[NYer]

To many in the Western world, Christianity is composed of Protestants and Roman Catholics; they are not even aware that there is an entirely distinctive and legitimate Eastern tradition.

As a Roman Catholic practicing the faith in an Eastern (Maronite) Catholic Church, I am constantly reminded of the words spoken by Pope John XXIII ....

"The Eastern Churches are the Treasures of the Catholic Church".

To that I would add ... The Eastern Churches are the Jewels in the Crown of the Catholic Church.

For those seeking the root of authentic catholicism, I would suggest that you visit an Eastern Catholic Church in your community. You can locate one at this link.

Eastern Catholic Churches in the U.S.

To learn more about the two lungs of the Catholic Church, visit this link:

CATHOLIC RITES AND CHURCHES

[Lion in Winter]

A ping from your Protestant friend.

[sitetest]

Nice article.