20 STRANGEST Parts of Catholic Culture!! (From a Protestant lol)

[@hopetikvah2294]

i grew up in a Protestant family who are very Anti-Catholic... but after watching your videos and researching Catholicim, i can't see how i can not be Catholic

[@maykatolickimotyl1118]

A Betta Future If your interested, look up Fulton Sheen, Mother Angelica, Catholic.com, Church Militant, and sensus fadelium. Especially sensus fadelium!

[@natlogan79]

Maggie Lilac Yes Sensus Fidelium and Church Militant are two of the best KZbin channels to learn the Catholic faith.

[@Krig313]

@@walterromanoff2953 Please beat your Bible somewhere else Thumper Freak. J-J Yasheweee. One tooth hanging by a dead nerve with a basket of rattle snakes, lol.

[@tarakakalibkib4148]

@@waltermromanoff349 Friend, what do you understand with the phrase, "must be born again to enter heaven"? Is it to become a member of a religious group called "BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN"??? This group of Christians didn't believe in the Bible!!! How can you have a relationship with Jesus if you do not believe in the Bible???

[@jackbuchanan9557]

@@walterromanoff2953 keatn? Wally, I thought they banned keatning way back in the Dark Ages.

[@StJoseph777]

Catholic is way the coolest religion. We got the science, the Logic, the Art, the Architecture, and the wild Mysticism.

[@bradybartell3084]

that apostolic succession with a hierarchy that jumps straight out of the bible tho...

[@dominic5520]

Brady Bartell there is no apostolic succession,Peter was never in Rome ,Catholicism is an offshoot of mystery religion Babylon .mother and child worship is from ancient babylon ,Samiris and Tammuz.

[@bradybartell3084]

Rome isn't the importance. The seat of Peter has not always been in Rome and has moved More than a couple times throughout history.

[@bradybartell3084]

Dominic, The Church here in Babylon, united with you by God’s election, sends you her greeting, and so does my son, Mark” (1 Pet. 5:13, Knox). Babylon is a code-word for Rome.

[@bradybartell3084]

Consider now the other New Testament citations: “Another angel, a second, followed, saying, ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, she who made all nations drink the wine of her impure passion’” (Rev. 14:8). “The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell, and God remembered great Babylon, to make her drain the cup of the fury of his wrath” (Rev. 16:19). “[A]nd on her forehead was written a name of mystery: ‘Babylon the great, mother of harlots and of earth’s abominations’” (Rev. 17:5). “And he called out with a mighty voice, ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great’” (Rev. 18:2). “[T]hey will stand far off, in fear of her torment, and say, ‘Alas! alas! thou great city, thou mighty city, Babylon! In one hour has thy judgment come’” (Rev. 18:10). “So shall Babylon the great city be thrown down with violence” (Rev. 18:21). From the New Testament perspective, the only candidates for the “great city” mentioned in Revelation are Rome and Jerusalem.

[@hobbiton64]

I found this so interesting as someone who grew up Catholic because it's so normal to me.

[@hobbiton64]

PS I still get lost with the Rosary.

[@maykatolickimotyl1118]

It alright, watch Mother Angelica. She is a REAL Catholic nun. She has rosary videos from EWTN, she is recently deceased in 2016 God rest her soul🕯, she is amazing, WATCH HER PLEASE👍🏻😁

[@fraisedesbois7240]

I grew up catholic but still, so many things never made sense to me and I was always questioning everything

[@jerrymosso3380]

@Patrick Montgomery Chill dude

[@fraisedesbois7240]

@Patrick Montgomery calm down >

[@carlingtonme]

I belive Christ changed water into wine not grape juice :)

[@janusg8680]

Good point. When I was a wandering Protestant, and trying to find a church to belong to, one of the worst things was to be given juice and (even) a piece of a cake at the communion. But well, they didn't believe in the Real Presence.

[@2009glories]

At the wedding of Cana, they ran out of wine which was a disaster because wine was used to purify the water. So basically they had nothing to drink. But Jesus provided the finest wine.

[@froglover3145]

Wine wasn’t nearly as alcoholic as wine nowadays.

[@2009glories]

@Patrick Montgomery Did you even think the lies you are promoting will put you into hell? St. Pio had been gifted with the stigmata or the Wounds and Suffering of Jesus Christ because without Jesus' Suffering and Death you would not have the gates of heaven open to you. It wasn't prosperity that saved you but Suffering. So, no matter how much you attack His Church, Jesus said the gates of hell will not prevail against it. Praying you will see the truth, because there is only one truth.

[@KP-ej7gc]

carlingtonme does the Catholic Church use wine for the holy eucharist?

[@2012loveyourself]

The Catholic Church seems to be in direct communication with Heaven and I love it. God constantly validates his church and that is more than awesome. I love you Lizzie!!!

[@christinezoghbi4948]

😍😍😍

[@fredwilson6330]

What makes you think that the Catholic church is in direct communication with Heaven?

[@kimfleury]

Tipperat Duangin -- Obey God in everything.

[@dabrowmj]

Nobody is good enough to get into Heaven. Romans 3:23-25 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. You are given eternal life as a gift from Jesus through his death on the cross by FAITH ALONE. Ephesians 2:8,9 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

[@dabrowmj]

Ephesians 2:8,9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

[@joellandry9349]

This morning I went to the ordination of a Franciscan priest. The mass lasted about 2 hours and was nothing short of pure Wonder and beauty. It was held in beautiful Basilica and there were about 30 priest present. I had not been to an ordination in over 20 years. It was quite amazing for me this time to recognize all the traditions and direct passages of scripture which were involved as well as the significance of the laying of the hands. You could truly see the methods and means of Apostolic succession the Apostles would have used almost 2000 years ago when the Arch Bishop was going through the ordination ritual. All Christians should really try to experience this at some point in their life!

[@Beardman29]

I'm a Protestant currently converting to Catholicism and you're on point with everything on your list. Good job!

[@charliepickard7798]

Your reply was two years ago, just curious on how the journey is going?

[@imalive4u169]

Christ never had a problem with alcohol remember during the wedding feast of Cana He created wine from water if He had a problem with alcohol He wouldn't had created wine from water. Again He used wine during the Lord's Supper during that time like most people Christ drank alcohol. But you are correct drunkenness is sinful as Scripture states but drinking in moderation is not sinful. I could answer all of your other questions but that would take forever.

[@LifeWalk]

I am also sad that people are negative about Pope, priests or bishops. This people should read the Bible properly. They are authorities that God gives us. When we dont respect them, we dont respect God.

[@kimfleury]

This is exactly true, LifeWalk: God gives us these authorities; He speaks through them. When we respect them, we respect God, and He rewards us with more grace. Robert Barnes, you have become confused about what "respect" means. Your claim is a form of Modernism, where you think your vote is equal to everyone else's....OR SUPERIOR to everyone else's...leading you to an error of judgment. Go look up Fr. Ripperger's homilies on this. You don't know your place. God didn't make you pope, bishop, or even a priest. You know the Apostolic Succession comes straight from Jesus, right? He laid His hands on the Apostles when He anointed them, and ever since, every man who is ordained into Holy Orders is anointed with the Holy Spirit in a way that you can't even imagine, because you weren't given that gift. All you've got is the common priesthood of baptism. A spiritual authority over the pope you ain't.

