Today I was asked by my convert cousin (Christian now) why are you Catholic? And I didn’t know how to reply. It made me feel dumb. I’m just a Catholic not a practicing Catholic…. I wish there were classes in my parish that fought young people or any Catholic why your Catholic and how to defend yourself.
What can Trump a pope, a man o father and true prophet, yall gonna bow to lord and his vengeance present to witness your fate from master Yahweh, the love dragon n son o most high creator Great father Spirit
Thank you Father Mike. I love your videos because you do a wonderful job of helping me understand the Catholic Church. I moved from a Baptist church to the Catholic Church about 8 years ago. I am now 62 years old. I attended RCIA and my wife and I was married in the church even thought we have been married 37 years. She is a cradle Catholic. To make a long story short, we were happy with the church we were attending but then one day, while driving I heard a strong voice tell me, “Go to the Catholic Church.” I was shaken by this and went home and told my wife and brother. They asked me what I was going to do. I said it was probably my imagination and I then ignored it. Well about 2 months later the exact same thing happened only with more authority. Well, there was no ignoring it this time. My wife was excited to return to the Catholic Church and told me about the church and RCIA. The next Sunday we went to a Catholic Church nearby. When we got to the church a man was greeted people so I explained I was new and I asked him about RCIA. He said that the next session started Thursday and he also plans to attend as a helper in the class. Well he ended up being my sponsor in RCIA and his wife and him stood up with my wife and I when we were married in the church. We later encouraged me to join the KofC. I am telling you all this to show how God planned it all out and we are now in the original Christian church. I now keep watch for when God puts other opportunities and changes in front of me. Once again thank you. 🙏🏻
Going to church every week don’t make one a Christian and Christian mean to be like Christ or Christ like and going to Sunday school don’t make one a Christian because Christian mean to be like Christ or Christ like
So I’m really interested in learning about god, the Bible and looking at churches. I see so much on line between catholic and Protestant. I am truly confused on what I want to study as to what’s right 🤷🏻♂️ can someone help me who is not bias lol me way or the other .
Satan the devil started many religion’s of the world and one of them is a religion called Christianity which have many names like Catholic and so on and so forth
Show me one Catholic Christian in the scriptures wearing booty short like many Catholics of the world today’s who professed to be Christian wearing booty shorts now that don’t sound like being like Christ or Christ like does it judged for yourself
So i learned some reasons why not to be a Catholic, when i used to be one, for any interested Catholics.
i had so many questions as a catholic. i couldn't get enough of the bible. When i learned about the amazing grace and mercy of Jesus, it was most profound, as i wasn't certain of whether i would make it to heaven.
The circumcism spoken of the Mr Schmitz in the bible tells us, that it is the heart that is circumcised when we become believers…. no longer an outward physical act which doesn't necessarily change the heart… " For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical. But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the HEART, by the Spirit, not by the letter (law). His praise is not from man but from God. 1 Corinthians 7:19
Gods inspired Word IS the authority, not any church or denomination. The Catholic church has the most man-made 'authorities' ever. They have the appearance of righteousness, but the doctrines and rules made over hundreds of years are bizarre, different from different popes, burdensome stones around the neck. If questioning them, is there a biblical answer from the priest? or a church doctrinal answer? Hm.
"The church teaches right and wrong." Yes Jesus taught us about right and wrong. i love His Word. And he said, “What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” Mark 7:20
"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever." 1 John 2:15
"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Hebrews 4:12
Confession to the priest when Gods Words clearly says there is only one mediator, God Himself. When Jesus died, the curtain to the temple was torn in two. Only priests were allowed in temple. The torn curtain was a sign of direct access to all to our Great God and Father. "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body,
21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water…" Heb 19. Jesús told us how to pray, including "forgive me for my sins as I forgive those who sin against me", directly to Our Father. Yes, "confess your sins to one another" but that is one another, not the priest or the bible would say so. Plus the priests makes you do 100 hail Mary's or more depending on your sins? What? What would Jesus say about that? "For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," 1 Tim 2:5
Do you know what the bible says about taking communion? It could be a very bad thing to do. "Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died. But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged." 1 Cor 11:27. i was never taught this as a catholic.
The rosary has a bizarre history. Many cults use beads. Study on this. "And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words" Matthew 6:7
Do catholics know these commands from Jesus? i didn't. Do some know them and do them anyway?
The pope – a representation of God? i don't think Peter or any apostle would attempt to be in such a position of pomp in an extravagant "castle" being served extravagant food and having servants to iron the robes… All the people that adore the POPE? He needs body guards? Doesn't that sound bizarre? Biblical? Where does the bible teach THIS? Churches need leaders but … WOW. What an organization. Even with its own Vatican Bank with numerous scandals and corruption. Just doesn't sound biblical. Growing up catholic, i learned some parables in grade school. i never learned Jesus had brothers and sisters. Catholics i know are adamant that Mary and Joseph had no other children when the bible clearly states it. They get angry at the thought. We weren't told to look in the bible and read the scripture or the Psalms or Daniel or Revelations . . . once i did, i was in awe. i saw much in the catholic church that was contradictory. Jesus said, "But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. 10Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ."
