Pope is not an Antichrist nor a False Prophet or the Beast of the Revelation.

There are many false prophets and teachers we see them today that are going around the world, telling people that they cannot be saved unless they belong to their denomination or listen to their one sided way of preaching and are busy in false accusing catholic church or Pope as False prophet .Some even claims the Pope is the Antichrist whose number is 666 and catholic church is a Mystery Babylon. These people who accuse are adding self-righteousness to their faith and Wrongly Labeling True Believers & Godly servants as False Teachers because they have a difference of opinion about Christian Doctrine. God did not send them to speak false visions from their own minds. There is an tremendous increase in the number of attacks on Catholic church and Pope from the centuries till the present day. Many non catholic denominations have great pleasure in attacking Catholic Church instead of preaching to their own followers, of "love thy neighbor" as taught by the scripture. There are about 33,800 different Christian Churches, all claiming to teach from the bible and the only truth, dividing the church to many micro churches and accusing each others faith and beliefs and causing divisions among themselves opening new churches everyday claiming to have divine revelations from God. These false preachers are wolf in sheep’s clothing to introduce new doctrines, new teachings opposing one another and every denomination claiming to be true church and accusing other church as cult or non Christian. This kind of denominational confusions and divisions are not from God. 1 Corinthians 14:33 says For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Despite of difference god calls us to come unity in the body of Christ.( 1 Cor. 1:10-13, 1 Cor. 3:21-23) Those who accuse of catholic church or Pope as antichrist or 2nd beast , Scripture does not even mention the word "Pope" or "Roman Catholic Church as a whore of Babylon or antichrist or a beast. There are two “beasts”: the beast out of the sea (Revelation 13:1-8) and the beast out of the earth (13:11-17). The first beast is identified as the Antichrist, while the second beast is known as the False Prophet 1.2 Peter 2 : But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. Pope is obedient to the command of Jesus Christ to convert the world (Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8). He is preaching good news of Christ to all nations including to those of unbelievers . Pope acknowledges Jesus as being from God and Jesus as coming in the flesh (1 John 4:2) so how can any Pope be accused of False prophet or pagan church?There are different popes since from 2000 years, there was only catholic church in the beginning later reformers came and started opposing catholic churches and broke off from catholic churches started their own churches with their private revelations. Every church on earth had a founder with a name, and then please gives me the name of the person who founded the Catholic Church. False Preachers from within and from without, have been trying to destroy Catholic Church for almost 2000 years and have failed. Pope is not a God. He is just like us image of Christ (Genesis 1:27 ,Ephesians 2:10) and a human visible head of the catholic Church. He preaches against sins such as homosexuals, abortion, social issues which have resulted in becoming enemy to other denominations. Did pope or Catholic Church become an enemy for telling truth? (Galatians 4:16).Pope is not perfect in everything for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus (Romans 3:23-24). Just like other denomination pastors no one is perfect, he is not perfect either. People who are ignorant accuses him to be perfect, Only Christ Jesus is perfect. Many denominations have accused Catholic Church or Pope of sexual sins . There are incredible exaggerations floating around in the secular media and among Evangelicals brothers yet if a Catholic corrects the exaggerations then he is accused of making excuses for the tragedies. The Catholic priesthood is not the only institution that has been hit with scandal, even the reformers. http://www.reformation.com/ The problem of sexual abuse in churches is not a Catholic only issue sadly it happens in every denomination as well. No denomination is perfect. Even Jesus disciple Judas Iscariot was bad disciple among them who betrayed Jesus. Many false preachers say Catholic Church doctrine is man made because of holding of Sacred Tradition having Priests, Bishops, and Deacons (1Tim 3:1-13) found in all centuries (Mt 28:20),having Holy communion as centre of worship service (Jn 6:42-70, Act 2:42). Catholic church was founded by Jesus Christ Himself in Mt 16:19 and it would be built on Simon Peter and would be guided by the Holy Spirit who will dwell within it(Jn 14:15-17, Act 15:28,16:6) and has Apostolic Succession given to them by Jesus Christ, and that this authority has been passed down in unbroken succession through the Bishops of the Church for almost 2000 years.