The Worship of Mary? (An Observation)

[1000 silverlings]

She birthed us all spiritually, that’s my favorite, hard to beat that one

[Marysecretary]

It sure does go both ways. On one thread I was on, a Catholic started the nastiness. And we were having such a good start. Sigh.

[Marysecretary]

Look, Mad Dawg, the scripture says what the scripture says. You can walk around it all you want.

[Petronski]

Yeah, that one likes to go around damning Catholics—fellow Christians!—left and right.

[OLD REGGIE]

So what does He mean? He means that accept no ‘fatherhood’ or ‘teacher’ claim on those who do not merit it. Paul calls Timothy his ‘son’ many times throughout his letters. Peter refers to Gospel writer Mark as his son.

I believe the Scriptural proscription of the term "Father", "Master", or "Rabbi" is entirely different that the use of "Father" in the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church does not use the term "Father" in the sense of Father of us all.

One the other hand calling one man "The Holy Father" stretches the point.

[John Leland 1789]

And WHOSE “fathers” were they? And what were they trying to establish and defend?

[Marysecretary]

And there are people who are given the gift of healing who are NOT elders of the church.

I’ve been to retreats put on by the Catholic church (yes, believe it or not) and there were priests who had the healing anointing. This was back in the 70’s when the charismatic movement hit the Catholic Church.

I’ve never said they didn’t pass muster because Catholics did it. I doubt any one here even thinks that, Mad Dawg. I wonder if any HERE believed in the gifts of the HS. Do any practice them? I’m interested in knowing that, sincerely.

[Marysecretary]

And there are people who are given the gift of healing who are NOT elders of the church.

I’ve been to retreats put on by the Catholic church (yes, believe it or not) and there were priests who had the healing anointing. This was back in the 70’s when the charismatic movement hit the Catholic Church.

I’ve never said they didn’t pass muster because Catholics did it. I doubt any one here even thinks that, Mad Dawg. I wonder if any HERE believed in the gifts of the HS. Do any practice them? I’m interested in knowing that, sincerely.

[Marysecretary]

If one doesn’t go to the Catholic Church, does that mean they aren’t Christian? Hmmm. I don’t think God feels that way, at all. LOL.

[Marysecretary]

I guess, from what I read, that they’re afraid the houses might be electrically dangerous.

[Marysecretary]

Noooooo. The errors come from putting Mary and the Popes on a big tall pedestal.

[Petronski]

“Slick” is insinuating I ever said you used the word “impossible.”

“Dishonest” is another word.

[MarkBsnr]

***I know there are spirit-filled Catholics who believe in the gifts of the Spirit and the laying on of hands. I had it happen in our local Catholic church when they had a healing priest there.***

I have visited the Basilica in Carey, Ohio a number of times. Coming to the shrine has been healing for many people. The crutches, and bandages and other items that were left there over the last hundred years are remarkable.

[Petronski]

The errors come from putting Mary and the Popes on a big tall pedestal.

There's no error in that.

[Marysecretary]

It’s anything BUT factual, tyger. Shame on ya.

[Augustinian monk]

“The Intercession of the Saints for a Little Girl (Neat Little Story, Catholic Caucus)
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But have you considered the free puppy angle?

[Marysecretary]

We call creastors, Christmas Poinsettas and Easter Lillys. That’s when you see them.

[Petronski]

Mary, if I recall correctly, you just got done telling me No difference between christianity 101 and protestantism 101....meaning that, in your view, Catholics are not Christian. Tell me where I'm wrong.

[MarkBsnr]

***WOW***

Such as these will ever exist.