Why did Jesus say this about His mother? Remember, Genesis and John 1 state that Jesus always existed with His Father – in the beginning. There is no "mother of God." Matthew 12 "46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. 47 Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.” 48 He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
i can't believe i went on this long. But yes. i do see the catholic church as a church of made up laws and regulations and guilt if you don't follow through. Take communion at least once a year on Easter? Hm. According to the verse above, 1 Cor 11:27+ that could be quite dangerous. Don't get me wrong, i love catholics. They love Jesus. i just think Jesus is amazing. So loving, wanting us to take our burdens to Him, to have peace, simplicity, and a relationship where we talk to each other all day long . . . no rules, no works – altho doing good comes naturally to a believer. The book of Hebrews is eye opening. Jesus has endless grace and endless mercy. Jesus is our high priest who brought us a new covenant. Hebrews 8. Fascinating. Gods blessings..
Catholics living together not married this goes for all boyfriend’s and girlfriend’s from every religion’s under the sun what kind of Christian’s is that that don’t sound like being like Christ or Christ like
What kind of religion that endorsed living together and not married that what I called devil religion now that Christianity for you all from Catholic all the way up and from Catholic all the way down
PAGANS at best, Muslims can easily make fun of you and mock you and Catholics cannot come up with any response. I know no regular Catholic person who knows the scriptures..
Jesus Christ said he that have seen me have seen the Father so where is the Father in Jesus Christ the Son/man the flesh is not the Father the Spirit is the Father that’s god and Paul said that no flesh and blood is in heaven’s
The Catholic church has replaced the authority of Jesus Christ with their "Pope", and turned the earthly mother of Jesus into a deity! I think I'll pass on the Catholic Church and believe my Bible, instead.
The biggest biggest issues of the Catholic Church is that it prioritizes rituals and performances over having a personal relationship with God. Not only that, it also does not encourage it’s members to study the Bible on their own. You guys say you don’t “worship” her but proceeds to hang images of her as well as angels in God’s holy temple. soooo yea, action speaks louder.
Jesus said it ANYONE comes to Me I will in nowise cast him out . The criminal on a cross beside Jesus had no time to learn anything he just wanted Jesus to remember him in His kingdom .
It doesn't matter what man (says) – the Bible contains the WORD of GOD, and the HOLY SPIRIT will lead us into all truth. So no — there will (not) be different interpretations among those who truly belong to GOD. Union with the LORD JESUS CHRIST makes us one with the LORD and each other. Unity doesn't come by way of the pope's rules. JESUS CHRIST IS LORD! The pope has no authority. The pope is (self) proclaimed nonsense.
This is where James went very wrong. First of all he never believed in his half brother till Jesus died a mortal death. James was not at the pentacaust. Yet he just took over the Jerusalem Christians and forced fierce almost overdoing it, Judaism. Now Peter had a conundrum. Jesus had made him the high priest of Christianity, yet what was he to do? Denounce the Lord's half brother? Then comes Paul who Peter feared at first but when he saw that the former zealot was now a zealot for Jesus and not only that but like Jesus hinted at he wanted to grow the church and minister to the gentiles .Peter was intrigued…here was a solution to the problem James was becoming.
Now nobody knows what Peter and Paul talked about all those hours alone, but I believe Paul convinced Peter to not remain first bishop of a Jerusalem church but to become bishop of a universal church and to let he, Paul, be his champion.
Amen!
Today I was asked by my convert cousin (Christian now) why are you Catholic? And I didn’t know how to reply. It made me feel dumb. I’m just a Catholic not a practicing Catholic…. I wish there were classes in my parish that fought young people or any Catholic why your Catholic and how to defend yourself.
