Day 118: The Church and Non-Christians - The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

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Fr. Mike examines the relationship between the Church and non-Christian religions. He discusses that while there is some degree of goodness and truth in every religion, the fullness of truth exists in the Catholic Church. Fr. Mike concludes with a reflection on the statement from the early Church Fathers that “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 839-848.
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[@maryannchaisson6742]

Over 100 years ago,my dad who was a strong Irish Catholic, held such strong feeling about people who were RC and really believed (as he was taught) that outside the Catholic Church there was NO salvation. However, after Vatican 11; he was much better informed and in the ten years prior to his death (2000), he realized what the words really meant. I’m now 82-and thank God every day for him and his sharing the faith with all his children. Prayers for Fr Mike and all my fellow travellers in Christ this day! 🙏🙏❤️🙏🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@TrixRN]

That’s a beautiful story, MaryAnn❤️Your father & you are an inspiration 🙏❤️

[@jeremysette3657]

David Bentley Hart- That All Shall Be Saved Thomas Talbott- The Inescapable Love of God Brad Jersak- Her Gates Will Never Be Shut

[@marjoriedimeo5978]

Excellent! I'm learning so much about my incredible Catholic faith! I offered Mass and my Communion yesterday for every single person in the CIAY and BIAY communities, and of course for Fr. Mike and all the people working so hard to bring these spiritual gems to us everyday!

[@MorreHope]

thanknyou!

[@arnokinabo]

Yes, thank you!

[@RobinBorden]

Unfortunately, I am one of so many that have seen our children leave the faith. It is truly heartbreaking especially when thinking of the ramifications of their error. The only recourse I see is to constantly pray they be moved to come back to the Church. It seems to happen to so many families. and it is so sad.

[@JacksonD0716]

I’m very sorry to hear that. I suggest praying to St. Monica and St. Augustine.

[@hope4u897]

I too am so saddened by my niece who has turned away from her faith and doesn't believe the doctrines of the Catholic church for all the same reasons. My mum always use to say to me when my brother stopped going to church"it's his soul he needs to worry about" so all we can do is pray that God will bring them back home. I pray for all who's families and relatives have turned away from their faith that God will comfort them and lead the lost back home🙏🙏🙏

[@MorreHope]

@@hope4u897 true

[@doloreswisecarver1784]

St. Monica please guide all of our fallen away children back to the Church. Send them the graces to return and repent.

[@ruthutter1968]

Yes…it’s so painful when our adult children look away from the fullness of faith. I pray daily for all of us🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻

[@56Tyskie]

My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee! I ask pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love Thee.

[@socorrocervantes9363]

Amen.

[@susannebrule3160]

Amen

[@reginasmith3149]

Thanks! I was looking for this prayer the other day because I want to start each day with it.

[@56Tyskie]

@@reginasmith3149 yes, I include it at the end of each decade on the Rosary. 🙏

[@albagarcia9880]

Amen. I pray it at Mass before communion

[@roystonfernandes8305]

The Jewish faith is already a response of God in the Old Covenant. For other non-Christian religions, the Catholic Church recognises that whatever is good or true in other religions comes from God and is a reflection of His truth. Outside the Church, there is no salvation unless someone who, through the dictates of conscience, sincerely seeks God and is moved by grace. Lord, help me to evangelize the unbeliever. Amen 🙏

[@lindamueller5579]

Amen!

[@ginaanelli9717]

It ain’t easy..lol ❤️😊✝️

[@roystonfernandes8305]

@@ginaanelli9717 I have started simple - I pray for them, I practice my faith, I try to perfect my life - all this before I attempt to preach to the unbeliever

[@ginaanelli9717]

@@roystonfernandes8305 it’s not easy trying to talk to someone who has left the Catholic faith. It’s very timely as I tried to send a message to a friend. She’s totally lost in evangelical teachings. Renounce Mary, Saints..etc. when someone like this leaves it’s usually from lack of knowledge..many Catholics have no idea or care about understanding the history, traditions.. Sad.