[@LifeWalk]

Sorry, but you are wrong Jerry,... ,,Then David went out of the cave and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed down and prostrated himself with his face to the ground." 1 Samuel 24,8 Saul was very bad king and human. He tried couple of times to kill David. He took away his wife and he killed the people who helped David. David had a terrible life because of Saul. But he calls him ,,Lord", he bowed down with his face to the man who wanted to kill him and took him everything, David could kill Saul twice but he did not do it. Why? Because Saul was Lord’s anointed and David respected him, not because Saul deserved it, but because God made him authority. And Saul was ,,just" a king :) Priests are people chosen by God. They are the hands of Jesus. No man chosen by God was/is perfect and they do mistakes but we respect them because God gives them authority. There are dozens of similar stories in the Bible. God said: ,,Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?” The anger of the Lord burned against them, and he left them. When the cloud lifted from above the tent, Miriam’s skin was leprous-it became as white as snow. Numeri 12, 8-10. Why God did this? Because they spoke against authority that He gave them. And God killed all who rebelled against Moses. And how we respect authorities that God gives us? This is not about interpretation,... John Bevere is protestant author and he wrote wonderful book about authorities called Under Cover. He said: ,,If we want to remain obedient to God and be blessed, we have but one choice when it comes to delegated authority: submission and obedience. We have the opportunity to honor and influence leaders through humility, obedience, and prayer. God is the One who brings judgment in due time. Our commanded role is to pray for those in leadership and to honor and submit to their authority." Only God can judge! God bless you all! † :)

[@Yochillbruh0h]

What if the Priest committed sex abuse? What if the Bishop was teaching things against our beliefs? What if the Pope was abusing their position? I agree we should give them respect for their position, but I can understand why some people may be upset. We should support and Pray for them, but we shoudln't follow them blindly if they are doing something against God's Church

[@robertojrantonio3443]

“Wherever the Catholic sun doth shine, There’s always laughter and good red wine. At least I’ve always found it so. Benedicamus Domino!” ― Hilaire Belloc

[@fredmutua7684]

Give wine to the PERISHING,so that they drink and forget their poverty!

[@JorgeAntonioRubio81]

Roberto Jr Antonio and good food, us Catholics love to eat

[@andersonfernandes7291]

“Drink because you are happy, but never because you are miserable. Never drink when you are wretched without it, or you will be like the grey-faced gin-drinker in the slum; but drink when you would be happy without it, and you will be like the laughing peasant of Italy. Never drink because you need it, for this is rational drinking, and the way to death and hell. But drink because you do not need it, for this is irrational drinking, and the ancient health of the world.” ― G.K. Chesterton

[@kimfleury]

Link TheProgrammer -- there's no recommendation to get drunk in G.K. Chesterton's little piece of prose. Drinking does not equal drunkeness.

[@myrandarosenbaum9332]

I'm so happy to have found your videos. From a non baptised protestant to converting to paganism for most my life, your videos have really helped me understand myself spiritually as I decide to come home to Christ once more as a catholic this fall. 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️many hugs!

[@sarahannsqueaks4283]

17 and 18 are my favorite! As a woman in my 30s who has never had a boyfriend, I've always thought about becoming a nun. I was discouraged in this decision by fellow family members, and friends. I strongly believe as a Christian that sex should only take place within marriage. At the same time if one doesn't desire to be married, celibacy lifelong should also be an option. I've also noticed that my desires to live solely for Christ without marriage, and lifelong chastity and celibacy are given the side eye in Protestantism but Widely accepted in Catholicism... Thank you for making this video

[@LizziesAnswers]

I COMPLETELY feel this too! Even though I am in a relationship right now, most of my life I've been single and LOVED being single. And it always annoyed me soooo much how in Protestant culture it was like you HAVE to get married and there's so much emphasis for us girls growing up on our "future husband" to the extent that it's almost sexist and explained as we need a man. So I LOVE how Catholicism respects the idea of being single and just staying devoted to God!

[@sarahannsqueaks4283]

LizziesAnswers Congrats on your Catholic conversion/journey!!! I'm an orthodox convert from Protestantism. It has truly deepened my love for Christ and given me an tremendous boost in my faith much more than when I was a Protestant. Please keep making videos they are encouraging and informative ❤

[@nveronica9671]

Sarah Ann Rushing - girl, I feel this way too. I'm married, but I converted from protestant faith and hated how much emphasis is put on marriage and singleness looked down on almost. The bible talks so much about the beauty of celbacy. If you feel called to be a nun, you go for it, girl! It's a beautiful life! My husband and I are encouraging our 3 daughters to pursue whatever vocation God calls them to, but my husband would be thrilled to death if they all became benedictine nuns. Lol.

[@sarahannsqueaks4283]

N Veronica thank you for understanding ☺ Congrats on your conversion journey as well! I'm two years in to the Orthodox faith. I've always had support from both Catholic and Orthodox friends. I've been visiting monasteries too

[@johnharder2856]

There is no day like today! Lifelong celibacy outside of the convent is an option. It's called consecrated virginity. I encourage you to look into one or the other (or both) and do something about your desires. You will be so happy that you did.

[@tigar007]

It is so refreshing and great that smart and open minded girl wanted to know and understand catholicism to the root.. Not just to mock and ridicule it like most do.. God bless you Lizzie

[@sunnyside1959]

Amen!

[@MrsFutureLaura]

RELICS!!! I was part of a cross-country (Canada) tour of the incorruptible relic of St. Francis Xavier earlier this year. It was his right forearm that traveled from Rome and yeah it was WILD. When I first saw him I felt this strange peace, like I knew he was praying for me and all 75 000 people who would get to hang out with him. And he did healings, conversions, and missionary growth galore!

[@floydfan82]

MrsFutureLaura My wife and I just saw St. Pio of Pietrelcina's relics last week. Thousands of people streamed through the cathedral in Wichita, Kansas for over 16 hours (including a Mass). The number of Catholics that stopped to pray a Rosary was overwhelming. It was the most evident example of someone who has passed, yet alive in the presence of Christ, and drawing those in the Communion of Saints to Him. It was absolutely beautiful.

[@MrsFutureLaura]

WOW! That is amazing!

[@DarrylCross]

MrsFutureLaura I went to that when the tour came through my city (Saskatoon, at the Holy Family Cathedral). Such a powerful experience! It's interesting you brought it up - I was just thinking of the event last night when I saw the 3rd class relic prayer card. (And I still am wearing his medal)

[@corinaavelar5752]

I, too, feel that saints pray for me by their relics😭💓 the relic of Saint Faustina and St.Pope John Paul the Great make me sooo very joyful, hopeful, happy and protected.

[@rodron1]

I got to see the relic here in Toronto as well at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, just a 5 minute walk from my home. It was an experience I will always remember.

[@trailrvs]

So about candles. What we do is light a candle when we pray, and then we agree to lift up the intentions of those who lit the other candles as well. So it’s a way of having people praying for what you are praying for. Truly beautiful!

[@StudioThirtyEight]

Trail Reeves I did not know that!

[@trailrvs]

Tipparat Duangin so much ignorance in so few words

[@flightless8903]

I did not know that either!

[@AnaH-qu1eh]

HAHAHHA this video was the best!! its so easy to forget as a cradle catholic that so many things in catholicism can come off across so differently to non-catholics.

[@pattygilberg1165]

Lizzie you are so blessed, I have been a catholic all my life and you make me fall in love with my faith all over again, thank you so much for sharing all you do, it really does mean a lot to a lot of people. Love you so much 😊 keep up the wonderful work. Your sister in christ 🕯🙏

[@Samuel-eb1gx]

Lizzie, your videos are wonderful! Even I before, as a young catholic, being confused on most of those things you said, lol. But now, I am happily serving the church here in the Philippines. May God bless you and keep you always, Lizzie!

[@rachelc3535]

As a Protestant I've always been told that we never know what's in someone's heart when they die and thus praying for their souls made sense. Most churches I've been to honor chastity//abstinence and adults deciding to stay single and chaste as a way to be do more for God and the world. And plenty of Protestants forgo birth control, leaving their family up to God. I think we need to remember that while Catholics tend to hold wide beliefs across the capital C Church, Protestant viewpoints very sect to sect and even church to church.

[@reelgirl112395]

I’m a convert too and LOL IM ROLLING it’s so funny!!!! You should’ve seen my face the first time I saw a relic lol even though I was catholic by then I was still literally this emoji: 😲

[@nazariomaldonado9907]

remember we Catholics practice divine faith not intellectual faith that's why we are not sola scriptura. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.

[@jesseredwards]

16:28 I'm really encouraged to hear you say this about Church authority. Far too many people are confused by Francis, yet most of what he says is nothing new. And you are right, much of it rises to the level of schism. Cherish this seed of love of authority that the Spirit has given you. Don't let anyone steal it from you.

