Jesus Christ "King of Kings" ~ Revelation 19:16

                                 

​He created all things in heaven and earth and has been given all authority over heaven and earth. (Colossians 1:16; & John 1:3) Only through Him, we can come to know the Father. ~ John 6:44

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How? By taking in knowledge of Him. (John 17:3  & Matthew 7:7)

                           

We have all the tools necessary to know Him and how He thinks. (2 Thessalonians 2:14)

"... the 'traditions' which you have learned, by word, (orally teachings) or,

by letters (the writings of the prophets and Christ's apostles).

                       

The rich "traditions" of the one universal Holy Apostolic Catholic Church was established at Pentecost 33 A.D. in Jerusalem. (Acts 2:1-4) This is all anyone needs to learn about God. All Protestant churches have turned their backs on Catholic teachings and tradition. These traditions include Christ teachings on matters of faith and morals. No one, not even an angel from heaven, can change what Jesus taught, lest they be declared "anathema". (Galatians 1:8) (More on this on another page here.)

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According to the Council of Trent of 1545, "once a person receives the sacrament of baptism into the Catholic Church, even as an infant, they will always be a Catholic due to the indelible "spiritual" mark God placed on their soul. This mark can not be effaced by sin, apostasy, or any other human action; it remains for eternity, even if a Catholic dies in mortal sin and ends up in hell. They remain Catholic.

                   

Catholics who drift and walk away, reject and even become Protestant, and/or choose to live in life of mortal sins and end up in hell, they still maintain the mark God placed on their soul. Therefore, those who received the mark God gave them as Catholic and refuse to abandons their sinful life, such as fornication, adultery, homosexuals, and alcoholics (drunkards) will not inherit God's kingdom. 

(1 Corinthians 6:9-10) and yet that's what most us "were" before becoming Catholic.

This stands in direct contrast to the heretical Protestant teaching of  "Sola fide", "faith alone" saves. 

(Again, more on this on another page here.)

 

The Council of Trent, Canon 9 says: "If anyone says that in the sacraments; baptism, confirmation and holy orders are not imprinted on the soul, as an indelible mark, let him be anathema" Pope St. Pius V.

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 WELCOME! This is just a prelude of what this site deals with in no uncertain terms; not my terms or interpretations, but you can see, everything comes from scripture and Church doctrine.

                      

​THERE'S NOTHING HEREIN TO BUY OR SUBSCRIBE TO:

"You received free, give free". (Matthew 10:8)

                          

​And this site is not intended to convince, coerce, or convert anyone. 

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​"My job is to inform, not to convince."~ St. Bernadette in the 19th century.

                      

*THREE THINGS TO HELP ALONG THE WAY:

                  

1.) Bible verses highlighted in "BLUE" throughout. 'Right' click on each instance and choose "Open link in new tab" and go directly back to this page. 

2.) This ✨ AI, appears several places to indicate that certain comments come from impartial objective" sources verses what some might consider "biased subjective" sources. 

3.) When certain key scriptures are sited, a process called "exegesis" is used to  examine them.                  ✨ AI highlights; (EXEGESIS is the critical interpretation of a biblical text, by carefully examining the text, the historical and cultural context, and its understanding of original meaning in order to avoid misinterpretations. 

                              

Why pay attention to an unlettered person, such as myself, without the usual letters behind the name of BTh, M.T.S., or  Ph.D.  in theology or philosophy? All I can ask you to do is consider the content. 

"Consider not the messenger, rather the message they convey." ~ St. Thomas Aquinas ~ circa 1250

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I don't claim to be an "apologist". However, it is my understanding that all Catholics have an obligation to know, believe, and be ready to defend their faith for anyone who asks. ~ (1 Peter 3:15)

                       

I cannot be silence in the face of indifference and apathy about our Lord and His Holy Church. The rich history and traditions of the Catholic Church and the faithful saints and martyrs compel me to speak out on matters of faith and morals as Jesus taught as part of my faith.

                        

The material herein comes directly from scripture as taught by the Holy Fathers and those Jesus sent forth, as "apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and doctors." (Ephesians 4:11) 

                                   

While doing this doesn't require special degrees, however, coming to know "the mind of God" does call for patience, discipline, and a willingness to take time from other things to come to know God and the one He sent forth, Jesus Christ, as He said at (John 17:3).

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A little about me. This site is about the message contained, not me, the messenger.