[@roystonfernandes8305]

@@ginaanelli9717 I will keep your friend and you in prayer 🙏

[@lotus57100]

I am so pleased and proud of how open the Catholic Church is. I'm praying for all of us here and those who are struggling.

[@bobtosi9346]

What’s interesting as we study the faith, the Catholic Church is more open and receiving than all the haters really understand. The church is hated because of ignorance.

[@lotus57100]

@@bobtosi9346 absolutely! I was told that Catholics practice idolatry because we have statues. Crazy.

[@jimchandler6065]

There is much to chew on in this small section of the catechism. Praying for all who have turned their back to the Lord. If you hear the voice of the Lord today, harden not your heart. Amen.

[@lindamueller5579]

I Love You Lord Jesus....I grew up in a family that was not attuned to the Catholic Church..although we were Catholic...I quickly knew that the Catholic Church was the true Church. I married wonderful Catholic man and 54 years later we are one!

[@MorreHope]

it took that long to get along?

[@carolradlinger8661]

We must never give up on anyone, let’s share the gospel,sometimes with words but always with actions ! ❤

[@marygorman6222]

Thank you, Fr Mike, for explaining that all humanity is called by God to belong to the Church. All salvation comes from Christ and His Church.

[@derlalee5475]

Praying for you, Fr. Mike🙏

[@maryp5127]

Thank you Fr Mike please pray for me as I pray for you 🙏🏻No fault of their own, please let’s all pray for the mental health and the homeless 🙏🏻

[@phylliscory2105]

Our local priest in his homily recently suggested that after feeding the 5,000, Christ disappeared leaving his apostles with 12 baskets of fragments, that we are the apostles who must distribute those fragments to others.

[@claudina1G]

What a wonderful insight. 🙏

[@CARS63]

👍😊👍Thank you👍😊👍

[@KB_2161]

A prayer to open our hearts and minds: Father in Heaven we give You praise we thank You for this beautiful day. We ask that You give light to our eyes that we can see Your Goodness , open our ears that we can hear Your Truth, open our hearts that we can be transformed by Your Goodness and transformed by Your Truth in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. -Fr Mike Schmitz Thank you Father God bless you

[@dianefrank3688]

Amen!

[@connienavarette1948]

Amen!!!

[@TrixRN]

Amen🙏❤️

[@gingerphelan5728]

Praying for all and just so grateful to be here 🙏

[@elizabethcronin3074]

Hello everyone & Happy Day 118!🙏

[@dianefrank3688]

🙋Hope your TGF will be a good one and a happy weekend to you.🙏🙏🙏

[@TrixRN]

I joined the Rosary Crew today again. I posted my intentions & then x’d out the livestream chat so I wouldn’t be distracted. I’ll probably do that every time. Have a blessed weekend.🙏❤️

[@17CW68fNv]

Thank you, Fr Mike, praying for you and all here and all who are sincerely seeking God. God Bless. Claire.

[@marianmilne6009]

Thank you Fr Mike. Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@miachambers830]

Day 118..! If I had not been so crazy busy, I would have been asking prayers THEN, but will still ask today. On the day that I should have been listening to this, my ‘busyness’ happened because it was the first day of ‘SatanCon’, (I cannot believe Satanism is a ‘religion’) which was occurring on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 27, 28 and 29, 2023. I was in Adoration, Mass and countless rosaries to counteract the evil that was going on at the time. Thank You, Jesus that, at the same time, I was Sponsor for my grandson, being Confirmed into the Catholic Church. ❤❤❤❤ How sinful of me not to have asked for prayers at that time. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 We all need them in this time of unease. I CANNOT WAIT to hear you again. I am so blessed to have you leading me (us) through the Catechism. My apologies for having gone on and on. I am praying for all of you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Please pray for me. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 God bless. ❤❤❤

[@MM22272]

I haven't commented lately, but amazingly I'm still here. Sometimes I must listen two or three times to the video, because sometimes I'm tired after a long day, working 8 hours at work and then going to daily mass, followed by either doing volunteer work, helping family members, etc. which can mean late evenings to 11 p.m. or 12:00 a.m.. Likely a few of you have the same experience. Blessings upon all.

