Totus Tuus sum Maria

[Ginny]

Now if you really want to understand the use of a Rosary, may I recommend that you go all out and have yours blessed by a Catholic Priest.

oh my goodness

 

[Ginny]

If you are referring to a Baptist going to get some man made beads "magically blessed" then you are correct.

God does not view a priest any more holier than the next person. So what kind of abracadabra is someone going to do to some string and beads that will open his Baptist eyes to his wicked wicked heathen Protestant ways?

Anyone can tell you that you can go to church your entire life, teach Sunday SChool, and read your bible daily....but if you do not have a true relationship with Christ than you are bound for the South. I am sure most would agree. How often has this happened?

I'm led to service by teaching Sunday School. Others are led to a more full time service. How much holier am I amongst other Christians due to a leadership position?

 

[aReformedPatriot]

Heres what some of my light reading dives into on blessing:

"Anytime a preist or deacon blesses a religious article, such as a rosary, statue, or medal of one of the saitns, he makes the sign of the cross with his right hand over the objects and sprinkles holy water on it after saying the prayers of blessing. The holy water reminds the owner that the blessed item is now reserved for holy use (to enhance prayer life, for example) and shouldnt be used for profane (nonreligious) use.

So almost anything can be blessed, as long as the item will only be used for moral purposes and isnt foing to be sold. Blessings arent magical, but blessings do change an object into a sacramental, which means that its a reminder of God's grace and generosity and, particularly when used in conjunction with prayer, invokes God's blessings on all who use it"

- Catholicism for Dummies

 

[Ginny]

- Catholicism for Dummies

I choose to be the dummie, I guess.



(did I just say that outloud?)

 

[Iollain]

Haha

I respect that. Part of me feels like I now have an idol sitting on my desk in the image of Christ. I bought it so I can understand the "how-to" of the rosary. I am a visual learner so it helps to hold it.

I wasnt so much worried about the idol part, i am worried about the contacting the dead part, in Christ or not. God does not want us calling on those passed on.

 

[aReformedPatriot]

I wasnt so much worried about the idol part, i am worried about the contacting the dead part, in Christ or not. God does not want us calling on those passed on.

Well I promise you I wont contact the dead with it. May I keep it?

 

[Terri]

Well I promise you I wont contact the dead with it. May I keep it?

Well, all things are permissible, but everything is certainly not beneficial.

I do not believe these beads to be beneficial but you can certainly keep them if you choose. But remember there are "other spirits" out there just waiting to get a foothold in your life so beware. We worship our God in spirit and in truth not through beads.

 

[bigsierra]

The cross and the fish are a sign to the world, it says "a christian lives here", so to speak.

umm, so does a crucifix.

 

[bigsierra]

It's been interesting, reading what you all are saying about Catholics, but I think I will bow out of any further inquiry. I think I get the picture.

God bless you all on your journey.

 

[Ginny]

Did you make a lot of hand jestures while you typed this? You seem upset.

no...but thank you for your, um, sincere concern.

 

[Terri]

I choose to be the dummie, I guess.



(did I just say that outloud?)

Dear Sister Ginny. There are some things that it pays to be a dummy about.

You are protection your heart and your mind and your pure devotion to GOD ALONE. And I praise God because of your pure devotion!! You are a blessing!

 

[aReformedPatriot]

Well, all things are permissible, but everything is certainly not beneficial.

I do not believe these beads to be beneficial but you can certainly keep them if you choose. But remember there are "other spirits" out there just waiting to get a foothold in your life so beware. We worship our God in spirit and in truth not through beads.

I dont think there is anything intrinsincly evil about the tool itself, but I do appreciate you looking out for my soul.

 

[Metanoia02]

I dont think there is anything intrinsincly evil about the tool itself, but I do appreciate you looking out for my soul.

Is that a picture of your rosary? Very nice.

 

[Terri]

Did you make a lot of hand jestures while you typed this? You seem upset.

She doesn't seem upset to me. She just seems like someone that loves the truth.

Perhaps you are projecting your anger onto her.

 

[Terri]

I dont think there is anything intrinsincly evil about the tool itself, but I do appreciate you looking out for my soul.

Your right. It's never the tool but the spirit behind it!

 

[Ginny]

I dont think there is anything intrinsincly evil about the tool itself, but I do appreciate you looking out for my soul.

It's kinda like the person earlier that stated he/she would never have a ouiji board in their house either...even if they did not use it.

 

[ZiSunka]

Do you bless your food?

I thank God for my food, but I don't "bless" it. Christ blessed food because he is God and can do that, but I have never seen in the Bible where it says the apostles or anyone else blessed food.

 

[Iollain]

" Let not your heart be disturbed. Do not fear that sickness, nor any other sicknes or anguish. Am I not here, who is your mother ? Are you not under my protection ?Am I not your health ? Are you not happily within my fold ? What else do you wish ? Do not grieve nor be disturbed by anything. "

--Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego

Anyone find this wrong

 

[mesue]

Heres what some of my light reading dives into on blessing:

"Anytime a preist or deacon blesses a religious article, such as a rosary, statue, or medal of one of the saitns, he makes the sign of the cross with his right hand over the objects and sprinkles holy water on it after saying the prayers of blessing. The holy water reminds the owner that the blessed item is now reserved for holy use (to enhance prayer life, for example) and shouldnt be used for profane (nonreligious) use.

So almost anything can be blessed, as long as the item will only be used for moral purposes and isnt foing to be sold. Blessings arent magical, but blessings do change an object into a sacramental, which means that its a reminder of God's grace and generosity and, particularly when used in conjunction with prayer, invokes God's blessings on all who use it"

- Catholicism for Dummies

I have seen a car blessed. But not because it was for holy use but because it was acting up and no mechanic could find a reason. It still acted up after the blessing.

 

[CMmom]

Actually, the gospels do mention blessing the bread before breaking it, but it is interesting how some say "He blessed it", while others say "after giving thanks". That tells me you can do either.