I saw that you used again the cartoon I sent to you that you already had. Yes, the indulgences in the church is rooted in the apocryphal letter of Tobit. Luther didn’t like 2 Maccabees especially because it was a foundation for praying for the dear (see chapter 14).

Blessings to you and I am glad that you are feeling better. We have not had covid yet, but suspect it will arrive one of our inconvenient days.

Lee

Another good message,

Thank you for your boldness and honesty!! I really do appreciate your cleaver thoughts and format. I pray that your recovery continues to progress. My wife and I are getting more involved with [a Senator’s] campaign. I would love to meet with you for lunch of maybe a dinner here at my house with you and your wife just to catch up and hang out.

All the best,

Gary

I too was Catholic born and raised. A Religion medalist 2 years in a row. But the hypocrisy and illogical practices in the church turned me away. TO this day, when the church encourages huge crowds in the Black Nazarene or amulet wiping — this isn’t just the church condoning the acts but the whole establishment is complicit knowing it gives them political and social status that fills up their coffers.

But I have found grace and peace and understanding in Jesus Christ. I am now a born again, Bible believing Christian — free from the guilt tripping lashed out on me when I searched for answers. You should try it out yourself. If you believe in an all knowing, all loving God that cares for you, He already provided a way to reach Him. Know of any Bible-believing church around you? Where do you live? I may be able to recommend one for you. You just have to take the first step. Praying for you, Hilda.

TGIF!

I was going to mention the rosary previously but wasn’t sure how you’d take it. I am Catholic- school bred (til university), 12 units of Theology, 10 years in Catholic broadcasting and now I am down to ‘God if there’s a heaven, when the time comes take me with you,’ kind of thing.

Another thing, liberals just don’t get it.

H

I’m glad you are over the jabs. I think this whole Covid issue is a reminder of our mortality —- although some people (especially our liberal leaders) still don’t get it and have even increased their level of gross corruption. What fools these mortals be.

Amulets, rosary (hate to say it), stampitas, Sto Nino, etc. — they are indeed idolatry. To me it’s plain and simple. I’m more surprised that people are blinded about being taken advantage of. Glad you see it.

About the amulets, idolatry wouldn’t you say? Why priests promulgate such practice is suspect.

Be well,
Hilda

Yes I totally understand but it just bothers me so much when people use God to take advantage of people. It’s like they don’t fear the Lord at all . I felt like the Guys that got me fired ( wrongfully terminated), wanted me to go to their church, it didn’t make sense to me because they didn’t like me 🤷‍♂️ 🙏 I’m Glad the Lord is protecting me . I’m Glad the Lord protects all those that trust in him 🙏🙏🙏

Another big mistake some people believe is that God will bless you financially for giving money to the church. That’s not how it works either . Jesus wants you to give without expectations and the promise from Jesus is you will never go hungry 🙏🙏🙏

One of the main reasons for the law is to prove to us that we cannot follow it all. We were never meant to be perfect.

We do good out of the generosity of our heart because we are grateful to God who forgives our imperfections through Jesus. This is very profound. I’m glad u understand this.

I will pray for people to understand the concept. It’s hard to convince them if the church tells them that rules get a person into heaven. In that case people will sin and repent without a sincere heart ( in other words, they will keep planning to sin 🤷‍♂️) , it won’t work because God knows how to read the heart🙏🙏🙏

Yup , just imagine society with no laws , no tickets, no jail and worse of all !!! No God 😂😂😂 welcome to HELL on earth. Now would be considered heaven on earth 😂😂😂🙏🙏🙏