What can Trump a pope, a man o father and true prophet, yall gonna bow to lord and his vengeance present to witness your fate from master Yahweh, the love dragon n son o most high creator Great father Spirit
the 1st holy bible is in Greek
There is nothing wrong with priest’s getting married and only devil church and religion don’t allowed priest’s to get married like Catholic
It is your idolatry is an act of blasphemy Catholics of the world
Catholics are not Christian’s they are heathen
Thank you Father Mike. I love your videos because you do a wonderful job of helping me understand the Catholic Church. I moved from a Baptist church to the Catholic Church about 8 years ago. I am now 62 years old. I attended RCIA and my wife and I was married in the church even thought we have been married 37 years. She is a cradle Catholic. To make a long story short, we were happy with the church we were attending but then one day, while driving I heard a strong voice tell me, “Go to the Catholic Church.” I was shaken by this and went home and told my wife and brother. They asked me what I was going to do. I said it was probably my imagination and I then ignored it. Well about 2 months later the exact same thing happened only with more authority. Well, there was no ignoring it this time. My wife was excited to return to the Catholic Church and told me about the church and RCIA. The next Sunday we went to a Catholic Church nearby. When we got to the church a man was greeted people so I explained I was new and I asked him about RCIA. He said that the next session started Thursday and he also plans to attend as a helper in the class. Well he ended up being my sponsor in RCIA and his wife and him stood up with my wife and I when we were married in the church. We later encouraged me to join the KofC. I am telling you all this to show how God planned it all out and we are now in the original Christian church. I now keep watch for when God puts other opportunities and changes in front of me. Once again thank you. 🙏🏻
Going to church every week don’t make one a Christian and Christian mean to be like Christ or Christ like and going to Sunday school don’t make one a Christian because Christian mean to be like Christ or Christ like
Satan the devil now that’s Catholic for you all
God have one way and satan the devil have many ways
So I’m really interested in learning about god, the Bible and looking at churches. I see so much on line between catholic and Protestant. I am truly confused on what I want to study as to what’s right 🤷🏻♂️ can someone help me who is not bias lol me way or the other .
Satan the devil started many religion’s of the world and one of them is a religion called Christianity which have many names like Catholic and so on and so forth
Show me one Catholic Christian in the scriptures wearing booty short like many Catholics of the world today’s who professed to be Christian wearing booty shorts now that don’t sound like being like Christ or Christ like does it judged for yourself
Heathen Catholic Christian’s in booty shorts now that sound more like it
Jesus Christ use the word scriptures and the devil use the word Bible
So i learned some reasons why not to be a Catholic, when i used to be one, for any interested Catholics.
i had so many questions as a catholic. i couldn't get enough of the bible. When i learned about the amazing grace and mercy of Jesus, it was most profound, as i wasn't certain of whether i would make it to heaven.
The circumcism spoken of the Mr Schmitz in the bible tells us, that it is the heart that is circumcised when we become believers…. no longer an outward physical act which doesn't necessarily change the heart… " For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical. But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the HEART, by the Spirit, not by the letter (law). His praise is not from man but from God. 1 Corinthians 7:19
Gods inspired Word IS the authority, not any church or denomination. The Catholic church has the most man-made 'authorities' ever. They have the appearance of righteousness, but the doctrines and rules made over hundreds of years are bizarre, different from different popes, burdensome stones around the neck. If questioning them, is there a biblical answer from the priest? or a church doctrinal answer? Hm.
"The church teaches right and wrong." Yes Jesus taught us about right and wrong. i love His Word. And he said, “What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” Mark 7:20
"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever." 1 John 2:15
"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Hebrews 4:12
Confession to the priest when Gods Words clearly says there is only one mediator, God Himself. When Jesus died, the curtain to the temple was torn in two. Only priests were allowed in temple. The torn curtain was a sign of direct access to all to our Great God and Father. "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body,
21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water…" Heb 19. Jesús told us how to pray, including "forgive me for my sins as I forgive those who sin against me", directly to Our Father. Yes, "confess your sins to one another" but that is one another, not the priest or the bible would say so. Plus the priests makes you do 100 hail Mary's or more depending on your sins? What? What would Jesus say about that? "For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," 1 Tim 2:5
Do you know what the bible says about taking communion? It could be a very bad thing to do. "Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some have died. But if we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged." 1 Cor 11:27. i was never taught this as a catholic.
The rosary has a bizarre history. Many cults use beads. Study on this. "And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words" Matthew 6:7
Do catholics know these commands from Jesus? i didn't. Do some know them and do them anyway?
The pope – a representation of God? i don't think Peter or any apostle would attempt to be in such a position of pomp in an extravagant "castle" being served extravagant food and having servants to iron the robes… All the people that adore the POPE? He needs body guards? Doesn't that sound bizarre? Biblical? Where does the bible teach THIS? Churches need leaders but … WOW. What an organization. Even with its own Vatican Bank with numerous scandals and corruption. Just doesn't sound biblical. Growing up catholic, i learned some parables in grade school. i never learned Jesus had brothers and sisters. Catholics i know are adamant that Mary and Joseph had no other children when the bible clearly states it. They get angry at the thought. We weren't told to look in the bible and read the scripture or the Psalms or Daniel or Revelations . . . once i did, i was in awe. i saw much in the catholic church that was contradictory. Jesus said, "But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9And do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. 10Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Christ."
