Feeling Let Down by the Church? Do This... w/ Fr. Jason Charron

[@khoalam888]

Go to confession, go to Mass, pray the Rosary, talk to God, read Scriptures, get involve in your parish, help the poor, fast, teach yourself and your family the faith, .... Same old same old, do your best, give God the rest. It's easy to point finger. It's easy to say what this person or that person is doing or not doing. What are you doing with God's graces in your life? Like father in the video said, get to work.

[@stephanelarochelle2484]

Best advice I have read so far

[@dizzybusy1]

Adding to your list, attend adoration. It’s been a game changer for me!

[@sheilalangston7035]

Why should I tell a priest my sins when I can talk directly to JESUS . I don't need to.pray through Mary but directly to JESUS. Mary isn't my.salvation but JESUS is.

[@khoalam888]

@@sheilalangston7035 very common objections, with very easy answers. Seek and you shall find. Your version of catholicism is one that doesn't exist. I invite you to look into a few faithful KZbin channels: catholic answers, ascension presents and pints with Aquinas right here. Dr Scott Hahn has a good book called Rome sweet home. He used to be a protestant of some variants. Good luck sister. Talk to God and be open, he'll lead you.

[@betweensirachahardplace8812]

Get to work -- amen !!

[@andreteixeira5635]

That's the only way out of this confusion and mess made by the Vatican and so many Bishops. Cling to our faith, to the scriptures, to tradition and to the catechism. Greetings from Brazil!

[@ricardofabia]

Estava muito desencorajado com os acontecimentos recentes na Igreja mas este video me ajudou a colocar as coisas em perspectiva. Paz e bem Andre. Saudações dos EEUU.

[@masterchief8179]

E sempre rezemos por nosso Papa, o Bispo de Roma. Quanto menos confiança temos em sua liderança (e é meu caso também), mais rezamos pela Igreja e mais tenhamos a confiança da fé na autoridade divinamente instituída da Igreja Católica - por Nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo, não por nós mesmos. Deus abençoe, irmão.

[@masterchief8179]

@CJ P. Yeah, you are right. Sedevacantist “Catholics” get on my nerve, I guess.

[@bcalvert321]

Your faith in Jesus, yes. scriptures yes and that is all. Traditioncarechism. will not save your soul and neither will the catechism.

[@andreteixeira5635]

@@bcalvert321 so you say. I prefer to stick with the founding fathers of the Church. For instance, for almost a century after the ressurection of Christ there was no written gospels. There was, however, the tradition of the fahters of the Church. By the way, the the text of gospels themselves tell that Christ said and performed MUCH MORE than what is written.

[@TracyW-me8br]

I feel so let down by church leadership especially for my children. My husband and I have done everything possible to raise children that will keep their faith. (Not in my power I know. God and their free will have everything to do with it) I knew the culture and college would be a huge stumbling block but I never thought the actual Church that I love so much could lead them astray or cause them to lose their faith. We are ppl living through the decline of a culture and a period of great heresy. People will look back on us as we look at the Arians.

[@MikePasqqsaPekiM]

I hear you, yet, what Father Jason is saying could also prove to be true. Our generation and the next does not need to be defined by a church structure that let us down; rather, may our generations be defined by a faith that overcomes the world, because it comes from Christ, not merely from men.

[@heathervancalcar4446]

@@MikePasqqsaPekiM amen!

[@TracyW-me8br]

@@MikePasqqsaPekiM Thank you, mine was a reactionary post out of frustration and sadness but the interview was actually really inspiring. I pray my family and I can be the people the Church really needs right now. May God in His mercy help us

[@martharadocy]

So leave Jesus because of Judas? Leave the Church because of a few ? Jesus disciples were far from perfect, so is the Church. The answer….Strengthen your relationship with your God…

[@Shawn-nq7du]

Look at the saints. That's why we have them. It was very disappointing to me with what happens and I have to constantly remind myself to look at them for an example.

[@paulv3968]

5 minutes in and I just want to thank you for this interview. Fr. Charron did a great job of explaining why being a remnant, being patient, being faithful to Jesus and still being faithful to the Holy Spirit as he guides the church is so important. F.A.I.T.H., it's easy for me to have faith in Jesus and yet it's so easy for me to get frustrated with people's words. If it looks like a test, and it feels like test...it's probably....A TEST. Stay faithful my friends.

