Amen! I have no idea what is going to happen to the Church now - it can go two ways. Francis can have a "coming to Jesus" moment and finally act like a real Pope, or he can double down into secular woke insanity. Only God knows what happens now, and whatever happens, He sees and will ensure good comes out of all of it. Dear God help us now.
Bullseye. As regards this Pope 'conversion', so to speak; not likely although Providence could find a way if it so desired. Perhaps the Almighty would prefer to let us 'stew' for awhile in the filth we've created, down here.
Problem being is that he has set in place a lot of left wing liberals (one need only look at his appointment of Cdl. McElroy from San Diego) These will be the "electors', as it were. Nowhere to be found for appointment was, say for instance Archbishop Cordileone.
Napoleon. Nicely stated but one needs to be aware (if following Catholic belief) that we have been redeemed and not saved; there is a difference. You and I and all of the rest of us still have work to be done. Our salvation is always a work in progress of which we are never assured until the moment when we would pass through the gates. With that in mind; continue to 'walk the walk' because there is always the chance we could backslide and there is no time for that, now. One model that I am keeping before myself, now; one whose story speaks more loudly to myself than any in the celestial court is that of Joan of Arc.
You're right ts. The once saved, always saved is a Protestant belief. Salvation from Faith without works and all that. Redeemed is the correct word in the Catholic belief.
So very correct. This was not an attack upon yourself . I just did not wish for my brother in the faith to be of a misunderstanding on the matter. Once saved, always saved, is as you said, a Protestant belief most likely (if I am correct) introduced by Luther.
A New Year's Day Prayer - Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus (long but wonderful prayer to Jesus for the new year):
Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven
have mercy on us
God the Son,
have mercy on us
Redeemer of the world
have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit
have mercy on us
Holy Trinity, one God
have mercy on us
Jesus, Son of the living God
have mercy on us
Jesus, splendor of the Father
have mercy on us
Jesus, brightness of everlasting light
have mercy on us
Jesus, king of glory
have mercy on us
Jesus, dawn of justice
have mercy on us
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary
have mercy on us
Jesus, worthy of our love
have mercy on us
Jesus, worthy of our wonder
have mercy on us
Jesus, mighty God
have mercy on us
Jesus, father of the world to come
have mercy on us
Jesus, prince of peace
have mercy on us
Jesus, all-powerful
have mercy on us
Jesus, pattern of patience
have mercy on us
Jesus, model of obedience
have mercy on us
Jesus, gentle and humble of heart
have mercy on us
Jesus, lover of chastity
have mercy on us
Jesus, lover of us all
have mercy on us
Jesus, God of peace
have mercy on us
Jesus, author of life
have mercy on us
Jesus, model of goodness
have mercy on us
Jesus, seeker of souls
have mercy on us
Jesus, our God
have mercy on us
Jesus, our refuge
have mercy on us
Jesus, father of the poor
have mercy on us
Jesus, treasure of the faithful
have mercy on us
Jesus, Good Shepherd
have mercy on us
Jesus, the true light
have mercy on us
Jesus, eternal wisdom
have mercy on us
Jesus, infinite goodness
have mercy on us
Jesus, our way and our life
have mercy on us
Jesus, joy of angels
have mercy on us
Jesus, king of patriarchs
have mercy on us
Jesus, teacher of apostles
have mercy on us
Jesus, master of evangelists
have mercy on us
Jesus, courage of martyrs
have mercy on us
Jesus, light of confessors
have mercy on us
Jesus, purity of virgins
have mercy on us
Jesus, crown of all saints
have mercy on us
Lord, be merciful
Jesus, save your people
From all evil
Jesus, save your people
From every sin
Jesus, save your people
From the snares of the devil
Jesus, save your people
From your anger
Jesus, save your people
From the spirit of infidelity
Jesus, save your people
From everlasting death
Jesus, save your people
From neglect of your Holy Spirit
Jesus, save your people
By the mystery of your incarnation
Jesus, save your people
By your birth
Jesus, save your people
By your childhood
Jesus, save your people
By your hidden life
Jesus, save your people
By your public ministry
Jesus, save your people
By your agony and crucifixion
Jesus, save your people
By your abandonment
Jesus, save your people
By your grief and sorrow
Jesus, save your people
By your death and burial
Jesus, save your people
By your rising to new life
Jesus, save your people
By your return in glory to the Father
Jesus, save your people
By your gift of the holy Eucharist
Jesus, save your people
By your joy and glory
Jesus, save your-people
Christ, hear us
Christ, hear us
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
have mercy on us
Let us pray.
As we venerate the most holy Name of Jesus,
mercifully grant us, Lord,
that, savoring its sweetness in this life,
we may be filled with everlasting joy
in our heavenly homeland.
Through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.
Amen.
Napoleon, thank you for helping me keep my focus where it should be.
My new year prayer, below.
God be in my head, and in my understanding;
God be in mine eyes, and in my looking;
God be in my mouth, and in my speaking;
God be in my heart, and in my thinking;
God be at mine end, and at my departing.
From: 1558 Sarum Primer, developed in Salisbury, England, during the 13th century. Author: Anon.
Wonderful prayer, thank you DrLatus! I'm going to stick it on my computer screen for the month of January. Thank you!
Amen
Beautiful prayer Napoleon. May Pope Benedict rest in peace indeed and we continue to pray for the cleansing of our church🙏🥂
Amen.
Amen! I have no idea what is going to happen to the Church now - it can go two ways. Francis can have a "coming to Jesus" moment and finally act like a real Pope, or he can double down into secular woke insanity. Only God knows what happens now, and whatever happens, He sees and will ensure good comes out of all of it. Dear God help us now.
Bullseye. As regards this Pope 'conversion', so to speak; not likely although Providence could find a way if it so desired. Perhaps the Almighty would prefer to let us 'stew' for awhile in the filth we've created, down here.
Cleansing? You're not just singing a song. there my dear lady. It''l take extra strength cleanser to clean the crud.
Lol! Unfortunately that is correct. Francis is not a young chicken, it wouldn't surprise me if the Church is picking a new Pope this year.
Problem being is that he has set in place a lot of left wing liberals (one need only look at his appointment of Cdl. McElroy from San Diego) These will be the "electors', as it were. Nowhere to be found for appointment was, say for instance Archbishop Cordileone.
Just being polite at this sad time…
Much appreciated. Not a lot of that, or any manner of civility, these days.
Napoleon. Nicely stated but one needs to be aware (if following Catholic belief) that we have been redeemed and not saved; there is a difference. You and I and all of the rest of us still have work to be done. Our salvation is always a work in progress of which we are never assured until the moment when we would pass through the gates. With that in mind; continue to 'walk the walk' because there is always the chance we could backslide and there is no time for that, now. One model that I am keeping before myself, now; one whose story speaks more loudly to myself than any in the celestial court is that of Joan of Arc.
You're right ts. The once saved, always saved is a Protestant belief. Salvation from Faith without works and all that. Redeemed is the correct word in the Catholic belief.
So very correct. This was not an attack upon yourself . I just did not wish for my brother in the faith to be of a misunderstanding on the matter. Once saved, always saved, is as you said, a Protestant belief most likely (if I am correct) introduced by Luther.
No attack taken! I appreciate all comments and I learn something new every day.