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I went through RCIA at 40.I was baptized Catholic, but not raised in the faith at all. I chose it for myself as an adult after a decade of research. The local parish priest asked me what I knew of the Catholic faith. I told him I'd read the Bible, much of the Catechism, as well as many of the works by Bishop Robert Barron, Peter Kreeft, and your own books Friar Cole, as well as the works of early church fathers and modern figures like Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
They were shocked. "So... you just want to be Catholic?"
My RCIA process was very accelerated because of this. I was able to show that I understood the faith and what it means to be Catholic. I need the strength of the Church and Christ in my life. I work two jobs, live in an isolated area, and am raising a special needs child that requires 24/7 care. It would have been IMPOSSIBLE for me to be Confirmed if I had to go through the entire formal RCIA process and it is such a wonderful gift that I was given the opportunity and grace to be Confirmed in Christ.
My conversion was very similar to OP, however I chose to spend an entire year in RCIA simply because I enjoyed the process.
Between the OP and myself, I hope other candidates/catechumens will recognize that the Church is more flexible than you might imagine.
read Peter Kwasnieski
The communion point falls down if give it even a moments thought. The Catholics have so many different states of sin, different beliefs, absence of sacraments and many don't even believe in the real presence! Yet they all enter into the same comminution, because it's about accepting Christ! Not about us "getting it right"!
wow. God be with you, always.
The question about conversion is interesting, so I did some research for my diocese and found out that there are different faith courses for unbaptized and already baptized people, as well as for re-entrants.
Just did confirmation in May and so very happy to be Catholic. I give thanks to God for bringing me to his church.
Praise God
@@jerryglisson8068 Praise him indeed.
Welcome to the family ❤️
@@antoniosanjurjo8442 Yeah, welcome, we hope you will live a better life.
Where is confirmation mentioned in the bible
After 3 years of RCIA, I am going to be baptised with 6 brothers and sisters together next saturday. Please pray for us too 🙏
I want to add we are all sons and daughters of Muslims. In Turkey there's no other choice unfortunately but we are regrowing in numbers. Anatolia is the first location where Christianity blossomed, history is repeating itself. Next year more Muslim converts are going to be baptised.
praying for you right now!
God bless🙏✝️🙏
Welcome home!!!
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Hello Fr. Casey. I would like to share our story with you concerning our wedding (40 years ago). I was raised Methodist (baptized) and my husband Catholic. We were married in the Methodist church. My husband received a Dispensation from the Canonical Form of Marriage, Matrimonial Dispensation, and signed a Declaration and Promise for the Catholic Party. Approved by the Tribunal of the diocese we were married. Both our children were baptized, received First Holy Communion, and were confirmed in the Catholic Church. 20 years after our wedding I went through the RCIA process and was confirmed Catholic on Holy Saturday 2003.☺
Congratulations on a great marriage and your conversion
“The Eucharist is the sacrament of love: it signifies love, it produces love. The Eucharist is the consummation of the whole spiritual life.” - St. Thomas Aquinas
Was Thomas Aquinas with Jesus from the beginning to the end ? Was he an apostle ? Of course not . Why listen to him ?
Sh you weren’t an apostle, we don’t want to hear what you have to say shhhhhhhh
I once heard a story from a priest that had a vision during mass. He said that he felt as his soul left his body and was taken to the place where the Eucharist is stored (I dont know the name, it's tabernakulum in Polish) and he saw a marriage bed inside.
@@franekcinhcak4040 The English word is tabernacle. Not terribly different from the Polish at least to my eyes.
@@8shizzle St Thomas Aquinas has a significant fan base. He also justified heretics being executed, hated women, Jews. His flawed reasoning for God actually logically proves Marcionist was right.
What's not to like.
Thank you for your video! As a protestant myself, it's nice to hear directly from a catholic vs learning about catholicism from other protestants. It's been eye-opening!
The best line of the entire video is: "Priests have terrible memories. Do you really think we're holding on to this stuff?" LOL, I love it! Thanks for the fantastic content, as always, Fr. Casey!
Id love a video 'answering questions from ex-catholics'
There are no "ex-Catholics". There are Catholics and non-Catholics. Those who once called themselves Catholics, but today no longer call themselves Catholics, never were, in fact.
Id love a answer questions from the Bible such as why was Genesis 18 22 changed, why referred to 10 Commandments when there is no list of 10 Commandments in the Bible - there are over 600, Mark 4 & 5 have tales of Jesus eventful crossing of a sea and then miracle of feeding 5000 (twice) - this is a rendition of Moses crossing red sea and miracle of mana from heaven not an historical account - if it were why were the disciples so lame as to wonder how to feed the 5000 the second time. I don't know, perhaps just like the first time. St Paul says he learnt of the Eurusist from revalation not by any oral tradition - so the Last Supper seems like a narrative invention. And many more. Why evade these elementary matters in the Bible.
And in John Lazarus is suppose to be immortal - why can't we ask him about these things.
A big question I would want to ask them is, why did you leave?? I would like.
To see if my observation in the past would be confirmed. That observation is that most of the time they leave because of another human and not because of faith questions or their relationship with God.
Like 'how can you be a member of any organisation let alone a church that has so far paid out $3 billion to victims of it's priests?'
@@russellmiles2861
Exodus 34:28 (KJV)
And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, *the ten commandments.*
Deuteronomy 10:4 (KJV)
And he wrote on the tables, according to the first writing, *the ten commandments,* which the LORD spake unto you in the mount out of the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly: and the LORD gave them unto me.
This will probably get lost in the comments, but thank you. You’ve helped solidify me in my faith and helped me beginning on my journey towards Christianity. Thank you. I guess my story matches most people who grew up secular in the west, a lot of edgy young adult atheism to spiritual wandering to faith. Thanks for explaining and spreading God’s love. It really helps me with my own doubts and reservations.
your comment is not lost, and neither are you. welcome home.
I am just now taking that path, rediscovered Jesus recently. Still have a lot of questions and doubts, but I did make the first step.
@@procerusgigas you might like to check out Catholic Answers website or UA-cam as well as ex Protestant pastors who became Catholics. They have produced vast apologetics materials.
