Jesus Christ "King of Kings" ~ Revelation 19:16

                                 

​He created all things in heaven and earth and has all authority over heaven and earth. The only reason can know Him and His Father is because the Father alone draws us to Him. ~ John 6:44

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And, because we put forth the effort to come to know Him.  ~ John 17:3

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We come to know Him by seeking Him.  ~ Matthew 7:7.

                           

Christ has given His own the means to gain this knowledge. ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:14

"Hold the 'traditions' which you have learned, whether by word, (orally teachings of the apostles and Church Fathers), or by our epistle (written scripture of the apostles).

                       

The rich "traditions" of the "one" Holy Apostolic Catholic Church goes back 2,000 years. Jesus through the Holy Spirit established His Church on Pentecost 33 A.D. in Jerusalem. This same Church gave birth to the "Bible", including the Old and New Testaments, totaling 73 books.

 

Catholics are commanded to know what the Church teaches on faith and morals.

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What did Jesus teach on matters of faith and morals? 

What did Jesus say as to those who teach contrary to His teachings? ~ (Galatians 1:8) 

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 WELCOME!

                      

​NO ONE WILL ASK YOU TO BUY OR SUBSCRIBE TO ANYTHING herein.

Jesus taught , "You received free, give free". (Matthew 10:8)

                          

​And this site is not intended to convince, coerce, or convert anyone. This is just to inform.

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​"My job is to inform, not to convince." ~ St. Bernadette in the 19th century.

                          

*THREE THINGS TO HELP ALONG THE WAY:

                  

    1.) Bible verses highlighted in "BLUE" throughout. 'Right' click on each instance and choose "Open                link in new tab" and go directly back to this page. 

    2.) This ✨ AI, appears several places to indicate that certain comments come from impartial                      "objective" sources verses what some might consider "biased subjective" sources. 

    3.) When certain key scriptures are sited, a process called "exegesis" is used to  examine them.                  ✨ AI highlights; (EXEGESIS is the critical interpretation of a biblical text, by carefully                          examining the text, the historical and cultural context, and its understanding of original meaning          in order to avoid misinterpretations. 

                              

Why pay attention to an unlettered person, such as myself, without the usual letters behind the name of BTh, M.T.S., or  Ph.D.  in theology or philosophy? All I can ask you to do is consider the content. 

"Consider not the messenger, rather the message they convey." ~ St. Thomas Aquinas ~ circa 1250

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I don't claim to be an "apologist". However, it is my understanding that all Catholics have an obligation to know, believe, and be ready to defend their faith for anyone who asks. ~ (1 Peter 3:15)

 

I cannot be silence in the face of indifference and apathy about our Lord and His Holy Church. The rich history and traditions of the Catholic Church and the faithful saints and martyrs compel me to speak out on matters of faith and morals as Jesus taught as part of my faith.

                        

The material herein comes straight from scripture as taught by the Holy Fathers and those Jesus sent forth, as "apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and doctors." (Ephesians 4:11) 

                                   

While this doesn't require special degrees, coming to know "the mind of God" does call for patience, discipline, and a willingness to take time from other things to come to know God and the one He sent forth, Jesus Christ. Again, (John 17:3).

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A little about me. This site is about the message contained, not the messenger.

                             

[Although I grew up believing in the God with only a cursory knowledge of the Bible, I took the "Long and Winding Road", before I converted to Catholicism late in life. Not blaming, but I had no guidance or help from family, friends, or teachers. Religion seldom came up in conversations, and all I was exposed to early in life was anti-Catholic, Protestantism.

 

I left home to attend a junior "Christian" college and studied chemistry. After college I met and married a Protestant girl and in time we raised three sons. It was only then I began to take religion and the Bible seriously, even though I was taught by those who had no knowledge or authority from Christ's true Church, the one Holy Apostolic Catholic Church. It took me many years to discover the many gaps and flaws in Protestantism. Because our faith and confidence in our belief began to break down, and so did our marriage. We divorced after raising our sons due to irreconcilable differences, and not because of infidelity. During those years of stress and tears, the family scattered like sheep without a shepherd. Feeling lost and bewildered, I drifted like a tumble weed for years with no real plans or direction, focused primarily on making money. Beyond this, my personal life is not germane to this website.

                         

Then one day, "out of the blue", I suppose it was time for God to "draw me in" from the cold. Though I was not looking to remarry, I was introduced to a wonderful and devout Catholic lady who opened my eyes and my heart again. I have no idea what she saw this old tumble weed of a man, but apparently God had a plan. It took a few years but I began to take a serious look at the Catholic Church for the first time in my life in my advanced years. God opened my blind eyes and here I am.]

                                              

You may be thinking, "What could this old tumble-weed of a man, a convert to Catholicism without degrees (unlettered) or background possibly bring to your table and be taken seriously? All I can ask is consider St Thomas Aquinas' words above, "it's all about the message". 

              

For what it's worth, the apostles and disciples were also "unlettered" as well. (Acts 4:13)

 

DWhat my studies have revealed to me is that all mankind from the beginning fall into these categories of belief, religion, with very few exceptions. Subsequent pages in this site delve into each.

                    

1.)  Materialistic atheists: who claim there's no intelligent design behind the universe.

2.)  Agnostics: those who claim neither belief nor disbelief in God, no questions, answers, or purpose.      

