Jack of all Trades. Philosophy. Politics. Food. Aviation. Penn State. Former Protestant. A Catholic who came home. Father to a daughter. Not here to date.♠️🎨🎭
The Lehigh Valley (just north of Allentown, Pennsylvania) has a friendly aviation community. ATC is incredibly chill and professional. I love the views here, too!
Late to the party. It's actually my first Ash Wednesday in 20 years. In fact, I had my first meeting with my priest the day after Ash Wednesday last year. Now look at me, all Catholic n stuff!
In January 2023, I was debating catholics and more or less rolling my eyes over the notion that Mary could hear our prayers. I wasn't anti-catholic per se. I just thought it was so cringe and based on holier-than-thou traditions that got out of hand. By February, I was returning
Pray for her soul. Every man (and woman) who pimped her out will be held accountable in this life or the next unless they repent.
Also, if you watch porn then you are contributing to this as well. Porn kills. Porn destroys. Porn will betray you.
Pattern:
1. Pope says/does thing.
2. Media provides trash headline.
3. Commentators orchestrate fake mass outrage.
4. DDF clarifies.
5. Commentators orchestrate hit pieces.
6. Pope himself clarifies.
7. Commentators ignore it. Remain outraged.
8. New week. Repeat step 1.
RadTrad: Bergoglio is a what?
Crowd: Usurper!
RadTrad: He's a what in sheep's clothing?
Crowd: A wolf!
RadTrad: What are we going to do??
Crowd: Become Eastern Orthodox!
RadTrad: Sh*t! No no no! Not like that, guys! Come back!
Crowd: Orthodox Orthodox Orthodox!!! ☦️ ☦️ ☦️
@MyFriendDoc
If you look up what it represents and why it was made like that, then it's not a problem. It depicts Jesus' triumph over everything including nuclear weapons.
Is it my taste in art? Not really. Demonic? No.
@TomorrowsWar
I'm creating "Debate a Protestant" Bingo cards. I'm serious. I'm buying the cardstock now. I'll mail them out and then choose a day we all play. 😁
My grandmother, 89, passed away this morning in her sleep. As a returning Catholic I can appreciate the early memories I had of her caring for the grass and flowers near my grandfather's grave on a nearly daily basis. Love beyond the grave. Please say a quick prayer for. 🙏
When I became a catholic, I thought I was entering a Church obedient and respectful to St. Peter's successor. Turns out many have a Protestant spirit.
Just interacted with an alleged Catholic who claims it's the Pope's goal to lead people to Hell. I just can't with these people.
@barbosa_8888
Good lord, man. Delete this tweet and salvage what little credibility you have. If you don't know what a religious order is then you shouldn't be commenting on it.
That's like saying a door greeter is a protestant denomination.
@FlanaganLovesGA
The church has the authority to bind and loose disciplines. It allows girls to be altar servers and has declared it a good thing. As a member of the laity, I respect the church's decision.
@VirDei1
I did. I was a protestant for 20 years . I taught apologetics for a Protestant student group at Penn State and participated in live debates in front of an audience. I attended several Bible studies during this time. I still became Catholic. Nice try.
Keep deflecting.
Trump appointed Catholic justices responsible for overturning Roe v. Wade.
His wife is Catholic.
He had a Catholic priest pray for him at the Butler, PA, rally.
Now he chooses a Catholic to be his vice president.
Interesting.
@VirDei1
(Also notice how you transition to the Papacy because your silly and unsubstantiated meme can't be defended with actual scholary evidence. Just a side note.)
BREAKING NEWS:
Cardinal Fernandez releases Vatican's first ever coloring book to assist those, for the 5th time, who remain confused over fiducia supplicans. There are also talks about performing a puppet show to further clarify the document for those who still don't get it.
@writriverdale
The Catholic church is the most charitable organization in the world. Food. Shelter. Education. Healthcare. It's not even close.
So we earned our "pointy buildings".
@CSavedByGrace18
@CatholicCharm
Do you reject the authority given to the Pope? Do you reject Sacred Tradition as being authoritative? If yes, then *drumroll* you're a Protestant. You don't get to reject words and definitions because you want to feel special.