I left the church at 19 and came back in my late 20s. I had a ton of questions. My advice is stay close to God. If you are truly searching he will show up. It happened to me. He will tend to show up in a way that you understand and he knows you. 20+ years later I’m so grateful I never walked away from him. I’ll be praying for you both. It’s good to ask questions. Oh maybe too you might want to look into a spiritual director if you become Catholic. They can help answer questions and guide you. Know you are a beloved child of God and May he guide you on your Journey 🙏🏼🙏🏼😃❣️
@@shellyannstokes quote-----I left the church at 19 and came back in my late 20s. I had a ton of questions. My advice is stay close to God. If you are truly searching he will show up. It happened to me. He will tend to show up in a way that you understand and he knows you. 20+ years later I’m so grateful I never walked away from him... unquote
Then maybe you can answer my questions.
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD RESTED on the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD BLESSED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD SANCTIFIED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD NAMED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD DECLARED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK as HIS HOLY DAY to make that day special???
Book, chapter and verse!!!!
As a life-long Lutheran whose grandfathers are both pastors, thank you… this was really helpful!
Saints are our friends in high places.
Saints in the Bible were believers, living people who wrote each other. The RCC perverted the word.
@@johnbrowne2170. No. First of all, ALL the apostolic churches - the Catholic Church, the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches, and the Assyrian Church of the East - all have the same usage of the word "saint" or its equivalent in different languages.
"Saint" (From the Latin word "Sanctus") simply means "Holy". When we refer to somebody as a saint, we mean that they are recognised as holy. Hence, The "Holy apostle Paul" can be sensibly referred to as "Saint Paul".
There are about 15 uses of the word "saints" in various epistles of Paul in the New Testament. For example, in 1 Corinthians 1:2 there is the phrase (in Greek) "... kletois (h)agios". which means "called to be holy". That is how the NT usage started: Church members were referred to as people whom Christ had called or summoned to be holy. In some later passages, the phrase was abbreviated to simply "... (h)agios".
It is a misunderstanding to interpret these usages as meaning that "saints" was just another word for "believers". It carried the sense of a vocation to holiness, which (let's face it) not all believers seem to have fully followed. Those who have, we call Saints.
And they are just cool. The medals. The feast days. The patrons. I don't know your birthday but if I know your name I'm likely to call you in your feast day.
@@blaisemacpherson7637. [Grin} Well, the feast day of St Kevin (Caoímhín) is on 3rd June - yesterday. He was an Irish monk-hermit, who lived in the mountains of County Wicklow, Ireland. I've seen and prayed at his hermitage.
@@Kevin_Beach good timing then. I tricked everyone into celebration my fear day by having my son the day before. My son was born Feb 2.
Also Blaise isn't my baptized saint my mom actually changed my name (not legally) when I was like 9 long story but I've always celebrated been Feb 3.
Dear Father Casey, I am proud to be a catholic because my father was the one who led a life just like an atheist , that means he hardly ever would go to Church , but I still remember once I was sick , he prayed to God and this impacted me profoundly. My grandparents , they do not know much about what is written in the Bible but they set a good example to me. I had not confessed for 16 years but I received the Eucharist without knowing that I did not deserve to have Jesus in me, now I would go to Priest for making confession every month and I feel like I am the best version of myself in Jesus Christ. God bless you Father
Amén 🙏 what a wonderful story. I live in Silverspring Maryland and my kids where disciples of brother Casey. The Catholic Church is the fullness of faith, we have everything.
@@denisealfaro915 Amen
@@denisealfaro915 quote----The Catholic Church is the fullness of faith, we have everything.. unquote
Nope--But do you have the truth????
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD RESTED on the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD BLESSED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD SANCTIFIED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD NAMED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD DECLARED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK as HIS HOLY DAY to make that day special???
Book, chapter and verse!!!!
@@mitchellosmer1293where is the word bible in the bible?
Where is the passage everything should be in the bible? where is the passage bible is the ultimate authority for 40 k up denomination? Where is the passage that everyone can create a church or denomination in the bible? Where is the passage that everyone can read and interpret privately the bible? Where in the bible that you can correct the teachings of the catholic church? Where is your doctrinal and scriptural authority in the bible?
@@xaxierxerxes4563 quote---where is the word bible in the bible?.. unquote
IT IS obvious you do NOT know the meaning of :bible".
Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more
Bi·ble
/ˈbīb(ə)l/
noun
1.
the Christian scriptures, consisting of the Old and New Testaments.
"verses from the Bible"
Similar:
the (Holy) Scriptures
Holy Writ
the Good Book
the Book of Books
New English Bible
King James Bible
Authorized Version
Revised Version
Good News Bible
Jerusalem Bible
Geneva Bible
Gideon Bible
-----A collection of authoritative writings.
-----quote----Where is the passage everything should be in the bible?. unquote
****Hebrews 4:12 Indeed, the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart), or seen implicitly through its lens.
*** Deuteronomy 17:14-20 states that we “shall not turn away from God’s Word, not to the right or the left”.
***Psalm 1:2 and Joshua 1:7-8 says that “the righteous person dwells on the Word of the Lord day and night”.
***Deuteronomy 8:3 states that “we do not live on bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God”.
***Proverbs 30:5-6 states: 5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
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-----I will ask you, which NO ONE has replied to: Who's other writings does GOD tell us to accept as the truth??? QUOTE FROM the BIBLE!!!!)
Remember these words from Jesus: John 14:6 NIV -
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Since HE IS THE TRUTH, then when a church preaches their version of the truth, who is the truth??? Jesus or the "Church"???
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Sola Scriptura, or “God’s Word alone,” maintains that the Bible is the highest source of authority in a Christian’s life, the final court of appeal (though not the only authority: the Bible itself mentions governmental and other authorities).
Sola fide, or “faith alone,” affirms that justification-being made right with God-comes only through faith in Jesus.
Sola gratia, or “grace alone,” says sinners are saved as an unearned gift of God’s grace, “not as a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph 2:8-9).
