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Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 2:40pm On Oct 08, 2013 |
Hmmm... |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 3:45pm On Oct 08, 2013 |
striktlymi: Hmmm...Why are hmmming?. You are welcome. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 3:50pm On Oct 08, 2013 |
Sal C: Why are hmmming?. Thanks for the welcome. Just thinking... |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 4:57pm On Oct 08, 2013 |
striktlymi:About what? |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 8:02pm On Oct 08, 2013 |
Sal C: About what? The thread and its purpose. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by superior1: 9:08pm On Oct 08, 2013 |
Waoh! An interesting thread for sons and daughters of Mr Francis. Can people who believe the Bible as the full and complete words of God join in |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 9:57pm On Oct 08, 2013 |
superior1: Waoh! An interesting thread for sons and daughters of Mr Francis.It depends on your reasons for wanting to join. By the way you are welcome, Sons and daughters of Mr Francis? Meaning? |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 9:58pm On Oct 08, 2013 |
striktlymi:You don't like the OP? |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 6:54am On Oct 09, 2013 |
Sal C: You don't like the OP? The OP is on point and I love it. I am just not comfortable with the level of disunity in Christendom. At first I asked myself why not join other Christians in the stickied Christian chatbox? But after some thought about the level of discrimination faced by Catholics and considering that a number of front runners in that thread are averse to anything Catholic, I had a re-think. After all it's not a bad idea for Catholics to have a 'safe haven' where they can meet and get stuff off their chest with little or no disturbance. I think its a good initiative. 1 Like |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 12:48pm On Oct 09, 2013 |
striktlymi:I see |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 12:50pm On Oct 09, 2013 |
@ All. Good day! @ Mr Aladin still waiting for you on the other thread. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by Ubenedictus(m): 12:57pm On Oct 09, 2013 |
Francis Reflects on the Temptation to Flee from God Calls on Faithful to Allow God to Author the Plan of Their Lives By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY, October 07, 2013 ( Zenit.org) - Pope Francis this morning during his daily Mass at Santa Marta reflected on the temptation that everyone, even Christians, can face to flee from God. Among the faithful present at the Holy Father’s morning Mass were a number of accredited journalists from the Holy See Press Office. The Pope, who on October 13th will consecrate the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was dressed in a white chasuble to honor the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Speaking on the first reading, which recalled the story of Jonah who fled upon receiving the call from God to preach against Nineveh, the Holy Father told the faithful gathered that the act of “fleeing from God” is a temptation faced daily by all. “You can flee from God, even while being a Christian, being a Catholic, or a member of Catholic Action, a priest, bishop, Pope [...] everyone, everyone of us can flee from God. It is a daily temptation. To not listen to God, to not listen to his voice, to not feel in our heart His proposal, His invitation,” the Pope said. Another example of fleeing from God, the Holy Father indicated, is given in the Gospel of the Good Samaritan, particularly in the example that Christ’s gives of the priest who passes a man beaten on the side of a road. “In the Gospel, there is this man who is half-dead, thrown on the pavement of the road, and by chance a priest was going down that road, a dignified priest, dressed properly in a cassock, good [priest], very good!” the Pope explained. “He saw [him] and looked: ‘I’m going to be late for Mass’, and he left. He did not hear the voice of God there.” Pope Francis observed that while a Levite also passes the stranger, the only one who stopped was one who “habitually flees from God: a sinner, a Samaritan.” Despite his differences in religious practices, and even though he came from a theological background that was wrong, the Samaritan doesn’t flee, instead “he understood that God called him” there. “Why does Jonah flee from God? Why does the priest flee from God? Why does the Levite flee from God?” the Pope asked. “It’s because their hearts were closed, and when your heart is closed, you can no longer hear the voice of God. Instead, a Samaritan who was on a journey ‘saw him and was moved with compassion: his heart was open, he was human.” The 76 year old Pontiff stated that those who flee from God, like Jonah, the priest and the Levite all had a set plan for their lives, while the Samaritan allowed God to write the story of his life. Concluding his homily, Pope Francis called on the faithful to ask themselves whether they allow God to write the story of our lives or do we want to write our own plans. “I am sure that we all see that the Samaritan, the sinner did not flee from God. May the Lord allow us to listen to the voice of the Lord, His voice, which tells us: Go, and do the same as well,” he said. After the Mass, the Holy Father greeted the journalists, among whom ZENIT was also present. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by superior1: 1:18pm On Oct 09, 2013 |
Can someone help me with biblical verses where Christians are asked to pray with Rosary |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 1:33pm On Oct 09, 2013 |
