Anyone who rejects the Nicene Creed, or rejects what the Creed originally meant, has rejected the Christian faith.
Yet the principle of Sola Scriptura has resulted in countless people rejecting and redefining the very Creed that identifies orthodox Christianity.
Within Protestantism you will find those who reject that Christ is consubstantial with the Father, deny the Holy Spirit as a distinct divine Person, reject one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and redefine “one, holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church” into something invisible and abstract. All while claiming to faithfully and correctly follow the Bible.
At some point, you have to ask:
If “Scripture alone” can lead Christians to reject Nicaea, what exactly is protecting Christianity from being reinvented by every individual interpreter?
Jesus commanded us to “be perfect, as your Father in heaven is perfect.” He never said, “Be lazy, weak, and pathetic because I already took care of everything.”
*We must remember that this life is a continual warfare, and there is no living creature who can say, I am free from attack. Repose is reserved for heaven, where the palm of victory awaits us.*
St.Francis de Sales
EXC: Sharia financing is being adopted as official government policy across America.
I found dozens of examples of cities, states and federal regulators changing loan programs, tax rules, banking policy and economic-development plans to accommodate Islam.
Here’s the list 🧵
Fr. Ripperger: “One of the biggest obstacles to prayer is that people don't have a consistent time every single day WHEN they say their prayers. They're undisciplined. They don’t do it consistently. But it has to be consistent, every single day. There has to be a regimen.”
"In uniting yourself to God's will, you take on new life and gather great courage, willingly embracing the cross and kissing His hand even when it chastises you, a hand that reaches out to you in love and has no other intention but your greater spiritual well-being."
- St. Paul of the Cross
The actual Crucifix that spoke to Saint Francis and told him to rebuild His Church 800 years ago.
Yeah, it’s still hanging in a Catholic Church at the Basilica of Saint Clare in Assisi. ❤️❤️❤️
Saint John Vianney said of Saint Philomena, “her virginity and generosity in embracing her heroic martyrdom have rendered her so agreeable to God that He will never refuse her anything that she asks for us.” Pope Gregory XVI agrees, saying “pray to Saint Philomena. Whatever you ask from her, she will obtain for you.” Bolstered and inspired by these words, I ask you to join me over the next 9 days in asking Saint Philomena to intercede with our Lord on behalf of Dan and Brenna.
Day 1 of the St. Philomena Novena for Dan and Brenna.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Dearest St. Philomena, your prayers are powerful because you are so close to Our Lord. Your child-like faith and devotion are an inspiration to all of the faithful. Many miracles have occurred as a result of your intercession. In your closeness to Our Lord, please lift up these my intentions in prayer…the physical, emotional and spiritual healing of Your servants, Dan and Brenna.
St. Philomena, at such a young age, you gave everything to Jesus to become a consecrated virgin for the Kingdom. Giving even more, you gave your life as you suffered a martyr’s death to preserve your gift to our Lord. Pray for me, that I might have the same faith and willingness to accept God’s will no matter the cost.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
The Catholic Church is not a denomination
It is the One True Church started by Jesus Christ Himself in 33 AD
All Protestant churches were started by men after the year 1500 and are all false
Michigan State Senator Jeremy Moss (D) was caught on tape saying:
"The entire purpose of my career is to make sure America continues to support Israel, I don't think it's wrong for Israel to use America as a pawn, America is not our homeland, we have been victims of antisemitism here."