Sola Christo (“solus Christus”), or “Christ alone,” emphasizes the exclusivity of Jesus’ role in salvation: “No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
And soli Deo gloria, or “to the glory of God alone,” says that the purpose of creation, salvation, and everything-including our goal as Christians-is the glory of God, “that God may be all in all” (1 Cor 15:28).
I can certainly understand why the roman Catholic does not agree with scripture . It would have to get rid of some , not all , some doctrines that are totally false.
Let me add this; let's say a man presents to you an old parchment dated at 30AD. On that parchment states Mary IS NOT the mother of Jesus. Accept as true? Why or why not???
Same parchment states Jesus is NOT the Messiah. You accept as true???? Why or why not?
Same parchmant says Jesus is NOT the son of God. You accept as truth??Why or why NOT???
My point' Just because it is written, DOES NOT MAKE IT TRUE!! What wil you use to prove those statements are false?? The word of men??? Why not the WORD of God???
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quote----Where is the passage that everyone can read and interpret privately the bible? ... unquote
Where in the passage that the Catholic church has authority to read and interpret the bible???
---quote----Where in the bible that you can correct the teachings of the catholic church? .. unquote
God!!! 2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
---quote----Where is your doctrinal and scriptural authority in the bible?... unquote
Where is your doctrinal and scriptural authority in the bible?
Thank you, Fr. Casey, for this great presentation! I am an older convert (technically “reconciled”) to the Church last year after 40+ years as a devout Protestant. My journey to Rome took almost three years - the first two of which included intense research and internal spiritual struggle. When the Holy Spirit finally convicted me of my need to become Catholic, I was “ready.” I didn’t want to wait to participate in the Eucharist. However, a major part of my move to Rome was a final acceptance of ecclesiastical authority - submission to more than my own opinions. Our local priest significantly truncated my RCIA requirement and actually asked me to consider teaching a Catholic apologetics class after Confirmation (which I’ve done).
Just today, after our morning prayer time, I was going through parts of Lumen Gentium with my wife who is still Anglican. In layman’s terms, I see the Catholic view of other Christian traditions in terms of professional baseball, or soccer (football) outside North America. Catholicism is the “Major Leagues” or the “Premier League.” Other traditions are still professional expressions of the sport, but at lower (“minor leagues” or “developmental league”) level. You could be the most skilled player in the world in that particular sport, but if you remain in the lower levels, you simply can never experience the fullness of the highest level of the sport.
I like analogies, but they all fall short in some fashion, so I do not claim it to be perfect, but hope it is somehow useful.
Grace & peace.
you got me to start my rcia father, 1 year ago. after 25 years of protestanism. completed and here i am back here, about to bring another friend to join this year's rcia.
Wouhouuuu! You're doing great, so happy for you and your friend. I wish you both all the best ❤
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD RESTED on the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD BLESSED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD SANCTIFIED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD NAMED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK to make that day special???
WHERE in the Bible does it say GOD DECLARED the FIRST DAY of the WEEK as HIS HOLY DAY to make that day special???
Book, chapter and verse!!!!
Welcome home!! ❤️
Regarding confession, it is hard to allow yourself to be vulnerable in front of a priest, but as humans, it makes a huge difference to verbally express your sins to the representative of God. When I think about how great God is, I cannot look at him in the eye. When I think about how much he loves me, I break down in tears.
I started to see the discomfort I feel, and ‘embarrassment’ or shyness of opening up and being vulnerable like that in front of a priest as part of the penance for the sins I'm confessing.
That and the whole garbage man analogy helped me out (just like a garbage disposal man just takes the trash out without going through it, so too the priest is just throwing out the trash into the ocean of God’s mercy)
That is why you pray to jesus who was a man and was tempted
@@Redwarfa you do both.
In James 5:16, it says, “Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed.”
In John 20:23, Jesus breathes on the apostles and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them.”
When you’re sick as well as praying for healing, you go to a doctor and get medicine. When you need therapy, as well as casting your cares on the Lord, you also talk things through with a therapist. So too, when you have sinned in as much as you talk to Jesus about it, you also go to the sacrament of reconciliation that Jesus himself instituted. 🙂
@@theholyminion_ no
Jesus said :no one comes to the father but through me
I don't need my sins forgiven by a man,not when I can go straight to god.only Jesus can forgive
@@theholyminion_ we do pray for one another but we do not pray to the dead
Who are the saints in the new testament?
I am glad you brought all of this up. My local parish is currently about to lose their Priest (retirement) and was not willing to put me through RCIA until a new Priest is appointed. The next closest Parish is only 15 minutes away, and the Priest spoke with the friend that has led me to want to convert. The Priest has assessed me and will only be doing a small course with me over the course of the next few weeks for my confirmation. Please pray for me in this time. Let’s become one Church ❤
(?!) I don’t understand how/why they would deny a sacrament (in my observation, usually someone other than the priest does the RCIA, so it seems like they could start).
I haven’t seen your stuff before but I really appreciate how concisely and compassionately you answered these questions
Thank you Father. As a current Protestant, this was amazing.
Thank you sir for the gracious answers to those questions. As a Baptist myself it was heartwarming to hear your love instead of condescension. I look forward to meeting you on the other side!
I'm not Catholic. I've believed sola scriptura .(please forgive my spelling.)
What you said about the many years previous to the Bible being available has caused me to reconsider.
Never ever thought I'd say that!
The Church begat the Bible, not the other way around...
Remember, Christ left a Church who gave us a Bible, He didn't leave a Bible that gave us a Church. The fact is Christ established a Church and Gabe that Church the authority to bind and loose (Matthew 16: 18-19) and the authority to teach.
2 Thessalonians 2: 14 tells us that we have to hold to traditions that have been taught [by the Church], whether by word or epistle. John likewise speaks of teaching more beyond what he wrote in his epistles.
The Bible never gives us a table of contents it was up to the Church guided by the Holy Ghost to do that (ironically Protestants removed books, added words, and fumbled the translations giving entirely new meanings to verses)
The fact there are 8 arch protestant sects each with different interpretations is pretty condemning of Sola scriptura
And most condemning of all, there is not 1 verse that says it in all of scripture.
