I sure read a lot of RC's whining and proclaiming their love for their traditions. The Gospel never falls on deaf ears, but is being heard by those that are sincerely seeking God. It is necessary to be open to the Holy Spirit, and "... in the fullness of time, God sent His Son.". As with all of those who heard Jesus Words firsthand, there are many that will reject God's plan of salvation and seek to replace it with the "traditions of men". Jody, the posting of this thread is hitting them in their hearts and they are hurting because it goes against their groups teachings.
It's really too simple for the Roman Catholics, when all of their lives they have been told their salvation depends on their church and obedience to their church, and yadayadayada to their church, ad infinitum. It is required by them to think that by going through their repetitious prayers and procedures that it will mean something to God and further their place in His Kingdom. But, Rome prefers to place the burden on the people, not allow them trust in the effectual plan God provides of unmerited Grace.
I will end this with a quote from Galatians, but it is just as well aimed at these Roman idolators:
Galatians 3: 3 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? 3 Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh? ...
Galatians 5: 5 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
2 Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all. 3 Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law. 4 You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. 5 For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope. ...