Ubenedictus: Francis Reflects on the Temptation to Flee from God Calls on Faithful to Allow God to Author the Plan of Their Lives By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY, October 07, 2013 ( Zenit.org) - Pope Francis this morning during his daily Mass at Santa Marta reflected on the temptation that everyone, even Christians, can faceIn our daily lives we encounter things that make us flee from God. Sometimes it is our quest for material possessions other times it is the troubles and difficulties we encounter. Sometimes, we seem to doubt the existence of God or why he is yet to come to our aid. All these contribute to the reason why we sometimes flee from God or at least feel like fleeing from God. In all let God direct our path in live and give us grace to do his will always. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by MrAladin: 8:09pm On Oct 09, 2013 |
Syncan: My name is Syncan and I'll like to join this community. Glory to Jesus!www.nairaland.com/1285693/martyrs-otranto-entire-vilage-dat#15654706 u welcome. Remember wetyn u do atheist for did thread abi.?? U confused them bad bad |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by MrAladin: 8:18pm On Oct 09, 2013 |
superior1: Can someone help me with biblical verses where Christians are asked to pray with RosaryThe Truth is that if you say your Rosary daily , and meditate on its mysteries, it will bring down many graces from heaven to you. It will strengthen you to overcome temptation, and to grow holy. It will lead you straight to heaven, and away from the devil. Saying the rosary is pondering the life of Christ with Mary, as she did in Luke 2:19. Is 15 or 20 minutes a day worth that to you? How many people do you know that say the rosary daily are lustful, angry, slothful, etc.? Habitual sin will no longer be a part of your life. How to say the Rosary FAQ's about the Rosary Quotes on the Rosary from the Saints Rosary Promises, Blessings, and Benefits Fatima How to Say the Rosary in Latin The 54 Day Rosary Novena The Rosary is more than just repeating the words of Gabriel ("Hail Full of Grace, the Lord is with Thee" and Elizabeth ("Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus" from scripture. It is also about meditating on the 20 "mysteries". Mysteries? What are these mysteries? They are broken down into four sets of mysteries, all taken from the bible: 1. The Joyful Mysteries 2. The Luminous Mysteries 3. The Sorrowful Mysteries 4. The Glorious Mysteries. The Joyful Mysteries are as follows: 1. The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus to Mary 2. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth 3. The Birth of Jesus 4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple 5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple The Luminous Mysteries are as follows: 1. The Baptism of Jesus 2. The Wedding Feast at Cana 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom 4. The Transfiguration of Jesus 5. The Institution of the Eucharist The Sorrowful Mysteries are as follows: 1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gesthemane 2. The Scourging of Jesus at the Pillar 3. The Crowning of Thorns 4. The Carrying of the Cross 5. The Crucifixion of Jesus The Glorious Mysteries are as follows: 1. The Resurrection of Jesus 2. The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost 4. The Assumption of Mary 5. The Coronation of Mary While the first 18 mysteries can be directly taken from the Bible, the last 2 mysteries, the Assumption of Mary and the Coronation of Mary, can be deduced from scripture. Taking a close look at Revelation Chapter 12, scripture talks about a woman, not a disembodied spirit, in heaven with a crown on her head. Paul says that a crown AWAITS us all in heaven (2 Timothy 4:, so this woman already has hers. Since this woman is the woman who gave birth to the Savior, the woman has to be Mary. And Psalm 45:6ff clearly talks about the coronation of the Queen: Your divine throne endures for ever and ever. Your royal scepter is a scepter of equity; you love righteousness and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows; your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad; daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir. Hear, O daughter, consider, and incline your ear; forget your people and your father's house; and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him; the people of Tyre will sue your favor with gifts, the richest of the people with all kinds of wealth. The princess is decked in her chamber with gold- woven robes ; in many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions, her escort, in her train. With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king. Instead of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth. I will cause your name to be celebrated in all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you for ever and ever. (**NOTE - This last verse from Psalm 45 is a clear reference to Luke 1:48 concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary: for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed!) The Bible says in James 5:20 that " whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins." So by praying the rosary for sinners, we not only save them, but ourselves as well. To multiply the blessings of the rosary, it is very beneficial to join the Rosary Confraternity. By joining, you get the blessings from all of the rosaries said by all of the members, rather than just yours. To learn about the history and origins of the rosary, click here . How to Say the Rosary Each meditation on each mystery consists of saying one Our Father, 10 Hail Mary's (while meditating on the mystery), the Glory Be to the Father Prayer, and the Fatima Prayer ("Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy). At the end of the rosary, the Hail Holy Queen prayer is usually said.The meditation on