( 1Corinthians 12:28, Lk 10:16, Acts 6:6, Acts 9:15-19) 2.Jeremiah 14:14 Then the Lord said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their own minds. It’s the different denominations who are accusing Catholic Church and Pope as false and are violating Gods command and have become accusers of brethrens(Ex. 23:1, Exodus 20:16, John 15:17, Proverbs 14:5, 1John 4:20 ,James 3:14) violating Matthew 22:39 to love one another. The Catholic Church is the Most Hated Christian Church in the World. Jesus Christ is persecuted so His mystical Body the Catholic Church persecuted from the beginning. Jesus was accused falsely as Beelzebub so as different denominations have accused catholic church run by Satan( Matthew 10:25). 3.Lamentations 2:14 The visions of your prophets were false and worthless; they did not expose your sin to ward off your captivity. The prophecies they gave you were false and misleading. TRUE love rejoices in the TRUTH and DOES NOT rejoice in unrighteousness. TRUE LOVE of unbelievers promotes their good and well-being, which includes telling them that they are lost and presenting the gospel to them. FALSE LOVE promotes their destruction by telling them that they already believe the gospel and are at peace with God. True love hates iniquity, rebukes and disciplines. Jesus said, For "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten”. They talk about love through lips yet in their heart they are wicked. They show the love of Judas Iscariot. But that is NOT True Love. True Love wants the very best for those around you & saving someone’s life, and leading them to the kingdom of God and Christ. True Love is to correct, rebuke so that the person would return to the right and correct path speaking the truth in love. Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love [phileo] of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, (1 Peter 1:22). John the Baptist and Jesus exposed the sins of many in their day. Yes, you might be persecuted when you expose the sins of others, yet being persecuted also brings a blessing from God (Mt. 5:11-12). 4.Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Satan is actively working inside many churches today to destroy the people of God. Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light .No wonder his followers deceives others in the name of God, Church and Jesus Christ. Many false priests and false pastors have disguised themselves as the apostles of Christ and appear to be very enthusiastic workers of God ,ministers of righteousness, but actually they are being the servants of Satan have the appearance of sanctity but inwardly they are evil ,greedy, corrupted, dangerous, sex starved hypocrites, boastful, manipulative, exploitative bearing evil fruits which of devil. They are the wolves who pretend to be sheep and their real intent is to devour the flock by their talented perverse speech making playing the guessing game of false prophesies about the end times, or having false dreams, false visions , false miracles, temporary healings, misleading many people with their magical formula of using Gods name in vain(2 Cor 11:13, 2 Pet 2:18). Truth is being assailed, twisted and distorted by the devil. 5.Matthew 24:11, Matthew 24:24, Luke 6:26 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. When a pastor or Priest violates Gods standards, commits a grievous sin or is discovered to be involved in a pattern of sin, they are no longer qualified to continue in their role according to below scriptures. When Moses sinned, he was removed from his ministry (Num 20:8-13; Deut. 3:23-26; 32:48-52). Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning. I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism says in 1 Tim. 5:19-21. So now, among so many other denominations outside catholic church, How many of them are false prophets and teachers are there which we are seeing around us who a causing divisions in church, preaching lukewormness.( Jude 1:17-19,Malachi 2:7-8,I John 4:1, 2 Peter 2:1) but still pick on catholic church. Catholic church has been attacked by all sides, but Jesus Christ defends his church hence it has been standing strongly from almost 2000 years but other false churches come and go like mushrooms. 9. And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed (Revelation 13:11-12) Now those who accuse Catholic Church or Pope tell me Where does Catholic Church or Pope fits this 1 John 5:19 verse as it says "the whole world is under the control of the evil one. Show me a proof that Catholic Church or pope neither controlling all nations, nor having horns and speaking like a dragon. The 10 horns represent the whole world in which the Beast will have great power over. This has to be a powerful nation with Religious, Political, Economic and Military System .The little horn or final head, would be the reign of the antichrist. Revelation 17:11 says “The beast who once was, and now is not, is an eighth king. He belongs to the seven and is going to his destruction.” According to me, this has to be nation of 10 kings which is politically powerful nations, not a Catholic Church or Pope. Those who say Catholic Church or Pope doesn’t make any sense. They accuse Catholic Church or pope ignore Scripture’s warnings to interpret prophecy on an individual basis. When Scriptures are wrongly interpreted ,taken out of context , they become the word of man ((1 Peter 1:20). Also many popes have come and none claim to be God or Jesus Christ nor spoke blasphemies against Jesus Christ or God’s people nor they denied Jesus came in the flesh neither denied the Father and the Son(1 John 2:22). 