[@wallrusmoose2111]

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[@Yochillbruh0h]

I give respect to Pope Francis as our Pope, but there are things that he speaks on that don't fully seem like he is aware of what is happening. For example when he was talking about building bridges rather than walls when it came to the border wall, the things is there are huge gaps in our border where smuggling and illegal immigration can take place. If Pope Francis had the entire knowledge on this then maybe he would better understand why many see that a border wall may be helpful. Also there are some cases where the Pope does abuse there power, for example the Borgias. Pope Francis from my knowledge doesn't seem much like Pope Alexander IV but there is the possibility for a Pope to abuse there power. With that we should respect the position but we have to also make sure that we aren't doing the opposite of what we should do in those occasions

[@KDDaglio]

Hi Lizzie, you are an answer to my prayers. Thankyou for your videos. I have been converting to Catholic for a month. I was a Catholic growing up, but didn’t practice it. I became a evangelical Christian 25 years ago but the Lord has been tugging me into Catholicism for some time and I resisted for the longest time. But I went to cenfession with a book full of my sins and when I was absolved by Jesus through the priest I felt so free and soo full of the love of God that I didn’t feel in the Protestant church. I am praying my Rossary three times a day and I cant tell you how many miracles Have happened since. I am still struggling with many things like you share you did, but God is leading me and I totally am surrendered to Him. It is hard though because I was a preacher in the Protestan church and now nobody knows yet that I have converted to Catholicism, but I know things will go haywire but I am om with it, I just want to follow Jesus and do what He wants me to do. I am going to start praying for you, your hace a great calling in your life, keep it up sweetheart, God love you and our Mother Mary does too. You know, something you said in this video about not chewing the eucarist, the bible talks about in John 6:54 says, “ he that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” That word eateth, is number G5176 in Greek ir means “ to gnaw or chew, to eat.” So, it is ok to chew it. Inlove your program thank you so much, and God bless you!

[@alejandratorres344]

I love the way you talk about our church it makes me love it even more. 💒 As catholics we do things as the church teaches us, but most of us dont even know the real meaning, with your videos, you're going to help lots of people that still dont know.

[@ruthmaryrose]

Thank you for sharing this. I grew up Catholic so this was all just normal for me. It’s interesting to look at it from another point of view and to see someone excited about learning everything. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Keep it up.

[@michaelverde6034]

Lizzie when you were talking about prayer cards it reminds me of how annoying, yet comical it can be when I sometimes open up the missalette and 8+ prayer cards fall out because the senior daily mass-goers stick them in there...HA! Ha....someday when I retire I'll be THAT senior daily mass-goer who sticks prayer cards into the misselettes.

[@LizziesAnswers]

Michael Verde Hahaha!! Yessss it is a senior daily mass woman who hands out the prayer cards at my parish too.

[@yvonnekabiru1200]

Some of us in Africa would love those prayer cards.

[@gigiaguilar5016]

Yvonne Kabiru, I would love to send you some praying cards. Here is my email [e-mail] contact me so I can send them your way.

[@yvonnekabiru1200]

Gigi Aguilar Thank you. I will do so

[@alyssad2016]

I used to be protestant also, and I've been Catholic for about 5 or 6 years now, and I now think it's weird to not see Jesus on the cross in a protestant church because I've gotten so used (lack of better word) to it. lol

[@aokayt9517]

Vatican ii itself was fine, really, but how it was enforced (or rather, lack thereof) is why the Church today is "failing." You'll meet some crazy "traditional" Catholics, but the rest of us respect the papal authority, and we criticize him on his non-spiritual matter (sorry I forgot the proper term). I mean, it's sad that Catholics have to actually call themselves 'traditional' Catholics when tradition is a pillar of the Church. Isn't that odd? Every Catholic should be "traditional"

[@thedudeabides3930]

Yes, unfortunately, it was not the interpretation. It must be repudiated.

[@loneshew0lf]

Hi Lizzie! I went to a Coptic Orthodox church where I crossed to the right first. But my seatmate corrected me and told me to start at the left, exactly the way the Roman Catholics do:) I believe they have a lot more in common than they realize. Both religions are beautiful.

[@marcihf9763]

Busy Violin Learner I am Catholic but my friends are Orthodox from Romania. They invited us to church a few times and learned they crossed themselves too but in the opposite direction. Although the mass was in Romanian I was able to understand most of what was going on because it was very similar to Catholic mass. Oh and the churches are beautiful.

[@Lundy.Fastnet.Irish_Sea]

what's the difference between the Orthodox way and the "western" way Lizzie speaks about?

[@kimfleury]

Geofanny Yohanes -- there is a sad separation in the family, as our uncles are barely speaking to one another. All of them are descended from the Apostolic Line instituted by Christ, and so they bicker over who has supremacy. The Orthodox Patriarchs/Popes say they're all equals, although they originally recognized the Seat of Peter (descended from the Seat of Moses in Judaism) as the First Among Equals. It's unclear, however, what the Orthodox understand this to mean. I'm sure it's clear in their minds -- or at least, they think it is -- but they reject the idea that the First Among Equals has any authoritative voice over the others...which to me doesn't make sense, because "First" seems to imply "Authority," wherein the others are obligated to acquiesce in doctrinal and dogmatic matters. But they tell me that it was simply a fru-fru, meaningless, honorary title, merely flattery. I personally doubt this because the concept of having a "First" is never meaningless -- it's always significant. Indeed, after the Great Schism which lasts to this day between the Catholic and the Orthodox Churches, the Orthodox transferred the title of "First" to the Patriarch of one of the other Apostolic Churches.....which tells me they desire leadership. God created us, and knows that we desire leaders and guides. He made us that way! Jesus looked at the people and was moved to pity because they were like sheep without a shepherd. But some sheep get feisty and don't want to obey the shepherd. The shepherd says, "Go right," but they want to go left, so they break away. All the differences that Orthodox bring up in conversation with me boil down to rejection of Authority. They have no way of resolving disputes between one another, or of clarifying questions of the Faith. They haven't held a Council since 1100 or so (they say it's because no further refining of Doctrine has been needed, yet each Patriarch makes pronouncements as events in the world unfold, so something needs clarification at times). If you were to ask an Orthodox faithful, you would receive answers that object to the Pope in Rome and to the Catholic Church, very often sounding quite Protestant. It is important to note, however, that there are Churches in the East and in Africa that are in communion with the Church in Rome, who recognize the Papacy as the authority of the whole Church in matters of Doctrine and Dogma. Outsiders (including Latin Catholics -- that is, Western Catholics, or "Roman Catholics," although that's not the proper name) often mistake Eastern and African Catholics for Orthodox because their Liturgies are so similar, and they don't use Latin as a Liturgical Language, but they are certainly Catholic.

[@josephesquivel4066]

At some point you have to look up the history of the Bad Popes if you want to know how a Catholic can question and disagree with a Pope but still be a faithful Catholic. Jesus did teach his disciples to respect the elders of synagogue and the priests of Temple because they sat in the seat of Moses but he also taught them not too blindly follow everything they state. Peter was the leader among the Apostles but he did on occasion need to be told that he was wrong.

[@Yochillbruh0h]

@ what happens when a married Priests wife is out with her friends from work for the night so the Priest is at home with the kids, then someone from the parish is sent to the hospital and is about to die. However, the Priest has no time to take the kids anywhere or have someone come over and watch them. Because of this the Priest might not make it in time to give anointing, confession, or any other sacraments to the person who is about to die because they are married and have kids so they have other responsibilities. That is partly why Priests don't get married, so that they can devote as much time as possible to God and his Church

[@Yochillbruh0h]

@ this is a legitimate scenario, so yes I am for real, what would happen?

[@Yochillbruh0h]

@ so explain what they would do

[@Yochillbruh0h]

@ also we developed our theologies, our Priests, Bishops, and our Pope also don't get married in order to imitate Jesus

[@Yochillbruh0h]

@ also celibacy is a preparation for martyrdom

[@ImaginatorJoren]

You really don't want to go to purgatory, because it's better to go straight to heaven. I can understand your desire to be the most pure when you meet God, but try aiming for heaven with that in mind. It's like archery. The arrow, representing our spiritual life, slightly drops due to the gravity of our sins. You aim for heaven, and you might hit purgatory. If you aim for purgatory, you could end up in hell and there's no getting out of there. Just being cautious here, because we all want everyone to be in heaven.