these events is the key to the Rosary. Mindlessly repeating the Hail Mary prayer without the meditation on these mysteries would be vain repitition, but when the vocal prayer (the body of the rosary), is combined with the mental meditation of the 20 mysteries (the soul of the rosary), then it is actually praying the gospel of Jesus Christ ! The physical rosary beads are nothing more than prayer counters to help us remember when it is time to switch over to the next mystery. If one is truly meditating, then trying to remember the number of Hail Mary's would be tough. By fingering the beads, it merely assists us with the count. While it is tough to try to meditate on the mysteries at the same time one is saying the Hail Mary, the key to properly saying the rosary is to concentrate less on the Hail Mary, and more on the mysteries. Putting one's self back in time mentally and trying to visualize actually being at the scene of the mystery is a good technique to use. And be sure to get your rosary blessed by a priest. The blessing on the rosary increases the spirituality of your prayers, forever. 1 Like |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by MrAladin: 9:39pm On Oct 09, 2013 |
Sal C: @check the other thread. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 3:10pm On Oct 10, 2013 |
Mr. Aladin:Seen. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by MrAladin: 7:04pm On Oct 10, 2013 |
CORPUS CHRISTI : CATHOLIC CHURCH MARKS 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN GHANA. AS PART of the 40 th anniversary celebration of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church at New Tafo in Kumasi, a health screening exercise has been organized for members of the church. The exercise was initiated by the executive council of the church, led by Rev. Fr. Thomas Agyemang Prempeh, the parish priest, in collaboration with nurses and doctors from Project Abroad, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) as sponsors. Over 3,000 members of the church were screened to enable them know their health status regarding Hepatitis B, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Eye, Ear and Teeth. Other activities lined up for the celebration included soccer and indoor games like sack race, Lidu, Oware, Tug of War, paying cards, Ampe, Netball and Volley ball among others. Rev. Fr. Thomas Agyemang Prempeh said it was part of the church's social responsibility to make sure that members of the church remained healthy and had a prolonged lifespan. In tune with the theme of the celebration, Rev. Fr. Agyemang Prempeh called on Christians to be united in the body of Christ while caring for one another as servants of God. He said Christ came because of salvation of man and that as a body of Christ Christians should co-exist as one people and be each other's helper. He expressed the hope that Ghanaians will come to know that we are one people with one destiny to help improve the country calling for peace as a condition for development. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by SalC: 9:13am On Oct 11, 2013 |
Good morning brethren. May our day be blessed. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by italo: 9:41am On Oct 11, 2013 |
Morning Sal C and all. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by MrAladin: 8:09am On Oct 12, 2013 |
God has a reason for allowing things to happen. We may never understand his reasoning, but we simply have to trust his perfect will. Do you trust in God's perfect will? |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 8:46am On Oct 12, 2013 |
Mr. Aladin: Morning Al, Can you please shed some light on this "perfect will" of God? What does it mean? |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 8:48am On Oct 12, 2013 |
Mr. Aladin: aha, that thread...I was laughing all through, I must have been learning too much from Italo. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by MrAladin: 9:11am On Oct 12, 2013 |
striktlymi:God’s will is a topic not only coveted by people, also little bit confusing as far as its practical side is concerned. In order to bring clarity on that topic, let us take the establishment of Israel monarchy, as a case study. There are two levels of Gods will. 1) Perfect will 2) Permissive will God’s ultimate goal was that He himself should be their king and rule them. But, He foreknew that Israel people would demand an human king, seeing gentiles having monarchy governments. So God already had commanded the code of conduct for the king, in case of monarchy being established, in Deuteronomy: 17:14-20 When thou art come unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it and shalt dwell therein and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that are about me…….” We read from the prophecies of Jacob in the book of Genesis that there was a probability of Monarchy. Genesis: 17: 6 “……. and kings shall come out of thee” Genesis 49:10-20 “The scepture shall not depart from Judah……” and he shall yield royal dainties. Is Divine King double minded ? Let us be aware of two themes that run simultaneously. “It is my will that I should be your king” said the Lord. At the same time, He had written that there was a probability for Monarchy and Dynasty. Is God double minded? Let us be sure that there is neither confusion nor contrariness in the Scriptures. Bible is crystal clear. It was His ultimate goal and perfect will that people should accept Him as king and obey Him. But, As the image of God is inbuilt in man and makes him to operate his freewill, God never compels man for anything. God never penetrates into man’s free will. Unless and until he submits his freewill upon the alter and confesses” Let it be according to your will Lord, not according to my will”, he does not interfere in his life. Here, you may be confused. This