http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/-t1.htm Miscellaneous questions about the Catholic faith Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:56:12 GMT 10 http://thiscatholicjourney.com/cathbanner.jpg http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/-t1.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/being-saved-t107.htm wonder4u
wonder4u]]> Other Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:56:12 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/being-saved-t107.htm#504 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/being-saved-t107.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/purgatory-and-prayer-t106.htm AngelRock Dear Group, I wana play devils advocate in away, so bear with me in this question. I was always taught that when a person is dead that we should let them rest so to speak. I have also been taught that when a person communicates with the dead that they are doing so because they have supernatural powers-that they have the powers of mediums- those that can communicate with the dead. OK, so given that fact, then we as Catholics have simular powers because we ask the angels , saints, brothers ... Other Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:40:21 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/purgatory-and-prayer-t106.htm#498 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/purgatory-and-prayer-t106.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/christ-s-sacrifice-on-the-cross-t105.htm wonder4u i recently had a friend ask me if Jesus dying on the cross once, was not good enough for me, we as catholics have crucifixes and at every mass reinact his death. i was not quite sure how to respond to this. please . some enlightenment on what i should have said. thank u wonder4u Other Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:26:04 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/christ-s-sacrifice-on-the-cross-t105.htm#497 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/christ-s-sacrifice-on-the-cross-t105.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/international-rosary-t103.htm Mary1973 Does anyone or has anyone prayed along with the International Rosary on EWTN? I was the other day and I have to say I think they need to either update it or stop using it. First of all, the quality of the film is poor. The opening prayers are a bit disconcerting also. The girl prays what seems to be a combination of the Nicene and Apostles' creeds. Then, she changes the words to the Hail Mary. And what to me is the strangest thing of all is how they all suddenly have candles and it ... Other Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:35:54 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/international-rosary-t103.htm#490 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/international-rosary-t103.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/not-my-willor-is-it-t102.htm AngelRock Dear Group, When I became a Catholic, I did so because not only was God calling me (through Mary and the Holy Spirit) to the Catholic Church, but because I personally wanted to. I was tired of living a life of being just a Christian but rather a Catholic Christian. So anytime I see the words 'not my will but your will oh Lord,' I have to wonder if it really is my will, the Lord's will, or is it both. If it is both, then I am more than ready and prepared to be consecrated to His will for my ... Other Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:21:03 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/not-my-willor-is-it-t102.htm#484 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/not-my-willor-is-it-t102.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/ever-present-difficult-journey-t98.htm wonder4u i would like to hear from anyone with a loved one who are od different beliefs and faith, especially i would like to hear from BillC and Searching as i have had answers from u before. i realized what i feel and why i feel uncomfortable and uneasy when my companion is talking of the bible, talking of Christ ect. and it is because i at those times feel so separated from him and know i will never be there with those same beliefs he has. while at the same time i feel bad about it knowing he really ... Other Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:42:46 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/ever-present-difficult-journey-t98.htm#479 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/ever-present-difficult-journey-t98.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/faith-vs-works-t92.htm wonder4u hi everyone i am in need of some responses and insight. as i have written prior, i have a loved on who is well versed on the bible. the other nite as i usually let things slide by, and not say anything, this time i disagreed about works, he asked if i thought i could work to be saved and i said works and faith. he aske. pleased if Christ dying on the cross was not good enough for me. he kept saying show me in the bible where it says works, it is not there. i know it is there but ... Other Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:56:59 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/faith-vs-works-t92.htm#426 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/faith-vs-works-t92.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/faith-vs-works-forgot-one-point-t93.htm wonder4u i forgot one important point in my last letter. i told my friend that 7 books of the bible were thrown out and thus the king james version was made, he did take pause at my statement and said something about martin luther. also when i mentioned works he did comment on a verse of James but had something to say ab out that one which i can't remember and i don't want to ask thank u wonder4u Other Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:04:44 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/faith-vs-works-forgot-one-point-t93.htm#427 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/faith-vs-works-forgot-one-point-t93.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/i-am-still-amazed-at-my-faith-t91.htm Benedict John-Paul Here it is almost six months since my baptism and four months since my confirmation and I am still learning a lot about myself and my faith that I did not know. In the Protestant faith I was told that I was resposible for trying to find God, and that I had to ask Him into my life through Jesus Christ. However, if I am hearing Father Mitch in his homily on EWTN, it is not us that are searching for God, but it is GOD searching for us in much the same way that He was searching for Adam and Eve after ... Other Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:33:42 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/i-am-still-amazed-at-my-faith-t91.htm#425 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/i-am-still-amazed-at-my-faith-t91.