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  1. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    All who believe are welcome to come to the Feast, However, we have a duty to ensure one does belive For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body, eats and drinks judgment on himself And that they are properly prepared But when the king came in to meet the guests he saw a man...
  2. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    Brother, Is it fair to say we have a dead liturgy if you have never been to one? Come to the Paschal Vigil this year and see. Try the Orthodox liturgy if you prefer... experience the meeting of the Eternal and His people... Peace be with you!
  3. Philip James

    Please pray for Me.

    Hello JesusLovesMe, when you struggle, think on what you chose for your name here. When the darkest of nights assails your mind, cling to Jesus love and let not what troubles you overcome you. Yes, He does love you, and He will never abandon you! A therapist sounds like a good idea, but be...
  4. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    Hello Ferris, Have you ever been to a celebration of the Mass?
  5. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    The heart and mind of the Church, which is the heart and mind of Christ. I think so, yes. At Mass today, a member began with a beautiful hymn, accompanied by another member on piano, the rest of us joining in as we were able.. After confessing our responsibility for our faults and asking all...
  6. Philip James

    What If Real Religious Persecution Came To The U.S.?

    The imposition of godless 'morals' on Catholic businesses, schools and charities is an ongoing legal battle to be sure.. How much the dems hatred of the Catholic Church fuels their persecution of all Christians will likely be on display as they challenge the latest supreme court nominee...
  7. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    I don't know of any doctrinal position of the Church on this question, but I believe my opinion is within the bounda of the Church Catholic. If this or anything that I post contradicts the teaching of the Church, then I am the one who is in error and I will submit to the correction of my...
  8. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    By community, i mean that community that shares in the One Bread that Jesus broke and gave to the apostles, and the One Cup that He blessed and likewise gave them.. If Rome is your stumbling block, then come to the Feast with Alexandria, come with Constantinople... But come! Peace be with you!
  9. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    That scripture demonstrates that Christ founded a community through the apostles.. That community has grown and filled the whole Earth in fulfillment of the scriptures. Peace be with you!
  10. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    What's your point? Does the order and peace that the Church demonstrates by worshipping with one voice and one heart and one mind offend you? Peace!
  11. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    To how the peope of God gather? Do you think HE has told you something different than what He told your brothers and sisters for 2000 years? They went out from us, but they were not really of our number; if they had been, they would have remained with us. Their desertion shows that none of...
  12. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    The truth is established on the testimony of 2 or 3 witnesses.. The Church in Rome, the Church in Alexandria, and the Church in Constantinople are 3 2000 year old living witnesses to the way 'the people of God meet' What you got?
  13. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    I would not say what you said about any Christian liturgy, however structured... Who are you to call our worship of our Almighty Father, through Jesus Christ His Son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,, cold dead and meaningless.. To Whom do you offer sacrifice? Christ is risen! Alleluia!
  14. Philip James

    What If Real Religious Persecution Came To The U.S.?

    Hi PW, I was pointing out that this is a magesterial document binding on the Faithful. (Note most magesterial documents contain many scripture references) Thus the idea that the Catholic Church will submit to some world syncretic religeous system and abandon Christ is preposterous. Peace!
  15. Philip James

    What If Real Religious Persecution Came To The U.S.?

    Pope Francis is bound by that magesterial document.. If he teaches any of the things that document identifies as error, then he automatically excomunicates himself and is no longer Pope.. Peace!
  16. Philip James

    What If Real Religious Persecution Came To The U.S.?

    Hello amigo, I agree. Thought you might be interested in Catholic teaching on this: Dominus Iesus Edit to add this quote from it: In fact, it must be firmly believed that, in the mystery of Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Son of God, who is “the way, the truth, and the life” (Jn 14:6), the...
  17. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    Thank you for clarifying. At what point do you think the apostles became believers? Was Peter not a believer when He said: Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God."...
  18. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    Hello PW, I'm not sure I understand this question. What do you mean by 'eternally saved' especially when referencing a point in time? A drowning man is spotted nby a boat which comes over, throws him a line and pulls him into the boat and brings him to shore.... At what point was he saved...
  19. Philip James

    John 6:66 - Why did many disciples stop following Jesus?

    Hello Ferris, Do you not see that you are demanding that the perceptions of your flesh establish reality rather than the words of Jesus? This is why it takes supernatual faith to believe in the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation. The One Bread broken and shared, the One cup passed down...