1 John 4:2-3 it says, “This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. Now When did pope authorized the whole earth to worship the first beast Antichrist Satan with the head wound? Those who didn’t worship the first beast did Pope or Catholic Church killed those people? Never. None of these false claims against Catholic Church or Pope makes any sense or have any truth in it.Anticatholics have been arguing over these doctrinal differences for hundreds of years. Catholics or Pope believes Jesus is the Son of God Who suffered, died, was buried, and rose on the third day. Jesus is seated at the right hand of God the Father, and that He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. So stop making false accusations against Catholic Church or Pope. 10. Rev 16:13 "And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet." Dragon is nothing but Satan. Revelation 12:9 says , “The great dragon was hurled down--that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. The false prophet will have a seducing spirit with doctrine of devils (1Timothy 4:1-5) and teaching another gospel and having false visions and creating false miracles which is not of God. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty." (Revelation 16:14). The false prophet is supposed to pave the way for the antichrist. Pope or Catholic Church is not an antichrist nor is whore of Babylon neither a false prophet. Since Jesus Christ has all authority, He passed authority on to the Apostles (John 20:21).Pope is an apostle, guided by the Holy spirit preventing teaching error. Many anti-catholics are spreading malicious lies against Catholic Church and Pope. Pope believes in Jesus Christ and teaches that salvation is through Jesus Christ, He doesn’t teach anything contrary to scripture. So How is that He is called as False prophet? Its not a pope creates a miracles, But Christ in him through Holy spirit creates miracles, through his fervent prayer and intercession. Pope through the Spirit of God creates miracles but many accused him as an evil. Pope is anointed and an elder of church, he has an authority to perform miracles in Jesus name and through the Blood of Jesus Christ. Since Jesus is not married, the priests or pope is not married, one can not accuse Jesus to be married to be is the Head or the elder of Church.( 1 Corinthians 7:8, Matt. 22:30). Jesus was persecuted, and he told us that the same thing would happen to us in John 15:20 “Remember the word I spoke to you, ‘No slave is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. There is no wonder many persecute Catholic Church. Conclusion: Scripture says that both the antichrist, false prophet and its followers are casted out into lake of fire burning with brimstone.( Rev 19:20 ,Rev 20:10 ). God the Father accepts all who come to Him through faith in Jesus Christ and who worship Him in Spirit and in truth. Christ cried for unity and many anti-catholics accuse and Judge God’s servants as antichrist ignoring Christ’s warning. During those days even the Pharisees accused Christ of being of another Spirit. People were being healed by Jesus Christ miracles. The blind were receiving their sight, the deaf were able to hear, cripples were walking, lepers were being cleansed, and even the dead were being raised. And yet, when the Pharisees saw these things, they accused our Lord of receiving his power from Satan. When you make judgments against Catholic Church or Pope who has different beliefs than yours, you yourself who stand in danger of being judged by God. Pope has been clothed in the righteousness of Christ (Job 29:14, Romans 13:14, Philippians 3:9) if you condemn him and call him antichrist or False Prophet because he does not worship in the same way as you, it is you who are in danger of being condemned. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.( 2 Corinthians 5:10). 1 Corinthians 12:3 says No one can say,’ Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit. If Catholics were antichrist, as you believe them to be, they would not be able to proclaim the Lordship of Jesus Christ, for it is only by His Spirit that men can come to believe. Romans 1:18 reminds that for the wrath of GOD is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and wickedness of men who by their wickedness suppress the truth. I hope this verse will open up their minds and hearts when accusing against catholic Brothers. The allegations against Pope and Catholic Church are malicious and lies. You can see them here http://m.ncregister.com/blog/jimmy-akin/dont-fall-for-this-pope-francis-hoax-5-things-to-know-and-share#.VV79toHD_qB http://www.thecatholictreasurechest.com/