is the reason for the struggle that we often have in our lives. God has given us free will and full freedom. He never interferes in them. He remains so from then to now. Though He foreknew that Israel people would deviate from His plan, why he desired to be their king? WHAT IS PERMISSIVE WILL? Though we act against God`s will and God`s plans , He never let us down . Because He loves us deeply and abundantly, He makes an alternative arrangement. That is permissive will. Though we are pulled by our self- desire and select a way which is contrary to the best plan which God has set for us, He never gives up. God allows His permissive will to be executed in a nation or in a people group. Many times, we fulfill His permissive will only. We may not be prepared to fulfill His perfect will. Even when we decide to do what looks good to us, His loves never lets us down. His love is the only reason for not being forsaken. But, only when we fulfill His perfect will, We can receive His fullness of blessings. Leaving perfect will and doing permissive will brings limited blessings and limited peace along with sufferings and torments, into our lives. Lord, It is enough that so far I have walked in permissive will and received limited blessings. Hereafter enable me to fulfill your perfect will and inherit fullness of blessings. Amen. Irrevocable Decisions We need to learn another lesson. In some areas of life, it is possible to leave the permissive will and reach the perfect will, later on. But, in certain areas, our decisions are irrevocable. Establishing Monarchy in Israel was such a thing. In a western country, a sister, known to me, got married. She is good in spiritual life and in other areas. On the third day from their Marriage, the new couple attended a camp, where I preached. When they came to me for prayer, they opened their heart to me. She said, “I am doubtful if our marriage is in line with God’s will. It looks wrong that I married this man. What to do?” Some people may not think this far, about their marriage. But, they may find the decision that they have taken regarding marriage to be incorrect. This is a difficult area. But, God strengthened me to counsel them and encourage them. When I left their country, they came to the airport and sent off me gladly. Some people are confused about the decision which they have made regarding marriage. You cannot and should not change your path, regarding marriage life. In the same way, Israel people had established Monarchy. This was irrevocable and no way for coming back. Lord, help me to submit my free will at your altar before taking any decision. Some decisions are irrevocable. So, help me to take pre-cautions. Enable me to crucify my self-will and to surrender myself. Though I have failed in decision making in my past life, help me to take the way which you have pre-destined. Amen. God loves this kind of commitment. Perhaps, if you realise today that you have failed to understand God’s will, remember His love and grace. Surrender yourself to them. Do good. Surely you shall see the Lord who sustains you and saves you and protects you. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by MrAladin: 9:13am On Oct 12, 2013 |
striktlymi:It also Has to do with decision making in our daily lives. For more knowledge you can read ROMAN 12:2 |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by MrAladin: 9:16am On Oct 12, 2013 |
Syncan:i Admired how you Responded to their dumb question. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by Nobody: 9:21am On Oct 12, 2013 |
Mr. Aladin: Hmmm... Made sense to me. Thanks! |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by MrAladin: 9:32am On Oct 12, 2013 |
striktlymi:you are Always Welcome |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by Syncan(m): 9:40am On Oct 12, 2013 |
@ Mr. Al, would you say that all that happens to us, good or bad is the will of God? |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by MrAladin: 9:53am On Oct 12, 2013 |
Syncan: @ Mr. Al, would you say that all that happens to us, good or bad is the will of God?Sir to Begin With The Answer to Your Question,,,,,,, Let's Take A Look @ The Book of.. Romans 8:28 And wee know that all things worke together for good, to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. |
Re: A Thread For Catholics by MrAladin: 10:54am On Oct 12, 2013 |
Syncan: @ Mr. Al, would you say that all that happens to us, good or bad is the will of God?Ro 8:28 All things work together for good. The third ground of encouragement to saints in suffering is now given. To them, under God's providence, all things, even their sorrows, trials and persecutions, work together for blessing. This precious assurance is not to all mankind, saint and sinner, but is limited to a class. To them that love God. These are those who enjoy the blessed assurance just given. Notice the order in the Revised Version, which is the order of the Greek, "to them that love God all things work together for good". The love of God is the very foundation of the Christian life. See Lu 10:28 and Joh 14:23. The expression, "them that love God", is synonymous with "Followers of Christ". See 1Co 2:9 Eph 6:24 2Ti 4:8 Jas 2:5. The two expressions "them that love God" and "the called" are are different ways of describing the same class. To them who are the called. These have been called by the gospel and have accepted the call. Many others are called Jews and Gentiles, but only those who hear and obey are chosen (Mt 20:16 20:14). Paul uses the term of the latter class; those who hear and obey. The evidence that we are "the called" is that we love God. According to [his] purpose. This call was purposed from the time that God promised a Deliverer of the fallen race (Ge 3:15). |
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