wife and I love them. Looking forward to your new installments. God bless you!
Thank you!! I got my husband to join me in today’s, so that was fun 😁😁 Enjoy that Florida weather!! It’s 50 and sunny here today and feels amazing! Lol, perhaps the re-acclimating piece you were speaking of 😄
Ali-Marie Ingram I also really liked your comment about "sometimes we have to leave our family behind". I have also found this to be true, for both my wife and I unfortunatly. Thankfully we have each other and our children. BTW, I had to comment. It was on 666, no good!!!
Conversion stories are always interesting to me because it always shows a certain strength of character which is always an admirable trait! They are also very uplifting because they help confirm others in the truths of the Catholic faith. Ave Maria!
Thanks!! Are you a cradle Catholic?? It’s SO interesting to me that conversions go both ways... some people convert to Catholicism, and others from Catholicism to Protestantism... I typically hear that the conversion to Protestantism is because it’s easier though.
The reason for interest in your conversion: I've witnessed so much Protestant (born-again ... Southern Baptist) hatred for Catholicism, that such a conversion story is startling.
It is interesting the amount of misconceptions that are out there, for sure! Some of the strongest converts (I.e. Tim Staples & Scott Hahn) were actually anti-Catholic pastors who had gone to seminary for years! They knew the Bible backwards and forwards, but then once they attended mass, they started seeing questions they couldn’t answer... The strongest Protestants make the strongest Catholics!
tony - God Bless You! Rather than debate the sad misconceptions in your link, I’d encourage you to prayerfully seek the truth! Read the history of Christianity and of the early Church, not the Protest-ant version of history, but the actual history. And read the Early Church Fathers, but again, not Protest-ant commentaries on them, but the actual source documents. They are easy to find. And they might surprise you! God Bless You!
Tony, God Bless you, Brother! Forgive me if I chuckle - LOUDLY - at your posts. Friend, I used to believe the same misguided distortions, half-truths, and outright myths. Then I got serious about my Faith - did the research for myself (instead of just accepting what others told me) - I read the original sources - studied the history - actually looked to see what each sect REALLY believes (Not just what their opponents CLAIM they believe). That's why I'm a Catholic today. Please DO pray for me! I'm a sinner and sorely in need of prayer! I pray for you, and all our separated brethren, every single day. God Love You!
Tony - Thank you! And hey, help me understand something, ok? You say, "see, the Bible is direct and for one to be deceived - they would have to take 'info' from outside of the Bible in order to justify their running from Truth." So that sounds a lot like "Sola Scriptura" to me, am I right? Are you maintaining that ALL Christian doctrine MUST come ONLY from the Bible?
Hmm... So you won't stand for the proposition of Sola Scriptura.... Well, I can understand why - its not a Biblical principle, but a man-made heresy invented in the 16th century. But you say its "the safe way" - but how can I know what interpretation of the Bible is the correct one? Can every individual Christian decide on his/her OWN version of "truth" - is truth purely relative? OR is there only ONE Truth - God's Truth? You claim above that the Bible is "plain" in its meaning - yet you post a list of some 10? clear misunderstandings - flatly wrong interpretations of the Bible (and/or flatly wrong mis-statements of Catholic teaching). In fact, isn't this just the very scandal that utterly disproves Protest-ant-ism? That the Bible is Anything BUT clear and easily understood? Surely you can't possible deny the plain fact that there are Tens of Thousands of different Non-Catholic, Non-Apostolic sects, each finding DIFFERENT "plain meaning" in the Bible, each disagreeing with some (or ALL) other Protest-ant sects on some (or many) different "plain meanings" of Biblical doctrine? Or do you deny this fact?
Hello Ali-Marie, welcome home. I am so happy that you are home. Of course, the Catholics love Jesus Christ so much and Mother Mary. I love so much the Holy Eucharist and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Welcome, welcome!! You’ve joined at the perfect time! That video is coming TOMORROW!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Hit the subscribe button & the little church bell, and you’ll get a notification the moment I post it! (The time is always a little different.) You’ll be an OFFICIAL member of the #ALIgators and be joining in on the joyful fun in the comments!! 🐊🐊🐊 See you later, ALIgator!
Welcome home! I’m convinced that people who fall away from truth for the love of beauty, maybe even an obsession with it, will recognize the beauty they have sought all their lives in the Catholic Church as they become more mature.
It is so good you have such faith.All need is Jesus in our lives and to know him as our savior.Ephesians 2:8 By grace you have been saved.When we believe that Jesus is our savior and we accept his forgiveness and salvation as the thief on the cross Luke 23:34:-44
Amen he would have been a great disciple of Jesus.Acts 2:41- 46 Apostles doctrines fellowship from house to house breaking bread from house to house and healing the sick like Peter and Paul
Great, did the same thing a few years ago Very Happy & fulfilled, Catholicism is beautiful & touches the heart, Coming from a person who lived like an Atheist
I am a convert, and my family deserted me! Been a Catholic for over a year now and Eucharist minister now and love my faith here at holy family Catholic church.
What a brave life you live!!! It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it. God bless you!!! Are you joining us for the preparation for Consecration to Mary we began yesterday?
William Dunson I saw your other comment about being a “third order” to Marian Devotion right after posting this response!! Very curious what that means!
Ali-Marie Ingram Yes, in 2014, from Baptist/Pentecostal/nondemon/Assemblies of God. I’m just starting my UA-cam channel and hope I can keep it up. I shared my story there on video and have it written on The Coming Home Network page. chnetwork.org/story/finding-vanishing-point-journey-catholic-church-conversion-story-enrique-crosby/
That’s awesome!! Was that through Seth? Or someone else? Also- are you a part of the “Catholic UA-camrs” group on Facebook?? It’s an awesome group for community! :)
Congratulations, you are very welcome, Thanks God a lot of protestants are returning home, and there are party on the heaven, God bless you together with your family.
Welcome sister A,m a cradle catholc who got off truck in my teenage shortly, but the weaknesses later helped me to repent and I bcm a truly practicing catholc embraced all sacraments and I bcm full filled as I stated feeling the power of the holy Spirit in me everything changed. I feel sad when members leave their faith bcz u know it's bcz they are not fully instructed in the faith, and also bcz some don't care reading the scriptures so when the get Protestants arguments, they are unavailable to defend their faith.Bt the first thing I did after repentance, I started reading the Bible and saying the Rosary seriously I never wanted to listen to anything anti chrstn . This opened my eyes to find all answers by the help of the holy Spirit concerning, infants baptism, celibacy, penance to the priest, purgatory, Eucarist, Confirmation, Saints,, shortly I got aclear understanding of it. Infact it saddens me to find a Protestant telling CATHOLICS R not Born agn yet according to the bble definition we are born again by baptism that opens doors to other grace that lead to salvation and besides salvation can b attained by keeping our baptism promises , carrying our daily challenges as we follow chrst to the end(love for Christ is nt just for a day) I love the holy Spirit is a great teacher he reveals hidden secrets of slvn mysteriously. And sister I can sense the presence of God's spirit by your beautiful smile Groly to Jesus.
Amen! It is so, so true about the lack of education. Thankfully the grace of God is bigger than our institutions, and He can work beauty through all things!!! God bless you in your journey ❤️
You know, I think I could make a video on that one! Perhaps even tomorrow ;) Keep an eye out for a notification! (You did already hit the church bell, right?) 😉
That was a fun vlog. I am interested in hearing your story because I am in a state of flux with my religious beliefs. I was raised Episcopalian, and loved the traditions, readings, and sometimes the preaching. Fast forward with several changes in religion, including Wicca. I’m a Latter-day Saint now. But, I find some things missing, like liturgy, prayers of repentance before receiving communion, communal prayer in general. The Holy Spirit has guided me learn more about Catholicism in this time of plague and suffering, and it has been so interesting.
Keep following and edifying your inclinations with the Catholic Catechism! It is truly inspired by the Holy Spirit and prevents us from drawing our own conclusions
Years of my own indoctrination in evangelical Protestantism falls away in the light of real historical research, and actually being fair enough to seek to understand Catholic doctrine within its own framework and definitions and yields.....the FACT that Catholicism IS Christian. [Protestants usually read Catholic theology through Protestant frameworks and definitions, so it appears anti-biblical to them.] It also brings the realization that Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, et al were not exactly fair minded, or even-handed when reading the Church fathers. They were "cherry picking" to make their positions appear correct. And when that didn't work, they would disputed the correctness of the witness of the early church fathers, and councils. Truth appears to be with Catholicism and Orthodoxy, NOT any of various Protestantisms (which, ironically, oppose each other, and sometimes killed each other). Moreover, Evangelicals will condemn Catholics as being "to far" on issues of Mary, the Eucharist, etc, etc. BUT THEY WILL NOT CONDEMN PROTESTANT SECTS as being "to far" for holding the same or similar positions! No! They all celebrated the anniversary of the "Reformation," and hailed Luther for getting it all started! But they haven't called him an heretic for praying to Mary, believing she was immaculately conceived, holding Christ to be (consubstantially) present in the Eucharist, venerating the Eucharist, believing Christian baptism is salvific, or still not being sure the Book of Revelation should be in the canon of scripture, even at the end of his life. This hypocrisy provides cover for a (fake) vernier of unity in Protestantism. Some even (the PCUSA) even try to get chummy with Orthodox churches. Because, being "Protestant" is really all about being anti-Catholic, instead of their own interpretations of scripture. It's about being true to their denominations, not true to history.
Protestants cannot survive historical research. Either they become conscious liars and historical manipulators or convert to Catholicism. There are no other realities.
I'm very happy for you. I was saved in 1991 and was a Charismatic Christian non denominational. I had a miraculous conversion to Catholicism in 2013 though I had attended Catholic Church prior to this and as a child with my maternal grandmother who was Catholic. I am currently the only Catholic in my family. All three of my children are baptized but have not accepted the faith as adults. One of my siblings and her children are Jehovah's Witnesses the remainder of my family are agnostic or atheist. This makes my walk a little more challenging because I have no faith support from my family so I am very happy that your family is there for you and supportive.
Tell your mom you will never be canonized a Saint.. that way you will. That's how this works right? :D
blackandblue10 😂😂 I love it! I definitely should!! 😂
Ali-Marie Ingram JUST REMEMBER:
1. Only the LORD JESUS is INFALLIBLE, not your Pope
2. Only the LORD JESUS is the MEDIATOR, not your Mary or any dead saints.
3. The Father already know what's in your heart when you pray. You don't have to babble with a rosary to keep track of your prayers.
4. Grace is bestowed to you by God because of CHRIST, not of your own doing.
5. You confess to God your wrongdoing, not to a mere man. And if you offend someone, then, ask their forgiveness which is accounted to you by God.
@abukid
1. We teach that the infallibility of the Pope is a negative phenomenon: it is merely the Holy Spirit protecting him from error, and under very specific conditions. Hence, this infallibility is derived from the infallibility of Christ, and cannot be in conflict with it.