Reasons Why Catholic Church or Vatican or Rome or Pope are not a Babylon or Antichrist!

1. Mary is not pagan earth goddesses because she is the mother of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was qualified to give birth to the sinless Son of God because God chose her and miraculously caused her to conceive by the "overshadowing" of the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:42 says she is blessed among women and has a favor from God. All generations will call her blessed (Lk 1:48 ).So definitely she is not a pagan Goddesses. 2. By worshipping saints and angels Catholic Church can not be accused as pagan worshippers. Bible shows us the importance of the witness of angels and saints and Bible teaches the communion of saints (Luke 12:8-9). Saints in heaven are as the angels of God, they are intimately involved in man’s salvation under Jesus Christ. When one prays to them, they in turn pray to God who commonly grants His graces on their behalf and because of their close relationship with Him. The Bible also teaches that angels are present in the assemblies of the faithful.(Ref verses 1 Corinthians 11:10, Hebrews 12:22-23, 2 Thessalonians 1:10, Daniel 7:10, Matthew 25:31, 1 Corinthians 6:2, Romans 8:38-39, Psalms 90:11, Revelation 8:2-4). God commands the use of statues and images for religious purposes.( Exodus 25:18-19, Exodus 26:1, Numbers 21:8, Genesis 33:3) 3. Catholic Church or Rome or Vatican is not a huge importer and exporter of cargoes of cinnamon and spice, of incense, myrrh and frankincense, of wine and olive oil, of fine flour and wheat; cattle and sheep; horses and carriages; and human beings sold as slaves. (Revelation 18:13) 4. Catholic Church or Rome or Vatican doesn't match the description of the beast as claimed. 5. Catholic Church or Rome or Vatican or Pope is not a Babylon because it has not caused the slain of Israel and the slain of all the Earth (Jeremiah 51:49) nor Devoured and crushed Gods people. (Jeremiah 51:34) 6. Catholic Church or Rome or Vatican is not Abundant in treasures (Jeremiah 51:13) . 7. Antichrist is a liar and denies that Jesus is the Christ, and he also denies the Father and the Son (1John 2:22). Catholic Church has taught for almost 2,000 years that Jesus Christ had come in the flesh, that He is God Incarnate, the Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity – God. Hence the Catholic Church or Rome or Vatican or Pope they do not meet none of the qualifications of being an Antichrist or Babylon 8. Catholic Church or Rome or Vatican or Pope is not proud, boastful and arrogant, drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus((Revelation 18:7, Revelation 17:6).Hence its not a Babylon. 9. Catholic Church or Rome or Vatican or pope did not keep God's people captive as prisoners and their Trusts is in not in wickedness (Isaiah 14:17, Isaiah 47:10). Hence again proved it’s not a Babylon. 10) Babylon has influenced the other nations of the earth to partake in her fornication. They are drunk with the wine of her fornication. They are filled with God's wrath as they partake in fornication which is adultery, homosexuality, lesbianism, sexual sins etc. and also idol worship. Worshiping things outside and contrary to the Lord (Jeremiah 51:7). So Again Catholic Church does not have these qualities. Catholic Church teaches adultry,homosexuality,abortions and all sexual sins are sins and are always violations of divine and natural law.(Isaiah 13:19). 11 Revelation 18:2 says Babylon is the dwelling place for demons, a haunt for every unclean spirit, a haunt for every unclean bird, a haunt for every unclean and detestable beast. The Catholic Church is a house of God, Guided by The Holy Spirit Filled with the Glory of the Lord (1Kings 8:10-13) which is Offering Sacrifice All Day, Every Day, and in Every Place( Malachi 1:11) and also its the Church of the Saints.( Psalms 149:1 ) 12. Catholic Church or Rome or Vatican is not an economically superficial nation (Jeremiah 50:37, 51:13; and Revelation 18:3, 19) not populated by "mixed and mingled people" (Jeremiah 50:37) and not a land “that dwells upon many waters” (Jeremiah 51:13) and certainly its not a country that has defeated mighty kingdoms through war (Jeremiah 50:23, 51:20-21). 13. Catholic Church or Rome or Vatican does not have mighty military power (Jeremiah 51:53) has not turned away from the God of Israel nor rejoiced in opposing him and his chosen people Israel (Jeremiah 50:11, 24, 29, 38). 14.Since Babylon is noted for A Wealthy Nation(Rev 18:17,19), An Educated Nation(Jer 50:35) Abundant in Natural Resources(Jer 51:13) A Nation Full of Idols(Jer 50:38) Has a Space Program(Jer 51:53), Lots of Whirring(Is 18:1) So, for those that insist that Babylon MUST be Catholic Church or Rome or Vatican to fulfill Bible prophecy, I say it does not fit the above Scriptures.Since its not bordered on many waters , not the world's military hammer , not full of wise men , not a mingled people nation ,not the world's largest importer , not a new/young nation, certainly does not have plenty of water and certainly doesn't take space shots .

