A Protestant Tours a Catholic Cathedral

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

There's a second part to this discussion with Father Diaz! Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJOkgnqsqtSLrc0

[@JasonFerguson1283]

I love your channel! Have an awesome weekend!

[@yankeesfan2006]

Father Diaz didn’t mention the second alter behind the cruciform... the second alter is used for the Tridentine form of the holy mass, which is traditionally said facing the alter and the celebrant only faces the people during sermon and communion, and instead of English it’s said in Latin... As a Catholic I respect Your interest in our faith... If you are curious at all in learning about the old Latin form of catholic mass, I recommend you look into contact the priestly society of Pius the 10th god bless and have a blessed day

[@jackcruz136]

This how you promote ecumenism with rome.

[@kitiowa]

@@yankeesfan2006 The Society of Pius the the tenth are schimatics and no longer Catholic.

[@DawnHub666]

Absolutely insane fundamentalist fantasy dogma narratives. Not based in any fact what so ever . Utterly deluded. Very very Pagan . I smell your fears .

[@MJax53]

I grew up Protestant, declared myself an atheist at 19, and at 26 I am pursuing Roman Catholicism. God never gave up on me.

[@sunbro7853]

Jackson Murphy Deo gratias!

[@heatherking0603]

Jackson Murphy and he never will 😊 god bless you!

[@JordoGarcia]

J P Why would you say that? Are you serious? A man coming back to the light of the knowledge of God through Jesus is a blessing and something to be rejoiced. Catholics who believe that Jesus is the son of God and died for our sins are saved. Point blank period. Check yourself, brother.

[@wendymitchell8245]

@@JordoGarcia THEY PREACH ANOTHER GOSPEL OF GRACE +WORKS NOT GRACE ALWAYS PRODUCES WORKS.BIG DIFFERENCE +MEANS YOU PARTLY SAVE YOURSELF .AN INSULT TO OUR LORDS DEATH

[@mercksoutheast8883]

God Bless you my friend.

[@annettemelendez6250]

I grew up Jewish, convert to Catholicism at age 58! Catholicism called me to Jesus and it's my home in faith.

[@anarchyman292]

Koffer. As mush as I like Christianity it is paganism. Worshipping false idols and a man shall bot be worshipped as a God.

[@windy1267]

check our brother nathanial! same situation as you kind of

[@richardloostburg2637]

I’m a Protestant and you’re a traitor to your Jewish heritage for becoming a subject of Rome papist

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace;iiii

[@Thuggyballs200]

Nice

[@renealamos9063]

The protestant man is very respectful and the catholic priest is a very wise man, tremendous and beautiful video.

[@davidcolley7714]

In other words the "protestant man" refused to ask any contentious questions and allowed the Catholic priest to expound his version of Christianity

[@yummy8560]

@@davidcolley7714 cos the protestant man was humble enough to trust the wisdom of the Catholic priest 😉👍

[@andrewortiz9226]

@@davidcolley7714 although I'm not catholic, its true that the Catholic church was the first organized Christian church and it was Catholics who met together and prayed to God about which books belong in canon!!! I'm christian but I was shocked!!

[@Alexander-fr1kk]

David Colley well it’s not “his” version... it’s the Churches teaching which goes back to Jesus... you sound a little bitter... we’re all Christians, if we actually united and cam together can you imagine what a force we’d be... right now there’s so much fighting between denominations we’re practically doing satans work for him.

[@mish375]

@@yummy8560 You know, for once I would like it if we could all get along. I see a lot of Catholics bashing us Protestants and a lot of Protestants bashing Catholics. And then there's me in the middle, who has family consisting of both Catholics and Protestants dating back to the Reformation, and I wonder why people have to be so rude to each other. It's unChristian to act that way.

[@christopheramoroso6063]

I was strayed from the Catjolic faith for 6 years and became afilliated to a full gospel congregation. But i was miraculously called back to Catholicism not only as a parishioner but as a priest for more than 14 years now. God is good.

[@Wilkins325]

Why is it that we always see "im a former protestant now catholic", but not a SINGLE "former catholic now protestant"

[@hende8445]

@@Wilkins325 my personal experience is opposite.Just depends on who you come across of which channel it is.Also they dont say they become protestant but rather say christian

[@andysantosiii1971]

Wow, God bless you!

[@andysantosiii1971]

Wow, God bless you!

[@Thuggyballs200]

@@Wilkins325 Because Catholicism has a better argument for the true religion. Also its the one true Church

[@AmberFaganello]

This is the most kind and respectful video about Catholicism made by a non-catholic I have EVER seen. Thank you for being loving in how you investigate your Christian/faithful brothers and sisters.

[@_Gaby_950]

I felt exactly the same way

[@BourgeoisTylerJ]

Yes, well done and thank you. Now go check out a Roman Catholic FSSP Parish (Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter)

[@AmberFaganello]

@Starrjam someone was JUST telling me exactly this and I was really surprised! I think we all know so little of each other inside the family of believers that we all probably have more in common than we realize.

[@beyond0077]

I know so beautiful

[@aureliomartinez2633]

@Starrjam if your planning to go Pentecostal from Lutheran with all my respect what it will be next I'm learning like everyone else but I have hear that before make a change ask about the history of the church since when was stablish and as far as I know Jesus only stablish only one church God bless and be the light own search

[@lasantamuerte1306]

I'm Indonesian, I was Muslim now I'm Catholic. Thanks God to chose me.

[@iilumiiz6593]

God bless you🙏🙏

[@wendymitchell8245]

YOU HAVE GONE FROM ONE ERROR TO ANOTHER.

[@stevelammert4392]

Welcome home

[@Randomgolfguy]

May God be always with you! I hope you're always safe. They say they need to kill you if you're a Muslim converting to another religion. Godspeed!

[@wendymitchell8245]

@@Randomgolfguy THE ROMAN' CHURCH' DID THE SAME THING FOR CENTURIES ,THE LAST PERSON BURNT TO DEATH IN MY CITY WAS MURDERED FOR SAYING SHE DID NOT BELIEVE IN TRANSUBSTANTIATION. BY THEIR FRUITS YE SHALL KNOW THEM.

[@HouseOligarchs]

This is actually how I started my path to convert to Catholicism. I visited the local Cathedral and now I have been catholic for 6 years and love the faith even more each day!

[@justjac8028]

Amazing!!🙏🏼 The best part about being Catholic (besides Eucharist) is the depth! Between history and tradition, saints, angels, Holy Family, etc, I never ever stop learning!! The Mystical Body of Christ is far more than my human brain can handle 🥰

[@gabrielornelas2593]

Amazing. I'm a Catholic, and I feel the same way. Blessed and happier than ever. GOD BLESS

[@jgrillo638]

Welcome home brother!

[@wendymitchell8245]

@@justjac8028 If is is not taught by the Apostles it is no different than the book of Mormon.

[@Zamiwellwell]

God bless you

[@soccerislife6108]

I am also a Protestant but man….I have always felt a strong pull towards Catholicism. It was basically the first church and sometime I feel like it’s the only one that retains a lot of important history that’s often forgotten in Protestant churches. I also like that people hold themselves accountable and progressing in their faith.

[@throngarastora7569]

The Eastern Orthodox too also hold history in high regard

[@stever4181]

I am a Christian and I have always felt that something is not right with the Catholic Church. Now as a Preacher I fully understand that the Catholic Church is NOT the church Jesus started and that the CC controls the people in it with lies and deception. This may offend many Catholics. However, I am not against Catholics as people just the religion of Catholicism. I have many friends that are catholic and have had many conversations about scriptures with them and we remain friends.

[@Tjfcr]

@@throngarastora7569 yeah

[@christopherhennessey8991]

Go for it.

[@definitionhighguy]

@Steve R How do you know that the catholic church wasn't the first church?

[@gilberalfaro636]

I come from IRAN ....I am a Muslim but Now me and My family back to Christians but (Roman Catholic) I am proud of catholic....Lord jesus bless us all. I love my country iran.....I love Catholic church and I love israel the land of Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior

[@ginterka381996]

God bless you! Greetings from Catholic Poland. I'm half Tunisian and half Polish, and I'm glad that I'm not a muslim. 😁

[@wendymitchell8245]

@Penisius Giganticus THE PROPHETS SAID IN THE END TIMES THEY WOULD GO BACK IN UNBELIEF .

[@wendymitchell8245]

@Benazir Fernandes I am listening.

[@alexhuffvn]

Hi Gilber thanks for sharing your story!

[@ggbrady]

How do you feel of the counsel of Trent when all were condemned who do not perform mass the way they do, but also the council of the second Vatican, where they believe even Jews and currently prefessed Muslims can enter the kingdom of God? Protestants, do not believe these things.

[@joshrodriguez4541]

From a Roman Catholic perspective, I really appreciate you for doing this video. There are many misconceptions about Roman Catholicism, and it is refreshing for someone like you to share this video with your diverse Christian audience.

[@brianpe6704]

@Adhaesit pavimento anima mea Actually that's not true. Many Roman Catholics do and will dialogue similarily with Protestant. As a Protestant, I was told by a Priest ,When I want to learn what Baptists really believe I talk to a Baptist pastor, When I want to explore the beliefs of a Lutheran I talk to a Lutheran pastor, I don't take the word of someone who thinks they know but has never actually explored. This is a great video

[@mikedsjr]

As a life long Baptist, we’ve really have wrongfully condemned Catholicism. I love listening to Catholic Radio. I’ve learned so much and have a great appreciation for the faith.

[@paulcastillo36]

Josh Rodriguez Amen brother could not agree more!

[@sheilatuano9633]

Yes, so many people from other protestant denominations likes to point out their misconceptions in a loud way about the Roman Catholics and the Catholic Church. As a Roman Catholic, I hope our Christian brothers and sisters be not so judgmental. We have our Catholic Traditions not found in the Bible because it has been a practice for centuries beginning at the time of our Lord, Jesus Christ,

[@Kitiwake]

Stop calling yourself a Roman, will you?

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

I’m non-denominational and I’ve been considering Catholicism for a few years now and studying up on it, I have my first mass this weekend!

[@wendymitchell8245]

vcartgames . Sorry to see another led into false teaching ,you do not need to look farther than the history of the evil Popes to see this is not a true church.

[@kitiowa]

@@wendymitchell8245 We need look no further than the hatred and invective of you to see what can and should be left behind.

[@kitiowa]

@@wendymitchell8245 Ignorance of the Bible is that it is the work of the Church. The Bible is a part of the Holy Tradition of Jesus's church. Believing in the notion of Sola Scriptura is a Tradition of Men.

[@erikhomuth2520]

Congrats on making the leap of faith to being a Catholic

[@wendymitchell8245]

@@kitiowa OF COURSE THE SCRIPTURE IS THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD ,IT SAYS SO . HEB 1 SAYS IN TIMES PAST GOD SPOKE THROUGH THE PROPHETS , NOW HE SPEAKS THROUGH HIS SON . HOW ? JOHN TELLS US IT IS THROUGH THE APOSTLES.ANYTHING AFTER IS FALSE TEACHING .PROPHETS WERE STILL IN THE CHURCHES UNTIL JOHN FINISHED REVELATION.HE GIVES A WARNING NOT TO ADD TO GODS WORD . IT IS THE MARK OF A CULT.