2. Define the term mediator. In the Church, we hold that Jesus is the one mediator of salvation, and we are perfectly consistent in this regard because we don't regard anyone else as a savior. When you apply the word "mediator" to "Mary [and] any dead saint," you're using it in a completely innocuous way, and then whining about it, since anyone who prays for another person is a mediator in that innocuous sense. This in fact makes you a hypocrite, assuming you're comfortable with asking others to pray for you.
3. You're right, but that isn't how the Rosary works, so it really isn't anything an informed and honest person would bring up. A person who had thought this through, rather than came to make potshots, would also ask himself what makes a repetition vain, since we know that Jesus repeated Himself before He was crucified (Mark 14.32-39), and taught us one of the most oft-repeated prayers ever (the Our Father).
4. You're right again, but as before, the Church does not teach that you can earn God's favor on your own. Why do people keep making these mistakes if they're actually know what they're talking about? You might want to start learning about the Church by studying the notion of condign merit, and then choose a Catholic source from what you find.
5. You should have divided this into two items. But I'll take them:
_You confess to God for your wrongdoing, not to a mere man._ So tell me what John 20.21-23 means. I can wait, but it seems the natural way of reading the text is that the apostles are doing the forgiving, and that Jesus gave them the authority to do so. In other words, these are not mere men, but act in the person of Christ.
_And if you offend someone, then, ask their forgiveness which is accounted to you by God._ How does this contradict the Church's teachings?
You would know why your objections weren't worth your effort if you actually were in a position to critique the Church.
Grace and Rust 1. The Holy Spirit is given to anyone who TRULY believed, followed and obeyed the LORD JESUS CHRIST. Your pope don't have exclusivity of the Holy Spirit. Even Apostle Peter says that everyone is a priest of God.
2. If my prayer for you makes me a mediator. But my prayer cannot save you. Then, you have a wrong idea with the word "MEDIATOR".
I can say you are TRULY BRIANWASHED. It's better for the Holy Spirit who revealed Himself to the atheists, muslims, Buddhists and others who get downloaded with the right gospel.
Two kinds of people I notice:
1. How Roman Catholic had change me, TRADITION of MEN infusion.
2. How Christ had change me. HOLY SPIRIT infusion
You are the first. It's easy to discern who really are trully followers of CHRIST JESUS.
@abukid
1. Yes, I know the Holy Spirit is with all "true believers," but nothing in what I said assumes that the Pope is the only person who has the Holy Spirit. I dare say you *know* that you're being dishonest in attributing that to me in the first place. Remember that Saint Paul said that different people in the Church have different gifts. They therefore have different duties in the Church, and all of these gifts are from the same Spirit. You've said nothing at this point to refute the charism of infallibility, except for pretending that it somehow puts the Pope on a par with Jesus Christ.
I also know that according to Pope Saint Peter, every Christian is a priest. However, if you actually knew the Bible, you would realize that your objection also grounded the disastrous rebellion of Korah, in which thousands of Israelites died. He and his followers objected that they should also be able to perform the duties God assigned to Aaron and his sons, on the ground that all Israelites were priests. The flaw in their reasoning, and yours, is to fail to distinguish between different ranks of priesthood.
2. No, the innocuous sense I gave for "mediator" is fairly routine. Otherwise all of the other Protestants I've spoken to would have done just what you did after I pointed out their equivocation. Instead, they drop the assertion immediately. You have absolutely no right to claim that I have _a wrong idea with the word "MEDIATOR."_ Or are you the Pope of the English language?
Besides, your objection only sticks if *you* use that sense of mediator, and then complain when we accept it. Otherwise, you're engaging in a straw man since I already pointed out that the sense of "mediator" you seem to apply to the Catholic treatment on the saints isn't the one we adhere to to begin with.
So, do you have anything to say about those other objections I answered? Perhaps you could define what makes a repetition "vain," and we could talk about that? Or maybe you wish to object to condign merit? I'm free for about three more hours.
Calling me brainwashed just shows that you have nothing else to throw. But I ought to expect this, since you clearly have no qualms about presuming to know what the souls of complete strangers are like. You made that plain when you talked about "babbling" Rosaries. What, did you assume that I grew up in the Church of Rome? I grew up primarily in the Salvation Army, and later I was with the Nazarenes. In other words, my background was thoroughly Methodist. And in fact, I've only been a member of the Catholic Church for less than a year.
I was born Hindu. My dad was Hindu my mother was Catholic but never actually practiced after marriage. My dad got a dream saying he should attend a retreat so he did. Hes eyes were open and converted immediately after. I was about 10 so i converted too. Now i am in 2 prayer ministries, organising retreats for others.
What a wonderful testament!! Were the conversions here in the States? Or a different country??
Tania Satavalekar you must be in india i guess
Ali-Marie Ingram Ireland actually. But the retreat that made a huge impact on our conversion of faith happened in India. Now we are in a ministry in ireland and i got the opportunity to meet an American ministry at a retreat with a few catholic friends and we all meet up via Zoom (like Skype). I honestly feel like if Jesus never relvealed himself i wouldve been an atheist now so Thank You Jesus!
free yule yep 😁 my dad was from Pune and mother from Kerala if you are wondering.
That’s so awesome!!! Well, welcome home! 😁😁
I am a shiny new catholic-baptized last year. Hello sister :)
Welcome!! Hey lady!!! Super happy to meet you, and welcome to the ALIgators!! 🐊🐊 Looking forward to getting to know you better!
shiny and glowing :-)
may Jesus Christ, God of gods bless you Sister Tiffany and Mother Mary intercede for you always - salvationisfromthejews.com & Dr. Bella V. Dodd on UA-cam. Peace. :))
Welcome with open arms!
Concratulations. Never stop going to Mass.
I was received into the Catholic Church, Easter Vigil 2014, at the age of 59. I am the only member of my household who is no longer conservative Protestant.
Welcome! That must be interesting... Does your family have interesting discussions at the dinner table? Or is religion avoided? Do you still do the sign of the cross before and after prayer? Just curious how you handle it as the sole Catholic!! God bless you!
Ali-Marie Ingram ... Clarification: I was terribly imprecise. My wife is on the journey to the Catholic Church. Our son (25) entered the Catholic Church in 2016. His sister (40) remains a Protestant. It is my siblings who are a bit flummoxed by it all. My older brother died in a trucking accident two years ago. He was apoplectic with my conversion, and attacked regularly. My two younger brothers and our sister, who are spread across the US, rarely bring it up.
It sounds like your example is shining though to the family!!! That’s amazing! God bless you! I’ll be praying for peace for all of you! ❤️🐊
If they are persecuting you. Your on the right track.
G W That has to be difficult. I was blessed to begin my journey at a Catholic Diocese in Louisiana with a strong RCIA program and a committed crew of volunteers. At a point in the process, I was even given one-on-one instruction. Three months before I was received into the Church, employment took me to Minnesota and a parish that was closer to what you have experienced. Nevertheless, the Easter Vigil I was received into the Church was wonderful, and I hope the same for you. My prayer is that you will be provided a spiritual director who helps you enter the Catholic Church. Amen
Ali-Marie, welcome to Roman Catholic Church. Greetings from another convert, first ever in my family:). It took me years to do it, as I fell in love with Catholicism as a teenager, but given my family's strong opposition to it, I waited a long time to do it. I received virtually no support from family, a very little support from friends, but I can tell you one thing: Once I became Catholic, I never looked back! It is by far the greatest thing I did for myself and I feel united with Christ fully and completely. I can with all certainty say, I would give up my life before leaving my Catholic faith.
Welcome!!! Ahhh how brave of you! Honored to have you here and thank you for commenting!! I love learning about everyone 😁🐊🐊🐊
Wonderful testimony, sister! Peace be with you! Gloria in excelsis Deo!
I am a revert to Catholicism after staying in protestantism for 5 years . so happy to be back to the church
Alex, you comment moved me to tears and made feel even more proud to been born Catholic. Big hug with open arms brother. Blessings.
@@alphonceassenga4596 welcome back home. We were always here for you, with a light on. Blessings.
As a cradle Catholic, I like to hear conversion stories for the sheer joy of meeting another who has found their way to the table of Christ. We are "one Body" in the Holy Eucharist and it is such a pure joy to welcome you. I always hear something in each story that inspires me to swim more deeply in my own faith. You said, "We are all in a state of constant conversion." Amen! Love it!
Amen! Hi, Mary!! I hope you’ve subscribed and enjoy dialoguing on future videos! It’s also fun to have another name in the community here :) God bless you!!
Mary Bowen me too, these new converts strengthen my faith. I am also proud that God called to to be Catholic at 6 days old. ohh I am so happy till today, I am 56 years old and still feel like I am baptised yesterday. that joooooooy so good a feeling deep inside.
I’m excited to be able to raise our baby as a cradle Catholic!! 💖💖
Welcome to the True Christian Faith, sister! Just ignore the haters.
Sola Scriptura Christians who yell at us to "repent" or get "born again" are like 5 year olds throwing temper tantrums.....the more you ignore them, the angrier they get.
Haha!! Too true!!!
N S: If you've never been a Catholic or been to a Catholic Church, I can totally understand why you would feel that way. I hope this will help: www.catholic.com/tract/saint-worship It's a bit lengthy, but worth the read.
My catholic is the best ignore many denomination .
That’s called a narcissist. Lol
Bin Sam the saints were all believers who had received their free gift of forgiveness and salvation and Paradise. All the letters are written to the saints in Ephesus,to the saints in Corinth . You are either saved or still lost. You are either a saint or you ain’t. You are either in Christ or still in the Adams family. You are either in the kingdom of darkness or brought into Jesus kingdom of light. Jesus came to save us or snatch us from darkness to light. Colossians 1:13. Jesus said Come to me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest Matthew 11:28 I hope you have no objections coming to Jesus. It is appointed unto man once to die and after that the judgment Hebrews 9:27. In God’s word we only pray to God Only as he is omnipresent. Jesus is the way,the truth and the life John 14:6. Call on Jesus directly and have eternal life and Paradise as free gift. Then be baptized as baptized always followed believing in Jesus
Bless you sister. My wife and I are converting this Easter
WELCOME HOME!!!! How awesome! Are you choosing confirmation saints?! And I hope you decide to be on team #ALIgators!! We have a lot of joyful fun here 😄🐊🐊🐊
Ali-Marie Ingram thats what we’re struggling with. Which saint to choose!? Lol. We’re so new to this that we don’t know that many saints well and for me personally im stuck. I’ve always loved St. Mary Magdalene (brave, faithful, friend of Jesus, apostle to the apostles, and very acquainted with spiritual suffering), St. Michael (my professional career and vocation), and recently St. Ignatius of Loyola’s story has really resonated with me (prideful, deep personal conversion and struggled with scrupulosity). Im just clueless here. Any advice for me and my wife?
