"Hail (Mary) full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou amongst women" (Luke 1: 28) "and blessed is the fruit of thy womb (Jesus)" (Luke 1:42)
lol it took 300 hundred years to create the new testament after christ....lutherns only exist because of catholicism...show some respect...i'm not bashing you now am i
And lets talk about what 12th century "Christians" were not allowed to interpret for themselves the Bible. Known as the Catharists (also known as the Albigensians), these "Christians" had a religion that apparently (no one knows for certain) came to France from what is now Bulgaria. Catharism was a blend of Gnosticism, which claimed to have access to a secret source of religious knowledge, and of Manichaeism, which said matter is evil.
The Catharists believed in two gods: the "good" God of the New Testament, who sent Jesus to save our souls from being trapped in matter; and the "evil" God of the Old Testament, who created the material world in the first place. The Catharists beliefs entailed serious—truly civilization-destroying—social consequences. Marriage was scorned because it legitimized sexual relations, which Catharists identified as the Original Sin.
But fornication was permitted because it was temporary, secret, and was not generally approved of; while marriage was permanent, open, and publicly sanctioned. The ramifications of such theories are not hard to imagine. In addition, ritualistic suicide was encouraged (those who would not take their own lives were frequently "helped" along), and Catharists refused to take oaths, which, in a feudal society, meant they opposed all governmental authority. Thus, Catharism was to them a...
...Thus, Catharism was both a moral and political danger. Henry C. Lea, who was so strongly opposed to the Catholic Church, admitted: "The cause of orthodoxy was the cause of progress and civilization. Had Catharism become dominant, or even had it been allowed to exist on equal terms, its influence could not have failed to become disastrous." Whatever else might be said about Catharism, it was certainly not the...
...it was certainly not the same as modern Fundamentalism, and Fundamentalist sympathy for this destructive belief system is sadly misplaced. And furthermore, this is not limited to Catholics. Protestants also tried to root out and punish those they regarded as heretics. Luther and Calvin both endorsed the right of the state to protect society by purging false religion. In fact, Calvin not only banished from Geneva those who did not share...
... did not share his views, he permitted and in some cases ordered others to be executed for "heresy" (e.g. Jacques Gouet, tortured and beheaded in 1547; and Michael Servetus, burned at the stake in 1553). In England and Ireland, Reformers engaged in their own ruthless inquisitions and executions. Conservative estimates indicate that thousands of English and Irish Catholics were put to death—many by being hanged, drawn, and quartered—for practicing the Catholic faith.
The fact that the Reformers also created inquisitions to root out Catholics and others who did not fall into line with the doctrines of the local Protestant sect shows that the existence of an inquisition does not prove that a movement is not of God. Protestants cannot make this claim against Catholics without having it backfire on themselves. Neither may Catholics make a charge against Protestants. The truth of a particular system of belief must be decided on OTHER grounds. Period.
Yes God's word is truth. I completely agree. And we know that because the Catholic Church compiled it for you in a canonical book. And it was traditions that carried the word until it was written in a book. That holy book you have in your hands is a Catholic book. Manifested from Catholic tradition.
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I chuckle at that particular distortion. The Catholic Church did everything in its illegitimate power to keep anyone from reading that book. They used to kill people for translating and distributing the Bible...are you serious?
Are you serious? What anti-Catholic propaganda did you get that from? First, you didn't answer the fact that the Bible is, in reality, a Catholic book. Second, yes there have been immoral Catholics in history, but that says nothing about the theological truth of Catholicism. In the end, your attack is personal and has no real argumentative weight. As currupted as the Church has been, it never lowered its theology to its practice. Hypocracy is the tribute vice pays to virtue. And lets talk...
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Please the Bible is NOT a catholic book do not delude yourself. if it wasent for Martin Luther we would still be reading fable fairy tales and listening to hail Mary's which have no Biblical basis what so ever
Tell me a little more about church Fathers, and even tell me more where the word catholic came from? Also you seem to know a whole lot about M. L. Why did he leave the church?
Wisdom and grace will give you the truth of what your looking for, Also remember the Hol;y Spirit didn't say OOOPPS I didn't give the Cathoilc church the spirit, I'll give it to M.L. Then he can start the cascade of many more protestant secs. Does not make sense
كس امك شم طيزي يا خروف كل سوالفك عن حريم يا ممحون
FK U UR SHEEP BISHOP SHEN CUS U ALWAYS TALLKING FOR WOMAN
XxXxQ8EvilzXxXX 4 months ago
He's a great teacher, and his jokes are hilarious!
rhmazyck812 7 months ago
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rhmazyck812 7 months ago
Wonderful man, great sense of humor and wisdom, I miss Bishop Sheen.
tangolas 11 months ago
Catholic bashing and Protestant bashing. Read The Great Controversy and Early Writings. God loves all people. ellenwhiteestate. Period organization.
bornbythesea 1 year ago
"Hail (Mary) full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou amongst women" (Luke 1: 28) "and blessed is the fruit of thy womb (Jesus)" (Luke 1:42)
gingerspeed 2 years ago 19
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more than 99% of catholic rituals and teachings is 100% man made, and very much damning.
Read the Bible that God has given us, no where is the word "Pope" or "Vicar of Christ" even mentioned.