[@ShoJ369]

Indeed, Let us not forget that, out of every age and time God has chosen us, ( You and I ), and everyone here. To be born at this time, to live through this, God does not make mistakes, so let's keep our eyes fixed on him. I have no doubt, things will get worse, before they get really worse, but we can remain secure, God wins in the end 🙏

[@emy1975]

Pray, pray , pray! That’s all I can do as a Catholic. Pray for everyone! 🇵🇭

[@cosmegonzalez]

I feel like that right now. Teología de la Liberación has hurt us deeply. These are days in which we look up to Rome for leadership, support and representation, yet we find none. It feels like defending the faith is viewed by outsiders as going against the pope itself. So I really needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@RicardoGarcia-ib8ro]

Indeed, theology of liberation is one of the worst herresies, specially in Latin America. Neither it liberates nor it is a theology. Because it reduces Christianity to humanism with bible quotes, it is condem to fail.

[@cosmegonzalez]

@@RicardoGarcia-ib8ro and it's a tricky one, because it tends to make sense from a watered down christian perspective. That is how christian socialism gained traction, and all of these current ideologies found appeal within the church: the "oppressed" narrative.

[@michaelliverani9440]

I like what Father has said. This is a purification, so we must hang on to what or whom is pure: Jesus Christ!

[@louisaccardi2268]

Fr. Jason Charron has a depth in what he said. Powerful.

[@ElCid48]

Padre, I have learn a lot about the history of the Catholic Church, the Church of the Apostles and the heretics in it as it worked to save souls throughout its history. and many of them are in the higher aspects of the church. It lead me to see the real Truth of the faith and seeing so much the communist fools in it now trying to bring it down. I know this would happen because Mary told us so many time and felt that they were among it from the 1920's with the gay priest and the commies and now the masons would invade it and try to bring it down. but they do not find. and that is one of the reason they never did as the Lady of Fatima asked of them because of these heretic and demons. the CHURCH will survive and HE will always be with us. Mary, Our Mother will always be with us. I never put my faith and hope in the lazy fools of the Church but in the Blessed Holy Trinity and the Holy Family who never let us down even when we mock them and laugh at them. their Love for us is so great and beyond me who would do the Noah and Lot thing over and over again

[@louisaccardi2268]

@@ElCid48 Oh no, don't ever laugh at the Lord. We pray, "Our Father Who art in heaven Hollowed be Thy Name.,.." Hollowed means to keep God's holy name sacred in heart, thought and action. We love our Lord Jesus because He has revealed the Father's heart of love and mercy to us. Our intent from our hearts should be a divine intention to please Our Father even though we may not accomplish it in the fullest way we would desire.

[@BlessedisShe]

Praying for all who feel let down or disappointed 🙏

[@judithlarkin600]

This is the most honest and useful share to the faithful that I have seen on any “Catholic” channel-bar none! This priest cut through the rhetoric to the absolute truth! Thank you Father!🙏

[@mary_quin]

Thank you @MattFradd and Father Charron for the reminder that our faith should never be in men but in God and God alone!

[@ishaj3993]

Hello, I have been watching this on the feast of Saint Josafat ... Thank you for reminding me what our people lived through not so much long ago. It came in the right moment. Definitely, these stories of faithfulness based on Jesus need to be shared more. Thank you for the blessing of your words, live and prayer

[@johnhaggerty4396]

Fr. Jason Charron's witness is one of the most searching I have heard in a long time. The Ukrainian church suffered under the jackboot of Soviet Communism and they kept the faith even without bishops.

[@DrJoeyBean]

yes. focus on your relationship to Jesus. Control what you can control.

[@workin4alivin585]

What should we do in the face of these scandals? Be holy in our everyday lives.

[@siliamercado5146]

Agree

[@ftweedy5580]

Thank you thank you thank you . I have Been struggling with this for years. You left my heart full of Hope. Thank you

[@CatholicCristero]

Jesus is more than ALLOWING this. He is involved with what is going on. THIS IS A CHASTISEMENT!

[@icouch]

you sound crazy

[@DF_UniatePapist]

@@icouch That’s exactly what they said about Christ. “Sounding crazy” is one of the marks of a true Christian.

[@icouch]

@@DF_UniatePapist it's also the mark of jihadists and scientologists. What's the difference?

[@DF_UniatePapist]

@@icouch There’s a difference between sounding crazy and sounding homicidal.

[@icouch]

@@DF_UniatePapist but they're both from the same place.