If you have a particular passion, look up who the patron saint of it is! If your passion is to end abortion, then you could choose St. Gianna Beretta Molla! Your confirmation Saint is one that is one that you’ll grow with through your walk! (And all the other saints too, of course, but they’re you’re “first friend.”) I hope that’s helpful :) Just search “Patron saint of..” and it should give you the answer! God bless you in your journey! 🐊
Ali-Marie Ingram thank you for the great advice and please keep us in your prayers
Marcus Cicero you would be better off accepting your free gift of forgiveness and salvation by calling on Jesus as the thief next to Jesus Luke 23:34-44. No church saves but Jesus alone. Paul persecuted the believers who were calling on the lord Jesus and he met Jesus and called on Jesus and was saved for all eternity Acts 9:14-21. Acts 4:12. Call on Jesus right now and see the miracle of salvation taking place
You are blessed to have converted at your young age, I am presently in the conversion process in RCIA at the age of 61and I too pray for my children to find God in the Catholic church. Thanks for you videos they are inspiring.
It is never too late!!! You know the parable of the men in the field getting paid the same amount regardless of how many hours they worked? All of our stories are different, but they all get us home :) God bless you!! I hope these videos are a helpful supplementation to your RCIA program :)
Mother Teresa of Calcutta said it's never too late to do something for God. Just keep on growing your faith with Christ. Trust Him. Just keep on looking on the Divine Mercy image when you lose hope for the conversion of a loved one. Keep on praying for conversion of our lost brethren and sinners. As long as there's pulse. There's hope.
Even though I converted 2 years ago, I still enjoy listening to other people tell their story. I find them to be encouraging and I remember how helpful it was in my own conversion when I listened to other conversion stories. I’m extremely thankful to everyone who has shared!
So fun!! My conversion was 5 years ago, so I don’t have TOO much time on you ;) Who was your confirmation saint??
I didn't really have one! The deacon (who was the RCIA teacher as well as our sponsor) never told us to pick one. Long story short, during the confirmation when asked if we had one the Deacon said "no" and we said "yes". lol
Because we didn't really know of the saints yet we sort of picked one just to say in case it was asked---which it was. Lol. I said St. Elizabeth of Hungary. I chose her because she fed the poor and did not have vain attachments to material items. You?
Elizabeth Luscomb Mine is mother Mary! (That’s where the “Marie” comes from in my first name!) 😁
Needed to hear this. I have not told my parents I went back to Catholicism. Thank you!
I will be praying for you!! Welcome back home ❤️❤️❤️
Ali-Marie Ingram Thank you! 😊🙏
Welcome home. Blessings.;D
tony My walk with Christ hasn't changed and I will continue to read the word.
Aw SNAP!! 🐊🐊
thank u for answering my question! now i’ll answer urs haha, the reason i am so interested in ur conversion story is because i am planning to convert to catholicism too and start rcia classes later this year
David Santiago Ahhhhh yay!!! Is anyone else in your family Catholic, or will you be the first one??
God bless you, David! Good luck in your journey. I attended the RCIA myself and became a Catholic, never looked back. The union with Christ is the most amazing thing. Keep it up, brother!
Ask and you shall receive!! 😁🐊🐊🐊
Ali-Marie Ingram my grandparents and some aunts and uncles are catholic. both my parents were actually raised catholic but left the church😕
Well, once a Catholic, always a Catholic!! They are always just ONE confession away from being reunited with the church! Never forget that! ☺️
I am an IRAQI Catholic living in Sweden, very nice story 💎❤️
Very cool!! I've heard Sweden isn't the most welcoming of places 😜 But I hope you're able to make it a home there!! God bless you in your journey!
My Catholic Perspective
Me and my family came to Sweden back in 2008, at that time they wanted people to come but now it is very difficult. Sweden is very nice and I love it ♥️
Thank you, God bless🌹
I'm a Catholic from my childhood and was born into Catholicism from both sides of my family. I enjoyed listening to your conversion story for my first visit to your UA-cam
Welcome!! We LOVE the cradle Catholics around here! I can't wait to raise our children as such ;) (whenever they decide to come along lol).. I'm officially starting a 3 part series on my Conversion TODAY, so keep that Church bell pressed, and you'll get a notification momentarily ;) God bless you! Welcome to the #ALIgators!
From your surname, you're a Czech...mostly Catholics
I’m converting to Catholicism right now and I will be confirmed this Easter! I’m writing a blog about my conversion just to document how crazy everything has been so far (like you I vowed never to become a Catholic!) What drew me to your video was the title :D Since my family is still Protestant, it definitely isn’t easy but I know it’s worth it~ Thanks for sharing your story! ❤️
Awww!! Welcome!!! I just did a formal 3 part series on my full conversion too, if you’re curious and want to check those out! 😁 It was interesting trying to filter out the important pieces and the ones that essentially “didn’t change the outcome of the story.” There are always SO many more layers.
Congratulations on your conversion though!! Have you picked a patron saint???
Ali-Marie Ingram I haven’t picked an official patron saint, although when I used a saint generator (created by Jen Fulwiler, also another Catholic convert!) I got St. John of the cross who is the patron saint of converts! 😁
I know what you mean, there’s always a lot of aspects to conversion...it feels overwhelming and exhilarating at the same time. I really like your channel and hope you’ll keep producing more videos to show people the beauty of the faith!
Ooo nice!!! Carmelites are my favorite! 😍 St. Teresa of Avila could be another one that you may resonate with!!
Looking forward to seeing you in future videos!
+catholicinshanghai:
You live in China? Wow! Always keep the Faith in spite of communism sister!
I will! I'm actually writing my conversion story on my blog catholicinshanghai.wordpress.com :D
"if you're not being persecuted, then you're probably not doing it right: -Ali Maire. I'm going to borrow that :) Although I'm Eastern Orthodox, I have a huge soft spot and tons of respect for you Crazy Catholics. I think they're the only other denomination that I can relate too on a deeper level (Catholics do posses great theological, historical, and philosophical knowledge). Good video, and much love on your journey.
And I for the Orthodox!! One of my friends is Greek Orthodox and it’s always so interesting to discuss the differences! The reverence has been upheld in both sects which puts us in similar world views ❤️ Are you officially a part of the #ALIgators ?! We’re gonna start having some joyful fun!!! 🐊🐊🐊
I am now :). Looking forward to your videos.
🙌🏼 Looking forward to the dialogue!!
"you Crazy Catholics"! Lol, I love it!
I think we should explore what we have in common once and a while.
As a returnee to the Catholic Church, Welcome Home!
You too!!! AND welcome to the #ALIgators!! 🐊🐊🐊
I Must say it hasn't been a smooth return, my wife is soooo against my return.We do have some challenging discussions at a time none of which I bring up I have learned never to bring up anything Catholic, my wife does that. I have been back for 7 years or so and still, I have to walk around landmines especially when I go to Mass. I was away from the Church for 40 years involved with the prosperity message that is a story to tell for sure. I don't know how many multi-million dollar bizjets I help buy along with rock star type houses for the preachers. But I'm away from all that my wife is still hanging on to that teaching and she still believes that someday her ship will come in. However, I am relearning the Catholic faith and enjoying every step of the way. I have downloaded so many apps on my phone it's to the point of overload. Anyway, welcome home to all the UA-cam fans that have come home to the Catholic Church or making the Journey Home.
Amen. My mom is Catholic and my dad is Protestant, but he goes to mass with her and everything... He doesn’t have a home non-Catholic church at all, so he’s sorta Catholic? Just not confirmed or receives the Eucharist... Something about not liking having to join the “good ole boys” club 🧐 But we’ll see. Love is the #1 thing we can give and by continuing to love, we continue to demonstrate how God is working through us
Be welcome to our Roman Catholic Church. Your testimony is real great! First your mom come to conversion, after your brother and then you! Three person in the same family! I want pray that you can be a good Catholic Christian. Do you pray the rosary? The Messages of the Virgin Mary is: pray the rosary all days! That peace be with you, Ali- Marie !
I do love the rosary!! I used to do a live daily rosary for a while on my Facebook page. I miss doing it, but it was difficult to keep a consistent time for the live streams! Maybe one day 😉🐊
The holy rosary is my favorite!
Rosary & Scapular🙏🏼
I'm a baptized protestant and had a born again experience at 19, I'm 40 now, I'm exploring the Catholic faith. I really like your cross on your necklace, where did you get it, its beautiful. I enjoy your videos. Pray for my guidance and discernment :) God bless you
That’s awesome!! I’ve found there’s always more to learn :)
I found this particular miraculous medal at a local bookstore in Kalamazoo!!! If you’re interested, you can contact STEVE (the owner) via website @ www.newmansbookshoppe.com and let him know you would like the miraculous medal Ali-Marie has! :) He will know which one that is.
He doesn’t have inventory listed online, but I believe it was $37 pre-tax :)
Zoe Brow hi I am praying for you. I am excited that you will be a catholic..... the joy of being one is endless. I am from india, meghalaya state, shillong city, Laitkor village. SFS house.
Any updates??
Plz Share.
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All the scientist in the world can't explain this image.
Sorry Brow,but if you're contemplating leaving the Risen Christ for a man-centered, human-concocted religious system/institution, you NEVER had a "born-again experience ", whatever that even means. I was actually Born-again in a jail cell in my home state of Mississippi on October 4th,1976 at 1:45am at the age of 22.(i'm currently 64) and I would NEVER, EVER leave my Saviour for anybody's-"ism"; that's would be an absurdity!! If Jesus wasn't who He was when you presumably first met Him, who is He now?? 🤨🤨🤨
My grandparents were Buddhist and converted. My uncle became a priest but I myself I left the church as a rebellious kid yrs later visiting a church with my friend I saw the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Fatima. That started my return to the faith, he gave me a book called true devotion to Mary by Saint Louis De Montfort that changed my life. That's one book the miserable serpent does not want people to read, and he puts obstacles in my path. Any way thanks for sharing your story that was a brief version of mine.
Consecration to Mary is beautiful!! A viewer just sent me St. Louis de Montfort’s book on the Rosary and I can’t wait to read it!!!
God bless you. Your body language says so much about you, one can truly see the glory of God reflecting off of you. I identify with you on so many things one of which is the all or nothing attitude. Just recently a much younger person than myself suggested that I look into becoming totally consecrated to Mary. She gave me a book titled “ 33 Days to Morning Glory “ and of January first 2018 I became totally consecrated to Mary Mother of God. This has changed my prayer life to a marvelous new height. My wife of 43 years passed away four and one half years ago and I needed to hand over all of my anxiety, prayers, works, joys’ and sufferings to Jesus through the immaculate heart of Mary. In the book mentioned earlier on page 114 on the bottom of the page is a beautiful chart listing Mary’s Duties and My Duties. I read them every day and truly understand that there is nothing more to worry about. It’s all or nothing. I thank you for all of your efforts and look forward to hearing everything you say. I will keep you in my prayers and pray for me as well. It is so refreshing to see people like you in this world.
This is beautiful, and thank you for sharing your story! I cannot imagine losing my husband, and we've only been married a little over a year! What wonderful memories you must hold
WELCOME HOME
Thank you :)
ORIENTAL PROLIFIC HYMNS The Catholic Church Is A Big Hoax!
WARNING!!!