I was a Protestant from 1972 until 1986. I completed RCIA in 1987 and have been a server, from 1987-1991 then since 2022.
Excellent. Some really great answers. Especially that last one about being flexible about conversions of other Christians and not making people jump through unnecessary hoops!
I love this video because it helped me and gave me the material to talk to my protestant friend about some of this stuff when she asks! Thank you, Father!
Your answer to the question in 7:57 made me laugh. “No, but sort of yes…”
As an evangelical, thank you for content like this. So many of my evangelical brothers and sisters have very rough views on our Catholic brethren. Videos like this bring clarity and good conversation.
As an Anglican, this was very clarifying. I am not converting to Catholicism but love to know more like this!
I was baptized Catholic this year, from being unbaptized my whole life. But it took me calling my local diocese to actually get a church to respond. I do like that being Catholic takes work, but it'd be nice if it was at least easier to find somewhere to get started
I am so glad the private revelations was mentioned! And I hope my Catholics and protestants know about this! Because it was very comforting for me even as a catholic when I was questioning my faith to know what not devoting to certain “saints stuff” does not make me less of a catholic or those “saints stuff” does not define who I am as a catholic. And to be a catholic, I just need to believe in every word of the creed which I believe most Protestants do as well. That’s all, the catholic faith is that simple. Of course, after knowing that this is the right faith and right church for me, it is easier (still difficult at times) to go with different devotions. I also believe that most Protestant’s should think about the Eucharist and other dogmas of the church when questioning their own faith instead of the easy argument about Mary or devotions to saints that even me as a catholic think about. I would never leave the church because that’s where the source and summit of my faith is. I would never want to part from the Eucharist. And I hope more Protestants would explore reasons to join the catholic faith that their faith cannot provide or lack (e.g. Eucharist, the flaws of sola script) instead of reasons not to join the faith. I believe this is the work of the devil and attack on the Catholic Church and Eucharist.
The Catholic Church does not force anyone to pray for the intercession of the saints. It is a worthy deed, but it seems very difficult for most Protestants to wrap their heads around. A life long Catholic, I don't share their viewpoint but I love and respect fellow Christians.
Pretty cool video ! As a Catholic, I'm always curious to learn more about how other Christians express their faith, what we agree on, where we diverge, and how to help each other grow closer to God. Thank you for the work you do here ❤
In a tough world...was thankful to find this channel. Many thanks...
My new sound bite is asking people if they’re Christians or Protestants, because usually they ask if I’m Christian or Catholic.
Always love your respectful demeanor, of course I subscribe along time ago
Thank you, father for always speaking and answering our questions
As an Anglican (Anglo catholic), I really appreciate how you answered the questions involving Anglicans. You didn't bash us like the social media comments tend to but displayed respectful and humble disagreement. Of course I understand we have our differences on our views of Anglican orders, but nonetheless there is a relationship to be had with each other. Even if it's not full communion. God bless you Father!
You guys "ordain" women ypu have no Holy Orders. The relationship is pretty of come home and renounce your errors.
@@CubeInspector yes some of Anglicanism commits this error. Most Anglicans globally are located in Africa and are quite conservative, including not ordaining women. There's been plenty of ecumenical dialogue between sects of Anglicanism and the Roman Catholic Church, and that is not how the conversations went. So please keep running your mouth.
Awesome. Brilliant content. God bless you Father Casey 🙏🙏🙏
I grew up Lutheran and converted on June 3, 1985, without going through RCIA. I was overseas from 1983-85 (Peace Corps, Togo, West Africa) and corresponded monthly with the associate pastor at the Catholic Church I had been attending since late 1982. When I returned stateside, I had already exchanged several hundred pages of correspondence with the priest and he welcomed me into the Church days after my return. I've never looked back. I enjoy the morning and evening office every day and I've written over 120 hymns and authored 7 novels which are heavy in Catholic thought. There's so little difference anymore between Lutherans and Catholics.
What are the names of your novels? Always looking for good Catholic writing.
OK, here's a question from a fan who is also an evangelical minister:
Yes, tradition does indeed precede the writing of the New Testament, HOWEVER we see that tradition incorporated into the New Testament. Prior to the New Testament books and letters being composed various creeds - which were easily memorized - were used to instruct a largely, but by no means entirely illiterate group of converts. Many of these early creeds were quoted in the New Testament:
1 Cor 15:3-7
1 Cor 11:23-26
Rom 4:25
Rom 10:9
Phil 2:6-11
1 Tim 2:5-6
1 Pet 3:18
Rom 1:3-4
1 Tim 3:16
1 Tim 6:12
2 Tim 2:8
2 Tim 2:11-13
Thus we have a very good idea of what the very early church was teaching pre-60AD or so. Therefore, I think that to say that tradition preceded Scripture can be somewhat misleading. These creeds were in a sense Scripture, and were treated as such, from the time they were first taught shortly after the resurrection. I think it would be more accurate to say that tradition and NT Scripture began at the same time.
As a member of a Wesleyan denomination, I do indeed hold that tradition has great value, but that it must always be subject to Scripture.
Your thoughts Father Cole? 🙂🙂🙂
We have the continuous teachings of the Church from the Fathers to today. Not one of them would agree with the protestant idea
Love your comments on RCIA/OCIA Fr Casey. I am glad I wasn’t received into full communion via a Latin Rite parish as I would have been forced to go through the entirety of RCIA even though I had been a Christian for three decades at that point in time. Instead via the Ordinariate, my priest had a chat with me over a number of weeks to determine what I already knew about the faith and what I already had assented to in Catholic doctrine and we then planned for the appropriate week for me to be received into the Church. All that was required of me was to ensure that I had my first confession before that Sunday.
God is really sending a light for people to seek salvation through this father, God bless you.
Awesome. Excellent content. God bless you Father Casey 🙏🙏🙏.
another great video, fr. casey! and i think it is very, very important for different christian faiths to find common ground. i'm 61 years old and remember hearing on the tv news and reading in the newspapers about the war in ireland between the catholics and the protestants. being a kid at the time, it confused me and didn't make sense. i would look around my neighborhood and see that 1/2 of my friends were catholic such as myself, and half were protestant. 1/2 of my relatives were protestant as well. and nobody cared. you either went to the public school or the catholic school. period. big deal. and people in ireland were killing each other based on their religion? that was crazy. thank God it's just a distant memory now.