[@francespetrie2304]

How wonderful to hear your voice Father you are missed. God keep you and your family.

[@adeodata6364]

Wow, that conclusion from 7:29 on... was awesome. Thank you both 🙏🥰

[@gabolujan3109]

What did he say!?!

[@heathervancalcar4446]

Thank you. This brings hope. I won't give in or give up. God's got this. What better hands to be in? God Bless!

[@nikmonk1098]

Imagine how the real Sister Lucia felt, after being instructed by the BVM that the Third Secret should be released in 1960, then having the Pope casually announcing, “No, not going to happen. No reason, just because I say so.” She must have known it was the end of the Church as it had been for 2 millennia, but I am sure she remained deeply faithful. And she will be vindicated one day, God willing.

[@filimontilahun3003]

What do you mean? So the Church of Christ is defeated and no longer exists?

[@nikmonk1098]

@@filimontilahun3003 - The Church is Indefectible , Our Lord promised that ( Matthew 16:18), but He also warned against false shepherds. The sight of the Pope beaming at the great abortion advocate Nancy Pelosi, and holding her hand, means that the Church has gone badly astray. Personally, I think that finding out the truth about what happened to the real Sister Lucia , and what the Third Secret really was, is the key to restoring the Church.

[@leeenk6932]

@@filimontilahun3003 the Greek word for church in the entirety of the new testament and as far as I know in the Greek septuagint of the old testament is Ecclesia which means an assembly, or a congregation of people. The church is the people united to Christ, not a building or hierarchy. Acts 20:17-18, 28 says From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. And when they had come to him, he said to them...."Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood." The Elders which is presbuteros in Greek and is where the word priest originated from, were called to meet with the Apostle Paul. Paul told them to watch over themselves and all the flock, that is the church (Ecclesia) which Christ purchased with His own blood. They were to be overseers which is episkopos in Greek, which literally can be translated as bishops. So the bishops/presbyters where to Shephard and care for the church, as they serve us the church, not the other way around. Please read 1 Corinthians 3:1-17. Christians are the church, and the bishops are servants to the church.

[@pinoysarisari7374]

IT IS BAsic Catholic Teaching that PRIVATE Revelations are not INFALLIBLE.....And PRivate Revelation should and MUST Always be subservient to the Bishops and the Pope.....Popes and Bishops alone decide if something must be Rejected or not....

[@financefirewallsreviews]

@@nikmonk1098 I'm beginning to wonder if Francis isn't getting dementia.

[@sharonseesink6163]

Thankyou Father. A voice of reason at last 👌🏻👌🏻😇😇

[@billkwolek1223]

This was worth downloading. Perfect.

[@sipswillwithzuny9006]

The iron curtain fell but it’s draped over an island of disparity… Cubans today feel such a great pain over the bishop of Rome and his turning away from them who are hemorrhaging in pain in their island cell for almost 63 years🤍

[@roberteaston6413]

Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and his son, Justin were great admirers of Fidel Castro. When Batista was the ruler of Cuba it was known as" the whorehouse of the America's." It was a playground for American gangsters. I once worked with a Chilean refugee named Gus. In the 1970's he was arrested, thrown into prison, and tortured by the Pinochet regime for being left wing. He was a Catholic. I asked him how he could be a Catholic and when Pinochet was a Catholic. He could not give me an honest answer. During the Second World War Vichy France saw itself as standing for the old France. France before the French Revolution. A France that was traditional Catholic. Yet they collaborated with Nazi Germany. Charles DeGualle, the leader of the Free French was a devout Catholic who went to Mass every Sunday. It seems Catholics both sides of every conflict. And the Pope lets it happen.

[@roberteaston6413]

Yet it collaborated with Nazi Germany. Charles Degualle, the leader of Free France was a devout Catholic who went to Mass every Sunday. It seems Catholics are on both sides of every conflict and the Pope lets it happen.

[@annettefowler4704]

Thank you!

[@oscarwbrown4431]

Wonderful, Wonderful and so encouraging. It is just what I needed today. I am so continually disappointed in the hierarchy and the Vatican but this helps so much to put perspective on much of this.

[@joanne3964]

Words of wisdom during these trying times!

[@christinep5807]

Thank you for this. I needed to hear this as a reminder that I will and always be a follower of Jesus Christ, not man. 🙏Glory be to our Savior!

[@cristoforodelnero5138]

What a beautiful man and priest.