[@MorreHope]

You are doing wonderful; you are seeking.

[@marygorman6222]

That's me too, ❤especially when I'm driving. I'll listen to the Catchism again at home. There's so much here to understand. Blessings to all.

[@arungeorgejoseph4039]

എന്റെ ശരീരം ഭക്‌ഷിക്കുകയും എന്റെ രക്‌തം പാനം ചെയ്യുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നവനു നിത്യജീവനുണ്ട്‌. അവസാന ദിവസം ഞാന്‍ അവനെ ഉയിര്‍പ്പിക്കും. എന്തെന്നാല്‍, എന്റെ ശരീരംയഥാര്‍ഥ ഭക്‌ഷണമാണ്‌. എന്റെ രക്‌തംയഥാര്‍ഥ പാനീയവുമാണ്‌. എന്റെ ശരീരം ഭക്‌ഷിക്കുകയും എന്റെ രക്‌തം പാനം ചെയ്യുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നവന്‍ എന്നിലും ഞാന്‍ അവനിലും വസിക്കുന്നു. John 6 : 54-56 ❤ Thankyou Jesus for these CIAY sessions. God bless all those work for this and benefit from this.

[@mperez2730]

Amen 🙏 The Eucharist ❤️❤️ Thank you Lord.

[@TrixRN]

Amen🙏❤️The source & summit of our faith - the Eucharist 🙏❤️

[@2000Biscotto]

"Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" Psalm 119:105. Thank you Fr. Mike for your beautiful, inspirational words that I carry throughout my day. Blessings everyone today and every day! 🙏

[@louiseoconnor9822]

Thank you Fr. Mike for this session and all the CIY days. Day 118 will be one I will review again. Praying for you.

[@alisandebradshaw4820]

Challenging issues today. Thank you Father Mike for explaining in such a clear way that I can understand. Lots to reflect on.

[@gregoryfritz7413]

I was just trying to explain this to one of my coworkers yesterday.

[@golgibella]

The gifts and call of God is irrevocable. The Church is the world reconciled.

[@aldrinazamora1351]

Thank you, Fr. Mike! Yes, today’s paragraphs 839-848 are exciting, powerful & very true!!! I received extra strength & encouragement as our relationship with other religions & beliefs are clearly explained. And that our obligation and sacred right to evangelize all men remains our charge by Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who has opened the heavenly home to those who intentionally choose so!

[@R.C.425]

Lord, guide me and never leave me.

[@MorreHope]

amen

[@lindab3293]

Thank you Father Mike! Praying for you! 🥰🙏🏼❤️

[@joanhaselman444]

I am praying for you, Father Mike, and for everyone. Kindly pray for me.

[@gailwedgeworth7517]

I struggled with a lot of this becoming Catholic from a Protestant and Jewish family;; what will happen to them? To my grandmother that was not Catholic but lived and walked with Christ daily and taught me to love Jesus above all things, but never took Holy Communion, non-Catholic. I love them all so deeply. I know their love of God. Their love of Jesus. their deep desire to do good. I finally had to say to myself (not to delude myself or to water down truth, which is very wrong to do) God is the absolutely perfect judge, full of light, truth, mercy, righteousness who even provided Jesus Christ to save mankind. In him all judgement is perfection; he knows every hair on our head at every moment of our life, he knows our thoughts, our actions, inactions, struggles and triumphs. God is not petty nor cruel, but just; his judgements can have no fault, so I trust in God to do right by each human being. I affirm and acknowledge that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Light and no man comes to the Father except by him. I believe that the Catholic church has the fullness of salvation and is endowed with a special spiritual beauty that sustains me on my journey home. I trust that God will make the perfect end decision for each human being; in God there is no error. I trust in this. I hope I have that right.