                             

Although I grew up believing in the God knowing little about the Bible, I ended up taking the "Long and Winding Road", before I enlightened to Catholicism late in life. I'm not blaming them, but I had no guidance or help from family, friends, or acquaintences, but religion seldom came up in conversations. I was only exposed to anti-Catholic, Protestants.

                      

I left home to attend a junior "Christian" college associated with a Protestant denomination, of course.  I majored in chemistry and minored in philosophy. Fast forward; After college I married a Protestant girl, of course, and in time, we raised three sons. It took years and a lot of research before I began to see all the flaws and errors in Protestantism. Because the religion we were part of was central to our marriage, as I moved away from Protestantism, our marriage began to break down. After many years of strife and serious trouble, we divorced after raising our sons due to irreconcilable differences, and not because of infidelity. During those years of stress and tears, the family scattered like sheep without a shepherd. Feeling lost and bewildered, I drifted like a tumble weed for years with no real plans or direction, and focused primarily on my business. Beyond this, my personal life is not germane to this website. I became personally aware of Jesus's words at Matthew 10:34-36, ~ "I came not to make peace, but a sword; to set members of one's own household against one another." Enemies often fight with one another. 

                         

Then one day, years later, "out of the blue", I suppose it was time for God to "draw me in" from the cold. Though I was not looking to remarry, I was introduced to a wonderfully devout Catholic lady who opened my eyes and my heart again. I have no idea what she saw in this old tumble weed of a man, but apparently God had a plan. It took a few years but I began to see the wisdom of God and began to take a serious look at this "Catholic Church" thing I grew up being so opposed to. It was God opened my blind eyes and dragged me in. So, here I am.

                                              

You may be thinking, "What could this old tumble-weed of a man, a convert to Catholicism without degrees (unlettered) or background possibly bring to your table? If so, I don't blame you.

All I can ask is to consider St Thomas Aquinas' words above, "Consider the message only". 

Though my mirror may have smudges, I try to reflect and mirror Christ teachings.   

              

And for what it's worth, the apostles and disciples were also "unlettered" as well. (Acts 4:13)

                         

WORLD VIEWS ON RELIGION:

                    

1.)  Materialistic atheists: who claim there's no intelligent design behind the universe.

2.)  Agnostics: those who claim neither belief nor disbelief in God, no questions, answers, or purpose.

Generally, atheists and agnostics have these things in common;

a. They say;

1.  All religions are true, but they contradict each other.

2.  All religions are false, which doesn't make sense.

3.  There can only be one true religion of the Bible. 

b.  They all ask questions, but never listen to answers. 

Then there are;

3.)  Poly-theistic religions (many Gods); Buddhists, Hindus, Shintos, etc. 

4.)  Monotheistic "non-Christian" religions; Judaism, Mohammedanism, and Zoroastrianism.

5.)  Protestants, or Churchgoers;  

a.  They reject the Catholic Church from where they came..

b.  They are "lukewarm" and are apathetic to the faith of Christ. 

6.)  Novus Ordo: (new order) a new protestant religion in Rome since Vatican II in 1965.

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7.) Traditional Catholics, since the end of Vatican II after 1969.

a.  CMRI: Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen established in 1967 by Archbishop Thuc

b.  SSPX: Society of St. Pius X established in 1970 by Archbishop Lefebvre 

c.  SSPV: Society of St. Pius V established in 1983 by Bishop Kelly

d.  ICKP: Institute of Christ the King Priests established in 1990 Monsignor Gilles Wach 

e.  FSSP: Society of St. Peter established in 1988.

                           

8.)  Independent clergy: Catholic clergy who either separated volunterily or excommunicated from "Novus Ordo" since 1969; too many to list herein. 

 

9.)  Eastern Orthodox Churches: Excommunicated from the Roman Castholic Church in1054 A.D. ​

                                

10.) Home-aloners; individual Catholics who, for various reasons are not regular Mass attendees and many have "serious doubts" as to the condition and Catholicity of these "traditional" groups above.

"'Lex dubia non obligat': A key principle in moral theology and canon law, that a doubtful law does not bind. If a law's application to a specific case is genuinely doubtful (a positive and probable doubt of law), one is not bound by that law and may take the "safer" or "freer" course of action, provided other obligations are not compromised." ~ Bartholomew Medina, OP

(St. Alphonsus Liguori, Doctor of Theology, expanded on this matter in the 18th century)

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These "home-aloners avail themselves of the privilege to attend the "Traditional Latin Mass" whenever they can, according to the Council of Trent of 1564.

Under canon law, no priest can deny any baptised Catholic "in good standing" the Mass.                         

Canon law 912:

"Any baptized person, not prohibited by law, can and must be admitted to holy communion."