[@beag.b4894]

Amen! Focus on Jesus! Pray for The Church!!!!

[@1965startrek]

Good to have all the bad issues out in the open!

[@unwoke8782]

Wow! What a great communicator.

[@lauriehartley9808]

“Heavy Lifting” Unto thee Oh Lord Do I Lift up My soul Psalm 25

[@thecatholicway597]

THANK YOU FATHER JASON, POWERFUL WORD, WELL SAID FATHER.

[@gixxerjo]

I so needed these words.

[@binyamin3716]

Thank you so much ..."what is to you this and that follow me "-JESUS

[@MsHumble4]

Thanking you so much as just listening to you both has given me more strength to carry on... Blessings ! Going to share...

[@SwingSiren]

So refreshing to hear. Amen.

[@rosemarry8372]

I'm absolutely grateful 🥺

[@glenrodrigue8269]

Hallelujah brothers. Powerful message.

[@manuelvargas467]

God bless that priest

[@kinghoodofmousekind2906]

Hope this does not come out as rude...but at one point I understand why the Church was unsure how to deal with the Soviet: when the Pope spoke out against another dictator, the repercussions were terrible for many groups (both the Catholics and the Jewish communities). Same happened in Japan: for decades after the Shogun banned Christianity in the Country, Rome kpet sending missionaries, and the Shogunate saw that as a proof that indeed the Catholic powers wanted to invade the Country through the faith, thus intensifying the persecution of the small Catholic communities left in the South. But yes, it was terrible never the less; and I am glad the Eastern Catholics are still a reality; now, tho, there's something worse than fear: indifference seems to be pervasive in the West, and this weakens a lot of rings in this chainmail. We ought to pray more, and risk more...the challenge is on our shoulders, and yet God's yoke is light; this time of apparent defeat should be seen as a difficult gift, a moment to prove the worth of our words, an opportunity for "glory".

[@feaokautai7354]

Absolutely in Christ alone when the church is messy within!!

[@amaraheising4672]

Thank you both.

[@marbonifacde]

We want and need shepherds. If we only have hirelings and wolves, Christ will give the grace necessary to get through.

[@mcs2292]

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanliness. So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness." Matthew 23:27-28 This is how I feel about the present Pope and those in the Vatican hierarchy

[@mortonvizner5263]

I cleaving for dear eternal Life!

[@lisam731]

Beautiful and so very true. God bless!

[@forsythia33]

Really encouraging, thanks!

[@wb3735]

You have the scripture you have the bible you have Jesus christ our God and savior 🙏✝️🕊🔥 thank you

[@barbwellman6686]

Protestants have Scripture Alone and that has resulted in thousands of denominations and now multiple who embrace the world and condone, confirm and bless multiple mortal sins.

[@wb3735]

@@barbwellman6686 indeed , am a maronite catholic ✝️🙏🕊

[@barbwellman6686]

@@wb3735 Thank you for clarifying!

[@desertrat1111]

Inspiring

[@TheT122]

Supposing that in the Pope his defects were more predominant than his virtues ... What good these "defects" have done us because it is evident that they have caused Pharisaism, purism, self-righteousness, the moralism that we hid in the bottom of our hearts to emerge. ! Now to see a man like Cardinal Scola say the same in other words, it comforts me and GOD wants all those systematic critics of the Pope to listen to him. I mean, they are not going to say that Scola is a modernist, if the most conservative wings pushed for him to be elected Pope in the last conclave. And not only that, it is gratifying that he also emphasizes the quote from Benedict XVI that I have been repeating for the last few years due to a false conception that faith is primarily a doctrine. Cardinal Scola says: "Francis shares the opinion of Benedict XVI that Christianity is not primarily a doctrine or an ethic, but a personal encounter with Christ within the church community" And I repeat again: Can one be orthodox in doctrine and not have a daily, personal meeting congruent with our LORD? Of course! Let us not forget that those who plotted the death of our LORD were "experts in law and doctrine." Let us thank GOD because he has given us a Pope who is hitting our ego, our pedantry! God bless you.

[@NaruIchiLuffy]

What an important and beautiful message. Thanks, fellas.

[@springerchop]

I love this

[@patriciahutchenszimmerman9357]

WOW . Love that!!!!

[@debrahollingsworth5534]

Thanks!