[@MorreHope]

Acts 2:38, 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39This promise: belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off-to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.” End quote. 1 Corinthians 7:14, For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. b)Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. 7:14 b) If you were Jewish before Christ: Otherwise your children would be [ceremonially] unclean, but as it is they are holy. Fatima said to do the Rosary everyday. This is what you are doing FOR YOUR FAMILY.

[@TrixRN]

Sounds right to me. I came to Catholicism late in life & the vast majority of my family is Protestant. God is perfect in His justice & mercy. He will dispose rightly in all of His decisions. Therefore I will, with great abiding hope, trust in the mercy of our Lord towards those, who through no fault of their own, were technically outside the Catholic Church, but can be saved by the faith of the Church through the presence, love, & mercy of Christ.🙏❤️

[@MorreHope]

@@TrixRN Write me; if you please. My computer is giving me trouble; and people have been writing me; and my bell did not go on. I have to manually check all the 200 comments here to check if someone wrote me; and I got quite a few; and the bell did not work. I checked the settings; and I toggled yes to the right things.

[@knellwal]

That's why we have purgatory.

[@naomiwelch6715]

What a beautiful and grace-filled CCC lesson. Thank you, Fr. Mike.

[@angelineculverwell9998]

Wonderfully clarified..thank you Fr. Mike praying for you always to continue this wonderful service.

[@tinat2967]

Wow what a beautiful day! The Church is the world reconciled🙏🏻 Absolutely stunning. Thank you Lord God May God bless you all. I’m praying for you 🙏🏻

[@MorreHope]

I agree!

[@carolynalameida709]

It was wonderful today. Every day I love my Church more. What about our families who do know God, but they have turned away from the church? I pray for them always.

[@plramirez2449]

Thank you so much for addressing this it's something I'm really struggling with in my family and relationships right now

[@ceciliayukie1034]

Pray to soften hardened hearts, to open darkened minds. - Charbel Makhlouf

[@sandrastange8314]

You explain so well Fr Mike. May God's blessings be upon you always. I am praying for you and for all other participants.

[@theresetrimble2928]

I love you! Father Mike!

[@irene_c-s]

Praise be to You O' Lord Jesus Christ❣️ Thank you so much Fr. Mike and Ascension. My continued prayers for all, God Bless 🙏🏻

[@dianefrank3688]

Thanks and prayers for you.

[@irene_c-s]

@@dianefrank3688 thank you very much.

[@kathyfranzoni274]

Well this was another long session and it was really good but sometimes I just don't know what to say so I'm just going to say goodnight I'm praying for you all and please pray for me and thank you Father Mike I'm praying for you and this is an awesome teaching but it is also very very deep and stuff that I never heard before even though I was raised Catholic so on that note love to everybody

[@MorreHope]

read the comments too.

[@richardgourlay5191]

Thank you father Mike Schmitz for day 118 of the catechism.Amen

[@adama5363]

Please pray for me Lord I need to ❤

[@josecesarvivares5005]

🙏🙏🙏

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

God bless you and thank you

[@paulacevedo8814]

Praise to you God and Jesus Christ🙏❤🕊😇

[@dcamille-]

All nations under God Amen 🙏📿🙏

[@Sheilamarie2]

Thank you, Father Mike, this makes sense to me: if one knows that the Catholic Church is the ONE Church founded by God, and reject it, I can accept the rest of it: they are rejecting Jesus. God Bless You and everyone here!

[@SuperRuthJ]

The Catechism of the Catholic Church: “Outside the Church there is no salvation” CCC 846 How are we to understand this affirmation, often repeated by the Church Fathers?335 Re-formulated positively, it means that all salvation comes from Christ the Head through the Church which is his Body:Thank you father Mike❤ PRAISE TO YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST! 🙏🙏❤❤

[@MorreHope]

dont worry; none shall be plucked from his hand.