Generally, atheists and agnostics have these things in common;

a. They all "believe" this about religions of the world;

1.  All religions are true, which they admit is impossible, contradicting each other.

2.  All religions are false, which they say doesn't make sense either.

3.  The God of the Bible makes the most sense, with one belief system. 

b.  They ask questions, but seldom stick around for the answers.

                           

3.)  Poly-theistic pagan religions, such as Buddhists, Hindus, Shintos, base on human philosophies.

4.)  Monotheistic non-Christian religions, such as Judaism, Mohammedanism, and Zoroastrians.

None of these believe in the God who sent for Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son.  

                             

6.)  Protestants, or Churchgoers; who know little about the teachings of the Catholic Church.

a.  Who reject and "protest" against the Catholic Church.

b.  Lukewarm Catholics", who as St Alphonsus Liguori, a doctor of the Church characterized as those who, "lacks of enthusiasm, passion, and are apathetic to the faith.

                               

7.)   Novus Ordo: the new conciliar religion in Rome since the death of Pope Pius XII in 1958.

There's an entire page dedicate to this knurly matter requiring background research.                          

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And, finally, a group of Catholic claimants who refer to themselves as "Traditional Catholics", a distinction that needs explanation. There are divisions among these Catholic groups in modern times, particularly since Vatican II, that ended in 1969.

a.  SSPX: Society of St. Pius X 

b.  SSPV: Society of St. Pius V

c.  ICKSP:  Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priests

d.  CMRI: Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen

e.  FSSP: Fraternity Society of St. Peter.

f.  Independent bishops no longer in union with modern "Novus Ordo" Rome. Bishop Sanborn, Archbishop Vigano, Bishop Strickland, Bishop Williamson (died 2025), Bishop Gerardo Zendejas, as well as several priests. 

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Such breaks from the "Roman Catholic Church 'of all time'", have not occurred since the "Great Schism" in 1054, when the Eastern Orthodox Churches rejected the Supremacy of the Roman Pontiffs, Popes' authority. This same thing occurred during the Protestant Revolution in 1615 A.D., with priests like Martin Luther who rejected the authority of the Catholic Church all together. For this all The Eastern Orthodox Churches and all Protestant Churches were declared in schism with the Roman Catholic Church and therefore excommunicated. 

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How can groups of priests and bishops separate themselves from Rome since the Vatican II Council and yet be "in union", in communion with modern Rome without being considered excommunicated?

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Did not Jesus say, "For it is written: (Zechariah 13:7), "I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be dispersed (scattered)." ~ Matthew 26:31.

                     

What did the Holy Fathers and doctors of the Church have to say about this?                        

​What happened since Pope Pius XII's death? .  More on this later. 

                          

​Do Catholics even consider the many signs Jesus, His apostles, and prophets of the Old Testament had to say on the "signs of the last days"; [Matthew 24:3, Luke 21:10-12, virtually the entire book of Apocalypse (Revelation), along with the two books of Peter, 2 Peter 3:1-13, and, the letters of St Paul; 1 Timothy 4, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12; 1 Corinthians 15:12-58, much less what the prophets wrote of such; Isaiah 2:2; Daniel chapters 2, 4, 7, 8, 10-12; Ezekiel 38-39; Joel 2; and Zechariah 9.]

                                    

Most agree, many of the things mentioned in these scriptures have already taken place to one extent or another. Should we ignore it. But that's what Jesus warned us against, "As it was in Noah's day", people are not paying attention. (Matthew 24:37-39) And the flood "took them all away."  

                         

So, what should we do if these things are true?             

                                    

Jesus gave us the answer: Get prepared, "Seek" (Matthew 7:7) and don't ignore the signs around us. He will help us find the answers. 

                          

Sometimes the answers can be disturbing, unpleasant, even shocking. Remember what He said, 

"Do not think that I came to send peace upon earth but with a sword... a man's enemies shall be members of his own household." (Matthew 10:34-36)

                                 

Jesus said, "For many are called, but few are chosen." (Matthew 22:14)

                       

Christ's followers are referred to as "Church~Militants", warriors, those who engage in a spiritual battle with "principalities and powers, the rulers of the world of this darkness, and spirits of wickedness in high places". (Ephesians 6:12) Therefore, these "Church~Militants" need to wear the suit of armor. (Ephesians 6:11) Many don't see the enemy. Why? They're blinded. (2 Corinthians 4:4)

                   

In the meantime, His "Church~Militants" are charged to slay these "dragons" by sounding out strong warnings to those who would listen, and to flee to the ark of salvation, His Holy Catholic Church. We need to be clear who the enemies are, and make our stand for Christ. And sometimes these enemies are members of his own household, neighbors, and relatives." (Matthew 10:36) 

                       

The teachings of Jesus could fill libraries, as the apostle John said, (John 21:25), so, we can't possibly cover it all herein. Besides, this is not the place to study the teachings of the Church. The reader must do the research and take the time to learn what the Catholic Church has taught for 2,000 years. This is merely a "Reader's Digest" version of the topics explored. Follow the breadcrumbs herein. 

                      

Remember that "Indiana Jones movie, "Raiders", when professor Jones (played by Harrison Ford) said, "In this class we consider facts. If it's "truth" you're after, that class is down the hall." Consider this is the room down the hall.