Thank you for your response. I think we can agree that the end game ultimately is Jesus, and if Jesus isn't the center/focus, than the pathway...
Simplification and focus.
Very observant. Born and raised in the 313. Worked at "The Joe" before joining the Army. Been in California since the early 90s.
I see that your religion is Roman Catholic, but you ask about Orthodox or Anglican? I too am RC. Playing on both sides of the fence I imagine...
I am a father of five children: 3 are young adults (1 is a registered nurse set to get married to a fine young man next year; 2 are in college...
Who is offering prayers before the throne? "The twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and with golden bowls full of...
In the RCC we dip our fingers into blessed water (holy water) and make the sign of the cross recalling our baptism every time we enter or exit...
This "flexibility" is an issue for me. All of the ancient churches ordain men to the priesthood--RCC, OC, Chaldean, Maronite, etc... What is the...
I just read an article about asking the saints in Heaven to pray for us here on Earth. Two Scipture verses caught my attention: Revelation 5:8:...
I too have grave doubts about the authenticity of Medjugorje or any apparition that is ongoing for years. At the same time, some of my most...
In my past travels I've been involved with Eastern Rite (Catholic) Churches--Ruthenian and Melkite. My spiritual father for years was a...
I have a similar thought when considering the differences between churches and denominations--the abundance of miracles in the RCC (ones that are...
This is a widespread concern. Mark Steyn wrote a book entitled, America Alone. BTW: Mark Steyn is Canadian. He paints a picture of the...
Shaun, I'm diggin' the beard. Just started to grow mine 48 hours ago. :) There are times that I don't have cash in my wallet. There are times...
My first thought when reading your post was Lectio Divina. "Lectio Divina is a form of meditation rooted in liturgical celebration that dates...
Dear Team Anglican and Friends, After reading some posts and threads on this forum regarding the Mother of Jesus, I spent time this morning (on...
"Sin is a congenital, chronic, and, absent the saving work of the Great Physician, terminal condition for the whole human race. Maybe there's an...
Like adults, babies too are born bearing the consequences of the First Sin. In my opinion, I think babies need to develop some reasoning capacity...
Dear Botolph, Do you have a link or website for the Australian approach? Thank you.
Dear Team Anglican Forum: My name is Mike, and I am a Roman Catholic Convert (1991 while serving in the US Army). I love liturgy and tradition....