[@jeremysette3657]

David Bentley Hart- That All Shall Be Saved Thomas Talbott- The Inescapable Love of God Brad Jersak- Her Gates Will Never Be Shut

[@MorreHope]

@@jeremysette3657 Are these famous authors?

[@MorreHope]

@@jeremysette3657 Romans 5 9Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! 10For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. I understood that. Bishop Barron explains that is not; grace, to the point of disgrace. Quote: 18Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, [Jesus on earth in the flesh;] so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people. Grace to the point of disgrace; Bishop B. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYS4d5R-ab-Wr6s Jesus in the flesh has a different symbolism to Jesus on the Cross or Resurrected. Here it is said. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYS4d5R-ab-Wr6s

[@ritibiam5452]

Para 847 just answered my question from 2 days ago♡

[@marianmilne6009]

This is just wonderful...but....I feel so sad because my sons have rejected God and say they don't believe 😪.....I pray that they and other lapsed members of my family return to God for the salvation of their souls🙏.......thank you Fr Mike, Praying for you and everyone here. God bless🙏❤️🙏

[@theagrantusa2679]

Keep praying for them 🙏 ❤️

[@thankfullyforgiven9611]

I’ll add them to my prayer list. Don’t get to discouraged, just keep praying for them. God is faithful, and He hears your prayers. When you’re tempted to get discouraged just go back to St Augustine’s mom. (I think it was him) His mom, St Monica just kept praying for him, and eventually he came to the faith and did wonderful things for the Lord.

[@lindasanguedolce8234]

For the sake of His sorrowful passion have mercy on us and on the whole world.

[@jmjr4all]

Me too. It is so hard. But I do trust in Jesus plan for them. Hang in there Mama.

[@marygorman6222]

Many of us have adult family & friends who don't attend mass anymore or don't believe. We must continue to pray because God is all merciful.

[@MariaSantos-wv4km]

jESUS IS THE TRUTH!!!

[@Shushrose2]

Thank you Fr Mike for this podcast. I've been exploring Catholicism for almost 3 or 4 years now but haven't been able to commit to RCIA because I get nervous. I feel my heart changing each day I listen in to your podcast. Thank you.

[@JacksonD0716]

Great episode

[@EdwardGraveline]

That is why I belong to St. Paul Street Evangelization We do go out to share the Gospel I might add that when Father Mike gets to the Catechism 1816 look out. It says that sharing the faith is NECESSARY for salvation.

[@Sheilamarie2]

Thank you for doing this, God Bless You!

[@peggybruening4415]

Praying for all those are hearing this catechism in a year! Always praying for you Fr. Mike….

[@lanstonpinto4421]

Day 118 Those who, thru no fault of their own, do not know the Gospel of Christ or his Church, but who nevertheless seek God with a sincere heart, and moved by grace, try in their actions to do his will as they know it thru the dictates of their conscience - *those too may achieve eternal salvation* CCC 847 But, the Church still has the *obligation* and also the *sacred right* to *evangelize all men* CCC 848

[@wreloise1]

“For God has revealed his grace for the salvation of the whole human race.” ‭‭Titus‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬

[@lindaokeefe4526]

Very helpful teaching today!

[@marycarrano9375]

You are so clearly speaking the truth. Please don't fall into the expression, "If that makes sense." I think what you mean is, "Does that make sense to you?"