I fell into this trap as a Protestant in college. In my senior year of high school, I was a religiously indifferent/lukewarm Lutheran. I was like that up until my sophomore year in college. I eventually developed a strong love for the Lord and wanted to debate atheists in my
My advice for new converts to the Catholic (and Orthodox) faith is to not fall into the trap of being Mr. Apologetics.
I fell into this trap myself and it set my journey behind.
It's a pitfall where defending your faith becomes an end in itself.
You begin to define yourself by
@JoshuaTCharles
I had a similar experience. I had my conversion experience on February 11th and prayed the rosary every day since. I went to my first confession in 21 years this last Saturday. Received the Eucharist on Sunday. The priest I went to was fantastic. I feel home again.
Happy Thanksgiving. A corny as it sounds, I'm thankful I returned to the Catholic Church this year. I'm not saying this to "own protestants". I sincerely mean it. I'm more at peace than ever before. I pray others will find this peace too.
Today is my first Reformation Day as a Catholic in 20 years. I was told lies about Catholicism over and over again by the Protestants who plucked me from Christ's church. They promised me simplicity and a return to the roots. All I got was a storm of confusion. Never again.
@CadleSam
@ianvanheusen
I read it every day. In fact, I read it more now than I ever did as a Protestant. That's one thing that surprised me when I crossed over: how often catholics read the Bible. That misconception was one of many that I was taught to dismiss Catholicism.
A few months ago I was more open to considering some of the claims against the Holy Father. However, time and time again they are debunked. People hated Francis from day 1 and it really shows. I went from leaning 'dislike' to leaning 'like'.
@MelonieMac
Yes. Thank the early Christians for preserving the Scriptures despite heavy persecution by the Romans. Thank the Lord they held multiple councils in the 4th century and gave us the official canon of Scripture.
I'm grateful the Catholic church allowed the Bible to be translated
@thatfollowed
@JoshuaTCharles
Matthew 18:15-18
Acts 15 (all of it but particularly v28-29)
The Church has the authority to bind and loose disciplines and according to Jesus one is to be treated as a heathen if they disobey the church.
Luke 10:16. Reject the Church, reject Jesus.
@VirDei1
Ok. So you can't defend your silly claim about fish hats. Gotcha. Because with your same logic I can show Christians are actually Babylonians. You know this which is why you have to deflect to another topic.
@PeterThreshwood
Good thing I don't worship idols/false gods.
But I'm sure you'll 'catholic-splain' and tell me what I "actually" believe, right? I got my bingo card ready. Give me the win, please.
The timeline you'd expect if Protestantism is true:
1. Great Commission 33AD
2.Gospel preached. 33-90AD
3. John adds chapter 23 of Revelation which lists the canon of scripture. 91AD
4. Sola Scriptura takes effect. 92AD
5. Catholic heretics rebuked. 100AD
(Continued...)
@LizzieMarbach
Why link "viewing another as attractive" with "a wandering eye"?
A wandering eye implies lust.
Perhaps other men can't do this, but I can find someone objectively beautiful and leave it at that. That doesn't mean I want to sleep with that person or that I regret being with my
@ChrisBr27099020
@brokenbose
@father_rmv
Where was this pushback in the 1st and 2nd centuries when the church fathers (many of them hand-selected by the apostles) openly taught catholic beliefs? No records of proto-protestant sects condemning them. It's almost as if the Catholic church was established by Christ.
@GTV_87
-Google Maps doesn't display it as a church.
-Street view doesn't display any signs for a church (only a vague mural)
- website claims information is not guaranteed to be accurate
-On Google it's listed as permanently closed.
So, question, is it being rented out for
Despite being called a "Loftonite" by angry catholic trads for 'daring' to read his book, I have to say that I learned a lot from it. It's a solid introduction into the Orthodox vs Catholic debate. It gives you the 'lay of the land' so to speak. (1/2)
1 year ago today, to an audience of practically zero people, I announced my departure from Protestantism. I found out later that this occurred on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
I have been truly blessed during this time. I'll post more after Mass. 🥳🥳🥳
Prots, stop thinking catholics are striving to obtain all 7 Sacraments like they're the infinity stones or something. You look silly and ignorant when you say this.
I have been more at peace with my salvation than all my years as a prot combined. Examination of conscience ftw
@Sede_vacantist
Thanks, but no thanks. Sedevacantism suffers from circular reasoning and what I call "Monday Quarterback syndrome".