[@jameslayne2985]

As a former Protestant, I can tell you this is a good priest. He obviously is trying his best to communicate things that are incredibly deep to you. I can tell you there is so much more. This barely scratches the surface. If you read the fathers of the church, the early Christians, you'll find the roots of much of this. Catholicism is like the biggest ocean, you'll never exhaust it. You've only drank a couple drops.

[@quartfeira]

You are right. Not to mention all the attacks, evil and confusion that unfortunately has entered in the Catholic Church especially during the last 3 centuries. We are almost at the highest peak. The only secure way today is look at the Fathers of the Church, at the life and example of the Saints, Cathechism of S. Pio X, Holy Bible. Persevering with the Sacraments, live a life within the God's grace as much as possible.

[@ingoditrust7784]

Amen. I have known many RCC priests, most were good. Some were insipid, alas, may God have mercy on them. I would also like to be able to confess to a priest like him, which I can't for now. God Bless

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

The authentic Church Fathers are the apostles. No apostle walked into a building with an altar and said a Latin mass, no one called them “father,” and they certainly never mentioned transubstantiation or asked anyone to eat Jesus.

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

@@quartfeira Not one mention of the Son, the Lord, Jesus Christ, but everything else like dead people called “saints.” That is typical Roman Catholic.

[@ingoditrust7784]

@@suzannemcmaken4648 you seem very "enlightened", perhaps you were there back then.

[@lucascavalcante1931]

I became Catholic on 05/26/2019. I was Baptist, and after a lot of studies and experiences I converted to Catholicism few months ago. Thanks to God!

[@connordrake5713]

Welcome home. :-)

[@annieangel97]

yay! welcome home!

[@elmtree33]

Welcome! I grew up protestant and began practicing Catholic at age 21. I completed my sacraments 13 years after that. Ten years later I love and respect the church more than ever. God/Christ always reveals his grace in a very personal way every time I enter a church. God/Christ bestows his wisdom in marvelous yet simple ways. God bless and guide you on your Christian journey! May you be nourished as you grow in your faith through the church. We are all travelers on the road. We are all family in Christ.

[@sma535]

Welcome Lucas. I am so happy God chose you to join his family and follow Him.

[@amosvelasco9528]

study?

[@danielwey]

Being born catholic, sometimes I forgot the amazing treasure that the Church is. Thank you for your video.

[@BikeRideTherapy]

Please don't. Go deeper into knowledge and understanding of your faith. I was a protestant and I can't believe how much I was missing outside The Church.

[@grupoaranzamusic]

I grew up a Jehovah's Witness, became agnostic in high school, a year into my marriage I researched early Christianity, read Matthew 16:18, and at age 32 received my Sacraments in the Holy Roman Catholic Church

[@joelchrysler6238]

same here, I grew up a Jehovah's witness and left in grade 10. I later did some praying and research and met a catholic girl and am now baptized for just over a year now! God bless you

[@grupoaranzamusic]

@@joelchrysler6238 Im glad to hear that! As a matter of fact, we might have been baptised on the same year and day! Your story is very similar to mine because my wife is also a cradle catholic but i didn't want to convert just to please her, or just to be on same page as her. I wanted proof and evidence to back up my faith and know where i stand as a Christian. May God's grace keep working on us to be good converts. Thank you for sharing your story and God bless you!

[@joelchrysler6238]

@@grupoaranzamusic i was baptized Easter 2019! I am not married yet but plan to be engaged this year!

[@joelchrysler6238]

same here, I asked her to join RCIA with me to learn together and for her to help me grow. luckily we have now grown together spiritually! thank you for your prayers and peace be with you and your family

[@desmondesmond7424]

@@joelchrysler6238 wow Joel. You are one messed up dude.

[@Kevsterkicks]

Finished converting to Roman Catholicism a few months ago for my marriage and I’ve never been more excited and delighted about my faith! 🙏 😊

[@mione134]

Welcome Home

[@patriciasmith7074]

My mother converted and I think she did it for my dad but she allowed my brothers and I to go to Catholic school. I and my middle brother were taught by the nuns and it was a huge blessing for us that we had a united family who all went to Church together. My youngest brother is 22 years younger than I am and by then many of the sisters had quit and the schools had to hire lay people to teach, it did change a lot after Vatican II.

[@Artix902]

@@patriciasmith7074 yeah Vatican II kinda lessened the need and want for people to be Brothers and Sisters

[@CaptDude]

I’m not Roman Catholic but sometimes I like going in to Catholic Church to pray and take in the imagery as I’m communicating with the almighty. I’m always treated well in every Church I have walked into. Love y’all.

[@jgrillo638]

Come home, God is calling you to his Church.

[@oh_say_it_ditto]

hello! if you ever do go to a Catholic Mass, I just wanna remind you that please don't take Communion, as it is very disrespectful. God bless!

[@abelard6134]

"thou shalt have no graven images or any of such kind"

[@badgerlordpatrick6493]

@@abelard6134 1 Kings 6:32: on the two olive-wood doors he [Solomon] carved cherubim, palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.

[@badgerlordpatrick6493]

Glad you are able to sense or perceive the presence of God. He is there, in the Tabernacle, in addition to His omnipresent spiritual presence.

[@StanleyDWilliams]

"We left time and space outside." Excellent explanation of the Mass. Eternity does not involve time.

[@anthonykaiser974]

Not time in the linear sense, anyway. God is outside of time.

[@roxanardh]

@@anthonykaiser974 Exactly all is past present and future at the same time. That's what the video I posted is explaining. But us humans are limited to a linear experience.

[@christusvincit6696]

I feel more like I leave time and space outside when I attend the TLM or a byzantine liturgy. Wish I could do that more often.

[@CriticalRoleHighlights]

Of course it does. It just lasts forever. Time keeps going no matter how long something lasts.

[@johnb1877]

Jay Fox, the Last Supper is satanic that is bad theology. Read John chapter 6. You must must eat the flesh of Christ to enter the kingdom of God and to be lifted up on the great last day. Catholic mass Eucharist. A thousand men cannot do what a Catholic priest has the power to do and that's change bread and wine to the body and blood of Christ. Christ Jesus is the bread from heaven, Bethlehem means house of bread and in Arabic it means house of flesh.

[@yomearreglo]

I was raised in a Lutheran family, abandoned faith when still a kid, turned atheist and finally found God and become catholic at age of 30.

[@litmyworld809]

nope i already knew this most of the stuff be says is not what he bible says it says you can't replicate the last meal you are remembering it but not doing it agan its not biblical be a follower on christ not catholic that is pages is the bible pages no

[@kitiowa]

@@litmyworld809 Where do you get the notion that something is to be measured by the bible?

[@henrymelo557]

Welcome!! I would present you the catholic charismatic renewal. I also would envite you to participate of a prayer group It's só GREAT! here's the blessing of the lord 24 The Lord bless you and keep you: 25 The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you: 26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. A brotherly hug from Brazil!🙏

[@R_Thomp]

Believe it or not (because it's cliche), you saved your soul!

[@kitiowa]

@@R_Thomp In Christianity it is God who saves your soul.

[@ikaikaxkeahi]

Born, baptized, and raised a Catholic and will forever be one.

[@swagkidm10]

Amen 🙏

[@ikaikaxkeahi]

@@swagkidm10 Si mi compa

[@trekkermueth3074]

This is the first time I've heard the Eucharist being explained as being three events at once: That every mass is: the Last Supper, the present moment, and the banquet in heaven - all simultaneously. This means so much more than I had previously thought. Thank you.

[@BG-cl6fw]

It's just a pity that he did not stress that it is the Unbloody Sacrifice of Calvary. The nature of a priest is one who performs sacrifice. Post Vatican II stressses that the Mass is a meal at table whereas it is a Holy Sacrifice that takes place on an altar.

[@mariamederos7872]

And the Crucifixion... foreshadowed by the feeding of Mana, the feeding of the 5000, and the Mass given by the King/High Priest from the Order of Melchizedek.

[@pneumanaut1]

Trekker, it is my understanding that the difference you identified is, in part, the difference between a symbol and a sacrament. Evangelical Protestants believe in symbols - baptism is a symbol, communion/Eucharist is a symbol, etc. Catholics (and Lutherans, which is my history, and Anglican?) believe in sacraments, which hold similarities while at the same time are definitely different. You might be interested in doing research on what a sacrament is and how they are part of these faith ceremonies and theologies. Am understanding in sacraments puts the actions into a whole new context. (The Catholic Church has seven sacraments while the Lutheran church has only two: baptism and the Eucharist.)

[@mygirlpiper]

Trekker Mueth Thank you for your open mind Trekker I am a Catholic and it was so refreshing watching a civil and respectful conversation between two different denomination's - We Catholics believe in The Mystical Body of Christ, meaning " The True Presence of Jesus Christ in our 7 sacraments we offer" they become living sacraments because we believe our ordained Priest and Bishops have the power to call down The Holy Spirit amongst us to make those sacraments become living sacraments of the presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ - For God has no past and God is not future He is always PRESENT ! - When the Priest does the sacrificial part of the mass, The offering of the bread and wine TRULY becomes The Body and Blood Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ " in the Eucharist Jesus is Truly Present." We do not repeat Cavalry we participate in the Cross at Calvary " you are truly present at Jesus sacrifice at Calvary through the Mystical Body of Christ." The power to call upon The Father through The Holy Spirit to change the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus is an awesome part of the mass performed in humility by the priest. Another living sacrament is the confessional booth, we believe the Priest who calls upon the Holy Spirit just becomes a vessel and we are actually confessing our sins to Jesus Christ himself, even though the perception a lot people have is that you are just confessing to a plain old man " no, the Priest becomes filled with the Holy Spirit and then we confess to a higher power and not just a man ! - There's just a couple of examples of we Catholics totally believe that our Church truly has the Mystical Body Of Christ and how our sacraments become Alive with the TRUE PRESENCE OF CHRIST - That's the heart of our Faith We Believe In His True Presence !!! - Hope I helped a little and TC.

[@renealamos9063]

@@mygirlpiper John the Baptist also confessed sins and the apostols.

[@solstice1681]

Thank you for being so respectful of our Roman Catholic Church!

[@germanhurtado726]

Our CHURCH is not ROMAN, OUR CHURCH IS CHRISTIAN, CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC,

[@20alphabet]

All cults seek respect. Catholicism is no different.

[@enniomojica7812]

Yes we are not roman catholic...just Catholic

[@20alphabet]

@@enniomojica7812 Different flavors of the same Slurpee

[@pattiebell3657]

@@germanhurtado726 Roman just means it's based in Rome and distinguished it from Greek and Eastern Orthodox who all used to be part of the Union and called themselves Catholic church too.

[@markcharron]

As a Catholic myself, all I can say is... mad props bro. For being open minded, for putting this together. Awesome stuff. God bless.

