This is an interesting article on a very important subject. I think we need to think more about how we can be effective Catholic witnesses in every ways ns how we can evangelise the culture today. I am also a convert to the catholic Church, and I think we need to focus a bit more about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and not be afraid to ask to pray for people and sick around us. We laypeople is a very important tool for the salvation of this world. Of course I think it is very important to be light and salt around us and to do good works. But as well I think that this is the time for the catholic Church to begin start more bible schools, train laypeople at Catholic bible schools and then send Catholic evangelists and missionaries to especially to the big hub cities in the world. Protestants have now big plans for re-evangelise Europe, so I think the catholic Church really need to wake up for this, and begin train and rise catholic evangelists (laypeople), and send them and some of the munks and nuns to the streets around the world for proclaiming the fulls gospel of the Lord and the wonderful catholic faith. ⛪️🕊️♥️🙏
The problem with learning to love as God loves is that agape love is a fruit of the Spirit. It is not learned: it is acquired. The things of God are received by humility toward God. The Spirit doesn’t allow His role in lifting or exalting us to be assumed by anyone else (cf. James 4: 5-10; 1Peter 5:5-7). This humility is a personal entrustment or consecration directly to God. It is not sacramental in the sense that it requires a ceremony in a Catholic Church; therefore, it can be done outside of the organization of the Church as long as it is done according to the instructions in Scripture. Being that Scripture was compiled by the apostolic churches in the fourth century for handing down God’s Divine Revelation, and not just the Roman Church, it probably should be understandable that those who follow the instructions in Scripture would benefit from them even though they are not members of a church with apostolic succession. They are using the same Book.
My views on theology are heavily influenced by my understanding of Scripture. They are not Protestant; although, Catholics who make use of Scripture more than most Catholics may be suspect or viewed as not Catholic enough. My use of Biblical spirituality lifted me out of agnosticism.
I was at the Diocesan Youth Conference in Richmond this weekend and I can tell you - there is an awakening happening in the hearts of many.
Well said!
Spot on Gary! I totally agree with you. You have said it so well, I certainly can't add anything. Well done!!!!
This is an interesting article on a very important subject. I think we need to think more about how we can be effective Catholic witnesses in every ways ns how we can evangelise the culture today. I am also a convert to the catholic Church, and I think we need to focus a bit more about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and not be afraid to ask to pray for people and sick around us. We laypeople is a very important tool for the salvation of this world. Of course I think it is very important to be light and salt around us and to do good works. But as well I think that this is the time for the catholic Church to begin start more bible schools, train laypeople at Catholic bible schools and then send Catholic evangelists and missionaries to especially to the big hub cities in the world. Protestants have now big plans for re-evangelise Europe, so I think the catholic Church really need to wake up for this, and begin train and rise catholic evangelists (laypeople), and send them and some of the munks and nuns to the streets around the world for proclaiming the fulls gospel of the Lord and the wonderful catholic faith. ⛪️🕊️♥️🙏
I just hope that as a result of this movement of the Spirit, Catholics and Protestants become unified to fulfill Jesus petition prayer in John 17.
I always look forward to your articles. This was a great article, and you made things very clear, and respectful. Thank you.
The problem with learning to love as God loves is that agape love is a fruit of the Spirit. It is not learned: it is acquired. The things of God are received by humility toward God. The Spirit doesn’t allow His role in lifting or exalting us to be assumed by anyone else (cf. James 4: 5-10; 1Peter 5:5-7). This humility is a personal entrustment or consecration directly to God. It is not sacramental in the sense that it requires a ceremony in a Catholic Church; therefore, it can be done outside of the organization of the Church as long as it is done according to the instructions in Scripture. Being that Scripture was compiled by the apostolic churches in the fourth century for handing down God’s Divine Revelation, and not just the Roman Church, it probably should be understandable that those who follow the instructions in Scripture would benefit from them even though they are not members of a church with apostolic succession. They are using the same Book.
Not learned but acquired and with “The Spirit.” Again, it seems that John Calvin does indeed influence a lot of your views in theology.
My views on theology are heavily influenced by my understanding of Scripture. They are not Protestant; although, Catholics who make use of Scripture more than most Catholics may be suspect or viewed as not Catholic enough. My use of Biblical spirituality lifted me out of agnosticism.