Tony Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Redemptive suffering.. the idea that you can offer up any suffering/misfortune/etc as a prayer for someone else. Guardian Angels.
EmilyAnn Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 In no particular order: 1. 'Tis the truth 2. Eucharist 3. Blessed Mother 4. Mass 5. Reconciliation 6. Saints 7. Nuns 8. We have the whole Bible 9. Holy Mass 10. Apostolic succession
brianthephysicist Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 8. We have the whole Bible Then again, didn't Catholics compile the bible?
Basilisa Marie Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Winning is not everything. I would rather be right and losing. :| Sounds like something Marcion, Arius, or Luther would say. :|
Nihil Obstat Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 So you would rather be wrong and winning? :|
Anastasia13 Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Trying to come up with reasons not already mentioned: 1. So many awesome rites! 2. Cool prayers! 3. There is something really nice about the tangible reality of eating Christ’s body. 4. Sola scripture is… just lacking something… 5. Humble worship. 6. Personal confession can be healing, and Catholics have it. 7. Even last rites can be supported by scripture. 8. You won’t confuse intellectual assent with living faith. 9. St. Anthony really does help sometimes. 10. Awesomely reasonable education on morality and not really changing it much (listen up, Episcopalian church :glare:) 11. That really cool priest at college and that really wise campus minister before that. 12. I think they gave us the Just war theory 13. Not complete pacifists when it comes to defending life, abortion but also other things. 14. You have church seasons throughout the year. 15. Church structure reflects Biblical traditions better than Bible only churches tend to end up in (unless they are the types to lose their morality). 16. Historic missions efforts. 17. Reflects a number of Jewish traditions-the origins of Christianity. 18. When you do more as a part of an organized religion than just make a decision to believe, it serves as a reminder that you represent the Kingdom of Heaven. 19. Letting your light shine isn’t primarily about a Four Spiritual Laws booklet. 20. Catholic Eucharist host that appeared to bleed and which scientific analysis seemed to indicate was blood. 21. Sometimes Apostolic faith just seems more like tangible truth and is reassuring in that way of ones place in it. 22. Catholic faith shows the Spirit in our lives, not just in a moment of decision. 23. If you are Catholic, you are almost the same as my church. 24. If you are a Catholic, you can marry an Armenian Orthodox, but non-traditional mainstream Christians cannot. Then again, didn't Catholics compile the bible? Part of the Church that gave us scripture. Edited January 11, 2013 by Light and Truth
Basilisa Marie Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 So you would rather be wrong and winning? :| Sounds like you're a sore loser. And isn't Josef Frings' former aid the one who is currently running around trying to get people to do more Tridentine Liturgy and all that stuffs your flavor of Catholic likes? Seems like it'd be safer to be on his side. Also Alfredo had his microphone turned off in the middle of one of his speeches during the council because he was just that annoying. :| Seriously, more people need to get in on this. It was totally the best part of 1963, hands down.
Nihil Obstat Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Sounds like you're a sore loser. And isn't Josef Frings' former aid the one who is currently running around trying to get people to do more Tridentine Liturgy and all that stuffs your flavor of Catholic likes? Seems like it'd be safer to be on his side. Also Alfredo had his microphone turned off in the middle of one of his speeches during the council because he was just that annoying. :| Seriously, more people need to get in on this. It was totally the best part of 1963, hands down. Sounds like you're a sore loser. Nah, I am content for now. I know what needs to be done. And isn't Josef Frings' former aid the one who is currently running around trying to get people to do more Tridentine Liturgy and all that stuffs your flavor of Catholic likes? Seems like it'd be safer to be on his side. Like good whisky, he just gets better with age. :proud: Also Alfredo had his microphone turned off in the middle of one of his speeches during the council because he was just that annoying. :| Truly the crowning moment of childishness of the entire Council. He deserved far better.
Anastasia13 Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) 25. An Armenian rite exists (which you should all consider joining if you can). 26. Catholics are one of those few denominations that you know you can admit to drinking around or something like that. 27. Stephen Colbert, Jose Mourinho, Shakira. Edited January 11, 2013 by Light and Truth
Adrestia Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 1. Truth 2. Love 3. Forgiveness 4. Mercy 5. Redemtive suffering 6. The Eucharist 7. Community 8. Reconciliation 9. Tradition 10. Family
brianthephysicist Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Last weekend I learned that a fair number of non-Catholic Christian groups don't have is Purgatory (which means we can't pray for the dead). Most of these same groups also don't have the ability to ask those in heaven to pray for us. This just brought a question to mind. Can those in Purgatory pray for us? My first response is "yes, of course" but I know that sometimes my views of Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory get a little bit off track.
Mary+Immaculate<3 Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 The Eucharist Marian devotion/prayers The Intercession of the Saints Religious Life Latin Mass The Pope Infallibility/the Magisterium The 73-book, original Bible My PM phriends St. Lucy! 2,000 years of Tradition Pro-Life from conception to natural death Heaven!
Mary+Immaculate<3 Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Forgot to mention, but still very important: Confession and the other Sacraments New Catholic Generation The fulfillment of the Old Testament in the New Testament, which is only complete in the Catholic Church All the awesome people in history and modern history who happen to be Catholic Christopher Columbus
sixpence Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 1. Mass 2. Awesome-ness 3. Awesome-ness 4. The promise of Christ to the Church 5. Tradition (with tune from Fiddler on the Roof) 6. Adoration 7. Global community (Diversity with Unity) 8. The Communion of Saints 9. Confession 10. Awesome-ness
Era Might Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Free bread and wine The Orthodox actually give you bread after Mass to eat lol...I forget what it's called, but it's non-consecrated bread.
Nihil Obstat Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 The Orthodox actually give you bread after Mass to eat lol...I forget what it's called, but it's non-consecrated bread. Antidoron is the word you are looking for, I think.
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