"I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." -Isaiah 42:8
There is NO bigger HOAX on planet earth than the Roman Catholic Church! Oh how I wish I could get people to wake up to the truth. I don't even call the Roman Catholic organization a "church"...it is a RELIGION of manmade traditions and lies of the devil. It certainly is NOT a Biblical New Testament church. Let me clarify right from the very start that I do NOT hate anyone.
I love the Pope and all Catholics just as I do all people (I really do). I love them with God's love. I love them enough to risk being unpopular by telling them the truth of God's Word. Though I may not like someone, I am still commanded in the Bible to love them. I have no intentions to be unkind to anyone, I simply want to preach the TRUTH of God's Word.
Undoubtedly, many people will be offended because the truth always offends those who are living in sin and darkness. Just as Jesus Christ my Saviour, I am more willing to be divided over truth than to be united by error.
I cannot compromise because the Bible does not compromise. God said what He meant and meant what He said. Many of the foundational doctrines of Roman Catholicism are NOT found anywhere in the Bible. It is evil to reject the plain teachings of Scripture in exchange for the traditions of men.
God will NOT share His glory with another (Isaiah 42:8). In Exodus 20:3-5 we read that God is a jealous God, so jealous that we are commanded NOT to even BOW to a statue or image.
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God" -Exodus 20:3
God is more jealous than any husband or wife could ever be. It is a dangerous thing to commit idolatry. It is a sin to bow to any saint. Roman Catholicism twists the Bible, actually condoning the idolatrous glorifying of dead people (saints). It is a sin to pray to anyone or anything in an attempt to influence God. There is ONLY One Mediator between God and men--The Lord Jesus Christ.
"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" -1st Timothy 2:5 👉 the ONLY Way to God the Father is through God the Son. John 14:6 declares...
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
To pray or even bow to any statue, image or crucifix is wicked sin. Jesus NEVER even once asked anyone to create an image of Him dying on a cross. The Catholic Church is infested with idols, crucifixes and superstitions.
It is wicked to pray or even BOW to "Mother Mary." Pope John Paul II is committing idolatry in the image to the left. Mary is NOT my mother, and she's NOT your mother either. Mary is NOT the "Queen of Heaven." Mary is NOT the mother of the church. Mary was just a godly woman chosen by God the Father to be the earthly mother of Jesus Christ, God incarnate. In heaven, Mary is no more special than any other godly woman who fears and loves God. It is wicked to teach that Mary was anything more than a godly woman.
John the Baptist was called the greatest man born amongst men (Mathew 11:11), yet Jesus said that he that is LEAST in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John. The same is true with Mary or anyone else. If it were not for God's merciful grace, we would all be hopelessly bound for hell damnation (and that includes Mary).
By the way, the teaching of Catholics that Mary was born without any "original sin" is absurd, she was born with a sinful nature just like any other human being. The Bible does NOT teach any nonsense about an "Immaculate Conception" or anything about "original sin." The word "original" is not even found in the Bible.
To Hail Mary is to Hail Satan! Mary is NOT a co-redeemer with Jesus.
Can The Catholics Ever Make Up Their Minds?
The Catholic crowd likes to do the same thing as the Wiccan witches do...claim that all Christians are ignorant of history. How convenient that so many heathen groups can claim legitimacy and trustworthiness based upon ambiguous history. If anything, history reveals that the Catholic religion is composed today of a series of invented heresies from over the centuries.
What will be the next invention? The Roman Church says it never changes; yet, it has done nothing else but invent new doctrines which are contrary to the Bible, and has practiced rites and ceremonies taken bodily from paganism. Some scholar has found that 75% of the rites and ceremonies of the Roman Church are of pagan origin.
Note:-- Cardinal Newman, in his book, "The Development of the Christian Religion," admits that ... "Temples, incense, oil lamps, votive offerings, holy water, holidays and season of devotions, processions, blessing of fields, sacerdotal vestments, the tonsure (of priests and monks and nuns), images ... are all of pagan origin..." (Page 359).
HERESIES are those doctrines and practices which are contrary to the Bible. They are also called "human traditions" or "doctrines of men". Both Peter and Paul predicted and warned that in the later times "false teachers" would rise within the Church and bring in "damnable heresies" and "doctrines of devils". (Read II Peter 2:1-3, and I Tim. 3:2-5). Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, for they transgressed the commandments of God by keeping their traditions. "in vain," He said, "they worship me by keeping for doctrines the commandments of men" (Matt. 15:3,9).
The real heretics therefore, are the Roman Catholics and the true orthodox are the Evangelical Christians.
BRETHREN! The Word of God commands us to get out of Babylon, saying: "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." (Rev. 18:4). All true Christians will remain faithful to the religion of Christ as taught in the Bible, and heed the warning of the Apostle Paul, who said: "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other Gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed."(Gal. 1:8).
Roman Catholicism openly admits that many of their doctrines did NOT originate from the Bible, but from the church itself. It is blasphemy to recognize the writings of the church fathers as inspired by God. For example, in 1834, the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary was proclaimed by Pope Pius IX. The Bible states that all men, with the sole exception of Christ, are sinners.
Mary herself had need of a Saviour (Romans 3:23; 5:12; Psalm 51:5; Luke 1:30,46,47). In 1439, the doctrine of Purgatory was proclaimed as a dogma of faith by Council of Florence. The Bible says that Christ instituted only two ordinances, Baptism and the Lord's Supper (Matthew 28:19-20; 26:26-28). Read more!
The Catholic heresy of the "Assumption of Mary" isn't found in the Bible or even in their own magisterium.
Roman Catholics Reject the Commandments of God
Matthew 23:9 forbids calling any man "Father" in the sense of reverence... 👉 "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven." -Matthew 23:9
👉 Catholics disobey the Bible by calling the priest "Father." Only God is to be reverenced by such a title. The Pope is NOT the "vicar" of God, but is rather a false prophet of Satan.
👉 1st Timothy 4:1-3 warns...
"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth."
Are Catholics blind? Or perhaps Catholics just don't read the Bible. 1st Timothy 4:1-3 clearly WARNS us about cults that forbid people to eat meat (every Friday for Catholics) or get married (Catholic celibacy laws that forbid priests from getting married).
I recently listened to a Catholic priest on TV speaking to his parish. He told the people that the best way to know what's right on all matters of faith and morals is to just "listen to the Pope." What a contrast to the teachings of the Word of God. The Bible declares...
👉 "...let God be true, but every man a liar..." -Romans 3:4
👉 Peter Was NOT The Rock Upon Which the Church is Built
The Catholic religion teaches that Jesus chose the Apostle Peter as the "rock" upon which Christ would build the Church. Matthew 16:18 reads "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." A simple cross reference of Matthew 16:18 with 1st Peter 2:7 reveals the true context, "Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner."
ORIENTAL PROLIFIC HYMNS Continued - 👉 JESUS is the cornerstone upon which the Church is built. Even today, architects and builders realize that to build ANY structure, you MUST have a very accurate starting point upon which everything else can be built. Jesus is that Precious and Perfect cornerstone upon which everything in the Christian life is based. Surely, a flawed sinful man such as Peter could NOT have been the cornerstone of the church.
In Matthew 16:23, just five verses after Jesus spoke of the "rock," he called Peter "Satan." There's no way Jesus was referring to Peter as the "rock" in Matthew 16:18. Jesus Christ is the ONLY Rock upon which the Church is built..."For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ" (1st Corinthians 3:11).
Rosary From Hell 🔥
The Catholics teach that the rosary should be performed every day. I'd like to have ANYONE show me that from the Bible. Where did God tell us to perform a rosary? The Rosary, or prayer beads, was introduced by Peter the Hermit, in the year 1090...copied from Hindus and Mohammedans. The counting of prayers is a pagan practice and is expressly condemned by Christ (Matthew 6:5-13). The rosary should NEVER be performed by anyone, it is sinful. Jesus condemned chants and recited prayers...
👉 "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking." -Matthew 6:7
I listened to a bunch of nuns chanting today on the EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) cable channel. It's a cable channel just for Catholics, also used to brainwash children with Catholic heresies. Those nuns in their penguin outfits looked so silly. It was all vain repetitions. They were just moaning, repeating the words of the head nun (the kind of nun that looked like she'd hit you with a ruler). It was so dead and formal, no life and joy of the Lord. I couldn't help but feel sorry for those blinded people, carrying heavy religious burdens, grievous to be borne...
"For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers." -Matthew 23:4
Jesus offers restful salvation to anyone who will receive it. Salvation is simple. God doesn't require us to perform sacraments or give our lives to the Catholic Church. Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is within our hearts, not in temples or extravagant buildings made by men. God is a Spirit and they that worship Him MUST worship Him in Spirit and in TRUTH (John 4:24). You CANNOT worship God in heresy or tradition.
Jesus offers us rest from the heavy burdens placed upon us by the religions of mankind. Religion is a sure road to hell, ONLY through Christ Jesus can anyone be forgiven and their name written in heaven ❤
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28 ❤
Salvation is found in Christ alone --NOT by baptism, NOT by the sacraments, NOT by church membership, NOT by good works, NOT by praying the rosary, NOT by sacrificing, NOT by religion, NOT by mass, NOT by the Pope, NOT by the priest...ONLY by Jesus Christ.
THE Fiction of Fatima (the Hoax of Our Lady of Fatima)
Devotion to Mary is Unscriptural
The following excellent article was written by a former devout Roman Catholic (Tony Capoccia) concerning the unscriptural following of Mary:
"No one who has carefully examined the events of and surrounding Fatima could possibly share your opinion of the Blessed Mother.
I was a Catholic for 34 years. I was a great devoted follower of Mary. But after I became a Christian, I went to four years of seminary and made it a point to carefully study the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church. I compared their doctrines to the truths of the Bible, and they (the Catholic Church) are without a doubt full of false doctrines, and therefore a false religion.
Mary was a wonderful person, and blessed, but she, like every other human was a sinner, before and after the birth of Christ. So was Joseph, and the Apostles. The Bible says "all" have sinned, there is not one who does good, no not one! Mary was a sinner and needed a Savior. The lie of the Catholic doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, is that Mary (just like Jesus) was born without sin. But this is a direct contradiction to the Bible.
The Catholic Church also claims that Mary, was a perpetual virgin all of her life. Yet the Bible says this is simply not true, for Mary was a virgin until Jesus was born, and then had normal sexual relations with her husband Joseph, and had other children, see Matthew 1:23-25:
"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" - which means, "God with us." When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her "until" she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. [Matthew 1:23-25]
The Catholic Church dishonors Mary by giving her honor God never intended.
There was an incident when Jesus' mother and "brothers" (Mary's children), went to get Jesus: "When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, "He is out of his mind." [Mark 3:21]
"Someone told Jesus, 'Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.' He replied to him, 'Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?' Pointing to his disciples, Jesus said, 'Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.'" [Matthew 12:47-50]
The point Jesus was making is that Mary, his earthly mother, had no special position or honor over any other Christian who does God's will. Mary is blessed, as was the Apostles, they were used by God in a special way, but she was never to be worshipped and elevated as the Catholics do--this is a dishonor to her and to Christ. Mary is in heaven and doesn't have clue what we are doing here and could care less, she is focused on Jesus her Lord and Savior. The prayers of Catholics to Mary and the other saints are an abomination and a stench in the nostrils of God, for, "there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." [1 Timothy 2:5]
See that, only one mediator! Mary is not a mediator, she can't hear us nor intervene in any way.