[@larrybobik3872]

I was lutheran then baptist. Strayed from GOD and now GOD has called me back to HIM. he brought me to the cathedral of the most sacred heart of JESUS knoxville,tn. I was confirmed last year! This faith i have never been so CLOSE TO GOD IN ALL MY YEARS!! catholic faith is AMAZING! PRAISE BE TO GOD AND GLORY TO YOU OH LORD!!❤🙏🕊

[@healthytruth1363]

@larrybobik3872 THAT WAS VERY REWARDING ❗️❗️❗️❗️ KEEP UP BEEN A GOOD AND WISE CATHOLIC PRAYING PERSON.....DEEDS OF MERCY TOWARDS OTHERS IN NEED OF GOD MERCY IS NOW YOUR MISSION IN LIFE ❤️❤️❤️

[@healthytruth1363]

@@larrybobik3872 ...WE HAVE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO DO NOT KNOW OUR LOVING ALMIGHTY GOD OF MERCY AND LOVE ❗️❗️❗️❗️ THIS IS OUR MISSION TO BRING THEM BACK TO HIM ❤️❤️❤️

[@healthytruth1363]

@@larrybobik3872 ....WE ARE NOW CALLED.....FISHERS OF MEN ❗️❗️❤️❤️❤️

[@amiria0bay]

As a non Catholic, this priest (is that even what he's called?) Was so approachable and informative - certainly made me very curious to learn more about the Catholic faith!

[@BAYOUTOWNProductions]

Shontelle, you might want to check out my comment here below the video. I left the church and came back. Many misconceptions about the church are flying around but hearing the truth is profoundly amazing! Everything the priest said is true to what we have experienced in the church.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Shontelle H look up a priest by the name of Father Mike Schmitz on KZbin you will find his videos very informative. Id also suggest downloading the Catholic answers app on your smart phone.

[@gretchen9209]

He’s my priest, and he is truly awesome! I joined the Catholic Church this year. He makes questions and answers very approachable

[@davidelisco3429]

Father Michael Schmidt

[@catholicpeaces6257]

Please do you will never regret it, promise!

[@kp3871]

I appreciate this video. As a former Protestant recently turned Catholic, I started out with many of these questions and had to put aside many of my misconceptions fed to me by other Protestants. The Church fathers, Aquinas, and even Augustine made me Catholic. I couldn't be more grateful.

[@bdvjack9214]

Welcome Home

[@cristhianrojas8606]

Welcome home!

[@virgenialoyola5777]

Praised God ❤️

[@arock8586]

Fantastic :D

[@bellanitocortez-rodriguez9235]

welcome home

[@HappyCatholicDeacon]

This was a beautiful video! I was raised Pentecostal/Non-denom, and later joined the Lutheran church. 7 years ago (almost), I entered the Catholic church and then 4 years later, my wife and children joined me. You are right, there is truly a cohesive foundation of teaching stretching back to the apostles and their disciples/successors. My walk with Jesus has deepend beyond anything I could ever imagine in just these last 7 years. Now, I am following Christ's call to be formed as a deacon for the church and God willing, may be ordained in 2022. And lastly, at 26 minutes in, when you said, "maybe we can have a conversation about that before I go".....truly brought tears to my eyes, my heart swelled with love right there! That sacrament of confession/reconciliation has transformed my life in ways I find difficult to express in words. May God bless you brother in your journey of faith.

[@Alexander-fr1kk]

Richard Ferris My wife was raised Pentecostal and she was/is seriously controlled by it and she’s very anti-Catholic and is really unwilling to even learn about the faith... what opened your eyes to the Catholic faith?

[@HappyCatholicDeacon]

@@Alexander-fr1kk I went from Pentecostal to Lutheran first after a crisis of faith. The birth of our 3rd daughter came with many complications and we prayed and "stood in faith" - but I felt as if I had lost my faith when I gave up "believing" for the miracle and let the doctor's do what they needed to do. My daughter and wife were fine thanks be to God! But that led me to question much of my upbringing and what I had been taught from the scriptures. We examined all of the denominations, who started them, what they each believed - and chose Lutheran as the 1st Protestants. That gave me some handle on the ideas of sacraments for God's grace, etc - but that just opened more questions in my heart. Than I read a book by a respected teacher "How to Go from Being a Good Evangelical to a Committed Catholic in Ninety-Five Difficult Steps" by Christian Smith. He had converted to the Catholic church and after reading that book, I started to examine the teachings of the Catholic church from Catholic sources...and realized I had been fed myths and lies about the Catholic church all my life. Every obstacle I had to the Catholic church melted as I read from early church writers and examined scriptures with my Protestant lens. I entered the church in 2012 -but would walk that journey alone for 4 years as my wife and children did not enter with me. I was not sure they ever would....but by God's grace - they entered in 2016 as well.

[@Alexander-fr1kk]

Richard Ferris Thank you for sharing and God bless.

[@becky6568]

@Pedro Ivan Sanchez God bless you . I hope you do ! 🥰

[@woohoobecca21]

I am a devout catholic, I love that you were so open and eager to learn. As catholics, we endure much hate and I thank you for giving a loving and open tour of the church. May God bless you and your family.

[@JESUCRISTOEsLAVERDAD-v8m]

John 14:6 Jesus said unto him, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. John 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Revelation 21 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” 1 Corinthians 6 18 Flee fornication. Every other sin which a man doeth is outside the body, but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. Matthew 12 45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.” Romans 8:6 21st Century King James Version 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace, Luke 12:20 21st Century King James Version 20 But God said unto him, ‘Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?’ 1 Timothy 5:6 21st Century King James Version 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 1 Corinthians 6 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived: Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God. 1 John 2:17 21st Century King James Version 17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Matthew 22:29 21st Century King James Version 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. John 8:51 21st Century King James Version 51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.” 2 John 9 21st Century King James Version 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son. Titus 1:14 21st Century King James Version 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth. 2 Peter 3:18 21st Century King James Version 18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. Romans 12:2 21st Century King James Version 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Hebrews 9:24 21st Century King James Version 24 For Christ has not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us. Colossians 2:10 21st Century King James Version 10 And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power, Deuteronomy 6:14 21st Century King James Version 14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people who are round about you 2 Corinthians 11:14 21st Century King James Version 14 And no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 1 Corinthians 10:20 21st Century King James Version 20 But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils and not to God; and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Proverbs 14:12 21st Century King James Version 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 1 John 4:3 21st Century King James Version 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God; and such is the spirit of Antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come, and even now already it is in the world. 2 John 9 21st Century King James Version 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son. John 8:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” Mark 8:35 21st Century King James Version 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the Gospel’s, the same shall save it. John 8 51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.” John 17:3 21st Century King James Version 3 And this is life eternal: that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent. 1 Timothy 2 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Acts 4 12 Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.” James 1:21 21st Century King James Version 21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls. John 11:25-26 21st Century King James Version 25 Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; 26 and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?” John 6:68 21st Century King James Version 68 Then Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life, Psalm 119:30 21st Century King James Version 30 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me. Psalm 119:11 21st Century King James Version 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Romans 12 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 1 Corinthians 2:5 21st Century King James Version 5 that your faith should not stand on the wisdom of man, but on the power of God. 1 Peter 5:8 21st Century King James Version 8 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 John 2:16-17 21st Century King James Version 16 For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. James 1:21 21st Century King James Version 21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls. 1 Corinthians 15:44 21st Century King James Version 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 21st Century King James Version 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ John 3:18 21st Century King James Version 18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:36 21st Century King James Version 36 He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.” Luke 6:5 21st Century King James Version 5 And He said unto them, “The Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.” Matthew 22:29 21st Century King James Version 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. John 5:29 21st Century King James Version 29 and shall come forth - they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. John 8:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:32 21st Century King James Version 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 6:40 21st Century King James Version 40 And this is the will of Him that sent Me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in Him may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up at the Last Day.” Mark 13:13 21st Century King James Version 13 And ye shall be hated by all men for My name’s sake; but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Revelation 14:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. John 8:36 21st Century King James Version 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Mark 13 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.

[@leeolson1]

Was protestant for 55 years. After witnessing the compromises in faith from so many Protestant churches I decided to attend The Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) to check out the Catholic Church. It was eye opening and I actually started to resent the mis-information about Catholics and the Catholic Church that had been fed to me by parents and friends. I am over any resentment now and am extremely happy to have found my way home into the Catholic Church.

[@StellaCarey]

Welcome home!

[@michaelrocks1529]

Amen

[@munchymuffins5187]

It's never too late. I'm also going through RCIA, I met a boy who also wanted to be catholic and drug me along. I was a happy protestant but now I'm gonna be a happier Catholic this coming Easter!

[@leeolson1]

@@munchymuffins5187 Well, welcome home. This, for me and my family, and I hope also for you, was one of the best life decisions we ever made. I think about it every Mass I attend.

[@nq1019]

What a beautiful testimony!

[@TheTattooedCatholic]

I'm Catholic and I even learned MORE about my faith from this video! When it comes to Catholicism the history is so rich you kind of never stop learning. Thank you so so much for being so respectful and inquisitive, God bless you!!!

[@adamgoodword7888]

God created man, man created religion! God created man to serve Him, man created religion for its followers to serve. Man serves religion more than they serve God. Jesus wants us to follow Him, not religion. Jesus said I Am the way, not religion is the way. Jesus said Follow Me, not follow me then pick some brand of worldly religion to follow also. Jesus never followed a religion. In fact Jesus was against the religious people of His day and He even went as far as to call them the children of the devil. The 12 disciples never followed religion, they only followed Jesus. People seek after religion because Jesus and the Gospel are no longer enough for them. As Jesus is no longer enough for them they create a religion to follow. It is like the people of Moses' day, where the people created a golden calf and worshiped it. Religious people always need a religion to go through to get to God. Christians only need Jesus to get to Him and the Father. Any time that a church tells you that you have to go through them to get to God it is usually a cult. Christians will always attack religion because IT is not of God. Catholics will always defend their religion because THEY are not of God. You are either a Catholic or a Christian but you cannot be both. Either you follow Jesus or religion but you cannot follow both. Either you preach the Gospel or Catholicism but you cannot preach both. Catholicism isnt Christianity. It is mystery Babylon, the great harlot, the fornicator with all religions of the world. And she will be made destitute!! She will be stripped bare and cast into the burning lake of fire for all eternity. Catholics love their pagan idols such as mary queen of heaven and baby jesus. This mother and child were worshiped in Babylon as Ishtar and Tammuz, which is exactly what Catholics worship today. In Egypt the mother and child were worshiped as Isis and Osiris or Horus. In India the mother and child were worshiped as as Isi and Iswara. In China and Japan they are worshiped as the mother goddess Shing-moo with child. In Greece as Ceres or Irene and Plutus In Rome as Fortuna and Jupitor-puer, or Venus and Adurnis In Scandinavia as Frigga and Balder. In Phoenicia as Ashtoreth and Baal. It's time to turn away from religion!! It's time to put DOWN your religion, pick UP your cross and FOLLOW Jesus!!! Repent of your idol worshiping ways, repent of your religion, for the kingdom of Heaven is near!! Only Jesus is the way!! Jesus is the narrow path to salvation. Catholicsm is the broad path to destruction. Choose Jesus!!!

