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Post by marysia on Apr 6, 2005 9:18:15 GMT -5
HELP.... i am presently in DC and keep reading editorials in the "Post" from people who are hoping that the "new pope will bring the Rcc into the year 2000" and things of that nature. These are people who claim to be Rcc. Another wrote (only 1 of many) that every club has a set of rules, if you don't like the rules or can't abide by them, don't join the club.
many of us have talked about the JW or mormon's or othre denomination that was rather different than the basic underlying tenents of "our" Christian denomination. maybe i'm just stupid but i really don't "get it" and this has been something i've wondered all along....
the Rcc is against - birth control other than NFP, pre-marital sex, same sex marriages, female clergy to name a few items. Another controversial item is the Sacrament of the Eucharist. SO - if part or parcel they are not "in line" with the above - WHY do they claim to be Rcc??
I believe the Episcopal church is very sinilar to the Rcc except they HAVE female clergy, no Sacrament of the Eucharist although they have communion abd so forth.
so if our denominations are doing what they are supposed to do - IMO enhance our walk with the Lord. enable us to learn and grow in our love for our Saviour -- why do people bleong to one that hinders their walk??
i know this is probably a very naive question but i really and truly don't understand.
thanks and God Bless!
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Post by HomeAtLast on Apr 6, 2005 11:37:07 GMT -5
Marysia,
In my opinion, these are people who would rather change the rules rather than go elsewhere or start up yet another denomination.
I am watching closely who the next pope will be and praying that he will not give in to cultural warfare and break away from Apostolic Tradition and God's Holy Word. We will see if St. Malachy's Prophecys ring true, also.
God's Blessings and Love,
Ann
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Post by RealistState on Apr 6, 2005 21:06:52 GMT -5
Actually, these are the "cafeteria" Catholics we've heard so much about. They're the one's that when they find something difficult, they'd rather change it than conform. But they fail to understand that the "walk" with Our Lord was never meant to be the easiest path. The fact that Scripture even points this out seems to escape them. In all, they've probably always been "luke-warm" Catholics to begin with. All we can really do is pray for them.
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Post by HomeAtLast on Apr 6, 2005 21:16:51 GMT -5
Actually, these are the "cafeteria" Catholics we've heard so much about. They're the one's that when they find something difficult, they'd rather change it than conform. But they fail to understand that the "walk" with Our Lord was never meant to be the easiest path. The fact that Scripture even points this out seems to escape them. In all, they've probably always been "luke-warm" Catholics to begin with. All we can really do is pray for them. RS, Amen and very well said!! Great to see you again, btw. God's blessings, Ann |
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Post by Pietro on Apr 7, 2005 8:31:39 GMT -5
Actually, these are the "cafeteria" Catholics we've heard so much about. They're the one's that when they find something difficult, they'd rather change it than conform. But they fail to understand that the "walk" with Our Lord was never meant to be the easiest path. The fact that Scripture even points this out seems to escape them. In all, they've probably always been "luke-warm" Catholics to begin with. All we can really do is pray for them. Jesus asks us to obey not completely agree. There are many thinks whic we will never fully understand and perhaps not agree. Still we must obey. That is a test of faith. |
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Post by LauraJean on Apr 8, 2005 0:53:34 GMT -5
Helloooo, Realist! How 'ya been? Gosh, it's good to see you around! Marysia, I don't know if this puts your heart at ease, but I was listening to a bit of chat on the radio and (I wish I could remember who it was) the speaker said that the next pope would be decided by cardinals, all but (ergh! there's my rotten memory again!)  9 (?) of whom were appointed by Pope John Paul II. I'm making an assumptive leap, but I think we can be confident these cardinals are of a similar mind to the Pope. That doofus-head, Bill O'Reilly, said JPII wasn't as highly regarded as he might have been because of the abuse scandal. He based his opinion on Nielsen ratings for people watching on the TV.  (LOL, Bill Clinton said the same thing. Consider the source, eh?) I beg to differ. I believe this man kept the RCC on the proper course, that he was not swayed by public opinion, that he sought only to serve God and to grow His kingdom. To be perfectly honest, my theology doesn't see the Pope as having a special connection to God, I don't recognize him (meaning, the Office) as God's representative on Earth, but to the core of my being I believe JPII was a great man, that he loved God and that he lived his life serving God in ways that will be an inspiration and an example to me for the rest of my life. My prayers are with the RCC as it searches for a new spiritual head. Blessings! LJ |
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Post by LauraJean on Apr 8, 2005 0:57:52 GMT -5
I believe the Episcopal church is very sinilar to the Rcc except they HAVE female clergy, no Sacrament of the Eucharist although they have communion abd so forth. On a side note, does anyone know if the Episcopal Church considers communion to be sacramental? If the answer is 'no', I submit that, theologically, (this will make you laugh) the Lutheran church is much closer than the Episcopal church to Catholic theology. Epis. has a similar organizational structure, but Lutherans are sacramental, confessional, liturgical, as are Catholics. I frankly don't know ANYTHING about Episcopal theolgy and practice. Can anyone shed light? Blessings! LJ |
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Post by Pietro on Apr 8, 2005 7:53:54 GMT -5
That doofus-head, Bill O'Reilly, Isn't he though?! All those talk show guys are so full of themselves and they have complete control of the show. Hannity and Joe Scarborogh are two others. |
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Post by tonyp43 on Apr 8, 2005 15:06:04 GMT -5
:)There's been mention of St. Malachy's prophecies on this board concerning the Popes. Check out this site it's about the prophecies of Sr. Faustina see the mention of preparing for the second coming. Tony  www.catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?art_id=28100 |
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Post by Pietro on Apr 9, 2005 7:44:40 GMT -5
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Post by tonyp43 on Apr 9, 2005 10:52:54 GMT -5
Pietro, Thank you for that excellent site! It is very informative and an excellent reminder of our Lord's mercy. I hope people who visit this site will pick up this devotion and pray it. Thank You again.
P.S. can anyone tell me why I had to re-register for this site? Has this happened to anyone else?
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Post by Pietro on Apr 9, 2005 12:43:21 GMT -5
Pietro, Thank you for that excellent site! It is very informative and an excellent reminder of our Lord's mercy. I hope people who visit this site will pick up this devotion and pray it. Thank You again. P.S. can anyone tell me why I had to re-register for this site? Has this happened to anyone else? And for pictures & cards: www2.marian.org/mhcstore/index.zhtml |
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Post by tonyp43 on Apr 11, 2005 12:21:33 GMT -5
Pietro, again thank you for another site and May God Bless You! Tony |
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9 (?) of whom were appointed by Pope John Paul II. I'm making an assumptive leap, but I think we can be confident these cardinals are of a similar mind to the Pope.
(LOL, Bill Clinton said the same thing. Consider the source, eh?)