Well, that's what happens when religion is contaminated by politics. Those "catholics" and "protestants" were not fighting because of their religion, but because of their allegiance: catholics' to their fatherland and protestants to their kings/queens, who happened to be English and not Irish.
Interesting point. I just got home from Belfast where my son went to school for a semester. Peace has prevailed now for many years, but I learned the "Troubles" had much more to do with allegiances to the UK (Unionists) vs those who wanted a completely independent Ireland. It was never over theological differences. Most of the citizens get along fine regardless of if they are Catholic and Anglican Protestant.
I lol’ed when you said “that’s sort of your thing” talking about splitting off and creating a whole new church 😅. As a cradle catholic who left for 6 years and finally was brought home by a longing for the Eucharist, I love your videos!
I was a willing convert to catholicism. Coming from a Dutch reformed background, Calvinist, I was familiar with many theological concepts, albeit, I was not well informed on catholic church history or practice. I reached out to 4-5 parishes, some which referred me back to my local one, which didn't respond to my attempts to join RCIA. Finally one parish in the neighbouring city, fairly large in size, accepted me into RCIA. I was able to join this past Easter, thankfully! But I felt I was spiritually and mentally ready for confirmation before the Vigil. I will say, I did learn alot through the RCIA process, although most in the class were very unfamiliar with even the basic teachings of Christianity. I was able to form a fantastic friendship with the associate parish priest, who unfortunately is now moving parishes next month... Do I regret RCIA? No. Would I have appreciated a process that didn't take a year when I felt I was willing and ready to join in communion with the church? Absolutely. I think I was ready about 3 months into the 7 month RCIA program. I do know the schedule is demanding for priests, where the parishes are large, and there are few priests to go around. Open it up to the to married priests, similar to the Eastern Orthodox church. Tradition of the early church fathers taught that St Peter travelled with his wife.
@sinkorswimstars. In my country the RCIA process is 1 year 😊
7 months wasted months of your life.
It is generally a lifelong practice so if you missed 20, 30, or 40 years 12- one-hour classes was too much?
@@rick984 only the devil will say that
what's her name?
"Let them in." Amen, father!
Me and my husband was Catholic and later he moved out from the church to a non denomination faith . I fumbled to follow his faith to have unity in our life after getting a lot confused later I prayed to god one night to guide me and I got a vision which cleared me well on the right path . I will leave anything in this world to follow Jesus and Catholic faith. Love my husband and praying for his return back to faith as god wants me to show love and kindness as ultimately that is the essence of Christianity
God bless Fr.
Fr. Casey, can you explain the Catholic view of, and relationship to:
1) The Eastern Orthodox Church
2) The Oriental Orthodox Church
3) The Church Of The East
4) The Old Catholics
We see them as Authentic Apostolic Churches but not in Union with the Universal (or Catholic) magisterium of the Church all in Union with the Successor to Peter (or the Pope). Most people when they think Catholic, they think Roman. however, the Universal (Catholic) Church has 23 different rites (or Apostolic) Churches in Union. Only one of this rites is “Roman”
1. Schismatic heretics
2. Schismatic heretics
3. Schismatic heretics
4. Schismatic heretics. We don't have a relationship with any of them beyond welcoming them to return to communion with Christ's Church and renounce their various heresies.
Fr. You are so eloquent!
I'm not Catholic, however, I do enjoy listening to your content. It's very informative and educational.
Regarding the Eucharist - The communion of saints is the communion of saints - no matter what one’s denomination is. Whether one is communing as a Lutheran, an Episcopalian or a Roman Catholic it’s only the perception of the church authorities that divides us. God does not care. Pure grace.
You express a warm sentiment, but I cannot agree. Under the RC Transubstantiation doctrine, the RC directs adoration (worship) toward the image of a bread wafer (the image or appearance is one the "accidents" of bread which has changed substance, in their doctrine). Rendering worship toward an image, no matter what the image, is idolatrous.
Having grown up with a Catholic father and a Lutheran mother, I’m very grateful for the unique perspective I got seeing both sides. Despite all of us attending Lutheran schools, all my siblings are Catholic. I still wouldn’t recommend this situation, because it has affected my mother. She attends her own church with her side of the family, but her husband and most of her children are usually not with her. I pray she will convert one day and know that we love her and certainly do not look down on her faith
My family was the opposite. My father, Lutheran and my mother, Catholic. I went to the Catholic Church with my mom's parents. I did visit the Lutheran Church a couple times. Being a kid, I couldn't really tell the difference. The difference for my situation is my dad did not attend church. He did watch Robert Schuler most Sundays. He didn't read the Bible much but had some good insights about it.
I'm not sure if it's the autism but i'm extremely uncomfortable with literally eating someone
As someone on.the spectrum you might find it helpful to consider both the distinction between the reality & the literal. The reality doesn't involve killing or causing suffering in any way, or, having an experience of consuming flesh and blood. Furthermore, it is bringing Christ's once and for always sacrifice into the present NOT repeating it.
My biggest problem with Catholicism is the doctrine of papal infallibility. How can someone be viewed as infallible when he obviously isn't?
Honestly, just look up the phrase online - even somewhere like Wikipedia and you will have a much clearer understanding of what it means and how and when it applies. It is not a blanket coverage of everything the Pope says or does, it is quite specific in its intent and execution.
@@winstoncottage344 He already answered my question in one of his newer videos, still, thank you
WOOO I love this! thank you for such amazing education!
I was a lifelong Baptist, 40+ years, and I converted this year, went through RCIA, which I really enjoyed. So very happy with my conversion.
The Holy Spirit called me to the Church, and opened my mind and heart, it was great to learn the truth of the Church Jesus established. Best decision of my life. In my experience and observation, Protestants are edging further away from Gods truth, endless divisions, adaption of worldly views on homosexuality, false teaching, rampant divorces/scandals involving preachers, etc, is a really big problem.
