Comments on: Reaching Catholics in Your Community

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:53:06 +0000

Chris, Just so you know, we Catholics do not consider Communion, as you call it, or Confirmation as 'rites of passage'. They are sacraments. Even most Protestants depending upon their denomination, recognize sacraments. As for the traditional Catholic, one should never presume to know another's 'motivation' for following one's faith. It is by faith that all Catholics practice, particularly in the United States.

By: Flotsam & Jetsam (2/28) | the Ink Slinger

Flotsam & Jetsam (2/28) | the Ink Slinger — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:36:07 +0000

[...] Reaching Catholics in Your Community – “It is not enough to understand Catholic doctrine; we must also pause to consider assumptions, priorities, attitudes, fears, and common commitments.” Some interesting distinctions here. [...]

By: Helpful Links | Think Biblically!

Helpful Links | Think Biblically! — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:18:35 +0000

[...] Reaching Catholics in Your Community - Helpful article, especially if like me you find yourself in a catholic dominated area. [...]

By: Kris Habacon

Kris Habacon — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:45:02 +0000

Despeville,

What part preaching and teaching the cross and repentance and modeling love for Jesus everyday to students and colleagues doesn`t tell you enough about "their beliefs about justification and atonement of Christ and the nature of saving Grace"? Sounds like you need a bit of Grace yourself. Or do you need to get in argument about "details" with everyone on the internet?

By: Glenn Ferrer

Glenn Ferrer — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:03:12 +0000

Thanks for sharing!!! God bless you.

By: Despeville

Despeville — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:48:17 +0000

Kris,

Ask your wonderful priests about their beliefs about justification and the atonement of Christ and what is the nature of saving Grace. Wonder if you will still call them wonderful in the sense of what they believe... Unless of course those truths are mere "details".

By: Kris Habacon

Kris Habacon — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:11:16 +0000

Having moved here to Japan and gotten a job working in a Jesuit High School, and since meeting some wonderful priests who deeply love Jesus and preach the cross during school assemblies, I`ve had to REPENT of my "Christian vs. Catholic" beliefs and attitude.

Not saying every Catholic is a Christian, but then again, not every Protestant is a Christian either...

By: Lamati

Lamati — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:16:41 +0000

What about liberal Catholics? I attended a Jesuit college for a short while and was surprised by the liberal theology of the professor and many of the readings.

By: CG

CG — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:13:07 +0000

I have a relative in Europe who I would describe as post-evangelical-attending-Catholic-church-on-his-way-to-agnosticism. When certain points of official church doctrine were pointed out, he was either unaware, or made constant references to how the church makes him feel. Sadly, he seems to almost take pride in his doubt, and acts as if his skepticism gives him special insight.

By: Yolanda

Yolanda — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:47:19 +0000

Thanks for the great article! I have often lead Bible studies with predominantly Catholic women. We have had some funny misunderstandings, but it's been profitable for everyone involved. My feeling is...who cares if they're Catholic? The Word will do the teaching, correcting, and exhorting. I point them in the right direction, avoid the theological debates, and let God do the work. It is music to my ears when they say, "The Bible says..." instead of "The Church says..."!