You are caught up in a great deception, and will someday pay a tremendous price of eternal suffering in the Lake of Fire unless you bow down to Jesus, and Jesus alone, repenting of your sins, confessing belief in who Jesus claimed to be: God, the "ONLY" mediator, the only way of salvation, and then submitting to His Word and will.
Also, Fatima is a lie straight from the pit. Satan stages false healings, or removes his crippling effects at the right time to give "Our Lady of Fatima" the credit, in order to keep the people duped. It is like a bunch of pagans bowing down and praying to a rock. If the rock never answered a prayer, then in time they would throw the rock away, but if "once in a while" the rock would do something for them, then they will keep praying to the rock. Fatima is the Catholic rock, a plaster statue, that Satan uses once in a while to fake a healing to keep the Catholics deceived and it seems to be working." -Tony Capoccia (former devout Roman Catholic for 34 years).
@@jesussaves744 et abiit satanas
Welcome home Ali-Marie. We have a beautiful deep tradition and history. Very glad for your conversion.
Me too, J!! Me too!!!
OMG, you did a shout out to Lizziesanswers!! I like her a LOT!! We both have mental illnesses, she has bipolar and I have schizophrenia. We had one thing in common we both did Lincoln-Douglas debate. I love Myer's-Bruggs (I'm an ENFP). I've been following Lizzie since she started at Pepperdine is how I found her channel. I was going to mention her, but you mentioned her first. That does it!! I'm subscribing!! I'll warn you, I usually have a lot to say in my comments.
I love comments & interacting with them!! 😁😁 So perfect! I am ENTJ last I checked :) Too fun! Lizzie has popped in for a couple comments on a couple videos and had some good dialogue :) Super happy to be welcoming her home! I still have to do a formal video welcoming her!!
I think my dad is an INTJ?
I think that may be my husband’s! I can never remember lol
Welcome into the arms of a very large family sister. We all love you, and rejoice at you coming home.
Thank you! I’m super thankful to be a part of the Catholic faith! ❤️❤️🐊🐊
Great story, I can really see Christ's love radiating off you. It's funny because I'm from the Deep South where everyone is either Baptist or Methodist, yet I myself am going through RCIA. I'm truly an anomaly in that respect. Anyways, I just wanted to say I too struggle with vices, sexual impurity, yet through Christ I will overcome. Anyways, Godbless!
Spiritof76 Way to be!!! I bet there’s a bit of backlash, but I can only imagine the witness you will be able to be to your neighbors!! Don’t give up! Do you know anyone who is Catholic down there? Or will you truly be a lone wolf?
Haha while I am a minority, it's nothing like 16th century England Protestant vs Catholic. Anyways its the Archdiocese of Mobile, lower half of Alabama. And by the way it was my dad who led me to the Roman Catholic Church. Anyways keep posting your videos because they are of great encouragement, even if I am a guy
Spiritof76 How awesome! How did your dad find the faith??
My dad is the type that microanalyses every detail about everything. He was formally a Presbyterian, but became disillusioned at the direction the church was headed (way of the world). That and if you logically think about it, there are countless denominations within Protestantism, all claiming to correctly interpret the Bible. Lastly, and most importantly, The Roman Catholic Church can be directly traced back to Jesus and his disciples.
Spiritof76 That’s awesome! I was bounced around in a few Protestant churches growing up, and it is interesting all the different interpretations that are out there. Gotta love apostolic succession!!
Congrats and welcome home! Keep up the good work.
Thank you! Welcome to the #ALIgators !! 🐊🐊🐊
Started following your channel. Thank you for sharing your story. I am so encouraged by the many conversion stories I have come across on UA-cam and yours is one. The Holy Spirit is truly working. Thanks for giving a shout out to Lizzie's Answers.
Welcome to the ALIgators!!! 🤣🐊🐊 Life is definitely a constant conversion, and I am SO glad I’ve been brought to the Catholic faith to aide in my conversion process ❤️ God bless you! Feel free to request topics any time!!
Thank you! I love hearing conversion stories, because they paint such a vivid picture of how grace works in all the concreteness and messiness of people's lives, and they're all unique. It's also partly because I have a complicated religious history myself, as someone who was raised Catholic, left as a (semi-rebellious!) teen, became a committed Christian through evangelicalism, and finally returned to Catholicism a few years ago after I gradually realized the fullness of truth in it. For me, there were so many steps AND dead ends along the way, and it's such an occasion for praise and thankfulness to look back and see how God was using everything (even my mistakes and screwups) to lead me ever more fully to him, and still is. And it's awesome to hear an account like yours, as you share here and in previous videos you've made, and to get a sense for how God has worked through everything that makes you uniquely you...and has made you even MORE "you," the fullest, truest version of you, by bringing you into this great communion of the Church (if that makes any sense at all!) So I thank God for working in you in such a powerful way, as the powerful witness you are in pointing towards the continual conversion to which we're all called (and, I'm sure, as a sower of many seeds that are leading people into communion with Christ and the Church in the first place!) :)
Peter G. Thank you for that feedback, Peter!! During your rebellious phase, would you say were more “atheist” or “agnostic”? I feel like my husband (who was raised Catholic too) went more atheist than agnostic during his fallen away years and I’m curious about yours!
In my case, it was more agnostic. When I was 14 or 15 I started really pursuing ultimate questions of meaning, and for a while I'd have definitely said I was "spiritual" or "philosophical" but not religious. The way my rebelliousness manifested itself was my convincing myself that I had to *independently, autonomously* find truth, and couldn't put any stock in what my parents or any traditional authorities believed. So it was definitely humbling to eventually (and very slowly!) find my way back to the Church and realize I had turned my back on the richness of truth that was there all along. Admittedly, I hadn't been catechized very well when I was growing up -- one thing my experience has given me is lots of ideas for communicating the faith to my (God willing) future kids, so that they can turn to it even in those heady teenage years. :)
Peter G. The church does recognize the poor doctrinal vocation in the 70’s-80’s. Something about people being scolded for asking questions. I’m SO glad that has shifted and our learning system has improved SO vastly! I definitely was more agnostic when I fell away too. I’m glad you found your way back home :)
Thank you for your testimony . I'm a revert and I like to listen how people come into the church. I see a little of my journey back to the church in testimony like yours.
I’m doing a full 3 part conversion story right now and today part 2 will be being posted!! 😁 I hope you find edification in your walk with those as well ❤️ God bless you!! 🐊🐊🐊
I converted in 2006. My mom thought I was being "brainwashed". 😄
That’s what they say! The whole world is brainwashed... The connotation is negative, but there is positive brainwashing as well! (Think about people who smoke cigarettes... They’re brainwashed to think it’s okay! So in order to quit, they have to be brainwashed the OTHER direction)
@@alimariehere exactly
As a convert to Catholicism (2010), I always love hearing how God moved in other people's lives. So, thank you for sharing your testimony and taking the time! God bless you!
Ahhh You are 3 years older than me! Welcome! It's so amazing that there is always something new to learn that is totally rooted in Doctrine and our founding fathers. The Lord is amazing that way. When there is WAY more than one vantage point to an argument, but is still rooted... man... I love it! Glad to meet another member of the family!
You make me so proud! Welcome home, beautiful/ you are blessed for discovering the Truth. May God continue to Bless you and keep you and guide you.
It is a blessing that it was brought into my journey. I’m SO thankful for the opportunity to grow in the faith (and now raise our children in the faith as well). God bless you!!! 💖
“Love follows knowledge.”
😇St. Catherine of Siena🙏🏻4us
Amen! What a beautiful quote. Our St. Catherine parish in Kalamazoo has a beautiful, colorful altar ❤️ thank you for the positive thinking!
I just love converts. You bring a wonderful new energy into the church that carries a validating message back to us cradle to gravers! God bless you and welcome home. ...You made my day
Thank you, Steve! I’m happy to be a witness to the faith! The Lord has blessed me abundantly; even through trials! I am thankful to belong to him.
Welcome home Sister. God loves you so much. Stay beautiful. Greetings From Palawan, Philippines.
Thank you!! It’s very good to be home ☺️☺️ God bless you!!!
I am muslim but I respect every religion
God bless you brother. I'm a former sunni muslim. I converted to christianity.
Welcome home!! 🐊🐊
SMART MOVE... WELCOM HOME SIS, GOD BLESS )
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Wilson Eusebio777 The Catholic Church Is A Big Hoax!
WARNING!!!
"I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." -Isaiah 42:8
There is NO bigger HOAX on planet earth than the Roman Catholic Church! Oh how I wish I could get people to wake up to the truth. I don't even call the Roman Catholic organization a "church"...it is a RELIGION of manmade traditions and lies of the devil. It certainly is NOT a Biblical New Testament church. Let me clarify right from the very start that I do NOT hate anyone.
I love the Pope and all Catholics just as I do all people (I really do). I love them with God's love. I love them enough to risk being unpopular by telling them the truth of God's Word. Though I may not like someone, I am still commanded in the Bible to love them. I have no intentions to be unkind to anyone, I simply want to preach the TRUTH of God's Word.
Undoubtedly, many people will be offended because the truth always offends those who are living in sin and darkness. Just as Jesus Christ my Saviour, I am more willing to be divided over truth than to be united by error.
I cannot compromise because the Bible does not compromise. God said what He meant and meant what He said. Many of the foundational doctrines of Roman Catholicism are NOT found anywhere in the Bible. It is evil to reject the plain teachings of Scripture in exchange for the traditions of men.
God will NOT share His glory with another (Isaiah 42:8). In Exodus 20:3-5 we read that God is a jealous God, so jealous that we are commanded NOT to even BOW to a statue or image.
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God" -Exodus 20:3
God is more jealous than any husband or wife could ever be. It is a dangerous thing to commit idolatry. It is a sin to bow to any saint. Roman Catholicism twists the Bible, actually condoning the idolatrous glorifying of dead people (saints). It is a sin to pray to anyone or anything in an attempt to influence God. There is ONLY One Mediator between God and men--The Lord Jesus Christ.
"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" -1st Timothy 2:5 👉 the ONLY Way to God the Father is through God the Son. John 14:6 declares...
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
To pray or even bow to any statue, image or crucifix is wicked sin. Jesus NEVER even once asked anyone to create an image of Him dying on a cross. The Catholic Church is infested with idols, crucifixes and superstitions.
It is wicked to pray or even BOW to "Mother Mary." Pope John Paul II is committing idolatry in the image to the left. Mary is NOT my mother, and she's NOT your mother either. Mary is NOT the "Queen of Heaven." Mary is NOT the mother of the church. Mary was just a godly woman chosen by God the Father to be the earthly mother of Jesus Christ, God incarnate. In heaven, Mary is no more special than any other godly woman who fears and loves God. It is wicked to teach that Mary was anything more than a godly woman.