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Leah Samec can I also suggest downloading the Catholic answers app on your smart phone i learnt a lot from listening to former protestants such as Jimmy Akin, Tim Staples and Steve Ray. Also look up on KZbin a priest by the name of Father Mike Schmitz he’s got some amazing videos

[@dak147]

@@georgeibrahim7945Repent of your idolatry worship. These are abominations in the temple and have no place in temple. Such things we as the temple of Christ don't tolerate. May God rebuke you through the Holy spirit, in Jesus name

[@georgeibrahim7945]

dak147 I doubt anyone worships pieces of wood and plaster and think that’s its God. “Catholics worship statues!” People still make this ridiculous claim. statuary forget about the many passages where the Lord commands the making of statues. For example: “And you shall make two cherubim of gold [i.e., two gold statues of angels]; of hammered work shall you make them, on the two ends of the mercy seat. Make one cherub on the one end, and one cherub on the other end; of one piece of the mercy seat shall you make the cherubim on its two ends. The cherubim shall spread out their wings above, overshadowing the mercy seat with their wings, their faces one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubim be” (Ex. 25:18-20). Similarly Ezekiel 41:17-18 describes graven (carved) images in the idealized temple he was shown in a vision, for he writes, “On the walls round about in the inner room and [on] the nave were carved likenesses of cherubim.” During a plague of serpents sent to punish the Israelites during the exodus, God told Moses to “make [a statue of] a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and every one who is bitten, when he sees it shall live. So Moses made a bronze serpent, and set it on a pole; and if a serpent bit any man, he would look at the bronze serpent and live” (Num. 21:8-9).

[@jewess8755]

@@georgeibrahim7945 that is a pathatic example of an excuse to make statutes and then venerate them.

[@Strwbrychaee]

the amount of respect you have for catholicism despite not being one yourself makes me hopeful for Christians as a whole thank you

[@s.julianasolo525]

Army!! Lots of love ❤

[@kateirenelerioimpas75]

Indeed! I hope every Christian is as open-minded and respectful as he is.

[@mish375]

Caroline, just to encourage you, I want to say that despite our denominations you'll always find open minded Christians in any group. Unfortunately, KZbin brings out a lot of arrogant people so you don't always see that. And it's disheartening as I've been called some terrible things by Catholics on here just for being Protestant. (FYI, there have been both RCCs and Protestants in my family's German side since the Reformation) But keep your head up, because most of us just wish to share the love of Christ with each other regardless of how we worship. 🙂 So from this Canadian I say: God Bless you. 🇨🇦

[@jinarose5374]

Agreed. There's so much mislabeling and misunderstanding from Protestants to Catholics without true experience or knowledge. I've experienced so.much of that. Even as I was being open-minded and experiential to Protestants, didn't receive that back, lots of face to face ignorance and arrogance, despite all being Chritian, it was disheartening. Props to him. 🌿

[@heir_to_the_promise]

"Hopeful for Christians?" Why? Christians don't need that temple of Satan to know Christ. You need to repent and get saved.

[@hismajesty6272]

I’m a Protestant who has a Catholic education. Every now and then I legitimately consider converting to Catholicism. Their churches are so beautiful, and the atmosphere there is so humbling. It’s a giant work of art, and I love it.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace;iiii

[@paulayvonnealbao567]

​@@lufhopespeacefully2037Hi! The early Christianity actually survived without the Bible but through the oral tradition. It was only completed 3 centuries after Jesus descended to heaven. Also, this is why I know many Israelis and Palestinian Christians 😊 their ancestors traced back from the time of Christ

[@paulayvonnealbao567]

You're always welcome to visit! Most Churches are open almost everyday.

[@p.s.g2338]

We would love to have you

[@sovereigndayyouthkafir3943]

I encourage you to find a nearby Catholic church and join the Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program! God love you.

[@ncw01ify]

I’ve been raised all my life as a Protestant, and am now in the process of becoming Catholic. Thanks be to God!

[@elizabethcprins]

Congratulations! My parents, older siblings, and I used to be Protestant too. We just celebrated our 18th anniversary of entering the Catholic Church!

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

Welcome home! God be praised! You'll be in my prayers.

[@desmondesmond7424]

Catholicism is rubbish. Try Satanism. It's the future! Ave Satani.

[@danieljoseph4745]

Desmond Esmond No

[@desmondesmond7424]

@John Foster it's the only way to speak to these people. Unless you talk like one of them about sky fairies and all this I love Jesus nonsense even though there never had been one shred of evidence to prove he ever existed then they just look right through you. So you might as well tell them straight. Jesus was a Socialist and Satan should never have been cast out. He shall have His revenge! It is coming. We are coming. We are legion. Ave Satani.

[@nickyc98]

This priest is really good at explaining the Faith in a way non-Catholics can understand. I can’t wait to see the second half!

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

The good father missed a crucial belief in Catholicism: The Eucharist is bread and wine transubstantiated into Christ's Body and Blood. We believe Christ meant it when He said, "This is My Body, This is My Blood". The Mass repeats, with His grace, a renewal of His Sacrifice done for our Redemption. Just sayin'.....

[@Iffmeister]

@@jamesrobiscoe1174 he mentioned it lol. but he said the mass, crucifixion, and last supper are all, spiritually, happening at the same time.

[@LB_die_Kaapie]

@@jamesrobiscoe1174 Of course Christ meant it! He repeated it 3 times each time getting more detailed "eat" then "chew" then "gnaw". And after that some people in the room left because they couldn't believe what they were hearing. Because Jesus meant it when He said that is His literal body and blood! Amen!

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

@@LB_die_Kaapie I appreciate your affirmation. The mystery and glory of it is often glossed over because it's such an inconvenient concept. Thank you for the reminder of the three verbs used in the Bible; that fact, too, is rarely ever brought to light. I think this mystery is too much for a lot of Christians to bear. Alas, they're stuck in thinking God must conform to human reason.

[@LB_die_Kaapie]

@@jamesrobiscoe1174 Thank Catholic answers for that lol I learn a lot from their YT channel. You can only know so much from Sunday school and Mass. I had to find a way to increase my knowledge in the faith and it is an awesome place to learn. Obviously reading the Church Fathers and the like would be better but with technology I find it easier to learn from listening to an hour of that show than 100s of hours of reading :/

[@michaelstevens2518]

As a Catholic I'm really impressed with everything about this discussion. Really awesome of you to do this!

[@BAYOUTOWNProductions]

Amen!

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace///;

[@IsabellaKathryn]

I’m a 14 year old converting to Catholicism, this Easter Vigil I’ll be relieved into the church (receive the sacraments)

[@ThatOneHacker305]

I wish you the best and welcome you into the Church!

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace///;

[@ThatOneHacker305]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 it does look at Jesus’s baptism

[@IsabellaKathryn]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 the word trinity is not in the Bible, it was a Latin term created later but the Bible mentions the trinity a lot

[@BjornBear21]

Good for you young man. Stay close to God and you will be rewarded.

[@trudy-annbrown3650]

As a Catholic I really appreciate this video!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for being open minded towards us Catholics.

[@jello7654]

As a Catholic who converted from Protestantism ( I was a Reformed Baptist Minister ) I truly appreciate your approach and openness to learn directly from the Church herself. I've enjoyed your videos before but this one is extra special. Thank you.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Wow! Welcome home!

[@mariaesparza4067]

Thank you for being so open and accepting of Catholicism. What you explained is exactly why i will never leave my beautiful faith. God bless.

[@_Gaby_950]

Baptist Minister...wow. Beautiful. Welcome home

[@stratoleft]

You're no better now than you were before, sinner. You were a roman catholic while you were a "baptist minister" , you catholic fraud.

[@strive4252]

Welcome Home! The Church rejoices!!!

[@marympyles6956]

I was born a cradle Catholic......fell away from the church to become Protestant......but found my way back home to catholicism. I love the richness, the deep beauty of this universal church Christ began in 33 AD. I'm so glad you visited a Catholic church

[@sophiefernandes3400]

my dear, we belong to the Romans! Roman catholic church. NO, UNIVERSAL IS CATHOLIC.

[@kzizzles8329]

@@sophiefernandes3400 You do know that the word Catholic means universal right? Greek "kata" (In respect of) and "holos" (Whole) becomes the word Katholikos which was Latinized as Catholicus. The Church of Christ just so happens to be based in Rome but there are other churches that are aligned with Catholocism.

[@iWh15tl3]

Christ began no Catholic Church...the body of Christ is born again believers not a Catholic institution.

[@sophiefernandes3400]

@@iWh15tl3 YUP! I AM FORMER ROMAN CATHOLIC! I AM 10 GENERATION! DAD WENT TO BECOME A PRIEST BUT LEFT BEFORE HE TOOK THE VOWS, I CAN BOLDLY SAY, NOT ASHAMED FOR MY SALVATION TAUGHT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT! I WAS SURPRISED, EVEN THE ROMAN, BELIEVED THEN. Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant 5 When he entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, appealing to him 6 and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, in terrible distress.” 7 And he said to him, “I will come and cure him.” 8 The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and the slave does it.” 10 When Jesus heard him, he was amazed and said to those who followed him, “Truly I tell you, in no one[a] in Israel have I found such faith. 11 I tell you, many will come from east and west and will eat with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, 12 while the heirs of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 13 And to the centurion, Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you according to your faith.” And the servant was healed in that hour. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

[@sophiefernandes3400]

EVEN THE OLD, ROMAN, BELIEVED LOVING JESUS CHRIST! I WAS SURPRISED! READ! Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant 5 When he entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, appealing to him 6 and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, in terrible distress.” 7 And he said to him, “I will come and cure him.” 8 The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and the slave does it.” 10 When Jesus heard him, he was amazed and said to those who followed him, “Truly I tell you, in no one[a] in Israel have I found such faith. 11 I tell you, many will come from east and west and will eat with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, 12 while the heirs of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 13 And to the centurion, Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you according to your faith.” And the servant was healed in that hour.

[@LionandLambStudios]

As a Protestant, who hates the division and hate of other denominations. This made me cry. 2 Christian’s coming together to talk about the different divisions which you can see they both have some different perspectives, they show the love of Christ and you can see it. I love this and we need to see more of this.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace;iiii

[@tugalord]

​@@lufhopespeacefully2037its not mentioned directly, however we can see that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all God and we can see them interacting with each other, so the Trinity is the logical explaination of that.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

@@tugalord . ,ty for replying.,, as far as i know trinity is an old worshipping for some an egyptians who have worshipped ezice,authorice&hurce ,later on the church has hijacked the notion&also The concept of a trinity predates the Bible. The much older Hindu Vedas had a holy trinity.Called the trimurti, it was Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer, three individual deities that are also a single deity.

[@marcobelli6856]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037that were other trinities that has nothing to do with catholicism. (tre only means three in Latin. It’s Trinity because father + son + holy spirit. Do protestants don’t believe in the Father the son and the Holy spirit? Also you ask where in the Bible it is? But the Church created the Bible so it’s a stupid question. If you don’t Trust the church how can you Trust the bible?

