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The New Oxford Annotated Bible which is the NRSV with Apocrypha. But I primarily bought it for the footnotes that explain the verses from theological scholars. It's been extremely helpful for me in order to understand context (and various original Greek translations) For example, when Christ...

Ever notice that when you go to Adoration and sit before our Lord, that the concept of time seems to leave the room? That "feeling" would also be backed by the fact that divine spirits do not exist in time and space as we know it. They are neither here nor there. I went to Adoration last...

In my personal life, I've found that prayer is always the answer. I also find this to be taught by most pastors when the discussion of facing temptation occurs. I've always struggled with not feeling as though I'm connected to God while praying so I stopped closing my eyes during prayer. Sounds...

As a former Protestant, I can confirm that Purpose Driven Life is pretty much the end all be all of recommendations to read in modern Protestanism. It ranks right up there with the Left Behind series. In regards to RCIA catechesis, it's my opinion that only clergy members (i.e. Deacons) should...

I disagree. He can be "encouraged" to step down and then concede. Politics and wrongdoing is rampant in any institution. And the Church is no exception. Something was pretty wrong going on for a Pope to step down in the last 600 years. That just doesn't happen. Something's up. And I think the...

This ---> Hence, when eternal salvation is at stake, it is not lawful to be content with uncertain means." In essence, the Church's doctrine does not allow for uncertainty. Neither should we but we should base our faith on another instruction from the Church -- on logic including the teachings...

I will say that I think Pope Francis is not as bad as people make him out to be. He is Argentinan and one has to remember that people from different cultures say the same thing but in a different way that is often taken out of context. He's a Jesuit if I'm not mistaken, so he's naturally on the...

Exactly what I did.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11614445/Conservatives-wage-secret-plan-liberal-pontiff-stress-step-down.html This may get interesting.

Laity can pray minor exorcisms or what is often know as deliverance prayers.

On my bucket list. :)

He and Matt Fradd collaborate as well on Matt's "Pints with Aquinas" YT channel. I like Matt and his work and watch him frequently.

It has been a long time indeed. If you're referring to being a Deacon, no I'm just discerning... STILL. LOL... but thank you anyway. :) I was rather arrogant in my faith in the early days of being here on the forums. The Lord has worked on me on that particular issue and probably one of the...

While I don't care for Glenn and his tactics, I do believe that the Catholic Church will play a pivotal role in ushering in the last days. One could argue that the earthly church is the perfect target for Satan. If one is going to target Christians, then target the largest church in the world...

Was there ever a time in early Church history where permanent Deacons were allowed to perform major exorcisms?

I asked my buddy why he locks his bedroom door at night -- he said it's because he might need those few extra seconds for the guy to open it for him to get his gun and save him and his wife. :)

You might look into the writings of JPII as well. He was my favorite pope. Benedict was right up there with him and I hated to see that he resigned in 2013.

As I've grown in my faith, I tend to believe Jesus is much like he is portrayed in the TV series, The Chosen. I doubt he really cares. I think we (including Protestants) are one day going to learn that a lot of things that are faiths do internally are silly and frivilous. So if I believe he...

I love going to the theater. I go about twice a month but it's getting harder and harder to find a good movie, and I tend to agree with you here. It's even hard to find a good movie on Netflix. There's a huge trend with UK actors and voice dubs of actors and actresses in other countries. It's...

Indeed. I have been working from home for the last seven years and it's been a godsend. However, I have to admit, I'm getting cabin fever. I go into the office once a week just to make an appearance, but it's starting to wane on me. I need to be around people because I noticed WFH has actually...