John the Baptist was called the greatest man born amongst men (Mathew 11:11), yet Jesus said that he that is LEAST in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John. The same is true with Mary or anyone else. If it were not for God's merciful grace, we would all be hopelessly bound for hell damnation (and that includes Mary).
By the way, the teaching of Catholics that Mary was born without any "original sin" is absurd, she was born with a sinful nature just like any other human being. The Bible does NOT teach any nonsense about an "Immaculate Conception" or anything about "original sin." The word "original" is not even found in the Bible.
To Hail Mary is to Hail Satan! Mary is NOT a co-redeemer with Jesus.
Can The Catholics Ever Make Up Their Minds?
The Catholic crowd likes to do the same thing as the Wiccan witches do...claim that all Christians are ignorant of history. How convenient that so many heathen groups can claim legitimacy and trustworthiness based upon ambiguous history. If anything, history reveals that the Catholic religion is composed today of a series of invented heresies from over the centuries.
What will be the next invention? The Roman Church says it never changes; yet, it has done nothing else but invent new doctrines which are contrary to the Bible, and has practiced rites and ceremonies taken bodily from paganism. Some scholar has found that 75% of the rites and ceremonies of the Roman Church are of pagan origin.
Note:-- Cardinal Newman, in his book, "The Development of the Christian Religion," admits that ... "Temples, incense, oil lamps, votive offerings, holy water, holidays and season of devotions, processions, blessing of fields, sacerdotal vestments, the tonsure (of priests and monks and nuns), images ... are all of pagan origin..." (Page 359).
HERESIES are those doctrines and practices which are contrary to the Bible. They are also called "human traditions" or "doctrines of men". Both Peter and Paul predicted and warned that in the later times "false teachers" would rise within the Church and bring in "damnable heresies" and "doctrines of devils". (Read II Peter 2:1-3, and I Tim. 3:2-5). Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, for they transgressed the commandments of God by keeping their traditions. "in vain," He said, "they worship me by keeping for doctrines the commandments of men" (Matt. 15:3,9).
The real heretics therefore, are the Roman Catholics and the true orthodox are the Evangelical Christians.
BRETHREN! The Word of God commands us to get out of Babylon, saying: "Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." (Rev. 18:4). All true Christians will remain faithful to the religion of Christ as taught in the Bible, and heed the warning of the Apostle Paul, who said: "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other Gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed."(Gal. 1:8).
Roman Catholicism openly admits that many of their doctrines did NOT originate from the Bible, but from the church itself. It is blasphemy to recognize the writings of the church fathers as inspired by God. For example, in 1834, the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary was proclaimed by Pope Pius IX. The Bible states that all men, with the sole exception of Christ, are sinners.
Mary herself had need of a Saviour (Romans 3:23; 5:12; Psalm 51:5; Luke 1:30,46,47). In 1439, the doctrine of Purgatory was proclaimed as a dogma of faith by Council of Florence. The Bible says that Christ instituted only two ordinances, Baptism and the Lord's Supper (Matthew 28:19-20; 26:26-28). Read more!
The Catholic heresy of the "Assumption of Mary" isn't found in the Bible or even in their own magisterium.
Roman Catholics Reject the Commandments of God
Matthew 23:9 forbids calling any man "Father" in the sense of reverence... 👉 "And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven." -Matthew 23:9
👉 Catholics disobey the Bible by calling the priest "Father." Only God is to be reverenced by such a title. The Pope is NOT the "vicar" of God, but is rather a false prophet of Satan.
👉 1st Timothy 4:1-3 warns...
"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth."
Are Catholics blind? Or perhaps Catholics just don't read the Bible. 1st Timothy 4:1-3 clearly WARNS us about cults that forbid people to eat meat (every Friday for Catholics) or get married (Catholic celibacy laws that forbid priests from getting married).
I recently listened to a Catholic priest on TV speaking to his parish. He told the people that the best way to know what's right on all matters of faith and morals is to just "listen to the Pope." What a contrast to the teachings of the Word of God. The Bible declares...
👉 "...let God be true, but every man a liar..." -Romans 3:4
👉 Peter Was NOT The Rock Upon Which the Church is Built
The Catholic religion teaches that Jesus chose the Apostle Peter as the "rock" upon which Christ would build the Church. Matthew 16:18 reads "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." A simple cross reference of Matthew 16:18 with 1st Peter 2:7 reveals the true context, "Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner."
Wilson Eusebio777 Continued - 👉 JESUS is the cornerstone upon which the Church is built. Even today, architects and builders realize that to build ANY structure, you MUST have a very accurate starting point upon which everything else can be built. Jesus is that Precious and Perfect cornerstone upon which everything in the Christian life is based. Surely, a flawed sinful man such as Peter could NOT have been the cornerstone of the church.
In Matthew 16:23, just five verses after Jesus spoke of the "rock," he called Peter "Satan." There's no way Jesus was referring to Peter as the "rock" in Matthew 16:18. Jesus Christ is the ONLY Rock upon which the Church is built..."For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ" (1st Corinthians 3:11).
Rosary From Hell 🔥
The Catholics teach that the rosary should be performed every day. I'd like to have ANYONE show me that from the Bible. Where did God tell us to perform a rosary? The Rosary, or prayer beads, was introduced by Peter the Hermit, in the year 1090...copied from Hindus and Mohammedans. The counting of prayers is a pagan practice and is expressly condemned by Christ (Matthew 6:5-13). The rosary should NEVER be performed by anyone, it is sinful. Jesus condemned chants and recited prayers...
👉 "But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking." -Matthew 6:7
I listened to a bunch of nuns chanting today on the EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) cable channel. It's a cable channel just for Catholics, also used to brainwash children with Catholic heresies. Those nuns in their penguin outfits looked so silly. It was all vain repetitions. They were just moaning, repeating the words of the head nun (the kind of nun that looked like she'd hit you with a ruler). It was so dead and formal, no life and joy of the Lord. I couldn't help but feel sorry for those blinded people, carrying heavy religious burdens, grievous to be borne...
"For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers." -Matthew 23:4
Jesus offers restful salvation to anyone who will receive it. Salvation is simple. God doesn't require us to perform sacraments or give our lives to the Catholic Church. Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is within our hearts, not in temples or extravagant buildings made by men. God is a Spirit and they that worship Him MUST worship Him in Spirit and in TRUTH (John 4:24). You CANNOT worship God in heresy or tradition.
Jesus offers us rest from the heavy burdens placed upon us by the religions of mankind. Religion is a sure road to hell, ONLY through Christ Jesus can anyone be forgiven and their name written in heaven ❤
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28 ❤
Salvation is found in Christ alone --NOT by baptism, NOT by the sacraments, NOT by church membership, NOT by good works, NOT by praying the rosary, NOT by sacrificing, NOT by religion, NOT by mass, NOT by the Pope, NOT by the priest...ONLY by Jesus Christ.
THE Fiction of Fatima (the Hoax of Our Lady of Fatima)
Devotion to Mary is Unscriptural
The following excellent article was written by a former devout Roman Catholic (Tony Capoccia) concerning the unscriptural following of Mary:
"No one who has carefully examined the events of and surrounding Fatima could possibly share your opinion of the Blessed Mother.
I was a Catholic for 34 years. I was a great devoted follower of Mary. But after I became a Christian, I went to four years of seminary and made it a point to carefully study the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church. I compared their doctrines to the truths of the Bible, and they (the Catholic Church) are without a doubt full of false doctrines, and therefore a false religion.
Mary was a wonderful person, and blessed, but she, like every other human was a sinner, before and after the birth of Christ. So was Joseph, and the Apostles. The Bible says "all" have sinned, there is not one who does good, no not one! Mary was a sinner and needed a Savior. The lie of the Catholic doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, is that Mary (just like Jesus) was born without sin. But this is a direct contradiction to the Bible.
The Catholic Church also claims that Mary, was a perpetual virgin all of her life. Yet the Bible says this is simply not true, for Mary was a virgin until Jesus was born, and then had normal sexual relations with her husband Joseph, and had other children, see Matthew 1:23-25:
"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" - which means, "God with us." When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her "until" she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. [Matthew 1:23-25]
The Catholic Church dishonors Mary by giving her honor God never intended.
There was an incident when Jesus' mother and "brothers" (Mary's children), went to get Jesus: "When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, "He is out of his mind." [Mark 3:21]
"Someone told Jesus, 'Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.' He replied to him, 'Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?' Pointing to his disciples, Jesus said, 'Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.'" [Matthew 12:47-50]
The point Jesus was making is that Mary, his earthly mother, had no special position or honor over any other Christian who does God's will. Mary is blessed, as was the Apostles, they were used by God in a special way, but she was never to be worshipped and elevated as the Catholics do--this is a dishonor to her and to Christ. Mary is in heaven and doesn't have clue what we are doing here and could care less, she is focused on Jesus her Lord and Savior. The prayers of Catholics to Mary and the other saints are an abomination and a stench in the nostrils of God, for, "there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." [1 Timothy 2:5]
See that, only one mediator! Mary is not a mediator, she can't hear us nor intervene in any way.
You are caught up in a great deception, and will someday pay a tremendous price of eternal suffering in the Lake of Fire unless you bow down to Jesus, and Jesus alone, repenting of your sins, confessing belief in who Jesus claimed to be: God, the "ONLY" mediator, the only way of salvation, and then submitting to His Word and will.
Also, Fatima is a lie straight from the pit. Satan stages false healings, or removes his crippling effects at the right time to give "Our Lady of Fatima" the credit, in order to keep the people duped. It is like a bunch of pagans bowing down and praying to a rock. If the rock never answered a prayer, then in time they would throw the rock away, but if "once in a while" the rock would do something for them, then they will keep praying to the rock. Fatima is the Catholic rock, a plaster statue, that Satan uses once in a while to fake a healing to keep the Catholics deceived and it seems to be working." -Tony Capoccia (former devout Roman Catholic for 34 years).
I love it when protestants think they're so smarter than Jesus and the apostles, they can interpret the bible. You exist because Martin Luther was given mercy, not because the bible teaches your faith. It's not even your book. The bible in a collated document developed by the Catholic Church.
Amen!! 🙏🏼🐊
Ali-Marie, God Bless You! Thanks for this video; just now seeing it. This is the first I’ve seen of your work and look forward to seeing more!
I’m a convert too, and I love conversion (and reversion) stories. Seems to me that every story is unique. But I think the reason so many people love these stories is that there is always at least some point(s) of universal commonality. At some level we all share at least a few common motivations, influences, and/or experiences.
FYI: This is probably all stuff you know, but Marcus Grodi and his “Coming Home Network” feature these stories. Also, as a former Reformed, you might enjoy the writings of Dr. Dave Anders. He also hosts a great (IMO) radio show, “Called to Communion.”
BTW, I love “LizziesAnswers”, Even though she’s younger than most of my kids! I found her videos by accident almost a year ago, and even then you could see where she was headed, even though she fought against it!
