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  1. Philip James

    The Church The Papacy Says You Should Join

    Well, the storm is coming, and those who choose life will be sorely put to the test, But the victory has been won, and our Lord will carry us through. Stand against the growing darkness, and hold your heads high, for our Love, our sweetness and our Life will sustain us. And by our love for...
  2. Philip James

    Spiritual versus Religious

    Everyone who loves is born of God. Peace!
  3. Philip James

    Are the Ecumenical Councils valid?

    Haha, well I am not so sure he is promoting heresy, but I'll leave that to the Holy Spirit to take care of. Many have called the Church broken and predicted its destruction throught out history. The true miracle is , that despite the many failings of men, the barque of Peter sails on...
  4. Philip James

    Greatest Idol of Today

    Indeed, From the very beginning the Church taught that the Eucharist is truly the flesh and blood of the risen Jesus Christ. Here's St Ignatius circa 100 AD on it: 'They abstain from eucharist (thanksgiving) and prayer, because they allow not that the eucharist is the flesh of our Saviour...
  5. Philip James

    Greatest Idol of Today

    Hello tabletalk, Indeed. And whether it is True or not is independent of my belief, or your unbelief. Jesus said: 'This is my body' . I believe HIM. Peace be with you!
  6. Philip James

    The Church The Papacy Says You Should Join

    The entire life of the Church flows from faith in Jesus Christ and who HE is and what HE has done ! If the devils idea to keep people lost is to lead hundreds of millions of people to call Jesus their Lord and Saviour, Well then he's not very bright.... Now to convince them that 'God has no...
  7. Philip James

    The Body

    So say hello after Mass! If you xan catch em before the scream out of the parking lot lol Seriously though, yeah noninvolment with our neighbours is a problem, one that I think our current culture and urbanization breeds.. Sad but true, we are taught to fear the stranger rather than embrace...
  8. Philip James

    The Body

    ??? I am baffled how anyone can find the intimate union of the Groom and HIS bride impersonal. Peace be with you!
  9. Philip James

    Are the Ecumenical Councils valid?

    I agree. I would never encourage one of my orthodox brethren to abandon their bishop and follow another. To pray for the HS to work on our bishops to heal their division and restore us that we might again sit together at our Father's table? Abolutely yes! Peace!
  10. Philip James

    Are the Ecumenical Councils valid?

    I'm sure it was for many. Sometimes we just to have faith that Holy Spirit will take care of it, and just live our faith. As always, the barque of Peter continues to sail, through clear skies AND stormy seas... "Simon, Simon, behold Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I...
  11. Philip James

    Spiritual versus Religious

    Hello Waiting, The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. You too! Are...
  12. Philip James

    Are the Ecumenical Councils valid?

    The man who called the council to excommunicate him was the pope Cornelius. Instances of more than one man claiming to be pope have occurred more than once in the past, but I'm not sure that applies here. I suppose that if Francis came out and clearly taught heresy, some might argue Benedict...
  13. Philip James

    Are the Ecumenical Councils valid?

    "He may not participate in public worship nor receive the Body of Christ or any of the sacraments. Moreover, if he be a cleric, he is forbidden to administer a sacred rite or to exercise an act of spiritual authority." Yep, i think that's pretty muxh what I said ;) The issue with a pope...
  14. Philip James

    Are the Ecumenical Councils valid?

    Funny? Heretics receive a latae sententiae penalty. They are automatically excommunicated by force of law. Excommunication effectively cuts one off from the Church, they can no longer receive the sacraments or excerise their offices, until they have been properly reconciled. If you like dry...
  15. Philip James

    Spiritual versus Religious

    The practice of the Christian religion, is the power of the Holy Spirit working in us and through us as we DO : Love God with all our hearts and all our souls! And: Love one another. Peace!
  16. Philip James

    Are the Ecumenical Councils valid?

    hi GG, If the pope did try to teach heresy, he would automatically excomunicate himself and would therefore no longer be pope. Peace!
  17. Philip James

    Religion versus Spirituality

    The practice of the Christian religion, is the power of the Holy Spirit working in us and through us as we DO : Love God with all our hearts and all our souls! And: Love one another. Peace!
  18. Philip James

    What Is Love?

    Never turn away the stranger in need.. Peace!
  19. Philip James

    Wealth comes from God.

    Intetesting. The NAB reads: Remember then, it is the LORD, your God, who gives you the power to acquire wealth, by fulfilling, as he has now done, the covenant which he swore to your fathers. Peace!
  20. Philip James

    The Church The Papacy Says You Should Join

    Well said. Jesus Christ is the judge of all of us, and who can do aught but HOPE in HIS mercy! To Him be all Glory and Honour, forever and ever.