As a Protestant myself what are your thoughts on when Jesus says “do this in remembrance of me” I personally think that clarifies that the bread and wine he is giving the disciples is not actually his flesh and blood just something to do to remember him and honor him
Your thoughts don't jive with 2000 years of Christianity. The Holy Martyrs of the Early Church confessed the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. One of the major sources of the persecution was the charges it cannibalism. St Justin Martyr writes about it in his apologies. Many early Church writers do as well
Remember, Christ doubled down on it when people started to leave. He wouldn't have let people leave over a misunderstanding.
Amen, amen, unless you ear the body and drink the blood, you shall not have eternal life. When He said amen amen, it was like when a teacher stomped during test review. He's making a point that it's important.
Hi! Also a protestant here but I have found that this passage explains and corroborates with the Eucharist very well : John 6:53-54, 56-57 NIV
[53] Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. [54] Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.
[56] Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them. [57] Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me.
One of the best explanations I've heard for the Immaculate conception is as follows:
Angel Gabriel calls her κεχαριτωμένη in Luke 1:28 kecharitōmenē. This Greek word has no exact translation in Latin, nor English. It is a conjugation, extension of three words:
χαριτω (charitoo) "Grace", μένη (mene) (passive participle) and κε (ke) (prefix of χαριτω which means it is in perfect tense).
The angel is not telling her she is receiving grace (much less "favor" as some translations say) in that particular moment, but that she is (passive participle) made graceful, fully, in past present and future (perfect tense).
It's a quality of her being. She is blessed among all women. In vulgar latin translations it was usually translated as gratia plena/full of grace.
This word Kecharitomene had never been used in Greek literature before this moment and wouldn't be used again until the 5th century. The author of Luke coined the term and meant it literally. Remember that "Grace" is undeserved divine help, gifted for free by God to someone so that person can better respond to His calls.
Having such an absolute divine help, in past present and future implies no sin whatsoever, otherwise it would not have been truly gratia plena.
Respectfully, That perfect tense should be rendered “has received grace (a completed aspect) or “favor” from God. No future is implied. Mary needed a savior too - no human can save themself. Jesus died and paid our sin debt - including Mary’s (Romans 3:23 and Romans 3:10 - 12). Πάντες means EVERYONE and the Greek of Romans 3:10 is very emphatic about there not being one apart from Christ who is righteous.
@markelmore66 I think Both Catholics and Protestants agree that Mary needed a Savior
How, though? If, according to catholics, she was sinless. Sin is what separates us from God. If she was sinless, therefore not separated from God, then she wouldn't have needed a savior. @foodforthought8308
@@foodforthought8308 by the way, did you ever work for “No Such Agency”? There was a gentleman who wrote “food for thought” weekly encouragements that I used to enjoy reading. Was that you perchance?
Thanks Fr C. I've taken to sending your videos to my sons who have stepped away from the church - I'm hoping its only temporary. Also, prayers out to Fr. Patrick. Hope he is managing ok.
Three years ago, we had a kid in classes to prepare for Confirmation. Her dad was raised Catholic, her mum Protestant, and she got to choose. Our workgroup has one part of the team dedicated to talk parallel talks with the parents, while the kids receive catechesis. The mum decided she wanted to convert, and received basically one-on-one catechesis. The number of catechumens is so low for now, our parish doesn't really do a whole RCIA programme, but perhaps we will again, in future. If someone's interested in converting but can't find a local enough parish doing RCIA, I suggest contacting the priest and asking if the do the same thing our parish does.
My dear father, a non-practicing Episcopalian, received his instruction just sitting and talking with the parish priest. He was a devout man, and received his first Communion about the same time as my older sister.
My favorite confessional memory is Fr. McManus asking, "is that you B? Can you get me the football score?"
I loved your answer to the question about saints. I'd never thought about it as a reinforcement of the importance of the church as a community and a family, but it makes so much sense.
This is a great video, not demeaning to the people that don't know, but giving them very helpful answers
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Lmao very subtle jab at the protestants their Fr. Casey.
Definitely
Reverend Casey,
I am a Southern Baptist, and I must say your answers are the most intelligent and logical I have heard. I have great respect for Catholics - especially their stand on social issues. I respectfully must disagree with the sinlessness of Mary. She needed a savior too. Roman’s 3:23 tells us “for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God”. Romans 3:10-12 echoes that sentiment as well saying “there is none righteous, no not one”. This includes Mary. Only God is perfect and we dare not make Mary part of the Godhead. Mary was given grace imparted to her by God - she does not impart that grace to others; only Jesus does that. Please keep making your content, I really enjoyed it and have great respect for you. I can see you have a heart for God and ministry and pray God will bless you mightily in yours!
Thank you for your comment. I think you might be making a leap that I did not say. Mary is without sin, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t need a savior. She is a part of creation and so even without sin bears the mark of futility and temporarily, living in a sinful world. Catholic teaching days that she needs a savior just like everyone else. To suggest otherwise would be pelagianism, a heresy condemned long ago. Even if we go our entire lives without sinning we cannot save ourselves. Hope that helps.
@@BreakingInTheHabit thank you for your excellent reply! I appreciate your appproachability. Were I ever to consider becoming Catholic, I would hope to talk to someone like you! I still disagree, that Mary was sinless, but I did not know Catholics believed she needed a savior so I apologize for misinterpreting what you said. You are very articulate and well spoken and I certainly will listen in more. I have several doctrinal problems with Catholicism, but am willing to make sure they are not rooted in misconception. Your videos will help clarify my misunderstandings as this one did so thank you for allowing God to use you!
@@BreakingInTheHabit Thank you for the clarification. I still don't understand, but that's okay I think the foundation differs so much it would he hard for me to fully get your conclusion.
Thanks for your respectful questions!
I wonder if we can do with Orthodox even tho it may be harder
it would be crazy trinitarian theology
I'm still protestant, but I love a lot that the catholics do. The theology and practice of the catholic communion are the only time I've seen the practice done in a way that means something. Also in a dark time in the life of a friend and decided that when I could pray for him, I'd have to ask Mary to do it. Feels like I'm teetering on Catholic and the churches I've grown up with.
