Posted on 06/05/2007 10:53:58 AM PDT by Frank Sheed
Excellent question. I think it comes from wrongly believing our salvation has not been accomplished by Christ upon the cross; that somehow our scorecard is still being tallied and our own efforts are being judged.
Scripture tells us if we were judged on our own merits, we'd all be toast. Thankfully, by the grace of God, we are judged on Christ's merits, Christ's obedience, Christ's righteousness.
From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified." -- Hebrews 10:12-14"But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
"For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous." -- Romans 5:19
Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." -- Ephesians 2:4-10"But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
Saved by unmerited grace, and grace alone.
The correct perspective for the Christian is gratitude because gratitude redirects our egocentric gaze to Christ's sacrifice. Everything good comes from acknowledging what Christ accomplished by His death and resurrection.
Soli Deo Gloria.
Read the Catholic Encyclopedia. The rosary first was done in the 1100’s. I don’t know of any reference to it before then. If I’m wrong, please show the evidence.
Thank you for your insight...
In terms of the transfiguration I know that Christ spoke to them, however none of the Apostles did. I don’t know if that means anything, but I do find it interesting.
I appreciate your time. Blessings in Christ to you.
PM
Much appreciated.
I thank you for your answer and I appreciate you not considering me a “fraud” as Suzy Quzy seems to think. I try my best to have a meaningful discourse, even when I may not agree with others.
Blessings in Christ.
PM
The Second Luminous Mystery: Christ Manifests Himself at the Wedding of Cana
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary. Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary. Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary. Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
As do I, until the other party proves that they're not interested in such a discourse. But I always give the benefit of the doubt...
Blessings to you!
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary. Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary. Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary. Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary. Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary. Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary. Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary. Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy.
Wow! Only to post #60, and I have said two decades of the Rosary. Imagine how many Rosaries are contained in this thread!
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