[@kgpfraser]

Joseph Renna this is a fine point, one Mother Angelica made many times in her broadcasts. But I do appreciate Lizzie’s intention to be purified to the greatest extent by God before she enters the Gates. I understand her good intention, but I think you make the point better. After all purgatory is to be temporary, even if that means I end up on the skeleton crew decommissioning the place and turning all the lights out at the end of time!😂

[@carsonianthegreat4672]

I absolutely agree we should want and strive to go straight to Heaven. But let’s be honest. If I find myself in purgatory I will be overjoyed that I’m on my way to Heaven.

[@kimfleury]

Joseph Renna and Kevin Fraser -- Mother Angelica also said it would be totally worth the pain of Purgatory because it means going to heaven. It's not "aiming for Purgatory," but aiming for purity. Someone who aims for purity is going to make sacrifices in this life, and still not complain about hitting Purgatory -- especially us fallen away and returned Catholics. I deserve less, but God's mercy brought me back. I have temporal punishments due to me, so for me to go straight to heaven means extreme sacrifice in this life. I'm trying, but since it's unlikely that I'll be able to get it all purged while I live in the flesh, I've made an Heroic Act so that all the merits of my works and prayers go to the Holy Souls....and in turn, they pray for me. We're a team.

[@JamesWilliams-eu5mn]

The charismatic gifts are not dead in the Church. Not all are called to it but it is very helpful if you are.

[@MrsFutureLaura]

I think it is making a slight revival! We do Alpha at my parish and there is an entire retreat based on the Holy Spirit and the gifts and fruits. I also went through a Charismatic Gifts inventory, they aren't all supernatural (like tongues or discernment of spirits) some are natural (like administration or writing). Also I know someone who has the gift of healing, they're not dead!!

[@JamesWilliams-eu5mn]

That's awesome. I was slain in the spirit by a charismatic priest who is from India. He was in a motorcycle accident and legally dead for over an hour. He is very humble. I think people need to be aware and more open to it. Yes they are lesser gifts but they go great with the greater gifts like confession and the Eucharist. Speaking in tongues can ward off depression and help us realise the presence of Jesus. But people are lead to different things. That's one of the great things about our faith.

[@johnpatrick6423]

Eric Gabriel Madrid exactly.

[@joelgilmor8558]

The charismatic group organizes every year a stay awake evening on Pentecost night where they offer concerts, prayer, adoration, and speak about the Holy Spirit and the Gifts. The event starts on saturday at 3pm and ends the next day on sunday at 6am.

[@joelgilmor8558]

I guess charismatic movements are not for everybody, just like tridentine mass. But being sceptical about those traditions prevents people from learning a new dimension of loving and worshiping God.

[@idontwanttomakeausername8437]

After watching your videos I’m afraid I’m becoming catholic. Also could someone explain how the saints work? I know that you aren’t worshiping the saints but asking them to pray for you but how do you know they will hear your prayers? why wouldn’t you just pray directly to god?

[@chaser595]

We do pray directly to God. Asking for intercession from Saints is no different from asking a family member or friend to pray for something.

[@nicholasjames5181]

Divine Lies Jesus is the only mediator between God and men, don't you read the Bible? We can't communicate with the dead people, don't you read the Bible? Praying for someone to God is one thing and praying "TO" a saints is something different and against God! 🙄

[@EmilyEsserman]

Have you ever asked a friend or family member to pray for you? It's the same thing! Scripture tells us in Revelation that there is a "cloud of witnesses" in heaven watching over us! Life doesn't end after death, there is still spiritual warfare happening!

[@zandiethimm1573]

We pray to God and only to God. However, we can ask the saints to pray for us, such as you might ask a friend or family member to pray for you. :)

[@nicholasjames5181]

E A I'm spry asking someone to pray TO God for you isn't the same thing as praying TO someone to go to God for you! You guys pray to Mary, and many dead saints which is against God and the scriptures! What part of the you can not communicate with the dead is hard to understand exactly? It's pretty clear and the Bible is pretty clear that Jesus is the ONLY mediator between us and God, was he lying and really meant to say it's him, Mary and all the saints? Do you not read the Bible or do you think God got it wrong but a man in a dress got it right? I don't think so ... do you know there's no priest in the church? The Bible tells you but I guess God got lots of things wrong and he needed to be corrected by Catholicism! Yeah riiiiight! Lizzie thinks you can pray for people after they die! You're either saved and are in heaven or you're not saved and are in hell. Somebody prayers aren't going to change anything after the fact! But I guess hell doesn't exist anymore anyways according the the pope so ... yeah okay! The only way to receive the Holy Spirit and become born again is through the gospel which Catholicism doesn't teach the gospel, why not? There's no Spiritual warfare after you die, who told you this lie? I guess you could consider hell as being warfare but it's not something you can win or change. You believe there's warfare in heaven? Really? Have you actually read the Bible for yourself? Stop trying to pretend that prayer to someone (beside Christ) is the same as praying for someone. Two completely different things! You're only fooling yourself! Here's an example since you guys just get things! The correct way ... Me: "dear Heavenly Father Alex is having a hard time and going through cancer right now. Can you please watch over him and help the situation as best as possible?" Thank you in JESUS AMEN! The wrong way (Catholicism ways) ... Catholics: Dear Holy mother Mary my blessed hope, Alex is having a hard time and going through cancer right now. Can you please go to God for me and ask him to help if you can not?" There's a huge difference there it's not the same, one is worshipping Christ and the other is not worshipping Christ but someone else. Whoever it was you decided to pray TO at that moment! Only Jesus Christ is worthy of praying to and please don't insult my intelligence by trying claim that you guys don't pray to Mary and the other saints because you're only fooling yourself!

[@francoborges5133]

Hey, Lizzie, Catholicism also teaches that the age of public revelation was finished when the last apostle died and the new testament was complete. Mariophanies and Theophanies after that are considered to be private revelation. Ps: Welcome home.

[@KevinPally]

It's awesome to see your transition. It fills me with joy to see you so passionate about catholicism.

[@BrelynnHeart]

"In Catholicism the pint, the pipe, and the cross can all fit together." ~ GK Chesterton

[@christusveritas]

Padre pio´s incorruptible heart visited Argentina the last sunday , and I had the privilege of being there. It was so beautiful and inspiring!

[@PInk77W1]

I’ve been catholic for 55yrs. Never had a Paschal candle. So jealous. LoL.

[@kit1063]

It’s so interesting watching this as a Cradle Catholic lol. So blessed and thankful to be returning to the faith. Much love, Lizzie!

[@jamaicanification]

As someone who's not Catholic I'm a huge fan of Pope Francis. I think the negativity is partly cultural. He comes from a south american form of Catholicism that emphasizes social justice. I have read his is encyclicals and they are wonderful.

[@stevierichiemoeller]

seeing how average faithful but poor catholics live in the third world would be such an eye-opener to fervent american catholics. so many things that are issues in the US are non-issues

[@jurielmarong322]

"IF A BI-SEXUAL SEEKS ABOUT GOD, WHO I AM TO JUDGE?" -POPE FRANCIS🌺

[@mrsmith2876]

@@jurielmarong322 love the sinner but hate the sin.

[@michaelverde6034]

Lizzie, thank you for bringing up the Pope Francis topic. I greatly admire Pope Francis and much of his style. He's not perfect. He makes social mistakes. I don't get why so many fellow Catholics are so critical or anti-Pope Francis. Have you started reading Pope Francis' encyclical gaudete et exultate? It's really good...but I'm still reading it! I'd be interested if you do a video on it if you read it. God bless!

[@LizziesAnswers]

Michael Verde I NEED to read his Encyclicals!! I’ve been working sooo much and not reading enough lately. I’m happy you respect and love him too!

[@aaron1983]

Michael Verde Yes this is what I believe and I agree with this, as with major changes to liturgy that occurred around 2011-12 when I was studying at the UK it happened... we started praying the longer and fuller Nicene-Constantiple Creed (yey! I love the longer version I imagine my self speaking it with the entire host of Heaven and the devil is so sad!). But I still don't agree with Pope Francis with regards to communion for certain individuals.... but who am I to judge, I'll pray the theologians and the Pope become enlightened by the Holy Spirit to get through this.