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

@@marcobelli6856 ,first of all i never sent ya,why do u meddling in,but i going to exposing your own ignorance,u said,church created the Bible so it’s a stupid question,who is the stupid retarded one,so u admitted that bible is man-made stupid jerk,u don`t know your cult or even to be polite,don`t come over here anymore.

[@ejmazzi1499]

I am Maronite Catholic, a type of Catholic that comes from Lebanon (I am also Lebanese) that was founded by St. Maron, but it still completely Catholic.

[@JosephDeLosSantos-t3m]

God bless you, always praying for your safety and healing of your country. 🙏 Keep safe and may St. Maron intercede for the conversion of the Middle East 😊

[@michaelfarah7735]

Same!

[@murderface3r]

Im Roman Catholic! we are all brothers and catholics :)

[@averdadeapostolica4815]

St. Charbel Makhlouf, pray for us!

[@michaelfarah7735]

Roger Shaw We got Antioch though ;)

[@mevrickn7104]

I am Indian Catholic. Thank you Father for this beautiful explanation. Praise the Lord 🙌.

[@juliaancy7277]

I am from India

[@nativeredman9940]

I am Catholic Indian. lol

[@Speed_monk]

I'm a catholic India from Assam ❤️🇮🇳

[@Thuggyballs200]

Dude as an American Catholic I have so much respect for the Indian Catholics. They face so much prosecution compared to me from hindu extremists.

[@jessicasheppard2339]

What a lovely Priest who did such a good job at explaining our beautiful faith!!

[@thyslop1737]

Faith in what?

[@Fisher97]

T Hyslop “Faith in what?” In Jesus

[@jessicasheppard2339]

strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof. synonyms:religion, church, sect, denomination, persuasion, religious persuasion, religious belief, belief, code of belief, ideology, creed, teaching, dogma.... Does that help?

[@Gwall-dd5fz]

@@TJTM15 what do you mean by "traditional priest" did I miss something in the video?

[@niamhha9014]

God (Christian God at least). I thought that the basics of popular religions were common knowledge.

[@rubenolp]

Congratulations, brother! I am a catholic priest, and I like your channel a lot! God bless you!

[@MissCocoSays]

In your opinion does the Catholic Church teachings aline with the Bible?

[@lukabasej1233]

@@eireannemerald1382 idk who told you all this

[@tropicalcocktails4104]

@@eireannemerald1382 That's not in very good taste I would say. Sounds like the original commenter that asked the question was genuine. Let's approach all interactions, especially those with whom are seeking the truth, with the love of Christ. Something I had to learn myself is that sarcasm, in any form, doesn't reflect that.

[@andrew0.033]

​@@MissCocoSaysyes, other Churches(yours) doesn't

[@sharonhoffman3412]

I have been a Catholic my whole life. 14 years of Catholic School and no matter where I travel to, when I go into a Catholic Church,no matter the language, I always feel I'm home.

[@wendymitchell8245]

it is called indoctrination . you must check everything with the Bible as it only is God's inspired word. .If you were brought up Muslim that is what you would be.

[@beautifulspirit7420]

@@wendymitchell8245 dear Wendy, no, this is the experience of the universal church. Jesus prayed that we would all be one. As Catholics we are united throughout the world, we will be reading the same scriptures and Gospel at Mass (unless it is a special feast day in that part of the world) and experiencing the literal unity of Christ through Him during Communion in His Body and Blood and the Holy Spirit. May God bless you always 🙏

[@wendymitchell8245]

@@beautifulspirit7420 As true believers ,we are one ,and see others as brothers and sisters. All doing the same thing at the same time means nothing ,They do that in the army ,marching together. Catholics are far from united , all I have known were nominal ,and do it because it was the religion they were brought up with.They are eating and drinking damnation to themselves. May God open your eyes.

[@sweetbublegum]

@@wendymitchell8245 nah, you're just using your protestantism pov here. We are talking Catholic here. Oh fun fact, Catholic literally means universal.

[@kitiowa]

@@wendymitchell8245 You still haven't explained where and how you cooked up the concept of "true believer".

[@billmurphy6272]

Matt, you are such a breath of fresh air from all the incivility and hostility that can sometimes be found online, even in religious circles at times. I have been a fan since stumbling across your video where you toured the Orthodox church a few months ago and have been regularly watching your videos since. As a Catholic, I was especially excited to see this video and immensely grateful for how gracious you are. God bless you in all that you do.

[@defman9414]

Amen to that. Very well done. You have created such a wonderful dialogue, even in the comments here. THAT is already a miracle of grace, I believe.

[@Stefano4692]

Hey Bill, I can't tell how your remarks echoed in my mind and it's also neat to find someone who wants to get certain understandings of their own faith. 😁 God Bless You Bill, Your Catholic Brother, Steve. 😎

[@ThrivolousZ]

As a Protestant we really need to step up our game in our confession and even admission of temptation to each other. We need each other. We can be so arrogant and individualistic.

[@tarakakalibkib4148]

@@ThrivolousZ Friend, you are a Protestant Christian, I am a Catholic Christian!!! Some Christians of different sects antagonized other Christians because of their way of worshiping!!! They didn't know that "We learned different teaching but we have the same SPIRIT! We have different Ministries but the same LORD and we have different activities but the same GOD who works all in all." (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)

[@heir_to_the_promise]

@@ThrivolousZ I'll never confess to a Catholic. Only to God Almighty and my Christian brethren. When I was a Catholic, I confessed last to a Catholic "priest" at 15. That perverted individual should be in jail for the questions he asked me. The Catholic Church needs to be burned to the ground. Starting with the pope in Rome who sits on his golden throne. You can take my words to the bank. All Catholics need to repent and put their faith in the Jesus from the Bible. Catholics and Christians who side with them need to read Galatians 1 again. A different gospel will have you accursed.

[@sarahsunshine78]

I’m a Catholic convert from Protestantism and I was not surprised by your reaction to the confessional. When I was was going through RCIA, I was most nervous about the upcoming confession, as I was a pretty rowdy person and had some doozies to confess. However, when the moment came and I struggled through that first confession, the priest was amazing in his support, counsel, and overall demeanors decision tone and while I’d confessed these things and apologized to God for them in the past. Something about hearing some pronounce the words of absolution over you is powerful. I practically skipped away from that confession feeling lighter than I had in years. Since that time, I still get nervous before a confession and I’ve have some great priests and counsel and some that weren’t as good, but regardless I’m always glad I went when I’m done.

[@user-lt1jd1ye3v]

You are a baller!

[@Tjfcr]

How long did it take to do rcia

[@mistyjaeger5095]

I get it!!! I always look forward to Reconciliation with excitement and dread at the exact same time. Truly confronting my weaknesses and sins is sooooo uncomfortable. I believe it should be, so we can let go and let God love us. Praise Jesus that he gave his priests the gift and authority to ‘ bind and loose ’ (MT 16:19 and MT 18:18) all for us to truly be able to accept Christ’s love for us as sinners, should we allow the forgiveness ❤❤ peace and Christ be with you.

[@paru-chinbaka5214]

6 months about

[@embobbisonembobbison1338]

I hadn’t gone to confession from first communion (2nd grade) to 10th grade when I moved to a catholic school. Went to church every week, every holy day of obligation, every holy day but was too scared to go to confession. Now I go every month (which isn’t a lot) but I still get nervous.

[@ryanpadgett2549]

I grew up Protestant, in a non denominational church, and I’m currently going through RCIA. I’m so happy to come home to Rome and into the Church started by Christ. 🙏✝️

[@ivanrenic4243]

God bless you! Welcome home❤✝️

[@vanorisk]

Catholicism was not started by Christ my friend.

[@ryanpadgett2549]

@@vanorisk Ah ok. So who do you say did?

[@vanorisk]

@@ryanpadgett2549 anyone but Christ

[@ryanpadgett2549]

@@vanorisk The first recorded use of the word Catholic was used by St Ignatius of Antioch in AD 110, you know, the place mentioned in Acts as the place where the followers of Christ were first called Christians. He said, “Wherever the bishop appears, let the people be there; just as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church” (Letter to the Smyrneans 8:2) St Ignatius was a disciple of St. John the Apostle who was a disciple under Jesus Christ. That’s why the Creed affirmed by all of Christendom at the Council of Nicaea in AD 325 says, “I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church” Now tell me, who started your church?

[@StanleyDWilliams]

I was Protestant-Evangelical for 50 years before I came into Catholicism. The Rite of Confession is the most amazing thing I've ever experienced in Christianity.

[@kevinrtres]

Did you not confess your sins to God our Father and or to Jesus then? Do you pray to God the Father in heaven directly these days or do you only either go to the confessional or ask Mary? Just asking to understand. Please do clarify.

[@rumblebeast08]

@@kevinrtres Venial sins, or those that are not grave, can be confessed without a priest present. Mortal sins must be confessed to a priest, who determines if you are truly repentant and he will assign you penance and absolve you of your sins because he is representing Christ on Earth. Jesus granted the apostles the authority to forgive sins. (John 20:23-24)

[@bitemeagian1]

@@kevinrtres it's rather narrow-minded to separate God from His teachings. Don't be afraid of the Woman He chose as mother, you can never love her more the Jesus did! Magnificat.

[@warrenmarsh5626]

Stanley D Williams Are you saying that for you the RC rite of confession is more amazing than receiving Holy Communion? How strange!

[@InspiringandHealingChannel]

Wow! My kidney diseased got healed through the Sacrament of Eucharist and Sacrament of Reconciliation. Praise GOD in JESUS' Name.

[@Viktorvelat95]

I’ve been a Russian orthodox Christian for my entire life, but I love this church and this video is inspiring! A wonderful explanation! Respect to all Brothers and Sisters in Christ, regardless of denomination! .

[@isaiah3872]

May the Lord be with you! I rarely ever hear any Russian Orthodox speaking positively of Christians from other denominations (at least the ones who identify themselves online; just my experience) so thank you for this comment.

[@Jprager]

Nikita Stepanenko I’ve heard that there is a small minority of Catholics in Russia. One of the are local priests actually used to volunteer in Moscow

[@superomnenomen]

No matter your religion, everyone should be treated with respect. I always say that every Christian, no matter what Christian religion, are my brothers and sisters on Christ.

[@dcasper8514]

Good for you, Nikita

[@blasterxpro9026]

I going to be Russian Orthodoxe , The similar between us and Catholic is Huge but als not Huge i love to see once that Both churches Come togather one in Comunnion only By God Hes Will 🙏🏼

[@charlesdickens1648]

I'm a convert to Catholicism and would encourage all to read the catechism of the Catholic Church. It's an amazing guidebook to help you understand what the Church teaches and one of the main reasons I am Catholic. God bless you all.

[@danieljoseph4745]

charles dickens Where can i get one im catholic and i wanna get closer to my religion

[@LeonMortgage]

@@danieljoseph4745 You should be able to find copies on Amazon. I got my copy at a local bookstore after researching online.

[@charlesdickens1648]

Thank you Leon.

[@chicago4life366]

I'm so happy for you

[@lonelyberg1808]

It is available on internet

[@res00sky]

I've been watching many of your videos. As a Catholic Christian, and a former Protestant, I thoroughly appreciate how you ask questions, are inquisitive, but most of all, you are not judgmental. Because of this, I have also learned more about my own faith and tradition. Thank you!!!