[@connorestelle5059]

We must be the faithful remnant

[@AL_YZ]

This pontificate is useful in clarifying the powers and limitations of the office of the Pope. Vatican l officially declared the doctrine of papal infallibility but a lot of misconceptions were also reinforced on the extent of that infallibility. What needs to be clarified is which papal pronouncements or directives we are obliged to obey and which we are not.

[@armandocortez2291]

This was beautiful and what I needed to hear?

[@childofgod3332]

Please the Church can not let any one down, Her teachings are intact ,the bad seed is destined to be there so that we may be purified .

[@debrahollingsworth5534]

EXCELLENT

[@pintswithaquinas]

Thanks for listening

[@feaokautai7354]

Yes royal for Christ!

[@peaceandjoy2568]

"Let's stop complaining. This is our day." God permitted a pope who lacks clarity in matters of doctrine and we have heretical clergy and bishops. We respond by knowing our Catholic Faith through and through. Unite ourselves to Jesus, the true Head of the Church, in the Eucharist and, by the grace of God, become saints.

[@englishlearningcenter1470]

Awesome

[@fg-iw1ts]

so good

[@6williamson]

Amen!

[@vilmamasong8818]

Whatever happens to Vatican , I will remain a catholic as Jesus teachings will remain the same throughout the ages! At least at this point in time true Catholics by heart can truly discern what is right!

[@Selahsmum]

For those who are more familiar with this- is there more tendecy in the eastern catholic churches for priests and bishops to be more conservative theologically and orthodox in teaching and observance than in the western/latin churches?

[@DF_UniatePapist]

The whole “liberal/conservative” phenomenon is pretty much unique to the Latin Church. Sure, there are some Eastern bishops who lean more one way or the other, but overall, Eastern bishops aren’t conservative or liberal. They’re just Catholic.

[@jellybelly7629]

AMEN!!!!! Jesus promised the gates of hell will never prevail over His Church but He never promised satan wouldn’t try!!!!! God’s shaking the tree so the rotten fruit will fall. So hang on as tight as you can and not be part of the rotten fruit. God Bless

[@edanderson6021]

Rest in Jesus and His finished work. Book of Hebrews.

[@tomgreene2282]

Yes, inadequate folk in the church including me.

[@chiyohanson4622]

Jesus is the name above all names. You must cling to Him in these times. Evil is everywhere.

[@1990RFD]

France gave many of such martyrs (for union with Rome) from 1790 to 1801 (when the Concordat was signed).

[@attkdriver]

I was surprised to learn after doing research that the first Sea of Peter was not in Rome.

[@justinhowell8873]

As a Protestant convert from 1995…….I’m disappointed by this current Pope but His failures in His Office only makes more perfect His OFFICE as the seat of Peter! Pope Francis can be called a bad Pope, but His Office of Pope is always secured by the Holy Spirit!!!!

[@brennanmchugh3963]

Hi Matt. I appreciate your content and have been enlivened in my faith journey because of it. I'm curious if you have plans to interview someone who appreciates and enjoys Pope Francis? I wonder sometimes if frequent voicing struggles with His Excellency is helpful for the Church at large. It seems often times to me that the situation of our Church/Rome is not desolate or completely for want in the manner Fr. Jason is describing about the Ukrainian Church, but rather that people who skew a bit more traditional are upset about things they disagree with Pope Francis on. Fr. Jason even uses "betrayal" in this video, which feels like a pretty strong word to describe Pope Francis's papacy. I wonder if there is more to the story, rather than labeling Pope Francis a "bad Pope." Perhaps someone who enjoys him could bring that further to light. Curious of your thoughts?

[@johnmcdonnell15]

Amen! As I say, "I believe in the Holy Spirit (then and only then) I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church." When the progressives/far left want to say, "But Pope Francis...", point them to the Creed.

[@jakegossett8855]

Great episode - I’m just curious why the Liquid Death water at the end? Doesn’t seem to fit given their companies direction towards satanism/witch craft? Could all just be rumors but I was just curious given past articles I’ve read about the company. Outside of that this was an outstanding discussion and a nice realignment towards Jesus and His yoke.

[@ronaldbobeck1026]

The Blessed Virgin Mary said in the last days all we will have are the Rosery and the Bowne Scapula. Looks like that is what will come to pass. Cruce Dum Spiro Fido.

[@stevebarns9106]

It sounds like he is saying that neglect and abuse by the Vatican of its own children is supposed to make the faithful thankful because it builds character.