Why did Jesus say this about His mother? Remember, Genesis and John 1 state that Jesus always existed with His Father – in the beginning. There is no "mother of God." Matthew 12 "46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. 47 Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.” 48 He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
i can't believe i went on this long. But yes. i do see the catholic church as a church of made up laws and regulations and guilt if you don't follow through. Take communion at least once a year on Easter? Hm. According to the verse above, 1 Cor 11:27+ that could be quite dangerous. Don't get me wrong, i love catholics. They love Jesus. i just think Jesus is amazing. So loving, wanting us to take our burdens to Him, to have peace, simplicity, and a relationship where we talk to each other all day long . . . no rules, no works – altho doing good comes naturally to a believer. The book of Hebrews is eye opening. Jesus has endless grace and endless mercy. Jesus is our high priest who brought us a new covenant. Hebrews 8. Fascinating. Gods blessings..
Yes, in heaven, there will be no denominations.
Shame
God is a Spirit and he said I change not so how can god be a man or the Son of man as all you hellbound Catholics of the world claimed
A child is born but god is not a child and Mary sure ain’t the mother of god you Catholics liar you
Catholics living together not married this goes for all boyfriend’s and girlfriend’s from every religion’s under the sun what kind of Christian’s is that that don’t sound like being like Christ or Christ like
What kind of religion that endorsed living together and not married that what I called devil religion now that Christianity for you all from Catholic all the way up and from Catholic all the way down
PAGANS at best, Muslims can easily make fun of you and mock you and Catholics cannot come up with any response. I know no regular Catholic person who knows the scriptures..
Jesus Christ said he that have seen me have seen the Father so where is the Father in Jesus Christ the Son/man the flesh is not the Father the Spirit is the Father that’s god and Paul said that no flesh and blood is in heaven’s
I’m sure god and Jesus Christ the man and the prophets and the apostles don’t agreed with you Catholics of the world
The Catholic church has replaced the authority of Jesus Christ with their "Pope", and turned the earthly mother of Jesus into a deity! I think I'll pass on the Catholic Church and believe my Bible, instead.
Because Catholics take the qoute: "There is a good christian inside every child" a bit too literally?
The biggest biggest issues of the Catholic Church is that it prioritizes rituals and performances over having a personal relationship with God. Not only that, it also does not encourage it’s members to study the Bible on their own. You guys say you don’t “worship” her but proceeds to hang images of her as well as angels in God’s holy temple. soooo yea, action speaks louder.
Heretic
God have said my people perished for lack of knowledge now that religion's for you all
Religion's don't taught the way of God only the way of man that's why people are lost and don't have the truth
Jesus Christ the man never pray to himself he pray to God a Spirit but Catholic's pray to flesh something Jesus the man never do or done
This Catholic guy is a liar
Catholic's are all false Christian now that's booty shorts religion for you all.
Was it not Set up by order of a Roman emperor because he didn't like the lack of rules?
If the bible doesn't teach something it's not worth teaching.
Jesus said it ANYONE comes to Me I will in nowise cast him out .
The criminal on a cross beside Jesus had no time to learn anything he just wanted Jesus to remember him in His kingdom .
Why has the Catholic Church tried to hide my existence since i was three years old?
Check out Revelation chapter 17 in the King James Version Bible.
dog yall break the first commandment and are not born again
The Protestant churches with fog machines and a rock concert on stage are fast food and candy. Catholic Church is grandmas nourishing meal.
It doesn't matter what man (says) – the Bible contains the WORD of GOD, and the HOLY SPIRIT will lead us into all truth.
So no — there will (not) be different interpretations among those who truly belong to GOD. Union with the LORD JESUS CHRIST makes us one with the LORD and each other.
Unity doesn't come by way of the pope's rules.
JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!
The pope has no authority. The pope is (self) proclaimed nonsense.
I see alot of people in the comments say thank you FATHER Mike but the only one you can call Father is Jesus!
I feel catholics are attacked even within Christianity but on this YouTube channel I feel at home and at a place where I can enhance my beliefs
This is where James went very wrong. First of all he never believed in his half brother till Jesus died a mortal death. James was not at the pentacaust. Yet he just took over the Jerusalem Christians and forced fierce almost overdoing it, Judaism. Now Peter had a conundrum. Jesus had made him the high priest of Christianity, yet what was he to do? Denounce the Lord's half brother? Then comes Paul who Peter feared at first but when he saw that the former zealot was now a zealot for Jesus and not only that but like Jesus hinted at he wanted to grow the church and minister to the gentiles .Peter was intrigued…here was a solution to the problem James was becoming.
Now nobody knows what Peter and Paul talked about all those hours alone, but I believe Paul convinced Peter to not remain first bishop of a Jerusalem church but to become bishop of a universal church and to let he, Paul, be his champion.
Unfortunately Vatican 2 was the infiltration and corruption of the Catholic Church.