[@galanadentalcentrellp3984]

well said

[@alcostello6114]

The more you learn the more you’ll realize there’s some very legitimate criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church

[@jakehccc1]

There in lies your problem. Being Judgmental and Discerning is a Good Thing as long as you are being Honest and Loyal to GOD, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Christ throughout his 3 year ministry was severely judgmental and for Good Reason. The average Catholic has little to no knowledge of Catholic History or Doctrine. Study that for several years as I did then, tell me about Loyalty to Pagan (Man Made) Doctrines.

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace///;

[@alcostello6114]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 it does. The father, son, and Holy Ghost are all mentioned

[@tylerrossjcl]

I'm a Catholic, and I really enjoyed this. Father Diaz was articulate and knowledgeable and it was really edifying for me to hear the two of you interact! Can't wait for part 2. I love this series specifically, and really enjoy all your videos. PS Matt if you actually read this, I would love to have a conversation with you about Catholicism and Protestantism and history/theology/philosophy/scripture etc! I have degrees in theology and canon law and think we could have a very respectful and fruitful discussion. God bless!

[@BaskinJujubee]

Just Catholic. Not Roman Catholic. It means universal.

[@s.kucerka]

D Turner Maybe he is Greek Catholic, observing different rite.

[@tylerrossjcl]

I am Roman/Latin Catholic. But in situations like this, it's not necessarily important to state which rite I observe since they all have the same faith. Hence, simply "Catholic."

[@s.kucerka]

Tyler Ross sorry, didn’t get your point :)

[@tylerrossjcl]

No worries man! Honestly I only refer to myself as Roman Catholic when I'm talking to Eastern Catholics or Orthodox so I really can't say I was even trying to make a point here haha

[@tjp82492]

As a Protestant, it's great to be able to hear and start to understand this side of the story. Thanks for a great video!

[@jmjaquinas7298]

Thomas Palmer Great to hear such charity and openness from our Protestant brothers. Please pray for us Catholics and for unity in Truth amongst all Christians. Pax, A Catholic

[@kellystrauss9888]

@@jmjaquinas7298 I agree!

[@gjshordja]

Thomas Palmer thanks for your kind words.

[@alittlebitoflight]

@@jmjaquinas7298 Thank you for your non-triumphalist comment, Jesse. I'm a Catholic, but so many of the comments here are so cringe ("come home" etc.).

[@crayon4412]

@@jmjaquinas7298 Protestants and Roman Catholics cannot be brothers. Protestant teach that you are save through faith, not of yourself but it is a gift of GOD. Roman teaches that you are not saved by grace only but of works of keeping the mass. If this is correct then they can not be brothers. Either one is the true gospel and the other is Damable gospel.

[@traciestroud]

My husband and I were Protestants for nearly 40 years and recently became Catholic, along with our children. This was so well-done. Thank you for taking the time to understand our faith a little better!

[@TheJoshC90]

Welcome home! :D

[@jesuspsr13]

Tracie Stroud welcome home

[@2326038]

Tracie Stroud And welcome home from me. :)

[@Kitiwake]

Wow! That was so much a wonderful thing to read!

[@goodguy5595]

Good bless

[@Kirksville_Boi]

As a devout Roman Catholic I can say this is a really solid priest. I really love how you are always eager to learn and respect everyone. Much love

[@iacobustres8032]

Thank for sharing your visit to this amazingly beautiful cathedral and your honest questions and reaction. I am a Catholic priest and a former Baptist and it was wonderful to see the respect you and Fr. Diaz had for one another. I pray one day that will not be so exceptional. I look forward to the follow-up video. Keep up the great work!

[@oogalook]

Wow, right here on the internet! Hi, Padre!

[@andreananth3924]

Hi father. Im catholic from indonesia. Here we call priest as Romo, javanese for father.

[@displaychicken]

I’m Catholic and this is good. With the current state of the culture and the deterioration of morality by so many now, all Christians need to be better friends to one another.

[@bradk7310]

Yes and it is getting worse to say the least.

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

really? so as a former Baptist you now do not claim that the Pope is thee antichrist?

[@patrickjade9349]

Dude I wanted to cry so badly when he was saying he wanted to get a confession 😭😭😭😭 God is so good

[@BAYOUTOWNProductions]

Tears stung my eyes too, Patrick! Must be real, Amen?

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

wtf

[@soundgarden11]

Coming from a protestant to catholic covert: beautiful, beautiful stuff. Teared up a few times, definitely my favorite video you've made. Love and prayers.

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

Stalin and Hitler were catholic. So you will end up with them.

[@mpl8430]

Not correct. Stalin was an Orthodox who became an atheist. Hitler had also Jewish blood but renounced Christianity and accepted the old Gothic paganism; this is why he loved Wagner's music such as The Ring Cycle. Both Stalin and Hitler persecuted Catholic Christians.

[@NathanTransportLLc]

M PL “The 3rd Reich”, The 2nd Reich was the Roman Empire he was trying to bring it back... it couldn’t be any clearer.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Welcome home!

[@rhondamitchell9062]

I teared up too.

[@LMan86]

I’m a Catholic born and raised. Love my religion. I’ve never been interested in protestant churches but i’m always happy to see protestants gain an interest in the Catholic faith.

[@stever4181]

Equally I am always over joyed when Catholics come to understand what scriptures really mean.

[@LMan86]

@Steve R we know what the scriptures are but nice try

[@stever4181]

@@LMan86 I am sure that you know what scriptures are. Even atheists know what scriptures are. It is their meaning that eludes them. It is always a warning sign when a religion states that only they know what scriptures say. the JW's and Mormons ate just 2 examples. I am not starting an argument just showing the other side of the coin.

[@LMan86]

@Steve R you sound anti-Catholic to me but ok 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stever4181]

@@LMan86 I have many friends who are Catholic and I am not against a single man. I am against the Catholic religion for its false teachings. Saying that I am against any religion that has false teachings and portrays it as truth or the only truth.

[@Maryorra]

Finally, a video that shows respect on both sides. As a devout Catholic, I am happy that most people are seeing beyond the misconceptions that are taught about the Catholic Church.

[@BestKCL]

Mary Alex (I mean no disrespect for what I say, and this goes for the large majority of Christians, not just Catholics.) From the perspective of someone brought up around Catholics and attending Catholic Church, you all seem such slaves to tradition, flagrantly disregarding even the most simple teachings of Jesus, preferring rather to live a life of worldliness and material wealth. Perpetually in pursuit of everything except the one who died for you. Where have they ever taught repentance? Baptism of the Holy Spirit? Let alone leaving all we have to follow Jesus. Even seemingly tiny things like calling your leaders “Father” is in direct contradiction with God (Matthew 23:9 ‘And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.’), it’s like you guys are just mocking him. It actually makes me sad. P.S. Not writing this to discourage or bash you, so sorry if it sounded overly confrontational. Just getting my thoughts down on paper I guess. God bless Mary :)

[@marier.245]

@@BestKCL How do Catholics live a life of "worldiness" ? Monks and cloistered nuns take vows of obedience, celibacy and **poverty** ...And right now there are priests, nuns and other Catholics living countries around the world and helping people in places where there is no running water, no electricity, and poor medical care. There are 1.2 Billion Catholics around the world today...and MILLIONS of them are POOR and not worldly.

[@charbelharb6045]

@@BestKCL you need to educate yourself. Look up Scott Hahn. You can learn few things , and you might even become Catholic.

[@eglysbroslat2885]

@@marier.245 100 % correct

[@williamalfaro360]

Mary Alex misconceptions? This confirms what Christians already know you all do. Read the KJV, the closest translation to the Greek and Hebrew Bible. You all are PAGANS.

[@kerdamekapohlong7269]

I'm so glad to see this video.. I love being a Catholic... From India

[@Zoe-fo6qd]

India is blessed by God.

[@shylaafrin6386]

Me too.

[@rxchgonzales1565]

I’m a catholic from the philippines

[@wendymitchell8245]

see Fred Tarsitano Why I am no longer Roman Catholic.

[@stephen_a3733]

Wendy Mitchell can you elaborate?

[@chadhilk]

Former Catholic - Not sure why... but when you said you sat for confession I welled up big time. Maybe it's something I need to work through personally or because of what you said but it hit me like a ton of bricks. A powerful vision for me for sure and indicative of your respect for Father Diaz. Love this series! God Bless you and your ministry.

[@adrianwee7245]

Come on home! You are always in our prayers :-)

[@LB_die_Kaapie]

Like the prodigal son the Church will welcome you back with open arms!

[@TheJoshC90]

You're NEVER too far gone, brother. Jesus is calling your soul back home :] God bless!

[@livetroy]

Confession is cleansing.

[@deaconbilcarter5210]

That is the very beauty of confession. In just a few moments, you will hear the words you've been waiting to hear. "You're forgiven". God never stopped loving you, but the words are important to hear.

[@ChuckHendricks]

I am very impressed by how you handled this. As a catholic convert I have seen so many protestants make fun of our traditions and faith. I am really pleased to see this.

[@tugalord]

Not all of us are like that, I always thought slandering of fellow christians is silly, we all believe in the same God.

[@kevinmencer3782]

​@@tugalordit's not just silly, it's dangerous. It's unhealthy. It's an illness infecting the Body of Christ.

[@donatio1]

I’m a catholic and I just l watched this from kenya 🇰🇪 love it!

[@learnbibleversethroughpict6027]

From India 🙏🏿🎉

[@PatrickMbwile]

From tz

[@drewdowns7128]

bless you brother!

[@edwardmaina6412]

Dadangu pia mm ni mkatoliki

[@solovief]

Matt, I truly enjoyed this. I'm a Catholic now but grew up Methodist and non-denominational. Just wanted to say thanks for your humility and excellent spirit of good will. Thanks for going outside your own box. May God bless all your efforts and crown them with his success.

[@annafarago2271]

Father Diaz explained everything so beautifully. Sadly many protestants misunderstand the Catholic faith.

[@johncummins6655]

We understand it and have tried to reform it, you called us protesters, we are not. The RC is so far from the truth though, Thank God for the wonderful monk, Luther, for breaking off from this idol-worshipping, superstitious, power-down, temple nonsense.

[@jjcevering9411]

This is beginning to change. 😂 keep praying for us. I was 36 yrs mormon Then 15 years evangelical Christian And now, I've been attending RCIA since May 2019. God is on the move with His love in ways I NEVER expected. Sure is nice to have a mom 💙👑🌺🙏🌺💎🌹🌹🌹❤💖❤

[@carmieh]

john cummins your full of hate. Go confess

[@christianwflaws749]

Carol dc Miehlich and more sadly oh so many Catholics have not a clue what Catholicism truly is and thus, a HUGE unintentional harm is done and that’s why videos like this help. It is not just the part of the laity who are ignorants fault, it is from the top down at least administratively wise however the majority of Catholics that are true Catholic faith followers of Jesus Christ church does can speak endlessly on the wonders and amazing things about it. Something that really tests my ability to not lose it is when a “Catholic” says “I’m not a Christian I’m a Catholic”. Catholicism IS CHRISTIAN ... like ground Zero at that! Praise the Lord for men like these two kind patient (virtue I’m working on... clearly) God Fearing men. This video is amazing and I can take a few lessons of their kindness and respectful manner they demonstrated throughout their conversations. God bless!

