- August 16, 2012
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Journey Home – 2012-08-13 – Former Mennonite – Marcus Grodi with Chad Gerberq
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- April 3, 2012
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Journey Home – 4-2-12 – Kevin Lowry – Former Presbyterian
Kevin Lowry – Former Presbyterian
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- March 26, 2012
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As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us
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From the recording Understanding The Lord’s Prayer by Dr. Scott Hahn. For this recording in its entirety or other great recordings, please visit lighthousecatholicmedia.org
- March 18, 2012
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The Mass In The Book Of Revelation
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From the recording Unlocking The Book Of Revelation by Dr. Michael Barber. For this recording in its entirety or other great recordings, please visit lighthousecatholicmedia.org
Many people associate The Book of Revelation with images such as the apocalypse, the Rapture, or the anti-Christ. But when you read the Book of Revelation as a whole, you will find most of these images to be of minor importance. For example, “666″ and the battle of Armageddon are only mentioned one time. Words like anti-Christ and Rapture are not even found in the Book of Revelation. If you read Revelation as a whole, you will find that there is only one image that appears throughout the entire book, and that is the Liturgy.
Revelation 1:10 says that the things that John saw were on the Lord’s Day (Sunday), just as Catholics celebrate mass on Sunday. Revelation 1:13, 4:4, 6:11, 7:9, 15:6, 19:13-14 show that special vestments are used, just like Catholic priests wear on Earth. Revelation 1:12 and 2:5 talk of lampstands, much like the Catholic mass uses candles. Revelation 2:5, 2:16, 2:21; 3:3; 16:11 show that there is a penitential rite just like in the Catholic mass. Revelation 2:17 says that there is manna in heaven given to the faithful, just as Catholics partake in the Eucharistic manna at every mass. The Sanctus (“Holy, Holy, Holy”) is prayed (Revelation 4:8), as well as the Alleluia (Revelation 19:1-6) and the Gloria (Revelation 15:3-4). There is silent contemplation (Revelation 8:1). The perpetual sacrificial nature of the worship is evident because Jesus, in His risen, glorified body, still looks like a “Lamb that seemed to have been slain” (Revelation 5:6). The “Great Amen” is proclaimed and worshippers kneel (Revelation 5:14, 7:12). An altar is used (Revelation 8:3, 11:1, 14:18). Bowls are used (15:7, 16:1-4, 8, 10, 12, 17, 21:9), much like Catholics uses chalices in the mass. The Communion of Saints is clearly demonstrated in Revelation 5:8, 6:9-10 and 8:3-4, where heaven’s inhabitants offer prayers to God and petition Him to respond to things on Earth. We see that incense is used (Revelation 5:8, 8:3-4). Catholic priests make the sign of the cross, very similar to the mark described in Revelation 7:3 and 14:1. The Blessed Virgin Mary is seen assumed into heaven in Revelation 11:19-12:5. Faithful virgins follow Christ wherever He goes and are given special honor (Revelation 14:4), much like Catholic priests today live the celibate life. And finally, heavenly worship is divided into proclamation of Scripture (Revelation 5:1) and a sacred meal (Revelation 19:9), much like the Catholic mass is divided into the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
If you would like to study more on the connections between Revelation and the mass, Scott Hahn has some great material out, such as the audio presentation The End – A Study on the Book of Revelation or his book The Lamb’s Supper.
- March 13, 2012
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The Journey Home- 3-12-2012 – Fr. Shawn Gould – Former Presbyterian
Fr. Shawn Gould – Former Presbyterian
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- March 5, 2012
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Purgatory
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From a talk by John Martignoni. For this entire recording as well as other free downloads, please visit www.biblechristiansociety.com
One of the most shunned Catholic beliefs by fellow Christians is the doctrine of Purgatory. I have heard so many different things from various people attacking Purgatory. They will say things such as “The word Purgatory is nowhere to be found in the Bible” or “Purgatory is just a money making scheme invented by Catholics” or “Purgatory is just an invitation for Catholics to sin all they want and then get a second chance at heaven.” In this article, I would like to dispel many of the false things believed about Purgatory and set the record straight as to what Purgatory actually is.
So, before I begin by telling you what Purgatory is, let me tell you what it is not. Some people believe that Purgatory is this place “in the middle” where you go if you are not quite good enough for heaven but not quite bad enough for hell. But this is not nor has ever been Catholic teaching on Purgatory. Other people believe that Purgatory is some sort of “safety net” for Catholics, in which they can sin all they want in life and be given a second chance at heaven in Purgatory. Again, this is not nor has ever been what Catholics have taught about Purgatory, and any Catholic who believes this will have a big disappointment coming to them when they die.
Now that we have cleared up what Purgatory is not, let us discuss what Purgatory actually is. Catholics agree with non-Catholics that ultimately, there are only two eternal destinations, heaven and hell. When we die, we will be immediately judged and know the eternal destination of our souls (Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:10). If hell is our destination because we die unrepentant in a state of mortal (deadly) sin (1 John 5:16-17), then it is for all eternity and there is no way to ever get out. If we die in a state of grace and friendship with God and heaven is our destination, this also is for all eternity. But before getting into heaven, there may be some type of purification process to be able to enter heaven. Think of it as taking a shower before getting in a public pool. Purgatory is just getting you cleaned up for heaven. It is a temporary state before you receive your eternal reward.
A good question to ask anyone who doubts that purgatory exists is “Are you perfect?” I am sure that most people will say no to that question. Scripture tells us “If we say, ‘We are without sin,’ we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us” (1 John 1:8-9). So nobody should say that they are perfect because everyone sins. Next, ask them if they will be perfect when they are in heaven and come into God’s presence. Most people should say yes to this. Revelation 21:27 tells us that nothing unclean will enter heaven. So it only stands to reason that if a person is not perfect now, but will be perfect when they enter heaven, then there must be some process that cleans them up and gets them ready for heaven. Hebrews 12:22-23, when speaking of heaven, tells us about “The spirits of the just MADE perfect” (emphasis added). You can call this process of being made perfect whatever you would like, but Catholics call it Purgatory. When you think about Purgatory like this, how could anyone NOT believe in it?
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