[@WestsidePredator]

Pope Francis’ actions regarding the Money distribution of certain hospitals, and especially, his relations with our Chinese brothers, is heartbreaking. What he’s done to the Chinese Church has actually made the word schism pop up in their circles, which makes me incredibly sad.

[@santiagos5221]

Michael Verde just wait till you get to the part where pope Francis equals feeding the hungry,helping the poor, and immigration to ABORTION. He has swallowed the seamless garment doctrine of the liberal progressive bishops of the U.S. Again contradicting his predecessors like saint John Paul ll who taught that the greatest evil of our time is Abortion. And saint mother Teresa who was feeding the hungry serving the poor and dying, said that abortion was a greater evil.

[@bobwalker8101]

I’m with you! People need to trust the Holy Spirit and why he was elected. He gets in trouble for what he says but people are quick to misinterpret. I think he is exactly what the Church needs right now.

[@laurah426]

So I recently learned that crossing yourself right to left isn't just the "Orthodox way", Eastern Catholics do it too! It actually used to be the way Roman Catholics did it but for whatever reason it changed over the years. The reason behind it is so beautiful, when a priest gives a blessing he moves his hand left to right, so we receive it by mirroring his hand as a child would. Rather than "giving ourselves" the blessing, we receive it and acknowledge that it can only come through the power of God. I've actually started crossing myself the "Eastern way" occasionally since I learned this😁

[@actsapologist1991]

This one was super fun. I've gotta think the hardest part of becoming Catholic is knowing where the actual doctrinal content of the Church ends - and where private devotional practice begins. My parents generation grew up with absolutely no distinctions made between those two things. So I frequently hear things like, "Sister So-And-So said we're supposed to do it this way." Or "Father Someguy said this about the sacrament." And the assumption was that the idiosyncratic obsessions of Sister So-And-So and Father Someguy constitute the dogmatic teaching of the Catholic faith. On the flipside, as a lifelong Catholic I feel like I could make a video called, "20 Things That I don't Know Why Protestants Freak Out About." One of the top ones would have to be the bizarre things Protestants say about crucifixes. When people say, "He's not on the cross anymore!"... I just find myself dumbfounded. As if we the fact that we Catholics depict the crucifixion in art means we're unaware that Jesus was taken down off the cross, placed in a tomb, and rose from the dead. (And then every year around Christmas we momentarily think Jesus is still an infant, I guess.)

[@tsnook2]

You are allowed to chew the Eucharist, thats what they did in the early Church. Jesus did say that unless we GNAW on his flesh we have no life within us. However, I too like to keep Jesus in my mouth as long as possible so I can talk with Him intimately and adore Him within my mouth. There are also practical reasons not to chew, namely, so that it lessens the chance that He gets stuck in your teeth unknowingly, but you just have to be careful about that anyway. God bless!

[@randompasserbyer]

tsnook2 I'm always super paranoid about getting Him stuck in my teeth without me catching it, so I've gotten into the habit of not chewing. Just to be safe.

[@tsnook2]

Tipparat Duangin Do you not believe the earth is round? I dont need to prove my sanity to you. Do you believe that something exists outside of space and time?

[@tsnook2]

Tipparat Duangin Oh okay, so are you Christian? Why do you not believe on the Eucharist as Christ's true body and blood?

[@tsnook2]

Tipparat Duangin ...You know Jesus wore robes like that

[@tsnook2]

Tipparat Duangin 1) why does the color matter? 2) John 19:5 3) None of this proves anything

[@ccgg1129]

Hi Lizze! I've been watching you on and off for some time now. I think the first video I saw was things I love about the Catholic Church. Now watching you again in 2018 and seeing that you've converted to Catholicism, it makes me so happy! Not surprised at all tbh :)

[@jessicapease5945]

You're glowing! It's the Holy Spirit 😍

[@nanascorner2799]

Jessica Pease she is!! She is different on this video..

[@bradleesargent]

Jessica Pease Amen

[@jessmoreno1020]

Agree Agree. Lizzie you look beautiful just glowing like Jessica said.

[@fredmutua7684]

Yes ,that new skin lightening cream,is working miracles.

[@johnmarlonagunod6641]

It’s a good thing to learn something from you ( coming from a Protestant perspective ) the candle story was fun. Well, I’m catholic and blew candles every time I celebrated my bdays... and seeing candles in church, lit it during prayer meetings and stuff like that, is like a symbolism of light in the midst of darkness. ;)

[@BenJohanan]

Next video about Shroud of Turin? I’m catholic priest from Europe. Like your videos very much. Wellcome home Elisabeth!

[@GustAdlph]

There are many KZbin videos about the Shroud of Turin.

[@MilaMilo99]

Shroud of turin is not scientifically proven to be of Jesus

[@peacegardenmama]

Thanks for sharing your impressions. Believe it or not even cradle Catholics look at some of these things with curiosity at times. But as I said on FB when I posted your video, we are a weird - and wonderful - lot. I think the fact that we come from an ancient tradition and other culture/s explains some of it. Protestantism is relatively new. Our American mindset as you've mentioned before prevents us sometimes from easily embracing the richness of Catholicism. Thanks for probing long enough to see the beauty. 🌹

[@kgpfraser]

Roxane Salonen we also have a big problem with having a King. HUUUGE problem. And when Protestantism concurs with Martin Luther to preach “no man may know my mind” does that prohibition include Jesus? If Jesus was fully human, then it would seem old Fr. Martin knew something God can’t? Another point when the wheels unceremoniously fall off Protestantism for me.

[@borneandayak6725]

Catholic is cool and full of truth...God bless us, amen.

[@jessmoreno1020]

Thanks for sharing!!! Wow you uploaded your first catholic video on the Anniversary of Fatima!!! There are no coincidence. Mother Mary is praying for you most definitely. I love the communion of saints and see how our brothers and sisters are in heaven praying for us and little things like dates are signs that they are with us.

[@ni200v]

Hey Lizzie, just in case you haven't come across this fact yet, every Catholic altar contains the relic of at least one saint, in homage to the ancient practice of celebrating the Mass over the crypts of martyrs. Thanks for all your great videos!

[@ni200v]

Robert Barnes: Sadly, you're partially correct, but not entirely, and more for reasons of abuse than anything else. There is a myth floating around that Vatican II somehow abrogated the practice of interring relics beneath altars; this is absolutely FALSE! I have never seen any statement, either in the council documents or in subsequent statements from a Church dicastery, which has abrogated this practice. The current Code of Canon Law, in canon 1237, section 2, states: "The ancient tradition of placing relics of martyrs or other saints under a fixed altar is to be preserved, according to the norms given in the liturgical books." Please note that the wording of the canon is not “may be,” or “can be” but IS TO BE! It’s pretty clear that this is to be taken not as an allowance, but an instruction. This instruction is reiterated in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) (paragraph 302), The Rite of Dedication of a Church and an Altar (RDCA) (chapter 6, paragraph 11), and the Ceremonial of Bishops (COB) (No. 866). These are the very “liturgical books” referenced in canon 1237. To be sure, a fixed altar CAN be dedicated without a relic (as noted in the RDCA, in the above-cited paragraph), but this is NOT desirable. The COB, No. 866, instructs the preservation of the practice of interring relics beneath altars, “if possible.” Of course, this implies that if it is “not possible,” it is not an absolute requirement. Sadly, some parish officials use this provision as an excuse to disobey the duties imposed on them by canon 1237 when seeing to the construction of a new altar. Let’s be honest; how “not possible” is it really when there are entire offices at the Vatican which parishes can contact for assistance in procuring a relic for a new altar? In the early 2000s, my home diocese petitioned Rome for assistance in obtaining a relic for the altar of a new church that was to be built, and was provided with a relic of St. Therese of Lisieux before the construction of the Church was even complete. The provision for the dedication of a fixed altar without a relic was intended to facilitate the construction of new Churches more quickly, and allow them to begin celebrating the Mass whilst still waiting/working on securing a relic for the altar. It was NOT intended for parish officials to just ignore canon 1237 and let the altar of a parish church go without a relic forever, perhaps because they are ideologically opposed to the practice of traditional Catholic customs! Sadly, I concede your point that many churches suffer under the leadership of men who do just that, and their altars may indeed not contain relics for who knows how long (though I pray someone will set the matter right at some future date). Regarding the myth of Vatican II abrogating the interment of relics beneath altars, I think it stems from a combination of people misunderstanding parts of other documents, as well as witnessing the disobedience of parish officials to canon 1237, without realizing that this is an abuse and not the accepted norm. Following the council, permission was granted for the use of movable altars, without the use of a dedicated altar stone. In keeping with the above-cited canon, these movable (not fixed) altars do NOT have relics. I can see how this might confuse some people into thinking that, now, all altars (including fixed), are not to contain relics, but this is not the case. In reality, within a church, truly movable altars are quite rare, especially in the US (which is why I didn’t go into the minor points of differentiation between fixed and movable altars in my original comment). In older churches, where the altar is built into the wall, movable altars are sometimes placed in the sanctuary to permit the celebration of the Mass versus populum (facing the people). However, most American churches, even if they were built before the council, now feature freestanding (i.e. not attached to the wall), fixed altars (hence my ignoring it in the previous comment). Furthermore, the RDCA does contain reforms as to HOW relics are to be interred in altars, including a statement in chapter 11 which now forbids the older practice of placing small relics within the altar stone (i.e. the top surface of the altar) itself. This could also be confusing, but the intent was merely to have people inter relics within the base of the altar, or in ground under the altar. In summary, your response to my comment is partially right, in that it is now more likely that you will find a fixed altar without a relic than it was prior to Vatican II. However, that fact is due not to any reform of the council, but to the fact that Bishops are less likely now to enforce obedience to Church law, or enact repercussions for disobedience, than in previous times. Hope that helps, and God bless!