I am actually Lutheran. And people of the Catholic Church have actually told me that I am more Catholic than I realize. I recognize the authority of the Pope. I recognize the intercession of the saints. I recognize all of these things some lutherans don't. And I will admit some of the Protestant churches have lost their way. I agree with that. We must return to the foundation of our faith and that is Jesus Christ and build off of that
And I say that with all love.
Father casey ! What do you think about the Jehovah Witnesses. They came to my house and say that Jesus is not God. ?
Run! Lol but not
Jehovah’s Witnesses aren’t Christians for multiple reasons.
They aren't Christian
I'd love to hear his answer to this! If the Jehovah Witnesses are NOT a cult I'd interested in learning how they're not. The more I learn about them the more they sound like victims of oppression to me. Happy to be wrong about that, though.
They're alot "better" than some denominations these days.
Frances Allen was the youngest daughter of the Vermont military leader Ethan Allen. She became a Catholic and by some accounts was the first Catholic nun in New England. What can you tell us about her?
It would be helpful if Bishops made it clearer to parishes that RCIA isn't always required. I don't want to say it was a waste of time, but it was a very long and unnecessary process for me. And, I'm just glad now I'm Catholic.
We'd happily accept you into the Baptist Church as well 😄
I’m a convert from a Protestant faith but I’ve never bought the doctrine of Purgatory. It seems to me that Purgatory makes the Crucifixion pointless and other Catholics I know agree with me. Can you shed some light on this?
Absolutely not. Jesus justified us and without the crucifixion and resurrection this is not possible. But without our own participation in the process of sanctification, how can we accept it? Jesus bought the ticket but we have to put on clothes, drive to the station, and get on the train.
Fr. Casey can check me on this, but my understanding is that Purgatory is there to purge our souls of disordered desires, prior to entering Heaven. That is, all of us (or almost all of us) have disordered desires--putting desire for created things ahead of the desire for the Creator--at the time of our death. We need to be purified before entering Heaven, and Purgatory is the stage or place where that happens. So maybe it should be thought of more as a cleansing than a punishment.
While I'm still a protestant and unsure on whether Purgatory is real, Father Casey made a video that made me open to the possibility of it existing. The reasoning is simple, in Purgatory, we simply need to be purified of our sins one last time (won't be the most pleasant experience), and then we can be in Heaven, with no risk of us sinning and ruining it. At least that's how I remember it, but my memory might be a bit faulty.
Pointless and other Catholics agree, those are both rather shocking. May I ask for an explanation of the alternative? Lets say someone did a pretty good job of living right however they had some sins, the usual stuff; cheating on money, or marriage, maybe some minor theft from work because they claimed the company owed them or had shorted them, maybe they just took because it was easy; a little gossip, some jealousy here or there. Is God's hands tied on these issues. If the total sins were 10,000 and only 8,000 were covered by repentances does God have a choice. Remember the criminal in Luke (23:41) who confesses his criminal action but only that and asked to be remembered. What about his other sins? it would seem reasonable to me he was cleansed; his cleansing would be a purgatory regardless of when it occurred as he couldn't or didn't cleanse himself..
Think of it like this jesus made ur bed for u but u still gotta wash up and bathe before laying in it
Awesome video. God bless, Father!
I just want to thank everyone for no longer hunting Heritics. 🙂
For all the Christians that do not want to be Roman and do not want to be Catholics, it is a great relief to no longer be persecuted by the Church for being Christians. Yahshua is Lord. Follow Him.
I was a catholic until my teens then I read a history book and later became Pentecostal
Why a history book? What happened to the Bible?
History shows us that Jesus didn't leave us a bible, - the apostles didn't tell us which books belong in the bible, - the church fathers never agreed on the 27 books of the NT through the 4th century, - not only did they not agree but their individual lists of would-be NT canons were GROWING during this time, growing in numbers of hundreds of “inspired” NT writings.
Therefore, if it wasn't the Catholic/Orthodox church that compiled the 27 books of the NT in the 5th century with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and preserved it by laboriously hand copying them over and over throughout the centuries before the invention of the printing press, the “rule of faith” for many, please tell us who did? And if this church no longer exists today, what good is the text which came forth from her if she couldn't sustain herself?
@@srich7503 it has nothing to do with canon or text . you avoided what I said rather cleverly. the early roman church would be horrified at what their church has become , do you even read secular history and see what the church of rome did over the last 1000 years ? that is history not bashing or being 'anti catholic' would you want to associate yourself with that organization ?
@@roberterwine7650 Yes i absolutely do because i, like those in the church, am a sinner myself, which is why i posted what i posted about the church, “that organization” which has NOTHING to do with the practices of her adherents. But if you ever do find “that organization” without sinners please report back and i will be the 1st to convert. 👍🏻 EDIT: well, that is, if that would have me, the sinner. 🤷🏽♂️
Interesting timing of this video considering the recent developments with the Anglicans
Thank you for covering all of these topics in an easy to understand way. I sent this to my sister who has been against my joining the catholic church for many years.
Just a note. Some Perishes are very strict on RCIA and all that causes one to take years for some one to become Catholic.
If there is a way that I can become Catholic easier, please let me know! My Perish Priest and RCIA director are new ish and go by that ever book they learned from lol so suggestions please.
I called the Diocese in my area and the Director of religion told me it is best to go through your local Perish. So it seems that I am stuck. Please help!
Please Pray for me Father Casey, i sometimes feel lost and longing to hear the voice of God and need Guidance.
I'm not a Catholic, I'm a born again Christ follower. Follow Jesus only not a church.
Beautifully Put.
Keep up the good work😊
Why pray to the saints as well as to God? Well, prayer is communicating, talking to God. If God is our Father then the saints are our brothers and sisters. In a healthy and holy family, do the children only talk to their father? Not their mother?? Not their siblings and cousins and aunts and uncles and grandparents??