[@boom-bm1kl]

@@johncummins6655 it didn't need reforming. Other Christian denominatios started because they didn't want to follow what the Catholic Church has been teaching for since Jesus died. Instead, they cherry picked stuff from the church that matched their own beliefs and not what the church taught. Also my friend, I recommend looking up Bishop Robert Barron on KZbin. Scroll through all his videos, you'll find FACTUAL answers to all the things you listed in your comment.

[@ajessm]

Extraordinary video. The Cathedral is stunningly beautiful. The conversation is enlightening. Wonderful to see two people able to dialogue with mutual respect. Well done Matt. Well done Fr Diaz.

[@filmvi37]

As a devoted Protestant I love to hear the history and believes of the Catholic faith. I specially love how you respectfully communicate with the priest. PTL our savior Jesus Christ.

[@karlwolf9805]

Hey man, I consider myself a pretty devout Catholic, but I have to admit, this video was not only informative but really inspiring even to me! It makes me so happy to see you doing this, I really can't explain it at all. You're helping both Catholics and Protestants, and most importantly the children of God together, by doing this. Thank you, and may God bless you!

[@enterprisingva8797]

I agree with you brother. God definitely has used this Protestant brother to teach us all. Thank you for doing this for us all.

[@GutPyle]

Thank you for being reasonable, open-minded and not prejudiced. I am a convert to Catholicism after 50 years of mocking and bashing it. I understand the misconceptions very well, as I promoted them for many years until I started asking real questions of actual Catholics rather than my fellow protestants. The world needs more of what you do, regardless of denomination. We may see some things differently, but we get nowhere by trying to make each other feel "wrong". I know, because I tried doing so for so long. Keep up the good work, and God bless you.

[@melvinsoto]

I watched this video a year ago as I was coming back to the Catholic Church and during the last year there’s so much that I have learned that now is so clear and amazing to watch in this video. Thank you Matt and Father Díaz!

[@dherpin4874]

Good for you friend👍

[@truecatholic8692]

Welcome home!!!

[@gadielrivera1880]

I’m a convert from Protestantism to Catholicism and I must say I admire your work and your respect for the Faith. If you wish to further study Catholicism I encourage you to read the Catechism and the letters of the Early Church Fathers. God bless you!

[@KN-dv7ub]

I have been a Baptist minister for more than 25 years and we simply need to do more exchanges like this exchange. This was beautiful! Thanks for your ministry!

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Look up Steve Ray who was a former baptist minister

[@wendymitchell8245]

KN DID YOU NOTICE WHEN THE BAPTIST ASKED IF HE COULD GO TO MASS HE WAS CALLED A PAGAN. AND TOLD NO .If he studied church history he should not have asked in the first place. He said when at the font if you are not Christened in a Roman catholic church you are a pagan.

[@heir_to_the_promise]

@@georgeibrahim7945 You better check your evangelism at the door. Steve Ray better repent and so should you.

[@roseg1333]

Thank you for being so respectful. I love your open mindedness and not spreading hate like some people of different faiths. Peace be with you and may God be with you 🙏🏼🕊🙏🏼

[@roseg1333]

@@wendymitchell8245 do you just go around hating Roman Catholics? Please just stop. I have seen you many different places 😪

[@FrAdamVoisin]

Catholic priest here. Your video showed up in my feed. I was very, very, impressed with the respect you showed toward our church. If we could all have the same attitude of respect towards others, the world would be a much better place. May God bless you and your loved ones.

[@BAYOUTOWNProductions]

Fr. Adam, I am a returned Catholic after 30 plus years as a sort of non-denominational protestant (if that's possible). I realized that my cradle Catholic upbringing didn't teach me the rich truth about our Catholic faith. I returned home about 6 years ago and now am a music leader for mass and adoration (benediction.) I so love the faith and realize how many misconceptions there are out there that even I believed for a long time. They were taught to me by other mislead non-denominational and protestant friends. Now, it's difficult for them to accept that I am once again Catholic. I have respect for their beliefs but they do not have respect for mine. This video is such a blessing. I hope many people see it and realize the truth about the faith. It would be so great to have more videos like this one on KZbin.

[@drm7552]

I always appreciate your respectful approach to other faith traditions. My paternal grandmother was Southern Protestant and gave me my first Bible. My mother's side of the family were Catholic. I went to Mass with my mother's family, a non-denominational Christian church when I visited my Grandmama, and attended Quaker Meeting with my father. (Plus Ive learned about Judaism, Buddhism, Sufism, and some traditional Islam.) I am active as a Catholic, but have an appreciation for the beauty of other faiths, and wanted to say thanks for presenting other faith traditions with dignity and through a sense of open curiosity.

[@jballe911]

I was born and reised Protestant for 50 yrs... I just convert to Catholicism 2 yrs ago. All my family are still Evangelical

[@johnalbertgales1654]

Rome Sweet Home..

[@igvargas7075]

Welcome home, you’re not alone!

[@dcasper8514]

Never lose what you have..

[@bobleroe3859]

Most Catholics I know are Evangelical.

[@mesfinktkt6823]

@@bobleroe3859what do u mean by that sir ?

[@reginasmith3149]

Lifelong Catholic. Fr. Diaz did an amazing job explaining in ways I'd not heard, even though I spend tons of time listening to great Catholic speakers. God bless Fr. Diaz and God bless you, Matt. I appreciate your respect and openness to dialogue.

[@Holly_Fae]

I'm not catholic or even christian anymore for many reasons, but that is not what I want to talk about. When I was a catholic my protestant friends always made comments like "I don't need a priest to intercede. I can speak to God directly." But what I think that Protestants don't really understand is that it is easy to confess to an invisible god when you are alone in a room. But confessing to another human person is very difficult. You make yourself vulnerable. I have spent many Friday afternoons in the confession in tears. There is a powerful catharsis in catholic confession. And if you have a really good priest your penance will not just be prayers. I have one priest who would tell me to do things like "go home and tell your mother you love her." or do something nice for someone that I may have hurt. Those were always the most difficult forms of penance and the best. The feeling of lightness afterward is amazing.

[@CrankyGrandma]

Sea Star I always found it so hard to go, yet the world was off my shoulders afterwards. Reconciliation is awesome. Hugs to you

[@MrAmk3rd]

What ever turned you away from home, i will pray for you, to come back home, because we love you and you are missed. God bless you.

[@Holly_Fae]

@@MrAmk3rd And I will pray that the goddess touches your heart and brings you to worship your loving mother. Without a mother there is no life.

[@andreeegan586]

Jesus loves you. He is the Reality and True Apostolic Church. The Way x much love sister

[@Holly_Fae]

@@andreeegan586 And the Mother loves you even though you deny her existence.

[@frost6916]

I am a Presbyterian, I have always appreciated the style of Catholic cathedrals, they are simply magnificent.

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

you all are blinded by the transformation that lucifer can and will have: 2 Corinthians 11:14 - And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. you are (all Catholics)blindly worshiping lucifer in his angelic appearance. Religions aren´t satanic/masonic garbage? Then explain what does freemasonry checkerboard on the floor of the churches of yours?

[@annieangel97]

As a practicing catholic, this priest explained things so well that I learned more.

[@wendymitchell8245]

What a shame it is wrong .

[@Theutkelf]

@@wendymitchell8245 what a shame your bashing other christians

[@JJ-no7bc]

@@Theutkelf shes getting all that from her own google

[@Theutkelf]

@@JJ-no7bc yea... Also All protestants get their info on catholicsm through the protestants that despise catholicism

[@JJ-no7bc]

@@Theutkelf well i do have friends that are protestants but they do respect

[@grod1194]

As a Catholic i have to say that you were very respectful...great video

[@jacqsfernandes2598]

I loved the unbiased approach and views... I am a Catholic from India (born and raised) and I would not have it any other way. I appreciate you taking the time to understand where we come from. Really refreshing to see a Protestant unlike any other I have met so far. Thanks again. God bless you.

[@hairqueen1183]

As a soon to be convert into catholicism ( in RCIA) this is beautiful and makes me even more excited to take part in the eucharist! This is Jesus church and I can’t wait to take part ✝️

[@williamjameslehy1341]

I have a vivid memory of making my first penance in third grade, and how I felt like an entirely new person when I walked out of the confessional booth. I hope Matt found it as edifying as I did. Since then I fell away from the Church, but with God's help I'm slowly making my way back in. Please pray for me.

[@JacGBoots1]

Amen....

[@adoniarm4663]

Amen

[@jravago]

Amen. You are in my prayers! God Bless!

[@boom-bm1kl]

I feel the exact way EVERYTIME I leave confession

[@chayaneh6359]

prayers on the way!

[@brokeneggshells]

Protestant-turned-Catholic here: This warms my heart seeing how much love and respect these two show for each other. This only goes towards healing the divide between Protestants and Catholics and I hope to see more conversations like this. Thank you, Matt.

[@eclipsedbyglory3169]

I neither catholic nor Protestant, I’m a child of God and my name is written in Heaven

[@lefooo]

@@eclipsedbyglory3169 Please remember that you can get to haven only thru Jesus Christ, there is no other way.

[@mrsandmom5947]

Amazing because we dont see it very often

[@gwodark]

Curtis Jones ?

[@roxanardh]

Welcome home. Same I went to several Protestant churches and God led me to the Holy Catholic Church. The process took about 8 years. I'm so happy to have the fullness of faith.

[@moablover]

I’m a cradle Catholic and will always be Catholic! I looove my faith👍🏼 Many Miracles associated with it!

[@holdensmith2556]

Having been an atheist then converting to Catholicism I was struck by how awesome confession is. I feel so free when I leave. I have a Protestant friend who was talking down about confession while at the same time complaining that he doesn’t feel he can talk to someone about his sin without worrying they will not be able to keep the conversation private. I would encourage anyone to try confession.

[@gh0stcrz978]

You could always just talk to God, there’s no need to speak to a priest. Repent and pray to God, confess your sins to him and he will forgive them.

[@holdensmith2556]

confess your sins to one another - James 5:16@@gh0stcrz978

[@xxfreshpineapplesxx]

I didn’t grow up in the states but I was raised Catholic. In every Catholic Church I’ve been to, I’ve always felt at home. Even from the humble church to the ornate cathedral, it’s where I feel at peace. I love the church and we’re truly blessed to have our home in almost every country around the world. Love this video!!

[@hebrews5127]

*Jeremiah.7:* 14Therefore, what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears my Name, the temple you trust in, the place I gave to you and your ancestors. 15I will thrust you from my presence, just as I did all your fellow Israelites, the people of Ephraim.’ 16“So do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them; do not plead with me, for I will not listen to you. 17Do you not see what they are doing in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? 18The children gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough and make cakes to offer to the Queen of Heaven. They pour out drink offerings to other gods to arouse my anger. 19But am I the one they are provoking? declares the Lord. Are they not rather harming themselves, to their own shame? *Ecc.1:* 8All things are wearisome, more than one can say. The eye never has enough of seeing, nor the ear its fill of hearing. 9What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. 10Is there anything of which one can say, “Look! This is something new”? It was here already, long ago; it was here before our time. *1Cor.10:* 11These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. 12So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 14Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.