Thanks again for a great video! God Love You! and prayers for a blessed Lent!
Thanks for the comment!! I’ve been asked by Seth Paine who works with the Coming Home Network to write up my testimony for the site. (He’s another Catholic convert UA-camr: “That Nerdy Catholic”) You may enjoy his page as well! ☺️
Super happy to have you here! All of your comments that I’ve seen so far have been so insightful! I appreciate them a bunch. Welcome to the #ALIgators 🐊🐊🐊
I became Catholic when I was 16 years old. It was my mother who introduced the rest of the family into Catholicism.
My initial though was; _"I have no idea if the bible is true or not but hey, what have I got to lose?_ _I will get baptised and meet some new people at the community, besides, if it happens to be true, I will go to heaven!"_ _It could be the Greatest Life insurance policy that is even free!_ Win, Win situation!"
And,
It Took me well over 30 years to understand the truth of Jesus and Catholicism. It was a step by step process as certain part of bible could be more easily understood when you are older with better understanding of what we are.
This reminds me that I have never thanked my mother for taking us to the light. I will do that soon....
DO IT! There is nothing better than expressing that genuine gratitude to those who have brought Truth your direction ❤️ God bless you in your continued journey! You are truly blessed :)
I was born Sunni muslim from Morocco, I left islam since 2017, after two years ago I become Catholic and I proud
From light of God to darkness?
The one true faith catholic all the way
I must say...it is so refreshing to find a video like this on UA-cam!...congratulations and good luck to you Ali Marie!
I'm amazed that this is the second time I see a beautiful, young and smart woman that converts to the Catholic faith. God bless you for giving us your story!
You bet!! I’m happy to be home 😆 And welcome to the ALIgators!!! I hope to see your name more in the future! 🐊
I m frm India raise Catholic but not enthusiastism but later on in my 20s I found Christ in the Eucharist. I love to be born again n love in the presence of God
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I’m a cradle catholic and I have non catholic friends. You know these kind of things, and you get confused when you don’t have friends with your same faith. Long story short, I have realized that I feel like a loner when I only read the Bible and I am not catholic-wise. When I read the Bible and pray the rosary and have my heavenly mom & some Saints if I want, as my advocate and mentor to have me near Jesuschrist, I feel happy and awesome. I have found my passion and i am glad I am catholic. :3
In regards to your relationship with your catholic ex bf, if would like to shared, I was wondering who broke up ?
Kind of similar story but he is wasn’t catholic.
I am going through a three part series of my conversion story starting TODAY (if you hit the church bell, you should've JUST gotten a notification)... But I'll be discussing a little bit about that relationship throughout the conversion process. It comes up again tomorrow a bit more in depth. It'll be easier to explain there, so stay tuned!
Welcome to the one True Holy Catholic Church ,God bless U ?
I am 70 ,So an Elderly Australian Catholic Gentleman ,born Catholic ,& Will never leave my Faith or Church ?
An alter boy in the Traditional Latin Mass ,A Singer in The Men's Australia & Italian Choir ,& A Special Minister at Mass also ! I have been to many High Latin Masses ,where Sung throughout the World ,and believe Nothing Ever to be More Beautiful ,Sacred & a gift to one's Soul ! At Notradame France , Saint Peters Rome ,and Saint Mary's Sydney !All very Special Cathedrals and Places of Worship !
One never forgets Such Wonderful Moments in One's Life !
As a Father of 5 an Engineer Truckie,Sportsman who Represented my State , & mixed with all peoples from every corner of the World ,but Love my Mass & Sacraments more then anything Else in Life ?
So Congratulations and God Bless U wishing all the very best ,Prayers & Love from Australia !
congratulation and welcome to catholic church and GOD bless you
Thank you!! Welcome to the #ALIgators!! 🐊🐊🐊
Amazing. That's so nice to have you as part of our Catholic family. Welcome and it was so funny the part of uhhhhh or ummmmm. :D Thank you so much.
Be sure of my prayers for you.
Haha!!! Those types of sections typically get edited out nowadays 😉 But thank you for the welcome! I am grateful to be here!!
Welcome to the church Jesus established. Hallelujah!
Amen! Thank you! 💖💖
Welcome Home! and thanks for share your testimony.
Thank you!! I am glad to be here 😄😄
Thanks for sharing! I still have my struggles even though I confirmed catholic years ago and I agree that understanding is a vital part of being catholic. For me, my faith journey has been like "Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey," so "be excellent to each other and party on dudes!" (Air electric guitar noises)
Haha! We all definitely have our own walks :) I'm so glad you have found the "beat of your drum" ;)
Welcome home sister in Christ. Heaven is in celebration. God bless.
Thank you!!! So many to welcome home in this comment section! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Inspirational!! Thank you for the video.
Welcome home!! God bless you so much!
Sorry m bit late so catching up.
i like this one. Thanks to your mom😁😁😁
Haha! Yes - thanks to her!! :) Blessed is she ;)
I love to see video like this. I was born and raise catholic. This inspired me to even learn more about our faith .
God is awesome!
If you agree. Give thumbs up!!
Yes!! Keep digging :) There will always be another level to our Faith!
God bless you during this Holy Week! 🙏🏼🐊
@@alimariehere Thank you so much for the encouragement and love .
God bless you and your families in many way.
Hi Ali-Marie! I love your channel! I´ve subscribed. I´ve been looking into Lizzie´s channel for a while too, and was so happy to see how she is becoming catholic know too. :-))
It´s so important, that catholic converts tell about how they found their faith. By intellect , enlightenment, grace, study, prayer and reason.... Ali, have you been to Rome yet? The Vatican is so beautiful, you can feel the Holy Spirit very strongly there. Blessings sister!
I haven’t been able to go there yet!! Poland is the only European country I’ve had the pleasure of visiting, but Rome is high on the list, for sure!!!
And welcome to the #ALIgators!! We’re happy to have you in the community 😁😁🐊🐊🐊
Wow, I just found your channel! Great videos keep up the good work!
Thanks for joining the community!!! Excited to get to know you :)
My grandparents were Catholic, my mom is non-practicing. I'm not going to convert though. Which according to you means I will. :) I'm 38 so I'm taking my time. I was LDS (Mormon) for about 12 years. Just to give perspective.
One of my husband’s best friend’s is LDS! He is SUCH an amazing guy! Catholicism is where I’ve found fullness!! 😂 And too true! That means you will! 😆 Become a part of the #ALIgators, And I’m sure we’ll support you either way! 🐊🐊🐊 God bless you!
Michelle Sunshinestar Do one thing. Make a commitment to seek the Truth at all cost. If you do that, come back here and post where it leads you.
Leave the lds. The father, son, and holy spirit are consubstantial.
I had my name removed from the record in 2010
Good that's a start. May I ask why you choose not to be Catholic?I'd like to know so I can give you reasons of for why you may want to reconsider.
I was a fallen away catholic that came back 7 years ago and I love the catholic faith and how close I am to Jesus now. I love stories about conversions because they inspire me. Your videos are always inspirational to me and I am sure many others. God bless you!
A great story ali and congrats to lizzie.
Shane Gregory Thank you! Haha it has been a journey :) Were you raised Catholic or did you convert?
Ali-Marie Ingram I was raised Catholic. Been one 18 years haha. Not the most knowlegable as some. I am but a humble student trying to grow in faith. Ive learned lots from your videos.
Shane Gregory Well I’m honored to be a part of your journey :)
Wow, Ali-Marie, you are VERY inspirational in the way you communicate. The Holy Spirit is moving within you...and also moving those who watch your honest and lovely videos. Blessings!
Well, thank you so much!! I do my best to be a vessel. Are you a cradle Catholic or a convert??
I am a cradle Catholic from Michigan, around Ann Arbor. However, like many, I questioned everything, including God's existence. But, once I was convinced by Aquinas/Aristotle's philosophical proofs for the existence of God. From there, it was just a matter of winnowing the chaff from the wheat. And, to no one's surprise, there was only one, catholic and apostolic church that fit the glass slipper...the Catholic Church...saints and sinners...ignoble and noble history...there it was. At that moment, there was no denying Christ my life, He was and is the ONLY path to heaven! Please keep up your great insights, your struggles and your victories. Not everyone can do what you do. In fact, MOST can't. But, you are willing to be open so that others may be inspired to take the plunge and LIVE FOREVER WITH HIM! God bless you!
Ahh! Hi! My husband and I lived in Chelsea for about 6 months before we moved back to the Kalamazoo area :) We LOVED Dexter, but the job opportunity in Kalamazoo won ;)
Thank you for the encouragement! I’m glad they’re helpful videos :) I’m glad I was encouraged to start them!!
Well, keep going, I truly believe that the lay Catholic will lead the Church out of this modernist "wilderness" we are in. My Michigan days are over, now, but I still have a big family in Michigan and look back fondly on them, but then marriage and job took me to Florida. I honestly do not think I could re-adapt to Michigan winters at this point. Anyway, keep making your videos, my wife and I love them. Looking forward to your new installments. God bless you!
Thank you!! I got my husband to join me in today’s, so that was fun 😁😁 Enjoy that Florida weather!! It’s 50 and sunny here today and feels amazing! Lol, perhaps the re-acclimating piece you were speaking of 😄
Hey I come from a Reformed(ish)/Calvinist background too! Good video.
Thanks!! Haha it’s funny to me when people say, “What’s Reformed, anyway” since it’s just another one of those 43,000 denominations 😅😅
Congratulations and welcome home!
May Jesus bless you always.
It's SO true, "if your not been persecuted, your probably not doing it right." I'm stealing that, lol. Good video btw 👍
Do it! It’s too true!
Ali-Marie Ingram I also really liked your comment about "sometimes we have to leave our family behind". I have also found this to be true, for both my wife and I unfortunatly. Thankfully we have each other and our children.
BTW, I had to comment. It was on 666, no good!!!
Conversion stories are always interesting to me because it always shows a certain strength of character which is always an admirable trait! They are also very uplifting because they help confirm others in the truths of the Catholic faith. Ave Maria!
Thanks!! Are you a cradle Catholic?? It’s SO interesting to me that conversions go both ways... some people convert to Catholicism, and others from Catholicism to Protestantism... I typically hear that the conversion to Protestantism is because it’s easier though.
The reason for interest in your conversion: I've witnessed so much Protestant (born-again ... Southern Baptist) hatred for Catholicism, that such a conversion story is startling.
It is interesting the amount of misconceptions that are out there, for sure! Some of the strongest converts (I.e. Tim Staples & Scott Hahn) were actually anti-Catholic pastors who had gone to seminary for years! They knew the Bible backwards and forwards, but then once they attended mass, they started seeing questions they couldn’t answer... The strongest Protestants make the strongest Catholics!
tony - God Bless You! Rather than debate the sad misconceptions in your link, I’d encourage you to prayerfully seek the truth! Read the history of Christianity and of the early Church, not the Protest-ant version of history, but the actual history. And read the Early Church Fathers, but again, not Protest-ant commentaries on them, but the actual source documents. They are easy to find. And they might surprise you!