Sedevacantism "proves too much" as they say. If it's true, then all of Catholicism is false. Attempting to isolate certain ecclesiastical segments on the timeline
@goldenkey112
I left Catholicism after my confirmation (mainly due to my mother leaving it for the Lutheran church). Soon after, I was told what Catholics "actually" believe by Protestants. Even those with PhDs 'Catholic-splained'. I gave them the benefit of a doubt, too. All caricatures.
Well guys there's a possibility all hell breaks loose today. To anticipate retaliation, I wanted to share something I made a mistake of sharing with someone privately on here. I won't give them the satisfaction of revealing my daughter as a "gotcha" moment.
This is my daughter
@Pastor_Gabe
Pastor Gabe, stop misrepresenting the Catholic Church. The Catechism teaches that "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ" and strongly encourages Christians to read the Bible.
@Truth_matters20
Literally read one verse before John 10:7. He tells us Jesus was using a figure of speech. John does this often.
Yet he doesn't say Jesus was using a figure of speech in John 6. In fact, Jesus triples down and uses progressively more graphic language. Something that can be
@CordedRab
You feel for her despite contributing to the problem? Many are lured into the "industry" based off deceptive ads. Many come from broken homes. They are preyed upon, pimped out, introduced to drugs. Then they're tossed to the curb when they're no longer needed. Many enter into
If Dr. Taylor Marshall was alive in 50 A.D.:
"Pope Peter leaves Gentile Christians to sit with Jewish Christians. Has the Church been infiltrated? I'm merely asking the question. I'm just a dad with a webcam."
Today was my daughter's first reconciliation. I'm so proud of her. In light of recent, unpleasant events, I also went to confession. I'm right with the Lord now.
I'll be moving on from this point. The proper individuals have been notified. Texts and screenshots have been
Here are my top 6 book recommendations for those looking into Catholicism or are still young in the faith. All of these are easy to read but deep enough to satisfy the intellectual.
@LizzieMarbach
That's not actually what he was claiming. He clearly states in the video that Satan hates God more, and even acknowledges God's infinite power (which he claims Mary doesn't have btw). Satan knows he can't beat God, but still wants to deface and ruin His creation anyway.
God
You think I'm taking a break from X? After I just shilled $$$ for my shiny blue checkmark? Ha! This misfit Catholic is here to stay! 🫖 🍿
For those of you taking a break from X for Lent:
Daily rosary complete. ✅️
I prayed for you.
Also, I'm reverting back to praying it all in one go. I used to spread it out throughout the day, but it's just easier for me to set aside 30-40 minutes and devote myself fully to it.
May God bless you all today.
@CdnMnrchyRspctr
My (former) Lutheran pastor gifted me a rosary (with a protestant prayer book) for my graduation. My point is, just because you see someone holding a rosary doesn't mean they are catholic.
The desperation is strong with this one.
My "almost concession ".
Earlier today, there was a video posted that depicted someone doing the chicken dance near an altar while people received Communion. This occurred in Germany.
Initially, I called BS. Why? More often than not, RadTrads have submitted doctored or
@Real_Dave77
1. You wouldn't say that to my face. I can guarantee it, keyboard warrior.
2. Statistics aren't on your side.
3. If you watch porn then you're going to Hell unless you repent.
Hello. Just a friendly reminder to have a healthy dose of skepticism when it comes to people posting pictures of alleged church scandals/abuses.
I can easily buy unconsecrated waffers on the internet for $20, spill them on the ground, and cry foul. (All the while farming likes
@abbythelibb_
Why didn't you go to Jesus directly about Prisha? How would Jesus feel if you kept going through his friends?
Ah. But let me guess, intercession is only ok if they're "alive on Earth", right? However, last I checked, you aren't asking a bundle of meat to pray for you or others;
"Stop being gay or you will go to hell. Also, f*ck Pope Francis. He's a wolf and a heretic. Ignore Vatican II. Reject Bergolio's false magisterial documents. God, I thank you that I'm not gay like those sinning hell-bound f*ggot Lefty Catholics."
*receives blessing at Church*
@SamanthaAsia2
I will pray for you. I'll also pray that you abandon sedevacantism and the darkness it will lead you to. As flawed as the Catholic church is, it's only by being in communion with St. Peter's successor that one gains the best aid.