[@ni200v]

I agree; I think it wold have been much better had canon law featured wording that left absolutely no room for abuse. Sadly, this is just one of many wounds to Christ's Church which we must now deal with. I usually steer away from pointing out abuse and troubles within the Church to new converts, as it's usually just more likely to confuse them than help them in any way. However, it is eventually necessary for all Catholics to recognize and face troubles within the Church, so that we can each do our part to ameliorate these problems, in whatever way we can.

[@kgpfraser]

Robert Barnes I’ve made a lot of films of masses in churches built and consecrated post II Vatican. Every one has had a relic in the altar. So if you’re saying this is never done anymore in the last half century, my experience doesn’t seem to match yours.

[@Peter-GG]

Thanks for sharing! Yeah, I think all the ways in which Catholicism is "strange" are actually strong pointers to its truth. It's like the opposite of those "seeker-sensitive" churches that go out of their way to make anyone who walks in feel totally "at home," lets them have coffee and donuts during the service, etc. Catholicism, precisely because it is "universal" and bound to tradition, is much more resistant to being co-opted by the dominant culture; e.g., stigmata or incorruptible bodies are undoubtedly considered "morbid" by most people, but a Catholic perspective will assert that it's OUR culture that has an upside-down relationship with death etc., and if takes encounter with such "strangeness" to become aware of this, so be it. I very much agree with you that many "traditional" Catholics have fallen scandalously short of the appropriate filial piety towards Pope Francis in the last few years. With that said, I do think there's room for healthy criticism of the Pope, bishops, etc., when they do not adequately represent the universal faith of the Church. Everyone agrees there have been horrible, even depraved popes at times in Church history. Pope Francis is clearly nothing like this -- I think BOTH Pope Benedict AND Pope Francis have been awesome popes in their own ways, despite how they're often juxtaposed! -- but it's a live discussion in Catholicism, extending from the most "traditional" to the most "progressive," as to what exactly papal authority and obedience to the Pope entail in different concrete contexts. To take 2 American cardinals, compare how differently Cardinal Burke and Cardinal Cupich would each explain these things! Though admittedly most of the others would be somewhere in the middle.

[@nickj5451]

Good points you make! "Whenever we feel there is something odd in Christian theology, we shall generally find that there is something odd in the truth. . . . It not only goes right about things, but it goes wrong (if one may say so) exactly where the things go wrong. Its plan suits the secret irregularities, and expects the unexpected. It is simple about the simple truth; but it is stubborn about the subtle truth." G.K. Chesterton

[@fraisedesbois7240]

What's wrong with seeker sensitive churches ? If it makes people more interested and Jesus, it's only a win imo. As opposed to complicated catholic traditions that many people just don't understand.

[@fraisedesbois7240]

@Destynation Z the only Holy Father is God, the pope is a man and no man is without sin

[@magdacoronel2559]

I can't wait to see you on EWTN's The Journey Home. You are going to bring so many souls to haven. Blessings for you and your family.

[@mrsmith2876]

The church I went to as a child had 225 relics, including the remains of saint Valentine and a piece of the true cross.

[@marahbadrian]

Lizzie, I wonder if you've heard of Eastern Catholic Churches. About the traditional Catholics, yes some of them really disrespect the Pope. But most remain respectful of the office of Peter. It's just that they have issues with what Pope Francis personally said and does. Disagreements always exist in the Church, but yes we are required to submit to authority in the Church, even if we may not like the person wielding that authority, in which case, we need to pray all the more for him. As we say, the Pope is infallible but not impeccable.

[@marahbadrian]

Robert Barnes would you please tell if you are a catholic, and if yes, I would like to know how you explain Vatican 1.

[@marahbadrian]

Robert Barnes yes... Unfortunately Vatican 1 never explicitly described how preccisely the power of infalibility is to be used, or how we can know when this can be used and when should a pope invoke it, the infalibility actually mean something. Vatican 1 only says that when the pope speaks ex cathedra on matters of faith and morals, then he is infallible. It is never explained why the Pope is infallible. Is this an extension of the infallibility of the Church? Is this because he is the vicar of Christ? Or what? Pope Francis is different from Pope Benedict XVI, very much so. Pope Benedict XVI is the thinker type. He thibks every single word carefully. While this Pope I have to say is the type that oftentimes speaks before he thinks. Hence issues with the conservatives and traditionalists. And to make matters worse, some in his inner circle are obviously trying to change Church teaching on many things. Which is why I see that sensus fidelium is important.

[@kimfleury]

Robert Barnes, your focus on the negative is a tool of the devil. Of course satan isn't going to tempt you with things that are bad -- he tempts with what looks good and pleasing to the eye and to the heart. In this particular instance, focusing on the negative leads to loss of hope -- and hope is an important virtue, without which we cannot enter heaven.

[@jencincy1363]

Lizzie you are such a light. I can’t help but smile externally and internally while you’re talking. You’re so real and honest and vulnerable in your pure honesty. God will surely bless you for your desire for Truth. We are all pens in God’s hand but I see you as one of those big, fancy feather pens! I’ve been Catholic all my life (49 years!) and I still learn and grow in the Faith every single day. God bless you in your journey.

[@eduardoosorio7977]

Great video, sister Lizzie. I pray for you every monday at 3:00 AM during my Holy Hour. God bless you.

[@MrSheepbro]

You should do a video explaining parts of Protestant Culture to Catholics. A lot of Catholics have started following you lately and I know that that's a topic that would be helpful to a lot of folks! As a fellow convert from a Protestant background, I've found myself explaining lots of things to Catholic friends that I always took for granted.

[@carolinamaciel543]

Oh my... you awake??? I’m in Brazil and it’s 7am in here, and I still think it’s too early hahahahah Sooooo... I loved this video, specially the first number of your list, alcohol lol yeah, we Catholics see things in a great perspective. Like, if you want to have fun, you just have to know how to do it... in fact, Saint Thomas Aquinas (Idk how to say it in English, in Portuguese it is Tomás de Aquino hahahaha I had to google it) talks about having fun, in its non sinful way, as a virtue. Changing the subject, Lizzie, have you ever heard of Chesterton?

[@crusaderrjm]

Carolina Araújo true that! I'm doing morning prayer now.

[@igorbessa3563]

Thought I was the only Brazilian watching her, lol. Good to see I was wrong

[@LizziesAnswers]

Carolina Araújo One of my roommates & best friends is from Brazil!! Thiza! She was in one of my videos a few videos ago 😊 It is 3AM here in California haha I am up sooo late.

