Brother Adam Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 (edited) My history at Phatmass Post 1: Baptist [color=blue]Post 4240: Catholic, Roman rite[/color] Post 1: Curious about Catholicism [color=blue]Post 4240: Defending Catholicism[/color] Post 1: Destined to Dallas Theological Seminary [color=blue]Post 4240: Destined to Franciscan University of Steubenville[/color] Post 1: Authors of choice: Spurgeon, Ryrie, MacCarthy, Barackman [color=blue]Post 4240: Authors of choice: Aquinas, JPII, Ott[/color] Post 1: Annoying [color=blue]Post 4240: Still Annoying[/color] Post 1: Had no clue why anyone would pray with Mary or the Saints [color=blue]Post 4240: Bonding to St. Therese of Availa[/color] Post 1: Equated the GIRM with something that you wash off your hands before dinner. [color=blue]Post 4240: Regularly reference it.[/color] Post 1: Like Burger King, had to have it my way. [color=blue]Post 4240: Humbled, and accept the Churches way[/color]. Edited October 4, 2004 by Brother Adam
Thy Geekdom Come Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Oct 4 2004, 04:31 PM'] Post 1: Annoying [color=blue]Post 4240: Still Annoying[/color] [/quote]
rachael Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Oct 4 2004, 05:31 PM'] Post 1: Annoying [color=blue]Post 4240: Still Annoying[/color] [/quote] that's not [i]always[/i] true.
TrinityAddiction Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 [quote]Post 1: Had no clue why anyone would pray with Mary or the Saints Post 4240: Bonding to St. Therese of Availa[/quote] Ooh! Ooh! That's my confirmation name. Her feast day is coming up, ya know. *is excessively and randomly excited* 11 more days! Congrats- I'm a cradle Catholic, but I have such a long way to go.
Fiat_Voluntas_Tua Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 Adam, your are Spin! When someone convert's to the Church it is like pouring gasoline on an already roaring fire...it only get's better! Totus Tuus, Andy
Brother Adam Posted October 5, 2004 Author Posted October 5, 2004 Thanks all. It's amazing what happens over a period of 4000 and some odd posts. I have high hopes for other non-Catholics with only a couple of hundred posts.
mulls Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Oct 4 2004, 10:03 PM'] Thanks all. It's amazing what happens over a period of 4000 and some odd posts. I have high hopes for other non-Catholics with only a couple of hundred posts. [/quote] haha. high hopes indeed.
Brother Adam Posted October 5, 2004 Author Posted October 5, 2004 Ah, but mulls, how many books by Catholic authors have you read?
StColette Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Oct 4 2004, 03:31 PM'] Post 1: Like Burger King, had to have it my way. [color=blue]Post 4240: Humbled, and accept the Churches way[/color]. [/quote] rofl Awesome post Bro Adam
mulls Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Oct 4 2004, 10:18 PM'] Ah, but mulls, how many books by Catholic authors have you read? [/quote] well, being an english major, i read alot of books, so i would assume i've read quite alot by catholic authors.
