For Non-Catholics

Here is my small contribution to clarifying some of the misunderstandings that have been feeding the skepticism,  contempt and even hatred shown by  non-Catholics  towards Catholics and the Catholic Church, especially in the United States.

I am not a theologian, neither do I belong to any religious order; however,  I do feel strongly enough about my Catholic faith to publicly defend it.  Nevertheless, the goal of this blog is not  to disrespect anyone’s  religious beliefs, rather  it is an attempt to minimize misconception and prejudice against  Catholicism.

I believe that the opinions of many good Protestants  – I am married to one of them –  on Catholicism are based on inaccurate information and even lies that may have been accepted without  being pondered. For this reason, I  dedicate a section of this humble blog to address some of these issues; and as I do this, I sincerely hope that those who read my posts will keep an open mind to reflect on the information found here, so that we can one day truly enjoy the gift of being part of one whole body of Christ as a Christian family, in love and respect not contempt.

 

There are not over a hundred people in the United States who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions, however, who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church, which is, of course, quite a different thing. (Bishop Fulton Sheen)

Here is a rather unknown remark by Martin Luther from 1530, years after he had left the Church, which many protestant these days ignore:

 

“Why are you searching heavenward in search of my keys? Do you not understand, Jesus said, ‘I gave them to Peter. They are indeed the keys of heaven, but they are not found in heaven for I left them on earth.'” This is Jesus talking, “‘Peter’s mouth is my mouth, his tongue is my key case, his keys are my keys. They are an office.'”

Luther on confession, “‘They are a power, a command given by God through Christ to all of Christendom for the retaining and remitting of the sins of men.'”

 

Someone took the time to make the video immediately below. I love the tune, it is my favorite Eucharist song. So I decided to use it here as it also lists famous Catholic converts.

 

 

 

“Wheresoever the bishop shall appear, there let the people be, even as where Jesus may be, there is the Catholic Church.” St. Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch (c. 110 AD)