[@alexramirez5702]

I have been let down by the Church in Hawai'i on many fronts. From the lack of catechism being taught to the youth, lack of sacraments, and severe COVID restrictions propagated through a large influence of secular agenda, it has been difficult to rely on the Church leaders here for Christ's direction. My faith has been tested here, and it has failed many times, but I still stand along Christ on these islands. So, thank you Fr. Charron for expressing this hope that this lukewarm Church in Hawai'i will prosper and be greater than it has ever been. God bless and please pray for me on this mission! Viva Cristo Rey!

[@johnnythewalrus2532]

From Canada... Let's go Brandon !

[@kussmannjv]

The host of this show is very biased against this wonderful Pope who brings so much love and compassion to the church and there's a breath of fresh air

[@barbwellman6686]

Are you blind? Pope Francis is responsible for setting right those in public mortal sin.

[@lahair5751]

Pope Francis is not a rules guy and his muddled and sloppy statements leave much room for interpretation causing chaos in the church. He may mean well, but he isn't doing us any favors by diverting from orthodoxy.

[@spidernymph8964]

"You have the catechism." What about when a priest says from the pulpit not to read the catechism unless it's the Council of Trent...(the other side of the pendulum)

[@EvieGevie]

More importantly, is Liquid Death Sparkling Water one of your sponsors now?

[@epel4416]

💓💓💓

[@jamessalerno4234]

There are plenty of novelties that Paul VI, JP2, and B16 either promulgated or perpetuated that were anything but orthodox. Collegiality? Ecumenism? Maybe Leo 13 and Pius X should be examples instead. They both condemned specific things the modern Popes endorsed.... That ISN'T CATHOLIC!

[@vikingeatchicken571]

Blaming the church for the fault of men is like blaming the piano for the horrible sound played by the man who dont know how to play it.

[@markosusac2300]

1:48 e.g. Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac roman catholic

[@KenGray]

Wait, are people really saying that they can sin because the pope doesn't follow the scriptures? I think telling them to read the scriptures may be missing the point. They need to be born again and THEN read the scriptures. But, maybe you're talking to different people than I am.

[@irenewilliams8447]

We are to be holy, pray the Rosary. Follow our Lord!

[@wynbrown7321]

Listen to Mother Angelica's videos.

[@Catmonks7]

🙏✝️☦️👍😇

[@b62paige]

Unfortunately bad priests do Not feed the people and we wonder why there are no vocations

[@LE-cc9yb]

The Pope is more than a tutor come on!! This is all Pope Francis' fault... he is tearing down the church

[@relivec]

I've never heard this fr. Charron before. Did he say he has a wife??

[@chervon5773]

Yes, he is Ukrainian Catholic

[@marshallluddite]

this could happen again in the west

[@timaha83]

Did he refer to his wife, I'm confused.

[@evy684]

This is what my Mother always said. But, for me I have a problem with the Church, in the response to the sex scandal . I left the. Church, but, I have not left God.

[@taceyh]

You have left the sacraments which are the means to God's grace, his gift to us, 'food for the journey'. If you do not understand that then your world view is most definitely a rejection of the grace you were given at baptism. Precisely in the same way Protestants are devoid of this grace. But in your case more serious since you knowingly left as opposed to those thar were nor born and given the grace of the eucharist and absolution.

[@evy684]

@@taceyh This is exactly the kind of answer I expected. --Of course you don’t need to answer this question, but, I am curious-- do you consider Protestants less than Catholics in their beliefs ?

[@bengoolie5197]

Pope Paul VI a good, orthodox pope? Man, whatever you're smokin, I swant some of dat!

[@pinoysarisari7374]

3RD ECUMENICAL COUNCIL, SESSION 3 "Philip the presbyter and legate of the Apostolic See said: There is no doubt, and in fact it has been known in all ages, that the holy and most🙄 blessed Peter, prince and head of the Apostles, pillar of the faith, and foundation of the Catholic Church, received the keys of the kingdom from our Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour and Redeemer of the human race, and that to him was given the power of loosing and binding sins: who down even to👉 today and 👉FOREVER both LIVES and JUDGES in his successors. 👈 The holy and most blessed POPE Cœlestine, 👈 according to due order, is his successor and holds his place, and us he sent to supply his place in this holy synod, which the most humane and Christian Emperors have commanded to assemble, bearing in mind and continually watching over the Catholic faith. " ------3rd ECUMENICAL COUNCIL ,SESSION 3