[@eduardohoover2127]

In the book "Look Who's Praying Now: Healing Unto the Nations," EL Enamorado explains God's daily devotion to hear all people's prayers of all religions. Now the plethora of prayers were too broad to contain is such an endeavor so a common thread was found and that thread was people's prayers for peace. This ubiquitous cry is a clarion call for all to dwell in peace with each other not just tolerating each other but respecting each other and celebrating our differences. Now is not the time to look at the world as Noah did with the testimony of the ark and the animals great and small entering the vessel yet the people laughed with mockery to their demise but now is the time to see all peoples as the children of God as their determination for peace makes them such as blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God. The Church is a testimony to the people's of the world for sure and the people do laugh and mock her yet she is more than the ark for true salvation come through her in her common mission with God that it is His will that none should perish. Many have simply said world peace is not attainable as even the Bible indicates and saints have echoed it's not possible but that doesn't mean we should not try for it may blossom into the peace of Christ that is beyond what the peace of the world can offer. We need only to give peace a chance.

[@artorefalnera3055]

Fr. Thank you 😇

[@almapuritaparcon3435]

Day118. 🙏🙏🙏

[@lindamueller5579]

To add to that, we have 5 children and 10 grandchildren..one of our Daughters is a beautiful Dominican Sister!

[@MorreHope]

Praise be to Jesus

[@marykayverhoff9769]

Thank you Fr. Mike! Todays was so helpful!

[@munchlax9715]

amen

[@johns1834]

Because of this, I worry less about my Mormon daughters because they have higher morals and are more obedient to God than most Christians.

[@J-M-J.]

Thanks for your powerful witness fr Mike 🙏

[@elviaalamilla8112]

God bless u Father Mike

[@doryannedemille3961]

This was a great balance of the importance of faith in Christ and the acknowledgement of God recognizing the genuine search that non-Christians can have to seek and know God as they understand Him. God told me early on regarding others: "You love them, I'll judge them." I'm at peace with that. I trust He knows our heart and will accept all who seek Love, since He IS Love.

[@MorreHope]

true

[@rosaritaseery3625]

Hi Father, I really wanted to share this with my Muslim friends. However, I can't do this now, because by putting devil worship next to their religion is so offensive. Having seen how devout Muslims live their lives praying without fail to God. Infact, recently while praying the rosary at my work place. More and more Muslims began to pray too. They were moved by the Holy Spirit. I was actually trying to encourage the 50% of Catholics to pray. I had 2 Catholics moved to pray. There were over 20 Muslims moved by the Spirit to pray. These were Muslims who hadn't been praying before.

[@dianefrank3688]

❤😇🙏

[@wms72]

Wow. Were the Muslims praying the Rosary, or their own prayers?

[@marygabadi87]

Praise the Lord! Thank you Jesus.

[@MariadelosDolores]

I understand you find that offensive to them, but however the religion itself is full of evil yes and sadly most of Muslims are ignorant of that. May God guide them all

[@MorreHope]

🙏❣

[@joseguzman1051]

Amen 🙏.

[@golgibella]

Jesus is my head and not me. Mary give me the humility not to capitulate to sin and lead explicitly or implicitly others down the road of perdition. God grant me the grace to be aligned perfectly to You, against my will and for Your will. In Jesus' name. Amen. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Give us the discernment to pick out the good and true things without dissolving into the bad and false things. Give us a joyful heart to shine this light in all we do and all we speak. Show me the way in and how to remain in Your Church connected to Your head as I go through each day o have left.🙏🙏🙏✨✨✨💗💗💗🌸🌸🌸

[@nathanngumi8467]

Word.

[@cathywieland7108]

I haves not found the Catholic Church to be elitist, and I am sorry that is your experience. There is, though, so much to learn and understand about it….but it’s all been, in the end, so beautiful…praying you come to feel that way about it.

[@audreyruggiero2387]

What a powerful message today. I’ve struggled so much with the same questions that came up through this episode. This day is worth listening to again and again there’s so much I have to learn but I feel I am on the right path. Thank you Fr. Mike!

