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  1. Philip James

    Bible verses most Christians refuse to believe

    John 6: 53-54 Jesus said to them, "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. Peace be with you!
  2. Philip James

    If Catholics Are Christians Why They Persecute And Kill Christians And Burn Their Bibles???

    Hello Jennifer, Do you think some other woman gave birth to Jesus? She is 'the woman' spoken of here: I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; He will strike at your head, while you strike at his heel." Peace be with you!
  3. Philip James

    If Catholics Are Christians Why They Persecute And Kill Christians And Burn Their Bibles???

    Hello Rocky, To be fair, it was predominately Christian kings and princes who 'ruled with an iron hand' however much or little they were influenced by the bishops of the Church. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Theodosius I And just about 1000 years from the beginning of Christian kings to the...
  4. Philip James

    If Catholics Are Christians Why They Persecute And Kill Christians And Burn Their Bibles???

    And how bout those British... Where'd they learn how to speak American anyway.... One can hardly understand them...
  5. Philip James

    Depressed

    'Blessed are they who weep and mourn, for they shall be comforted' May the peace that surpasses all understanding fill you as you carry your burdens.
  6. Philip James

    Are Protestants "saved? "

    Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.
  7. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    Dear Paul, Where is your faith man? Do you not think the Father will give this gift to your children if you ask Him? For the promise is made to you and to your children and to all those far off, whomever the Lord our God will call." Peace be with you!
  8. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    Hello Dave! Indeed. From the catechism: 1268 The baptized have become "living stones" to be "built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood." By Baptism they share in the priesthood of Christ, in his prophetic and royal mission. They are "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy...
  9. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    Indeed
  10. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    Dear Pearl, The Catholic Church is that 'well established Christian Church, as Ignatius' letters clearly demonstrate. And all the ancient apostolic communities witness to this. The Church in Rome, the Church in Alexandria, the Church in Constantinople... If not these, then who? Who else can...
  11. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    Clearly that is not the case: For this reason I left you in Crete so that you might set right what remains to be done and appoint presbyters in every town, as I directed you, And here: They appointed presbyters for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord...
  12. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    You sir, need to control your tongue. Speaking evil of that which you have no understanding... I for my part, forgive you. May the Prince of Peace bless you and soften your heart!
  13. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    Dear Pearl, That may indeed be how the world rules, but the shepherds of the Church have been instructed otherwise: But Jesus summoned them and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so...
  14. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    Hello Pearl, Do you not think that 'lead, teach and pastor' is ruling? How then do you define 'rule' ? Peace!
  15. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    Your rejection of the 2000 year old authoritative teaching of the Church is noted, You will have to humble yourself and submit to the correction of the brethren if you wish to participate in the feast... As the cancellation of public Mass in many places these days shows, the banquet hall...
  16. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    Hello Joseph, My doctrine is not my own, but that of my brothers and sisters for 2000 years, that which we received from Christ through His apostles. Pride and rebellion have ever been the mark of the enemy.. ' I will not have this man rule over me' is the call of the heart in opposition...
  17. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    Dear Pearl, That quote is from Korah, speaking against Aaron and Moses. Were I to say 'who are Richard ( my bishop) and John (my presbetyr) that they should rule over me. Have I not also been annointed priest, prophet and king?' I would be repeating the error of Korah. In rejecting those...
  18. Philip James

    Why do we need priests?

    "Enough from you! The whole community, all of them, are holy; the LORD is in their midst. Why then should you set yourselves over the LORD'S congregation?" Peace be with you!
  19. Philip James

    Regeneration before or after saving faith

    Hello friend, for the living , all things are NOW. Before He formed us in the womb He knew us... Peace be with you!
  20. Philip James

    Is any one really happy here?

    Another option for those wishing to retain their Anglican traditions, while uniting with the Catholic Church: Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter - Wikipedia Peace!