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Christine Ann
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Posted: Wed Feb 14th, 2007 08:28 pm |
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Hello Friends in Christ,
Did anyone see this week's Journey Home Program? The guest, Taylor Marshall was posed the question: did he think anyone who is seriously seeking Christ would ultimately have to come to the truth of the Catholic Church? or something along that line....
I've had this thought myself. I am so struck by the truths I am coming to in my journey home, that I find it difficult to believe that anyone led by the Holy Spirit would not eventually become Catholic. As I understood him, Mr. Marshall said he couldn't answer for everyone overall...that many sincere seekers were to be found in other denominations. I agree there are many sincerely seeking truth, but am I out of line to think that it must eventually lead to the RCC ? If the fullness of truth is in the Catholic Church where else could one be led?
What do others think?
Christine Ann
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CajunRick
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Posted: Wed Feb 14th, 2007 08:38 pm |
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Those who investigate the Church with an open mind will inevitably be led to her truth. The problem is so many Protestants and other non-Catholics have closed their mind because of false teachings they have been exposed to in the past. That's why the hardest thing for us to do in evangelization is to get people to listen. Once that's done, the battle is half over because the truth is on our side. But if you've lived your entire life believing that the Church is false, in denominations that even change their language to avoid sounding Catholic, it's hard to even begin to listen to the possibilities.
It is a breakthrough when a spouse investigating the Church can get the other spouse to even open the door to what the Church teaches. It doesn't make the door fly open, but even a crack admits a little bit of the truth. And the truth is very hard to refute.
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Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand. - Augustine
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Christine Ann
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Posted: Wed Feb 14th, 2007 09:27 pm |
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Yes, Rick, I certainly see (and experience) your point. My husband is so closed having been a fundamental Baptist all his life. My only hope is prayer that he will get a glimmer of truth and with it the desire to go where that truth takes him.
Do you know a Saint to whom I could pray in regard to his conversion? Monica, the mother of St. Augustine was suggested to me, but her description doesn't seem to fit my situation...
Thanks for your response. I will also pray for ways to reach him...I tried to get him to sit down with me and listen to Scott Hahn's testimony of his journey as was suggested to me before, but to no avail. He refused, pre-ferring to watch TV!
I don't get angry with him, but I can't help but show my disappointment, then quietly lift him up to the Lord. I am currently reading The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur and am able to relate to her feelings, although her husband was an Atheist and not even a believer. I guess matters could be worse!!
In His Love,
Christine Ann
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Darlene
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Posted: Thu Feb 15th, 2007 07:37 pm |
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Yes Christine Ann, matters could be worse. Having been raised in a atheist/agnostic home, I can attest to that. I understand how it is to live with a Evangelical/Fundamentalist who is close minded toward the Catholic faith. Yet, my husband and I can pray together, read the Bible together and share in our love and concern for others together. That's not so bad, is it? I certainly couldn't do that with an atheist!
Darlene
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mrsbmoo
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Posted: Thu Feb 15th, 2007 07:52 pm |
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| I think a true statement would be that someone truly seeking truth would be led to the Catholic church given enough time and availability to the right information. Unfortunately there is neither unlimited time nor is everyone likely to read what would make the difference. Just my opinion of course.
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Christine Ann
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Posted: Fri Feb 16th, 2007 07:59 pm |
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Dear Darlene,
I'm sure growing up in an atheistic home gave you a real struggle, but my husband has never prayed with me or read the Bible with me...it's difficult to discuss anything with him because he usually doesn't want to. I've read your recent posts about your husband and I think he's well on the verge of a "journey". My husband believes what he's been told (and told) by preachers in a fundamentalist setting and refuses to budge at all. I'm hoping and praying that he will come around and take an interest. I think you and your husband have a close spiritual relationship which will help you tremendously...and has. But my walk with the Lord, other than attending church together, has been alone. He believes, but I see little evidence of growing sanctification or any desire for that. Do you have any suggestions...I want to share my faith so badly with him!
Please pray for us. Do you have a particular Saint that you pray to for your husband's conversion that you'd want to share?
In His Love,
Christine Ann
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Darlene
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Posted: Sun Feb 18th, 2007 05:00 pm |
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Dear Christine,
After reading your post, I have a couple of questions. You mentioned that your husband has never prayed with you or read the Bible with you. That seems very peculiar to me. Have you ever asked him to? What was yours and his faith when you married? How long have you been married? Is there any evidence that your husband is a Christian, other than the fact that he attends church and says he is a Christian?
I asked the questions above because it would give me a better idea of your husband's spiritual condition. You can email me privately if you would like.
Darlene
P.S.: I don't really pray to any specific saints. I do pray the Holy Rosary daily even though I am not yet officially Catholic.
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