[@LizziesAnswers]

Aquinas is amazing. I’ve heard of Chesterton, but not that familiar! What should I read??

[@carolinamaciel543]

LizziesAnswers The video you’re all cooking together? Anyway, give her a hug and tell another Brazilian said hi :) About Chesterton, you should totally read Orthodoxy. He was the ultimate apologist. He has an awesome bibliography.

[@dianerix497]

I’m a cradle catholic-welcome to the bright side🙏 so happy you joined us Lizzie😊

[@tzadiko]

Judaism also has kissing bibles and prayer books. We also have intentions (thoughts we are supposed to have) while performing religious obligations

[@kgpfraser]

Tzadik Vanderhoof Pope St. John Paul II wrote and said many times that Judaism is “our elder brother in the faith.” Where do you think Catholics stole all these practices from?! Lol. And thank you! Suggestion: look up the work (especially on KZbin, EWTN.com and Catholic.com ) of one Rosalind Moss. A fascinating journey of faith.

[@DavidGuadalupedelaTrinidad]

Girl, whenever you find humans, you’ll find humanity, all human groups have their struggle...

[@beautifulspirit7420]

Amen. Exactly what I was going to say, Church would be perfect without all those pesky humans.

[@RondelayAOK]

As a Catholic, these are funny comments. . . and it so much sounds like Protestants want to diminish or set aside so much of Christianity, or made so, so, so very simplified.

[@kgpfraser]

RondelayAOK I’m always reminded of something Albert Einstein is quoted as having said: “everything must be made as simple as possible: AND NO SIMPLER”

[@yomerolero74]

It's good for you to say this so we, Catholics, know why we have all this. Thank you for your time to explaining all this.

[@esmeraldasoto7039]

I love all those things about my Catholic faith!!! also pilgrimages, "El Camino', the beautiful churches all over the world, the fact that you can go to mass no matter where you are, even if you don't understand the language you understand what is going on in the mass. And the "World Youth Day' that takes place every three years. Next year, Jan. 2019 it will take place in Panama. Just the fact that you meet all these young Catholics from around the world and share their faith and same values, and beliefs, just makes you feel like you are not alone, that youth is not lost and it gives you a sense of hope! I love my faith! I love being Catholic!!

[@nickevans3190]

I was brought up as a catholic from 4 years old but lapsed But your mega inspiring you-tube posts, Are making me think of re-joining the church it sounds like in america things are changing for the better + i love your enthusiastic for the catholic church and i love your smile you are so Beautiful and also so happy, and i know you will be a thoughtful and caring personal i just love you and your enthusiasm, Keep your faith strong and be as happy as you can be Love + Happiness from Nick.

[@RalphGB]

I became Catholic 27 years ago, and trust me, all this weird stuff becomes completely second nature after a while. I tried not to over-analyze things, but I accept that it's your way to process things :)

[@RSanchez111]

Paul himself publicly rebuked Peter, the first Pope. But it must be done in love.

[@koolkatkathy123]

This was a great video!! I am a Cradle Catholic and even I have had trouble understanding all of these strange things, but beautiful!, that Catholicism has. My now husband and I used to have debates and serious conversations about relics because I was having a tough time with them. It's funny because growing up I didn't have trouble believing and accepting Church teaching. It wasn't until I got older (even in elementary school) when kids/teens would question me about some of these very things that got me to dig deeper into my faith and discover how amazingly awesome it is even if I struggle to understand. Btw, I know you are a fresh to the faith (welcome!!) but I highly suggest some beautiful and meaty reads The Diary of St. Faustina and Interior Castle (written by St. Theresa of Avila-my confirmation saint). They are some great spiritual readings and they are just both awesome women saints!! Praying for you! And welcome home

[@inourpassports]

There's a joke in Ireland where you say "granny lit a candle for me and my exams so I don't have to study" lol this is a really cool video and gives a nice change of perspective :)

[@whoareyou9035]

OMG Lizzie please pray for me today I have my first EVER confession to do my first communion.p.s in Catholicism we call the prest The father

[@kgpfraser]

Who are you ? You will be fine I’m sure. And all kinds of people have prayed for you! Welcome home to the only Church Jesus personally founded!

[@whoareyou9035]

Kevin Fraser thank you a lot I just got out and I fell so clean.Ummm thank you but I was born catholic

[@kgpfraser]

Who are you ? So happy to hear! Praise be to God! You need to have a celebration!

[@weshinelikestars2402]

I love prayer cards! When I was little and we would light a prayer candle for someone, my mom always said that that as candle keeps burning, God keeps hearing our prayers! :)

[@EmilyEsserman]

The novus ordo to extraordinary form divide is a spectrum, and not as black and white as you portrayed it. There are plenty of trads who respect Pope Francis and just personally prefer the Latin mass. Loved this video, it was fascinating!

[@kimfleury]

I didn't interpret her meaning the same way you do -- it sounded to me like she was just surprised that anyone who claims to be "Traditional Catholic" would have the nerve to criticize the pope publicly, since Traditional Catholicism forbids such acts. And she knows not all Traditionalists do this -- it was off her radar even though she attends a Latin Mass when she can.

[@nelsonprendergast9871]

I share your passion. My wife often jokes that I should become a priest. I went through RCIA in 2012 and my life seems complete.

[@ChrisHolman]

My sponsor gave me a Rosary blessed by Pope Benedict XVI

[@vickymarquez8925]

Welcome home. You are great! I love your videos. I am sharing them with my teenagers sons and nephews. Thanks you

[@joaocarlospinheiro9354]

OMG all this is so normal to me 😂❤ love you Lizzie! Brasil💚💛

[@wisewumman]

From one "newbie" Catholic to another: you nailed it! And I second the issues you have with "traditional" Catholics who seem to deliberately misinterpret Pope Francis, who I absolutely adore and who motivated me to investigate Catholicism in the first place. That was biggest shock I faced. But I pray for them, and continue to respect the Pope and to love my new Faith. Bless you for expressing so many of my early "misgivings" with such good humor and warmth.

[@_Mrs_Sanchez]

Love your videos! But we don’t t TAKE Communion, we RECEIVE Communion. It is a very important difference.

[@kgpfraser]

Mrs. Sanchez thank you this is a super important distinction. Small differences in wording can have super huge differences in meaning. I love hearing how Lizzie is becoming more Catholic including in her use of the Church’s language for the Holy things of the Church. Her reaction to her previous Catholic videos is classic! I loved it.

[@johnbeyer7]

Mrs Sanchez, in Matthew 26:26 in english it says "While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” ...so If Jesus commands us to "take" it then I wouldn't criticize others on TAKE rather than RECIEVE.

[@Kitiwake]

@@johnbeyer7 great point. I was taught to "receive" Communion. Later, I learned in general terms that "receiving" was a privilege and taking is a "right". Is Communion a right or a privilege?

[@jolexhopealfanta7658]

I just saw some of your videos today..... and I found it amazing how your story goes and find Catholicism as your religion... it must be extremely difficult for you to convert, I was born as a Catholic but learn a lot about the religion itself by watching your videos. I'm going to subscribe and watch more of your videos about Catholicism in the future.

[@bobwalker8101]

Thank you for defending Pope Francis. People should trust the Holy Spirit and trust why Francis was elected. He’s a Jesuit and really cares about social justice (not that others didn’t), and that makes people feel uncomfortable, but I think God wants to challenge us to be more charitable to those who are vulnerable and hurting. He hasn’t changed critical. He won’t change anything critical. God bless Papa Francesco!

[@ZoeGregoryPhoto]

I literally watched this video and had an intense urge to go buy candles. Definitely going to go pick some up tonight or tomorrow.

[@alannacorrea9740]

Hi Lizzie I have bipolar and I'm a Catholic and a bible believer as well! I have a question for you Is your speech that way because that's the way you normally talk or is it because of something called as 'pressure of speech' found in bipolar disorder?

[@LizziesAnswers]

Alanna D'sylva I was VERY manic when I filmed this video so definitely pressured speech. But I do tend to talk really fast just all the time regardless of how manic I am and I also tend to be hypomanic most of the time.