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/the-rapture-t85.htm wonder4u my friend who is well versed on the bible talks about the rapture. basically it is christ will return and reign on earth for 1000 yrs. some people will be taken up whiles others will stay during a tribulation. i don't remember this teaching in my catholic catachism. could someone explain this to me. thank you wonder4u Other Sun, 18 May 2008 00:49:12 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/the-rapture-t85.htm#401 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/the-rapture-t85.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/bowing-your-head-t89.htm Mary1973 Are new Catholics taught to bow their head at the name of Jesus? I know I always do but I don't notice many other people doing it anymore even those my age who are cradle Catholics. Other Mon, 26 May 2008 17:27:12 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/bowing-your-head-t89.htm#419 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/bowing-your-head-t89.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/judging-others-t86.htm Benedict John-Paul Dear Group, As a new Catholic, I find it sometimes harsh when I hear a person say that such and such person is not a Catholic or a "nominal" Catholic based on how they stand on an issue. Now, please do not get me wrong, I am NOT saying that I am going one way or the other on certian issues concerning faith and politics. What I am saying is that I do not think that it is not right that we pass judgement on these people just because things that we see (or do not see) them doing. I ... Other Sun, 18 May 2008 19:55:06 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/judging-others-t86.htm#403 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/judging-others-t86.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/stress-when-with-a-loved-one-t79.htm wonder4u i have a problem which has come into my life as i met someone in august and am now in love with. he is a person of great faith in God and we believe in basic things, however, he was raised catholic, become an athiest at some point, them came to know the Lord thru funamentalism. i find his constant references to the Bible, tv preachers and a statement one time that i am in need of more than my catholic faith can give me(mostly meaning more of the Bible) causes me to feel anxiety when anything ... Other Thu, 08 May 2008 11:40:55 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/stress-when-with-a-loved-one-t79.htm#379 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/stress-when-with-a-loved-one-t79.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/sacred-music-t73.htm Mary1973
I think it is good to have music that the congregation can sing. But I do agree with the argument that much of the hymns today emphasize the person instead of God.

Any opinions/comments?]]> Other Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:17:05 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/sacred-music-t73.htm#357 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/sacred-music-t73.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/lack-of-reverence-t74.htm Mary1973 I know many of the posters here are converts to the faith. I am sure you know all about the traditional Catholics who much prefer things the way they were before Vatican II. I will leave the theological arguments to the theologians. However, there is absolutely no doubt that there is much less reverence and respect accorded to God today. I like to tell this story as an example. When I was a youngster, it was the practice to remove a child's tonsils. So, when I was about 8, I went in ... Other Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:27:09 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/lack-of-reverence-t74.htm#358 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/lack-of-reverence-t74.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/liturgical-question-t69.htm Benedict John-Paul I asm kind of confused. In the magazine "The Word Among Us" they have a Liturgy area where I can follow the readings while watching the Mass on EWTN. As some of you know, I can't make Mass bexcause of disabilities and being in the nursing facility. Well, I am wondering if it is just me or what, but it seems that the last two days EWTN has gotten off track. They have been reading something diffrent than what is in the Liturgy. Other Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:38:43 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/liturgical-question-t69.htm#344 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/liturgical-question-t69.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/pentecost-sunday-t59.htm Mary1973
Does your parish do anything special?]]> Other Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:45:12 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/pentecost-sunday-t59.htm#268 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/pentecost-sunday-t59.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/latin-t18.htm Mary1973 It seems many members here are converts. What do you think about Latin? Have you ever attended the Extraordinary Form of the Mass? Should we bring more Latin back into the Mass as they do on EWTN? Other Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:33:46 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/latin-t18.htm#57 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/latin-t18.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/stations-of-the-cross-t47.htm Amber I have only been to "living" Stations of the Cross. What is a Stations of the Cross service usually like? Other Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:51:52 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/stations-of-the-cross-t47.htm#200 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/stations-of-the-cross-t47.htm http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/novus-ordo-t11.htm Amber What is the Novus Ordo Mass? Other Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:47:53 GMT http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/novus-ordo-t11.htm#24 http://thiscatholicjourney.heavenforum.com/other-f5/novus-ordo-t11.htm