I admit I've never thought about it this way. But I'm also inclined to think that they don't have any power to respond, even if you do try to talk to them. If you tied to talk to your living relatives by prayer, they wouldn't hear you unless they were in the same room. I don't think your deceased relatives gain the power to hear you, either. I think prayer is a unique form of communication that only works between us and God, because it done by the Holy Spirit, which is God, and God is omnipresent (and the saints are not). That said, we can read the works left to us by the saints and "talk" to them in the sense of contemplative prayer, reflecting on their words.
I am happy to see Catholic church reforming in a healthy way. Corruption and murder (in my country) caused division. It's so great to see Christians more united under love of Christ. Sure, I will remain protestant, but the direction Catholic church is heading is giving me hope. :)
Thanks for sharing❤God bless you and your ministry❤
The Mary without sin thing is one of the worst doctrines in RCC. Just absolute nonsense.
I agree.
and the fact that she is still considered a virgin......
I went through an accelerated process because of my Anglican background. I was received on 1st March 2024 after 6 months of private catechesis with a brother at our local Oratory. He told the Parish Priest when he thought I was ready. Spent years thinking about it and in the end it was really a simple and beautiful journey. I love being Catholic. ❤
Even though some Anglicans and Lutherans believe in the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, they dont have valid priesthood, without which they do not have the faculties to celebrate a valid Mass and hence unable to invoke the Holy Spirit to transubstantiate the ordinary wafer into the real presence. So their eucharist is still an ordinary wafer despite their belief in the true presence.
Maybe God feels differently about the Lutheran “wafer”. Maybe it’s valid enough for him, if not for Catholics. Just sayin.
Marriage between a Christian and a non-Christian can be a valid Marriage but not a Sacramental one.
"Valid" is really focused on the Catholic sacramental preparation. The marriage is a real Natural Marriage.
As a protestant, I can get onboard with a lot of what Catholics believe. However, it always starts out making sense until assumptions or human logic is imposed on spiritual teachings. For example, Mary being "full of grace" and then saying "...it would be impossible to be full of grace if one is in a state of sin. So, at the very least, Mary was without sin at that point in her life" (6:24).
That's a pretty steep assumption based on a human--and potentially incomplete--definition of "full of grace." It's a pretty serious thing to base entire teachings upon what you "contend."
Alwayslooking forward to your content Fr Casey! So illuminating ❤❤❤
Keep them coming please thanks so much 🙏 🎉❤
I’ve been Christian my whole life and I’m joining RCIA this fall. I’m hoping to be confirmed earlier than Easter, but we will see.
My RCIA was about 2 years. Given that I had been baptized Lutheran and was also moving to another country in the coming months, my process was expedited.
Dear Father, I am a practicing Catholic, I attend church, pray the rosary daily, and even wear the brown scapular with a miraculous metal. I pray often, and my heart and soul yearn for God, Jesus, and our heavenly mother. I am not perfect and come with flaws. My biggest, is i have a hard time understand the transubstantiation of the Eucharist. I asked God for a sign, and I feel he may have answered, but I'm still struggling. Please help.
Father can you please do a video Like this in for Orthodox Church . Great video .
A video with questions from Muslims, Buddhists, or any non Christian faith would be interesting.
Okay. Why in the catechisms of the church and not from the bible . As it appears the law of God has been changed and virtually re-enacted by the pope..
The second commandment , which forbids the making of , and bowing down to images, is omitted in catholic catechisms, and the tenth , which forbids coveting is divided into two.
Please explain.
Here, I see a problem right away. The question: 'Can Protestants have a relationship with Jesus without the church?' implies the assumption that the church is the Catholic Church. The church in the Bible and as it is described there is not a denomination, but the church encompasses all believers in Jesus Christ."
And who were the believers in Christ before people like Luther and Calvin fractured the Church...? The problem with the Protestant worldview is that it sees division and starting new churches as normal and not a problem. They're so used to just forming a new "denomination." But before the Reformation, there were no denominations. There was just the Church, East and West. We disagreed on some things but it was still just the Church that Jesus founded.
1:14 I've heard the argument that Luke 10:16 is saying that you have to accept the apolostles as much as you have to accept Jesus.
The main question is'nt about which main churchs are true it is about that you feel free in which ones and how much you can carry for jesus Christ as your saviour.
Father, a suggestion for a topic: I have a friend, a faithful Catholic, who told me that is was OK for her daughter to be a Buddhist because it is so like Catholicism. I was so taken aback I couldn't reply. There is much dabbling in Eastern philosophies today, perhaps you could give some insight into the big differences that lay people don't see. I apologize if you have discussed this before, I am new to your site.
All I had to do in my conversion was read a book and go over it, a few chapters per week, and not disagree with anything in there. I got a conditional baptism that was probably unnecessary but was quite nice, and the confirmation itself which all took about an hour and a half. I recited three creeds, Athanasian, Apostle's, and Tridentine. I took private communion during a Mass held just for my wife and I.
Since it was our first marriage, no hang ups.
Wins all around! Welcome!
@@jamestouchette859 it was close to three years ago now, but thanks anyway. 😉
It's my understanding that Catholics do not "pray" to saints. They petition them to pray on their behalf. Same with things like the Rosary. It's not a prayer to Mary, it's a meditation, though does contain prayers to The Father and Son. Is that not correct? Many non-Catholics criticize the church for praying to anyone other than God. Your answer plays into this argument, assuming I'm correct.
Pretty much, Saints are asked for intercession, never worshiped, saints are asked to intercede. Often as you mentioned they are asked to pray for us. However their intercession is not limited to prayer. We never worship Saints,
If your definition of “prayer” contains worshipping the person you’re praying to, then yes, we do not pray to the Saints.
However, the traditional meaning of “prayer” is simply “a request”. I could pray thee to do something, but that does not mean I’m worshipping you, simply making a request. With this definition, we do pray to the Saints. In the sense that we are asking them to make requests to God in the goal of interceding for us.
The language has changed in recent years, so Catholics refrain from saying “praying to Saints” in order to avoid misunderstandings with our Protestant brethren.
can Cupid sense? Concupiscence?? FATHER!! What is this word?😂😂😂I love your videos, please, keep up the great work, and know that I am praying for you. Love from Fort Smith, Arkansas. God bless. 6:45