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  1. Philip James

    How to Get Along With Believers You Disagree With

    Yes. We dont have to like all our brothers and sisters, but we do have to love them. I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to...
  2. Philip James

    What are the seven kings of Revelation 17:10?

    Amen! Hello Hobie, Truly, one of the enemies greatest tactics is to convince men that this beautiful bride is to be despised... You too! Are welcome to come to the wedding feast of the Lamb of God! Peace be with you!
  3. Philip James

    Is water baptism necessary for salvation?

    Hello Mungo, Indeed! From the catechism: 1617 The entire Christian life bears the mark of the spousal love of Christ and the Church. Already Baptism, the entry into the People of God, is a nuptial mystery; it is so to speak the nuptial bath111 which precedes the wedding feast, the Eucharist...
  4. Philip James

    The Doctrine of Purgatory in Catholic Biblical Perspective

    Why do the nations protest and the peoples grumble in vain? Kings on earth rise up and princes plot together against the LORD and his anointed: "Let us break their shackles and cast off their chains!"
  5. Philip James

    I wonder where this might lead...

    Umm, no, they are not. But 'capture every thought for Christ comes to mind... 0
  6. Philip James

    I wonder where this might lead...

    Worshipping Jesus Christ is never idolatry. HE IS the Incarnate God Himeslf. Ignoring the 2000 year old teaching of the Church and following the 150? year old traditions of some Johnny-come-lately jackdaw is placing oneself 'outside the authority of God' word' Whoever listens to you listens...
  7. Philip James

    Is water baptism necessary for salvation?

    Its funny you used the term 'bosses' which to me carries negative overtones. The problem of course lies in how we perceive and excerise authority. If our brother has been given authority over us do we envy his position? Do we look for excuses to reject or disobey that authority? Are we truly...
  8. Philip James

    Is water baptism necessary for salvation?

    Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, 'My friend, move up to a higher position.' Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself...
  9. Philip James

    Is water baptism necessary for salvation?

    Well I don't know about 'pecking' but there certainly is an order. Lucifer refused to have The Man over him, and so fell... Obedience to God's will is not optional. Serviam! Peace be with you!
  10. Philip James

    Poll and thread: Is smoking always a sin?

    Indeed. Just like alcohol, i'm sure for some it is not an addiction but a pleasure (and/or a medicine). But , just like alcohol, for those of us with an addiction, it is a monster. Lord Jesus have mercy on us!
  11. Philip James

    Beware of Men's Leaven on Rome

    Hello Enoch, Which is more likely, That these churches you mention ,which have been separated for more than a thousand years and teach essentialy the same things, are indeed the community that Christ established through His apostles. Or that you, devoid of any connection with the Church...
  12. Philip James

    I don't know where to start my journey, but I am excited to embrace it

    Hello Charley, I would suggest 3 things to help get you started. Prayer Read the new testament Listen to Listen Live: EWTN Livestream 24/7 Catholic Radio | EWTN . they have a program that starts at 10 AM central time called 'women of Grace'. Which may help you. Peace be with you!
  13. Philip James

    What God said to me about Abortion

    When a civilization kills its children by the tens if millions, can it stand? Do we think God does not see? Or care? Unless we repent and beg for God's mercy can we escape the fate of Sodom? :(:(:(
  14. Philip James

    Pay to Pray eRosary from the Vatican

    The Church from the very beginning reserved presiding over the celebration of the Eucharist to the bishop, or to one of whom the bishop has approved (ordained). All the apostolic churches witness to this, as does Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch circa 100 AD : [But] shun divisions, as the...
  15. Philip James

    Pay to Pray eRosary from the Vatican

    For it is testified: "You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." Peace be with you!
  16. Philip James

    Pay to Pray eRosary from the Vatican

    What do you mean by 'believing on Jesus?
  17. Philip James

    Pay to Pray eRosary from the Vatican

    to remember yes, and to show forth His death: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes to re-present that sacrifice for all to see. We are brought to the foot of the cross, standing there with Mary, John and all our brothers and...
  18. Philip James

    Pay to Pray eRosary from the Vatican

    What do you mean by 'faith alone' ? Peace!
  19. Philip James

    Pay to Pray eRosary from the Vatican

    To get you to examine the reasons you keep yourself separtate from your brethren. With respect, it's not about 'us', it's all about HIM, and us united with HIM and us united with each other through HIM. All who believe can share in the feast yes, but for those who don't: For anyone who eats...