[@JayRedding12_12]

I love how Fr. Mike said people outside The Church are still trying to serve Christ to the best of their knowledge and to best of their ability. That's the way I've been thinking of protestant christians. I'm very thankful the Lord led me out of the man-made doctrine of Bible Alone. Looking at it from the outside it made absolutely no sense. Inspired Scripture is inspired by the writer, not the reader. To make the Word of God in written form my authority I was actually being my own authority. The Word of God in the flesh is my Authority now. And the teachings of Christ comes through the Apostles and Church Fathers. Most of which shows through in the Bible.

[@ScurvyPir8]

This answers the questions that came up for me on day 25 (and for which i was unceremoniously kicked out of the FB study group i had started with). Very interesting section of the catechism!

[@marygorman6222]

I'm sorry.

[@annetteminozzi678]

That horrid affirmation that we're all discussing tonight was certainly off-putting to me at first..but y'know, after reading thru all the comments this Community has left, the initial impact has seemed less threatening to me now. I feel so sad for those folks who would feel callous enough to turn their backs on Jesus at the last minute, knowing what alternative awaits them! However, should they be so insincere & say 'Yes' to Jesus, then that would easily be detected by our Lord & they'd be a goner anyway. This is one more set of people I'm adding to my prayer list that we might ALL enter into the Kingdom of Heaven! Praise You Jesus..Praise You! 🙏✝️🙇‍♀️🌟🕊💒

[@deedeebuhler9610]

May God bless you always 🙏

[@R_Thomp]

Thank you Father

[@maryannagibson5838]

So blessed today!!! Praying for each one of us!

[@rosemarybarber2860]

"The church like Noah's ark alone saves from the flood. With the breath of the Holy Spirit, navigates safely in this world." ❤😢

[@MorreHope]

amen

[@richardbergmark6722]

Thank you Father.

[@meanchoolee5845]

Thank you Father Mike

[@moniquearseneault1460]

Thank you Father.. enjoy day 118 !! ❤️🙏🏻

[@marthatribbey]

Read The Last Battle by CS Lewis. I have long connected with the character of Emeth. Seeking faithfully and truthfully will find Him.

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Father Mike, Thoughts :- -> Message reflect with, "The Positive,Proactive Reaffirmation of Lord Jesus Christ as The Son of God in Trinitial form in The Holy Church in every Aspects." -> Message also highlights Humanity's Perseverance for Seeking Simple Truth in subtle Manner. -> Thanks Father Mike, Team Ascension Press for wonderful message. With regards and Prayers, Ranjith Joseph (R.J)

[@robehrgonzales77494]

DaY 118 ❤❤❤ A m e N ❤❤❤

[@maryellenrose1764]

❤❤❤

[@adelaidawallaert287]

🙏❤️

[@gloriaruiz2332]

❤

[@jeremysette3657]

David Bentley Hart- That All Shall Be Saved Thomas Talbott- The Inescapable Love of God Brad Jersak- Her Gates Will Never Be Shut

[@stephenspain9167]

🙏

[@munchlax9715]

Amen

[@DIS6103]

❤🕊

[@brendazolli3059]

When the early Church preached that there was no salvation outside of the Church, it was the only Christian entity. The Jews would/ could not accept the New Covenant, although obviously there were many converts, like St Paul. The rest of the world was pagan. So the Church preached and went on preaching its message of the atoning death, Passion and Resurrection, of Jesus and the forgiveness of sin and the opening up of us to receive eternal life. I have always felt a strong connection to Judaism, because the foundations of our precious faith are to be found in the covenants, the law the prophets and their scriptures. But both Judaism and Islam regard Jesus as a prophet, a good man, a teacher, but not as the Son of the Living God. I add that many of my most faithful Spirit filled Christian friends are Protestant.

[@RejiThomas1]

Sacred Right to Evangelise

[@bellajoyce2257]

Natural law is written by God on all men’s hearts. If you don’t know Christ but follow natural law again can save you. But for all those who know Christ and reject him, damnation awaits. Every tongue shall confess…

[@sharonmiller9100]

Better to be an atheist than a Catholic who walks away...

[@MorreHope]

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