God Bless You!
Tony, God Bless you, Brother! Forgive me if I chuckle - LOUDLY - at your posts. Friend, I used to believe the same misguided distortions, half-truths, and outright myths. Then I got serious about my Faith - did the research for myself (instead of just accepting what others told me) - I read the original sources - studied the history - actually looked to see what each sect REALLY believes (Not just what their opponents CLAIM they believe).
That's why I'm a Catholic today.
Please DO pray for me! I'm a sinner and sorely in need of prayer! I pray for you, and all our separated brethren, every single day.
God Love You!
Tony - Thank you! And hey, help me understand something, ok?
You say, "see, the Bible is direct and for one to be deceived - they would have to take 'info' from outside of the Bible in order to justify their running from Truth."
So that sounds a lot like "Sola Scriptura" to me, am I right? Are you maintaining that ALL Christian doctrine MUST come ONLY from the Bible?
Hmm... So you won't stand for the proposition of Sola Scriptura.... Well, I can understand why - its not a Biblical principle, but a man-made heresy invented in the 16th century.
But you say its "the safe way" - but how can I know what interpretation of the Bible is the correct one? Can every individual Christian decide on his/her OWN version of "truth" - is truth purely relative? OR is there only ONE Truth - God's Truth?
You claim above that the Bible is "plain" in its meaning - yet you post a list of some 10? clear misunderstandings - flatly wrong interpretations of the Bible (and/or flatly wrong mis-statements of Catholic teaching).
In fact, isn't this just the very scandal that utterly disproves Protest-ant-ism? That the Bible is Anything BUT clear and easily understood?
Surely you can't possible deny the plain fact that there are Tens of Thousands of different Non-Catholic, Non-Apostolic sects, each finding DIFFERENT "plain meaning" in the Bible, each disagreeing with some (or ALL) other Protest-ant sects on some (or many) different "plain meanings" of Biblical doctrine? Or do you deny this fact?
Hello Ali-Marie, welcome home. I am so happy that you are home. Of course, the Catholics love Jesus Christ so much and Mother Mary. I love so much the Holy Eucharist and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Amen! Thank you! All popular topics I like talking about on this channel! :)
I am new into your channel. Please, where is your "basic" conversion testimonial? Might you show me a link? :)
Thank you and God bless!
Welcome, welcome!! You’ve joined at the perfect time! That video is coming TOMORROW!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Hit the subscribe button & the little church bell, and you’ll get a notification the moment I post it! (The time is always a little different.) You’ll be an OFFICIAL member of the #ALIgators and be joining in on the joyful fun in the comments!! 🐊🐊🐊 See you later, ALIgator!
Welcome home! I’m convinced that people who fall away from truth for the love of beauty, maybe even an obsession with it, will recognize the beauty they have sought all their lives in the Catholic Church as they become more mature.
That could be an interesting video! “Why do people fall away from the faith?”
It is so good you have such faith.All need is Jesus in our lives and to know him as our savior.Ephesians 2:8 By grace you have been saved.When we believe that Jesus is our savior and we accept his forgiveness and salvation as the thief on the cross Luke 23:34:-44
Amen! And if the thief on the cross had kept living, just imagine how different the rest of his life would have been!!
Amen he would have been a great disciple of Jesus.Acts 2:41- 46 Apostles doctrines fellowship from house to house breaking bread from house to house and healing the sick like Peter and Paul
Welcome Sis!!! Hugs from Brazil 💚💚💚
Thank you!! It has been an amazing journey!
I was once Protestant then slain by the relic of the Cross now Catholic 11 years now never leave must be like St Francis Of Assisi now
Welcome home!! 🙏🏼🐊
Praise the Lord!😇🙏
Welcome home sister!
Thank you!!! Welcome to the #ALIgators!! 🐊🐊
Great, did the same thing a few years ago
Very Happy & fulfilled, Catholicism is beautiful & touches the heart,
Coming from a person who lived like an Atheist
Welcome home!!! Have you read “Rome Sweet Home” by Scott Hahn yet?? So good!
Welcome home beautiful lady..Sooo pretty..God bless..
Beauty comes from God! Thank you! Welcome to the #ALIgators!
Congrats. Nice to see you part of our family.
God bless you🙏🙏🙏
Ni L God bless you!! Where are you from??
I am a convert, and my family deserted me! Been a Catholic for over a year now and Eucharist minister now and love my faith here at holy family Catholic church.
What a brave life you live!!! It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it. God bless you!!! Are you joining us for the preparation for Consecration to Mary we began yesterday?
@@alimariehere yes I am.
William Dunson I saw your other comment about being a “third order” to Marian Devotion right after posting this response!! Very curious what that means!
Great video. I love hearing conversion stories.
Thank you! Are you, yourself, a convert??
Ali-Marie Ingram Yes, in 2014, from Baptist/Pentecostal/nondemon/Assemblies of God. I’m just starting my UA-cam channel and hope I can keep it up. I shared my story there on video and have it written on The Coming Home Network page.
chnetwork.org/story/finding-vanishing-point-journey-catholic-church-conversion-story-enrique-crosby/
That’s awesome!! Was that through Seth? Or someone else? Also- are you a part of the “Catholic UA-camrs” group on Facebook?? It’s an awesome group for community! :)
Ali-Marie Ingram I will definitely join he group. Thanks. I’m not sure what you mean about “through Seth or someone else?”
For the “Coming Home Network”! Seth Paine from “That Nerdy Catholic” :) He’s another Catholic UA-camr who works for the CHN full time!
Congratulations, you are very welcome, Thanks God a lot of protestants are returning home, and there are party on the heaven, God bless you together with your family.
Amen! Thank you!! I hope you’ll join the ALIgators, and I’ll get the chance to know you better in the future!! ❤️
God bless you
And God bless YOU!
Congrats dear sister. Praise be to God.
Welcome home to the one true faith!
Amen! I couldn’t be happier 😁
Welcome sister A,m a cradle catholc who got off truck in my teenage shortly, but the weaknesses later helped me to repent and I bcm a truly practicing catholc embraced all sacraments and I bcm full filled as I stated feeling the power of the holy Spirit in me everything changed.
I feel sad when members leave their faith bcz u know it's bcz they are not fully instructed in the faith, and also bcz some don't care reading the scriptures so when the get Protestants arguments, they are unavailable to defend their faith.Bt the first thing I did after repentance, I started reading the Bible and saying the Rosary seriously I never wanted to listen to anything anti chrstn . This opened my eyes to find all answers by the help of the holy Spirit concerning, infants baptism, celibacy, penance to the priest, purgatory, Eucarist, Confirmation, Saints,, shortly I got aclear understanding of it.
Infact it saddens me to find a Protestant telling CATHOLICS R not Born agn yet according to the bble definition we are born again by baptism that opens doors to other grace that lead to salvation and besides salvation can b attained by keeping our baptism promises , carrying our daily challenges as we follow chrst to the end(love for Christ is nt just for a day) I love the holy Spirit is a great teacher he reveals hidden secrets of slvn mysteriously.
And sister I can sense the presence of God's spirit by your beautiful smile Groly to Jesus.
Amen! It is so, so true about the lack of education. Thankfully the grace of God is bigger than our institutions, and He can work beauty through all things!!! God bless you in your journey ❤️
I don't know what to say. Great story, keep up the good work.
Thank you! Are your parents Catholic?
Ali-Marie Ingram My father is Catholic.
And your mom?
I am a ex upper caste Hindu from India.. I discerned priestly vocation now..
Well, Hallelujah, sista.
Amen! 🐊🐊🐊
The light of Christ shines through you.
Thank you, Thomas! I'm sure people see Christ through you as well!
I'm a convert myself. Be blessed my sister. Love to you!
God bless you! Welcome home ☺️🐊
What are some good readings you recommend during Lent?
You know, I think I could make a video on that one! Perhaps even tomorrow ;) Keep an eye out for a notification! (You did already hit the church bell, right?) 😉
That was a fun vlog. I am interested in hearing your story because I am in a state of flux with my religious beliefs. I was raised Episcopalian, and loved the traditions, readings, and sometimes the preaching. Fast forward with several changes in religion, including Wicca. I’m a Latter-day Saint now. But, I find some things missing, like liturgy, prayers of repentance before receiving communion, communal prayer in general. The Holy Spirit has guided me learn more about Catholicism in this time of plague and suffering, and it has been so interesting.
Keep following and edifying your inclinations with the Catholic Catechism! It is truly inspired by the Holy Spirit and prevents us from drawing our own conclusions
we want to know about it because we are all starting to doubt the protestant church :P
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Welcome home to the Catholic church hello from Ireland🇮🇪
Thank you! It’s good to be home :)
@@alimariehere 👍
Years of my own indoctrination in evangelical Protestantism falls away in the light of real historical research, and actually being fair enough to seek to understand Catholic doctrine within its own framework and definitions and yields.....the FACT that Catholicism IS Christian. [Protestants usually read Catholic theology through Protestant frameworks and definitions, so it appears anti-biblical to them.] It also brings the realization that Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, et al were not exactly fair minded, or even-handed when reading the Church fathers. They were "cherry picking" to make their positions appear correct. And when that didn't work, they would disputed the correctness of the witness of the early church fathers, and councils. Truth appears to be with Catholicism and Orthodoxy, NOT any of various Protestantisms (which, ironically, oppose each other, and sometimes killed each other).
Moreover, Evangelicals will condemn Catholics as being "to far" on issues of Mary, the Eucharist, etc, etc. BUT THEY WILL NOT CONDEMN PROTESTANT SECTS as being "to far" for holding the same or similar positions! No! They all celebrated the anniversary of the "Reformation," and hailed Luther for getting it all started! But they haven't called him an heretic for praying to Mary, believing she was immaculately conceived, holding Christ to be (consubstantially) present in the Eucharist, venerating the Eucharist, believing Christian baptism is salvific, or still not being sure the Book of Revelation should be in the canon of scripture, even at the end of his life. This hypocrisy provides cover for a (fake) vernier of unity in Protestantism. Some even (the PCUSA) even try to get chummy with Orthodox churches. Because, being "Protestant" is really all about being anti-Catholic, instead of their own interpretations of scripture. It's about being true to their denominations, not true to history.
Absolutely! They are “protesting” the Catholic Church! It’s the root of their name lol
Protestants cannot survive historical research. Either they become conscious liars and historical manipulators or convert to Catholicism. There are no other realities.
I'm very happy for you. I was saved in 1991 and was a Charismatic Christian non denominational. I had a miraculous conversion to Catholicism in 2013 though I had attended Catholic Church prior to this and as a child with my maternal grandmother who was Catholic. I am currently the only Catholic in my family. All three of my children are baptized but have not accepted the faith as adults. One of my siblings and her children are Jehovah's Witnesses the remainder of my family are agnostic or atheist. This makes my walk a little more challenging because I have no faith support from my family so I am very happy that your family is there for you and supportive.
Good 4 you
I went to Western Michigan too. Nice to see you!! I’m a priest now!
That's awesome!! Which Diocese are you in???