Brother Adam Posted October 5, 2004 Author Posted October 5, 2004 Here is a "tip of the ice-berg" list of books I recommend. Grab one or two off of the "Great Reads" list and let me know what you think. [url="http://www.flyfreeministries.org/Resources.htm"]http://www.flyfreeministries.org/Resources.htm[/url] Official Documents The Holy Bible, New American Bible While this is a Catholic Bible, and a reliable translation, often the footnotes are poor. For solid footnotes and commentary we suggest The Catholic Answer Bible or The Narrave Bible. GIRM (General Instruction on the New Roman Missal) This is for the serious student or Church Scholar. It contains instructions on Catholic worship. It is very detailed and intricate. Catechism of the Catholic Church* An absolute essential to the study of the Catholic faith. With this document you will know without a doubt you are studying the true and accurate teachings of the Catholic Church. This is the basic and fundamental material of the faith. St. Joseph's New Sunday Missal (Scripture Readings) The Missal contains the scripture readings and order of the mass for mass on Sundays. If you are studying the faith and wish to know what happens at mass, or are visiting mass and want to know how to respond, a missal is a good choice. Code of Canon Law (www.vatican.va, [url="http://www.ourladyswarriors.org/canon/)"]http://www.ourladyswarriors.org/canon/)[/url] The Canon Law contains all the laws governing Church administration. Second Vatican Council documents (www.vatican.va) The Council documents are the second most important set of materials one can get to study and understand the Catholic faith. In these 16 documents you will see the magisterial leadership in action. The Baltimore Catechism (simple introduction to the Catholic faith) Primarily used in grade schools, this text would be well served to a person looking for a short introduction to the doctrines of the Church. > Great Reads Crossing the Threshold of Hope by His Holiness Pope John Paul II* Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma by Ludwig Ott An excellent book for those who desire a systematic approach to Catholic theology. The City of God by St. Augustine Confessions by St. Augustine Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis* There does not exist a better meditation on the Christian life. Primarily taken from the scriptures, Kempis gives the world the best devotional material ever written. Summa Theologica by St. Aquinas This is the foundational work of Catholic theology. We suggest Aquinas' Shorter Summa, unless you can afford the time and price tag of the full Summa. Just a few chapters in you will discover why Aquinas is a household name, and why he was proclaimed one of twelve Doctors of the Church. A Dictionary of Early Church Fathers edited by Bercot Handbook of Denominations in the United States edited by Frank S. Mead and Samuel S. Hill Where Is That In The Bible? by Patrick Madrid Catholicism and Fundamentalism by Karl Keating The back cover of the book offers the best advice to Fundamental readers - it may be a danger to read this text, as you will see, through the scriptures, your position crumble. This is the #1 book to read when discussing issues important in Catholic/Fundamental relations. The Abbreviated Psalter by The Venerable Bede Lives of the Saints by Omar Englebert The Gospel according to James McCarthy by Gary Michuta > Salvation The Truth by Father Larry Richards Rome Sweet Home by Dr. Scott Hahn A single handedly power book for those non-Catholics interested in learning why someone would ever becoming Catholic. Dr. Scott Hahn spent over twenty years as a minister teaching against the Catholic Church only to discover through the scriptures and history, that the Catholic Church is what it claims to be. Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic by David Currie A Father Who Keeps His Promises by Scott Hahn* The Salvation Controversy by James Akin Crossing the Tiber by Stephen K. Ray Not by Faith Alone by Sungenis A work of incredible proportions. Over 700 pages of exegetical material taken straight from scripture covering every Bible passage that is relevant, teaching us why it truly is not by Faith Alone but by Faith working in Love. > Sacraments Transformed by Grace by Dom Wulstan Mork, O.S.B.* An outstanding introduction to the sacraments and the mentality of Catholic thought about Church, man, salvation, and worship. This is a great read for those struggling to understand the thought behind how Catholics view salvation. The Mass Explained by Father Larry Richards This audio tape/cd is available for free from the Mary Foundation and does in one hour what the title says. The Lamb's Supper by Dr. Scott Hahn* This former protestant minister explains the mass, and how it is seen in scripture from Genesis to Revelation. This is an unforgettable read that will shake the foundations of Fundamentalism. You will walk into a depth of the Holy Scriptures that you never knew was their before, as passage after passage works harmoniously together. > Mary The Truth about Mary by Patrick Madrid and Marcus Grodi Hail, Holy Queen by Dr. Scott Hahn* If you are a Catholic or Protestant, this book is the best introduction to the Virgin Mary ever written. This former Protestant minister will take you on an unforgettable journey through the scriptures and show you why Catholics appropriately refer to Mary as the Blessed Virgin. > History and the Church Upon This Rock By Stephen Ray Think the papacy isn't scriptural or historical. In this book for laymen and theological students, Stephan Ray will quickly change your mind and you see the truth of the papacy revealed. Triumph: The Power And The Glory Of The Catholic Church by H.W. Crocker III * How the Reformation Happened by Hilaire Belloc Pope Fiction by Patrick Madrid Jesus, Peter & the Keys by Scott Butler, Norman Dahlgren, and Rev. Mr. David Hess Roots of the Reformation by Karl Adam*
Brother Adam Posted October 5, 2004 Author Posted October 5, 2004 Then I'd highly recommend ceasing any efforts to "save" catholics.
Theoketos Posted October 5, 2004 Posted October 5, 2004 [quote]Post 1: Annoying Post 4240: Still Annoying [/quote] Just like St. Jerome
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