(Any who has been excommunicated, obstinately engaged in mortal sin, or a public heretic.)

                      

Though they have serious questions as to the validity of these occupants of Peter's chair since the death of Pope Pius XII, they do not regard themselves as "sedevacantists", per say, a term some define as  "the seat of Peter is vacant". They acknowledge the chair is occupied, but have these occupants since Pius XII been placed there by the Holy Ghost, seeing the many heresies they have promoted (false euchumenism), idolatry (Pachamama), and blatantly promoting LGBTQ, all in the name of tolerance and inclusion. (DEI)

                                          

THE ENEMY'S TACTIC:

"Divide and conquer" is the enemy's tactic, and to a great extent, Satan the devil has been successful, going back to the "Great Schism" in 1054, then the Protestant Revolution in 1615 A.D., the French Revolution in 1789, the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, the infiltration of Freemasonry after the death of Pope Pius XII in 1958, all laying the ground work for Satan's diabolical death stroke, infiltration directly into the Catholic Church with Vatican II in 1965. This has been the plan all along since the  crucifion of Christ in 33 A.D. in Jerusalem.

                               

This raises the question: "If an Eastern Orthodox person or a 'non-Catholic' person wants to convert to Catholic Church now and be saved, where should they go?"

                       

Strange as it sounds, virtually all the Novus Ordo clergy, and most of the "traditional clergy" mentioned above claim that it's not absolutely necessary to be Catholic to be saved. (EENS)

                        

It's no wonder Jesus quoted the prophet (Zechariah 13:7), "For it is written: I will strike the shepherd (chief shepherd 'successor to Peter in Rome), and the sheep shall scatter." ~ Matthew 26:31.

                       

What did the Holy Fathers and doctors of the Church have to say about this?                        

​What happened since Pope Pius XII's death? .  (More on this later) 

                          

​True traditional Catholics must consider the many signs Jesus and His apostles, along with many of the faithful prophets of the Old Testament had to say about the "the last days"; [Matthew 24:3, Luke 21:10-12, virtually the entire book of Apocalypse (Revelation), along with the two books of Peter, 2 Peter 3:1-13, and, the letters of St Paul; 1 Timothy 4, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12; 1 Corinthians 15:12-58, much less what the prophets wrote of such; Isaiah 2:2; Daniel chapters 2, 4, 7, 8, 10-12; Ezekiel 38-39; Joel 2; and Zechariah 9.]

                                    

Many agree that many of these things have already taken place to some extent. Why do so many ignore the signs? Jesus warned us, "As it was in Noah's day, so it shall be in these last days." People are not paying attention. (Matthew 24:37-39) And then the flood came and "took them all away."  

                         

So, what should we do if these things are true?             

                                    

Jesus gave us the answer: Get prepared, "Seek answers" (Matthew 7:7) and don't ignore the signs around us. Christ promised He will help us find the answers. Some may be home, but are not "alone".

                          

Sometimes the answers can be challenginging, unpleasant, even shocking. Remember what He said, 

"I came not to make peace, but with a sword... a man's enemies shall be members of his own household." (Matthew 10:34-36)

                                 

Jesus said, "For many are called, but few are chosen." (Matthew 22:14)

                       

Christ's followers are referred to as "Church~Militants", warriors, those who engage in a spiritual battle with "principalities and powers, the rulers of the world of this darkness, and spirits of wickedness in high places". (Ephesians 6:12) Therefore, these "Church~Militants" need to wear the suit of armor. (Ephesians 6:11) Many don't see the enemy. Why? They're blinded. (2 Corinthians 4:4)

                   

In the meantime, His "Church~Militants" are charged to slay these "dragons" by sounding out strong warnings to those who would listen, and to flee to the ark of salvation, His Holy Catholic Church. We need to be clear who the enemies are, and make our stand for Christ. And sometimes these enemies are members of his own household, neighbors, and relatives." (Matthew 10:36) 

                       

The teachings of Jesus could fill libraries, as the apostle John said, (John 21:25), so, we can't possibly cover it all herein. Besides, this is not the place to study the teachings of the Church. The reader must do the research and take the time to learn what the Catholic Church has taught for 2,000 years. This is merely a "Reader's Digest" version of the topics explored. Follow the breadcrumbs herein. 

                      

Remember the "Indiana Jones movie, "Raiders", when professor Jones (played by Harrison Ford) said, "In this class, we consider facts. If it's "truth" you're after, that's down the hall in the philosophy class." Consider this site, the room down the hall.