Not to mention the horrible crimes that the Catholic church committed against early Christians who sought the truth of Biblical teachings.
david052856 2 years ago
lol it took 300 hundred years to create the new testament after christ....lutherns only exist because of catholicism...show some respect...i'm not bashing you now am i
cmhmp10sd 2 years ago
@cmhmp10sd Not true, they exist because of heresy...
jmac24 1 year ago
Wonderful thinking !!!
karolus2007 3 years ago 2
And lets talk about what 12th century "Christians" were not allowed to interpret for themselves the Bible. Known as the Catharists (also known as the Albigensians), these "Christians" had a religion that apparently (no one knows for certain) came to France from what is now Bulgaria. Catharism was a blend of Gnosticism, which claimed to have access to a secret source of religious knowledge, and of Manichaeism, which said matter is evil.
muertos06 3 years ago
The Catharists believed in two gods: the "good" God of the New Testament, who sent Jesus to save our souls from being trapped in matter; and the "evil" God of the Old Testament, who created the material world in the first place. The Catharists beliefs entailed serious—truly civilization-destroying—social consequences. Marriage was scorned because it legitimized sexual relations, which Catharists identified as the Original Sin.
muertos06 3 years ago
But fornication was permitted because it was temporary, secret, and was not generally approved of; while marriage was permanent, open, and publicly sanctioned. The ramifications of such theories are not hard to imagine. In addition, ritualistic suicide was encouraged (those who would not take their own lives were frequently "helped" along), and Catharists refused to take oaths, which, in a feudal society, meant they opposed all governmental authority. Thus, Catharism was to them a...
muertos06 3 years ago
...Thus, Catharism was both a moral and political danger. Henry C. Lea, who was so strongly opposed to the Catholic Church, admitted: "The cause of orthodoxy was the cause of progress and civilization. Had Catharism become dominant, or even had it been allowed to exist on equal terms, its influence could not have failed to become disastrous." Whatever else might be said about Catharism, it was certainly not the...
muertos06 3 years ago
...it was certainly not the same as modern Fundamentalism, and Fundamentalist sympathy for this destructive belief system is sadly misplaced. And furthermore, this is not limited to Catholics. Protestants also tried to root out and punish those they regarded as heretics. Luther and Calvin both endorsed the right of the state to protect society by purging false religion. In fact, Calvin not only banished from Geneva those who did not share...
muertos06 3 years ago
... did not share his views, he permitted and in some cases ordered others to be executed for "heresy" (e.g. Jacques Gouet, tortured and beheaded in 1547; and Michael Servetus, burned at the stake in 1553). In England and Ireland, Reformers engaged in their own ruthless inquisitions and executions. Conservative estimates indicate that thousands of English and Irish Catholics were put to death—many by being hanged, drawn, and quartered—for practicing the Catholic faith.
muertos06 3 years ago 2
The fact that the Reformers also created inquisitions to root out Catholics and others who did not fall into line with the doctrines of the local Protestant sect shows that the existence of an inquisition does not prove that a movement is not of God. Protestants cannot make this claim against Catholics without having it backfire on themselves. Neither may Catholics make a charge against Protestants. The truth of a particular system of belief must be decided on OTHER grounds. Period.
muertos06 3 years ago 4
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For the love of truth and holiness, Mary is NOT God's mother! Please get over it!
pennylaneproductions 3 years ago
You want me to get over truth? Sorry can't do that.
muertos06 3 years ago 4
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God's word is truth (John 17:17). What this poor heretic spouted was traditions of men. Abominations.
pennylaneproductions 3 years ago
Yes God's word is truth. I completely agree. And we know that because the Catholic Church compiled it for you in a canonical book. And it was traditions that carried the word until it was written in a book. That holy book you have in your hands is a Catholic book. Manifested from Catholic tradition.
muertos06 3 years ago 11
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I chuckle at that particular distortion. The Catholic Church did everything in its illegitimate power to keep anyone from reading that book. They used to kill people for translating and distributing the Bible...are you serious?
pennylaneproductions 3 years ago
Are you serious? What anti-Catholic propaganda did you get that from? First, you didn't answer the fact that the Bible is, in reality, a Catholic book. Second, yes there have been immoral Catholics in history, but that says nothing about the theological truth of Catholicism. In the end, your attack is personal and has no real argumentative weight. As currupted as the Church has been, it never lowered its theology to its practice. Hypocracy is the tribute vice pays to virtue. And lets talk...
muertos06 3 years ago 3
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Please the Bible is NOT a catholic book do not delude yourself. if it wasent for Martin Luther we would still be reading fable fairy tales and listening to hail Mary's which have no Biblical basis what so ever
david052856 2 years ago
Then tell me where did the Bible come from?
Tell me a little more about church Fathers, and even tell me more where the word catholic came from? Also you seem to know a whole lot about M. L. Why did he leave the church?
Wisdom and grace will give you the truth of what your looking for, Also remember the Hol;y Spirit didn't say OOOPPS I didn't give the Cathoilc church the spirit, I'll give it to M.L. Then he can start the cascade of many more protestant secs. Does not make sense
javakona1 2 years ago 2
@muertos06 This totally just went on my favorite quotes on facebook.
lemmingneedsprozac 11 months ago
Timeless words from Bishop Sheen .... we could use him with us in this age. God Rest His Soul.
295skirun 3 years ago 3
God Bless Archbishop Fulton Sheen!
Thank you for uploading
Megildur92 3 years ago 3
Is this from the Family Retreat DVD?
Jitpring 3 years ago
Thank you so much!!
Autismmom 3 years ago 2