There are moral solutions to your problems. Seek
@JoshuaTCharles
I had a similar experience. I would read a church father's catholic teaching and then ask myself, "Ok, now where is the response from these proto-protestant Christians who represented pure Christianity... wait...seriously...where are their letters condemning catholics?"
What in the actual F is going on with Lofton, Zen, trads, and even popular apologists on Twitter right now? Holy smokes. Even Steve Ray is dogpiling on Lofton. These wounds must go deep.
I, for one, think that Cardinal Zen stooped very low to attack Lofton's appearance. That's
Pope Francis is a valid Pope. Vatican 2 documents are great. Homosexuality is a sin. Women can't be priests. Altar girls are legit. Novus Ordo isn't the problem. Bishop Strickland deserves to be removed. Fr. James Martin needs to be removed. The church defines what is reverent.
I'd make a terrible trad husband. I love cooking. I work from home most of the time, so cleaning is something I passively do anyway. I find washing dishes therapeutic. I'm already raising a child.
And yes, I know the typical response is to say I'm effeminate. Well, catch and
@Protestia
I thought Protestants believed in Sola Scriptura? Let's play their game. Ahem...
"WhErE iN the BiBlE dOeS iT sAy MaRy AnD jOsEpH kIsSeD? *smug face*
Ironic that the first Reformers would call people who deny Mary's perpetual virginity utter clowns.
I received many new followers. I will do my best to follow you all back. However, it will take me time because I try to vet everyone to some degree. Apparently, you can be guilty by association here. 😉
@BreeSolstad
@CardJosephZen
Terrible take. You tend to...get worked up... when people mock your past and call into question the sincerity of your faith/conversion.
Yet you applaud a Cardinal who mocks the physical appearance of somebody who disagrees with him. He ridicules Lofton's tattoos even though he
@kayteebee99
@HippieReligious
If the wine was made from grapes naturally then it's valid.
"The wine must be natural from the fruit of the vine and not spoiled." (Code of Canon Law 924, §§1-3)
If you have reasons to suspect this wasn't the case then write to your bishop and keep records.
@PrayTheRosary12
I guess a revert. I was born and raised a Catholic and even received my Confirmation. Soon after, my mother joined the Lutheran church. Since I was a minor, that also became my church. In college I mingled with Baptists, non denominationals, and free (hyper) grace Pentecostals.
The night before he was executed, Ted Bundy explains how pornography took hold of him and every degen he met in prison, without exception
It is chilling to think about how mild his exposure must have been in comparison to what young teens see now
This is a must watch: (1/2)
@GoatAureum
Yes you can.
The Catholic church teaches that suicide often involves intense emotions and those who do it aren't always fully in control of their actions.
See the Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 2282 and 2283.
@Truth_matters20
If it was "extremely clear" then you would have used this time to provide a single example in John 6 where Jesus (or John's commentary) clarifies to the Jews listening, or to his very own disciples who are about to leave him, that he was using figures of speech.
John clarifies
Here's a sneak peak of next week's "scandal". I can see the headlines now:
"Pope Francis invites Serpent into Vatican"
"Pope Francis consults with Satan during private meeting."
Taylor Marshall: "Has Pope Francis welcomed Satan into the Vatican? I'm just asking questions."
You never know what you’ll see in Saint Peter’s Square. Today it was a dragon going through security (which was hilarious to watch 😂), entering the Bronze Doors, passing a Swiss Guard, and into the Apostolic Palace. Surely something to do with the Year of the Dragon.
Online personalities with large followings need to stop contradicting their bishops.
What he says is false both now and historically. It's silly to latch onto a particular segment of the ecclesiastical timeline and declare, "This is the only way." Thinking like this isn't
"If Mary is as you Catholics say, then why is she barely mentioned in the Bible?"
Quality over quantity. In Luke 1 Mary might be the only woman in the Bible not afraid of an angel's appearance. She is hailed and given a title κεχαριτωμένη which appears once in Prot Bibles. 1/
@salacio
You either
1. Remain in your mortal sin as a Catholic and continue to slander the one you call Pope.
2. Become a heretic by becoming EO or a sedevacantist.
3. Repent.
At least EO go to the other side of the room. These RadTrads are among us, causing division.