[@Theworldisbeautiful9]

I love this and I can relate so much as someone who is a Catholic Convert. Especially the Sign of the Cross which felt so weird to me the first time I saw it (as well as relics, Marian apparitions and the rosary) Going to mass for the first time was so strange and intimidating for me as well because their liturgy is so different from any Protestant church I had been to.

[@anthonyhantonh]

Hi Lizzie. I use my prayer cards as book marks in my bible and prayer books.

[@robertcourtemanche9185]

#9 I too had a hard time with Our Lady of Guadalupe until I saw the movie about how the Mexican people refused to give up their faith and their rebellion was led by a little boy carrying the image of Our Lady. If only every Catholic (and Orthodox) in the Americas fully embraced Our Lady of Guadalupe as our own patron - so much racism and bigotry could be eliminated. Viva Christo Rey

[@crusaderrjm]

Hah I was 'excited' about Holy Water! Lizzie, you're the BEST! I also get fired up with Holy Water!! You are hilarious Lover this that you can make interesting video after video! Lizzie, please go to Neocatecuminal catholic Eucharist - you need to experience this also like Latin Mass.

[@katarzynakabacinska7070]

crusaderrjm neocatechumenal Mass has a lot of liturgical abuses 👎

[@crusaderrjm]

The Neocatecuminal liturgy has been approved by each pope since during Vatican Ii

[@aerosurfer0524]

I noticed every Anne Maree comment I come across is always rabidly anti-Catholic. But it's ok you visit channels like this. The more you watch, the more you get to subconsciously understand Catholic doctrines and reasonings. We continuously pray for your conversion, sister.

[@aerosurfer0524]

Anne Maree , whatever you say doesn't matter to us praying for your coming home to the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. We continue to be merciful just as much as the Lord is merciful to everyone. Amen.

[@randompasserbyer]

Anne Maree Dude, you gotta watch all of Lizzy's videos. If you don't like her now that she's converted, then go back and watch the videos she made before became Catholic. Watch the ones that say "(from a Protestant)" or whatever. :P I ain't going to argue with you on this because I do _not_ have a good way with words. Lizzy has a fantastic way with words. She can explain everything so much better than I can. We pray for you, lost lamb.

[@PInk77W1]

I watched the 20hr mini series “The Borgias” About Pope Alexander Vl. It was all murder and sex and greed. Yet it made me more Catholic. Why ? Because the pope never made any bad laws. Even with all his personal problems. The Holy Spirit guides the church

[@rjgle]

Keep loving Liz! Don't mind about all the drama just keep praying for the Pope and always pray the Rosary. Continue to Love your neighbors and Our Lord will richly bless you. Trad Catholics still love Pope Francis, it's just the ppl around him that are wolves. Some of the ppl in the Vatican are infiltrators and are trying to tear down the Church and her traditions. But it's better if you just focus on your Holiness and just pray for everyone and Trust that Jesus will handle the rest. 😊👍💪🙏

[@sunnyside1959]

You are a beautiful soul and I so admire your explanations and in depth study of our beautiful Catholic Faith. I am a cradle Catholic, but feel like I knew so little at age 62! I have been taking Apologetics classes where we study our Faith from a historical, theological and biblical perspective, reading daily scripture, praying the Rosary daily, listening to Relevant Radio, planning on BIBLE IN A YEAR with Father Mike Schmitz, and now listening to You! There is so much to learn and I am feeling more at peace in my life and have an inner joy that comes from knowing and being closer to God and my Faith as the years go by. In Catholicism, it's q continuum, not a "once saved, always saved." God bless you and keep making these wonderful videos. BTW...I am not Bipolar, but many times I feel very emotional to the point of tears when I gaze upon Jesus on the cross and really contemplate the magnitude of what he did for us ...the ultimate sacrifice if dying on the cross to free us from sin and to give us the opportunity to have everlasting life in heaven!

[@sjuliethmed]

Hi lizzie ! I love your enthusiasm about catholicism.❤ I highly recommend you videos of Jason Evert on the topic of chastity you can find them on KZbin. 😊

[@nicksterwixter]

As a cradle Catholic, this is such a cool video! I think even a lot of us cradle Catholics realize how strange some of the aspects of Catholicism appear to the outside world--especially the idea that we gather every week to watch a priest offer a sacrifice on an altar. But you've highlighted a lot of little things here that I've always taken for granted as a Catholic and never thought about how strange they might appear to the Protestant or secular world. Super interesting video!

[@ninmc8245]

I love prayer cards lol !

[@joe._.napolitano5]

I’m Catholic, purgatory is a strange concept to me too

[@yomerolero74]

There is a priest that do apologetics videos and i think you woul love him. Padre Luis Toro look it up on KZbin.

[@LizziesAnswers]

yomerolero lero THANK YOU for the recommendation! I will!

[@michaelvelasquez9668]

I second this recommendation. 👍👍👍

[@angelaroquefort77]

Yeeeesss latin catholics ♡

[@EmilyEsserman]

Yes but remember his audience and the culture is different

[@yomerolero74]

He only teaches with the bible, and he never says anything offensive.

[@michaelkelly4044]

I really enjoy your presentations Lizzie. Vale bene! (Keep strong)

[@connerluttig8642]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with chewing the Eucharist; whoever told you that is completely wrong. In fact if you look at the Greek from the Gospel of John Jesus reemphasized eating him with a different verb which literally means to gnaw, almost like an animal. That being said, it would obviously be distasteful to chomp really loud or have your mouth open when chewing our Lord, but just because you chew (which is the exact verbs He told us to do), doesn't mean you are being any less reverent. As long as our Lord is received reverently, preferably on the tongue and kneeling (if possible), and you have pure intent of consuming all of our Lord (not purposely chewing and getting bits stuck in your teeth), then there is nothing wrong with that. Even so, just drink some water later. It is almost impossible that all particles will immediately leave your mouth and into your stomach, no matter what way you receive. Also Lizzie, it may be beneficial to emphasize a bit with what some of the Traditional and neo-conservative Catholics are proclaiming. There is a very high amount of schism in the Church, not by Traditionalist, but by the modernists and the traditionalist and conservative Catholics are a response, much like you see in the political spectrum now. Unfortunately, Pope Francis is often used as ammunition either for or against any agenda that someone may see. I feel sorry that we disrespect in THIS way. That his words, especially since he has not spoken Ex Cathedra, are tossed around everywhere. If our Holy Father says that it is a nice day outside, it doesn't mean it is infallible. You can disagree with subjective, or even debated suggestions by the Pope as long as he has no declared them infallible. Especially when there is such ambiguity coming from some of the things he says. That being said, we must pray for Him to lead our Holy Church! God bless and good luck on your continuing Catholic journey.

[@kgpfraser]

Honey Badger I’ve noticed there seems to be an idea out there with some people that because of the word “sarx” in the earliest Greek texts of the Gospels, we are somehow required to “gnaw” on the consecrated host. Of course (and I think you’re making this point) whether the most holy sacrament is chewed or dissolved has no bearing on the efficacy of the sacrament. A person receiving viaticum (their last holy communion ever-for non-Catholics) can fully receive the sacrament from a tiny droplet of the precious blood on the tongue. There’s nothing that we can add or subtract from receiving Christ in Holy communion because it’s one of the seven sacraments He instituted in his earthly life. I think the point is to receive in an orderly and modest and suitable fashion. We aren’t saying something about ourselves by how we are receiving Christ in holy communion. We are saying something about Christ’s infinite merits as Savior of the whole world and creator of the universe. (My $0.02)

[@randompasserbyer]

Honey Badger lol I had a priest who got really uncomfortable when visitors kneeled to receive the Eucharist. XD He was a great priest, but I thought that was kinda funny. XD

[@johnharder2856]

The reason people are discouraged from chewing is that it can and probably does leave particles of the Holy Eucharist between the teeth until they get brushed and flossed. That results in your chomping on a Big Mac or insulting your neighbor still with Christ physically and materially present in the mouth with such mundane secular or even evil items or words passing through them. It is a matter of reverence to circumvent this problem.

[@katolika9357]

Lizzie you offer so much insight for evangelization. Thank you.