[@andrew0.033]

​@@hebrews5127You seriously picked random verses to claim that we worship idiols? Try again man.

[@JESUCRISTOEsLAVERDAD-v8m]

John 14:6 Jesus said unto him, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. John 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Revelation 21 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” 1 Corinthians 6 18 Flee fornication. Every other sin which a man doeth is outside the body, but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. Matthew 12 45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.” Romans 8:6 21st Century King James Version 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace, Luke 12:20 21st Century King James Version 20 But God said unto him, ‘Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?’ 1 Timothy 5:6 21st Century King James Version 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 1 Corinthians 6 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived: Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God. 1 John 2:17 21st Century King James Version 17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Matthew 22:29 21st Century King James Version 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. John 8:51 21st Century King James Version 51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.” 2 John 9 21st Century King James Version 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son. Titus 1:14 21st Century King James Version 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth. 2 Peter 3:18 21st Century King James Version 18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. Romans 12:2 21st Century King James Version 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Hebrews 9:24 21st Century King James Version 24 For Christ has not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us. Colossians 2:10 21st Century King James Version 10 And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power, Deuteronomy 6:14 21st Century King James Version 14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people who are round about you 2 Corinthians 11:14 21st Century King James Version 14 And no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 1 Corinthians 10:20 21st Century King James Version 20 But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils and not to God; and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Proverbs 14:12 21st Century King James Version 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 1 John 4:3 21st Century King James Version 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God; and such is the spirit of Antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come, and even now already it is in the world. 2 John 9 21st Century King James Version 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son. John 8:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” Mark 8:35 21st Century King James Version 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the Gospel’s, the same shall save it. John 8 51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.” John 17:3 21st Century King James Version 3 And this is life eternal: that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent. 1 Timothy 2 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Acts 4 12 Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.” James 1:21 21st Century King James Version 21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls. John 11:25-26 21st Century King James Version 25 Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; 26 and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?” John 6:68 21st Century King James Version 68 Then Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life, Psalm 119:30 21st Century King James Version 30 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me. Psalm 119:11 21st Century King James Version 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Romans 12 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 1 Corinthians 2:5 21st Century King James Version 5 that your faith should not stand on the wisdom of man, but on the power of God. 1 Peter 5:8 21st Century King James Version 8 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 John 2:16-17 21st Century King James Version 16 For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. James 1:21 21st Century King James Version 21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls. 1 Corinthians 15:44 21st Century King James Version 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 21st Century King James Version 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ John 3:18 21st Century King James Version 18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:36 21st Century King James Version 36 He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.” Luke 6:5 21st Century King James Version 5 And He said unto them, “The Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.” Matthew 22:29 21st Century King James Version 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. John 5:29 21st Century King James Version 29 and shall come forth - they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. John 8:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:32 21st Century King James Version 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 6:40 21st Century King James Version 40 And this is the will of Him that sent Me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in Him may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up at the Last Day.” Mark 13:13 21st Century King James Version 13 And ye shall be hated by all men for My name’s sake; but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Revelation 14:12 21st Century King James Version 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. John 8:36 21st Century King James Version 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Mark 13 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.

[@nielszindel1151]

Same. here, the catholic church has made me so happy as a woman since childhood. Delia Morris

[@lonelyscarygirl]

​@hebrews5127 If I had a dime for every time protestants say we worship idols I'd be as rich as Jeff Bezos bru

[@yelaklleps]

Shout out to all of my fellow converts! 😍😍 3 years Catholic from a strong Southern Baptist background. God is good! Questions will lead to fullness of truth!

[@yelaklleps]

@Ardent Fan I'm sorry that you feel that way. I'm most definitely on the most narrow of roads and am confident in my walk with the Lord. Please pray for me and I will for you. I'll even ask all of the Saints in Heaven to pray for you too!

[@WHix-om4yo]

@@yelaklleps You are on the right road. Stay the course. The Gospel of Christ is read at every Mass. Not so in the Baptist church in which I was raised. The old Testament would strangely dominate the sermons with the concepts of the New Testament largely ignored. Forgiveness and mercy. I've heard this from more than one fallen Baptist churchman: "we kill our wounded." PAX CHRISTI!

[@leamarie6039]

@James Reilly same here James. I feel so blessed to read and find this videos and most feel loved when i hear and read about our brothers and sisters stories. God is truly awesome!

[@beccabush1252]

@@yelaklleps Amen please pray for me as well. I know that our mother Mary & the other saints in heaven that I'll be confirmed in my Catholic faith shortly. I'm converting to Catholic

[@sabaghebreghzabhier3382]

@ tony James told you that Faith without work is dead “ your Faith alone and bible alone, no where been founded in the bible. Is your religion came from God? You better search for yourself

[@willgoliath]

Wow! As a cradle Catholic I am so humbled, honored, and impressed by your story. You've only scratched the surface, there's so much more. Great job!

[@adamgoodword7888]

You love having your ears tickled.

[@krystofthepolishguytalksan310]

I am a Roman Catholic and I am so happy for my faith! It’s nice to see more Protestants opening their mine to Catholic Faith! Subbed!

[@henrik3056]

I love seeing Protestants being respectful and curious

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

As a practicing Catholic, I applaud you for being open and so interested in our faith without having assumptions about us. Father Diaz explained it beautifully. You were so respectful. Really dig your channel.

[@HungNguyen-ex8jc]

A humble catholic would like to thank you. God bless you and keep you in His Peace.

[@JacGBoots1]

Amen

[@ModestHandmaidens]

As a former Protestant (and very anti-Catholic), I very much appreciated all your questions! Well done! **Scott Hahn's book "Rome Sweet Home" brought me "home" in 2009!

[@wendymitchell8245]

Modest . being a Protestant does not mean you were converted to Jesus Christ .You need to study the message of Peter at Pentecost . Then 1 John.

[@dannydemonic4799]

Wendy Mitchell Are you obligated to run your mouth with everyone who posts something?

[@henrymelo557]

Oh thanks Jesus! I want to present you the catholic charismatic renewal! Its great! I would like to invite you to participate of a prayer group! 24 The Lord bless you and keep you: 25 The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you: 26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. A brotherly hug from Brazil!

[@kryceksangel]

Welcome home. We are happy to have you

[@jl4e23]

@@wendymitchell8245 This is the laziest attempt at telling someone they were never a follower of Christ. Shameful.

[@daisymay9448]

What a joy to see this beautiful and respectful interaction. Blessings to both of you. I am, at age 58 in the process of converting to Catholicism and having the Cathedral explained was very edifying. Thank you.

[@mitchellscott1843]

As a Catholic appreciate your genuine curiosity and efforts of ecumenicalism even though we have our historical/doctrinal differences.

[@ZanyCat]

Father Diaz in this video really helped to break some of my preconceptions about Catholics

[@DivineMercyFarmstead]

So, come home to the Catholic Church! ❤️

[@Wgaither1]

Kate Manley I’ll go to the liberal one , they let you believe what you want

[@Wgaither1]

None Why does the Pope allow Priests to be liberal. How does someone go about and report these Priests to a Pope. Basically the church doesn’t care or they would have done something about it. And these liberal priests are right on KZbin for the Pope and the world to see

[@robstr12]

@None I have been subscribed to Sensus Fidelium for a long while. Yes! That is the channel that has talks by Father Chad Ripperger and other priests that are just phenomenal! Also, the channel What Catholics Believe, with Father William Jenkins. Amazing to listen to!

[@robstr12]

@@Wgaither1 There are many youtube channels that are about Traditional Catholicism and they are very outspoken with criticism for the current pope, as well as condemning the Vatican 2 council which happened in the 1960s. Mind you, I do not speak as a Roman Catholic, but I can assure you that there are voices that most certainly do speak out against it. There are even priests who have gone so far as to say that the current pope is actually not a real pope - that he is a heretic.

[@Watermaid55]

I joined the Catholic Church at the age of 56, I grew up Baptist and believed that all Catholics were of the Devil. To say that I was prejudice of Catholicism is putting it lightly. But after reading through the Bible for 4 years, some things started to be revealed to me, I’ve been a Christian all my life and served in the church’s I attended, lead classes, I was even a deaconess, I felt that I was in a place where I knew God very well, but I guess I felt like I needed to step it up a notch. I said a prayer to God asking a simple prayer requesting to know God more and when I started reading through the Bible every year. The year before I started reading through the Bible our Pastor challenged us to do so and I, being who I was, said I’ve been reading through the Bible all of my life, in other words I knew it all. But my Husband of 35 years went a head and took up our pastor’s challenge and completed the entire Bible the first year and I witnessed a transformation. So when the new year came a long, I took up the challenge and read through the entire Bible. It was good, so we did it the next year, and I kept asking God to reveal more. The third year I picked up a new Bible reading plan that reads through the Bible, but instead of reading cover to cover, you read the New Testament along with the Old Testament. That is when my eyes began to open. And my Husband and I were beginning to get excited, because the Old Testament was revealing the New and New was revealing the Old Testament. I didn’t know this at the time but the Catholic’s called that typology. At the end of my fourth year of reading through the Bible, we were heading into the Christmas Season and we were reading Revelations and around the 4th and 5th chapters something happened, I guess it had been happening for the last four years but now I knew, that I needed to become Catholic. It was in the 4th and 5th chapters that I recognized what Catholics call the Litany of the Mass. So we contacted the Catholic Church near us and it is amazing. My Family doesn’t like it, they say the things I used to say. Oh and the Pope Benedict steps down and we get Pope Francis and all the news revealing all the bad bishops and priests in the church, how can I defend that? I grew up Protestant, I’ve seen everything. I’ve been through many Church breakups and have witnessed many pastors yanked from their positions for all kinds of reasons, I’ve lived through Tammy Fae and Swaggart, these are just the celebrities. The point is, we are all sinners in need of a savior and Jesus is my Savior. Everything I was taught about the Catholic Church growing up were just stories. Like Catholics don’t read the Bible, wow, we have Mass everyday, and the Old Testament is read then the Psalms, followed by the New Testament and completed by a reading from the Gospels. This is every Mass. God brought me closer all the way to Heaven.

[@nelsonvallarta9611]

Welcome Home Ma'am and God Bless You. Please include me in your prayer.

[@Luna-ds4ww]

Thank you for your amazing testimony .God bless you

[@paulnwokemodo4219]

Good.

[@Msc762]

Watermermaid1 so wonderful to hear this Welcome

[@marietheresa7866]

Watermaid1, Welcome home . Very edifying to read your candid testimony. Stay Blessed. BTW, have you watched Journey Home on EWTN ( R Catholic Channel ) whose host, Marcus Grodi, is a former Southern Baptist Minister. He interviews Protestant converts to Catholicism. Their testimonies will gladden your heart. Hope to see you on Marcus's show some day.