Jesus Calling…..

[FaithT]

Is it okay for Catholics to read the Jesus Calling devotional by Sarah Young?

How about Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley?

 

[RileyG]

I have no problem with Jesus Calling. I find nothing heretical in it. Never read Everyday in his presence.

God bless

 

[Michie]

Is it okay for Catholics to read the Jesus Calling devotional by Sarah Young?

How about Every Day in His Presence by Charles F. Stanley?

You’ve asked this before and yes it is. As long as it does not contradict Catholic teaching.

 

[FaithT]

I have no problem with Jesus Calling. I find nothing heretical in it. Never read Everyday in his presence.

God bless

I don’t see anything heretical in either book, so far. The Charles F. Stanley book is newer to me so it will take me longer to know for sure.

I’ve read some Catholic articles that don’t agree with Jesus Calling because Young used the method of “automatic writing” to write it and it was compared to the occult, but I dunno…..

 

[FaithT]

You’ve asked this before and yes it is. As long as it does not contradict Catholic teaching.

Oh sorry, I forgot that I already asked this. Anyway it’s always good to get new opinions.

 

[Michie]

Oh sorry, I forgot that I already asked this. Anyway it’s always good to get new opinions.

Yes it is. I remember a Catholic Study group of another book that I cannot remember the title of. Something by Rick Warren I believe.

 

[Michie]

I don’t see anything heretical in either book, so far. The Charles F. Stanley book is newer to me so it will take me longer to know for sure.

I’ve read some Catholic articles that don’t agree with Jesus Calling because Young used the method of “automatic writing” to write it and it was compared to the occult, but I dunno…..

I never heard anything about automatic writing that Young employed.

 

[RileyG]

Yes it is. I remember a Catholic Study group of another book that I cannot remember the title of. Something by Rick Warren I believe.

The purpose driven life?

 

[FaithT]

I never heard anything about automatic writing that Young employed.

https://www.womenofgrace.com/blog/16470[/QUOTE]

 

[Michie]

Hmmm... sounds shady to me.

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young: A False Jesus? | SES

10 Serious Problems with Jesus Calling | Tim Challies

 

[Michie]

The purpose driven life?

That’s it!

 

[Michie]

https://www.womenofgrace.com/blog/16470

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Yeah I looked it up. I’ll steer clear of it.

 

[FaithT]

But what about a devo written by Protestant pastor, Charles F. Stanley?

 

[Michie]

But what about a deco written by Protestant pastor, Charles F. Stanley?

Not all writings of Protestants are off limits. Ask a priest to help direct you.

 

[FaithT]

Not all writings of Protestants are off limits. Ask a priest to help direct you.

Ok

 

[Michie]

Has anyone here read He and I described in the Women of Grace blog?

As a Catholic, we have many great books that contain so-called messages from God, such as Gabrielle Bosset's He and I and many writings from the saints; however, as this blog explains, none of them ever participated in automatic writing. There's a big difference between the two that cannot be understated.

 

[FaithT]

Has anyone here read He and I described in the Women of Grace blog?

As a Catholic, we have many great books that contain so-called messages from God, such as Gabrielle Bosset's He and I and many writings from the saints; however, as this blog explains, none of them ever participated in automatic writing. There's a big difference between the two that cannot be understated.

I never heard of it but this whole Jesus Calling thing was started when Young was inspired by a similar book which was written with automatic writing, called God Calling. A devout Catholic friend of mine recommended that one to me and so I bought it.it seemed a little off, IMO.

 

[Michie]

I never heard of it but this whole Jesus Calling thing was started when Young was inspired by a similar book which was written with automatic writing, called God Calling. A devout Catholic friend of mine recommended that one to me and so I bought it.it seemed a little off, IMO.

Yeah I tend to stay away from stuff that have iffy claims like that. I know if there is a Protestant book that is stirring interest enough that people want to get together and discuss it as a group in the Church, it must be approved by the priest. Things are getting so confusing anymore, the last thing we need is books adding to it. It is always wise to remember about demons parading about disguising themselves as angels of light. One cannot be too careful.

 

[FaithT]

Yeah I tend to stay away from stuff that have iffy claims like that. I know if there is a Protestant book that is stirring interest enough that people want to get together and discuss it as a group in the Church, it must be approved by the priest. Things are getting so confusing anymore, the last thing we need is books adding to it. It is always wise to remember about demons parading about disguising themselves as angels of light. One cannot be too careful.

That’s true. Even in the Lutheran church when we had Bible Study and read books as a group the books had to be approved by our pastor.
One time I asked him about Jesus Calling and he was concerned about what was said in one of your links above, that newer editions are have been revised.

 

[Michie]

That’s true. Even in the Lutheran church when we had Bible Study and read books as a group the books had to be approved by our pastor.
One time I asked him about Jesus Calling and he was concerned about what was said in one of your links above, that newer editions are have been revised.

Yes it is always smart to watch what the flock are consuming.