Reasons that Catholics are Christian!

1.Catholics are followers of Christ and they have committed their lives to walk as Jesus did. Hence they are Christians. 2.Catholic church has a true Christian apostolic Tradition and accepts the authority of the great ecumenical councils (Acts 15).They stand firm and hold to the traditions that were taught(2 Thessalonians 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 11:1-2). 3. The priests and nuns deny themselves ,leave everything behind and take up their cross and follow Christ(Matthew 16:24) 4. Catholics believe that Jesus is the way ,the truth and the life(John 14:6). They believe Jesus Christ is God manifested in the flesh born of virgin named Mary. 5. Catholics love God and love one another(John 13:34 ) and follow Gods commandments(1 John 5:3). 6. They are subjected to the elders Clothe themselves with humility toward one another(1 Peter 5:5). 7. Catholics believe that All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness(2 Timothy 3:16). 8. they believe God is three in one (trinity) father,son and Holyspirit. 9. They believe Jesus is fully God and fully man(Colossians 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5) 10.They believe that Those who reject Jesus Christ will go to hell forever after they die (Revelation 20:11-15, 21:8). 11.They delight in the law of the Lord and in his law they meditate day and night (Psalms1:2-3). They seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness(Mathew 6:33). 12. They believe god is their strength and salvation(Psalms 27:1). 13. Catholics are Christians because they believe Baptism washes away sin. (Acts 22:16) and are baptized in the name of the father, son and holy spirit necessary for salvation. Hence they baptizes even the infants and everyone(Acts 2:38-39,Luke 18:15–16) 23. Catholics and their church are persecuted by many .(2 Timothy 3:12 ) 24. Catholics desires to serve and help other Christians(1 John 3:17, 3:14) and they rejects false teaching (1 John 2:22-23)and does not harbor hate for his brother but displays forgiveness, love, and compassion. (1 John 2:9, 2:11, 3:15, 4:16, 4:20).Hence they are Christians. 25. Catholics may continue to sin as part of the struggle with sin nature but they desire to pursue holiness and walk in obedience to God's Word. (1 John 2:3-6, 3:6, 5:2) There are hundreds of reasons to prove that Catholics are Christians. Many anti-Catholic are attacking Catholics and catholic church in everything from decades.

Do you put work before God and your family?

God has high ideals for each one of us and he is concerned how high priority we place our houses, families and relationships with him. Whoever  is committed to work more and more  and very least committed to be around  God and their  families such person is called  being workaholic and such people  are addicted to their work the same way as an alcoholic person  is addicted to alcohol. One can not ignore work nor his family commitments. But it has to be balanced perfectly fairly and rightly. Before everything we need to have a right relationship and quite time with God and seek him first, and then God will work out everything for good when we rely on him and walk according to his ways rather than pursuing everything with our own selfish and foolish wisdom. In Psa 127:2 says “It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep. God gives us the gift of grace and blessing on our domestic lives if we've committed our way to Him”..

Pro 3:6 says “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight”.

a) A Godly man and a husband: No man can be a good Christian unless he is a good father, a good husband and a good citizen and a good spiritual leader in his home .He first will have the proper relationship with God and then his family. He follows God, makes every effort to be at home, to lead, guide, teach and counsel his children. He loves his wife sacrificially like the Christ loved the church, he is kind, understanding, trustworthy, faithful, honest, truthful, committed, considerate and patient towards his wife. Eph. 5:25-28 says "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself”.

1 Peter 3:7 says: “Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may

not be hindered.”

Marriages that are built on God’s terms will be happy and committed and the couples are able to live together “till death do they part fulfilling Gods purpose in their lives.

b) Families today: In Today’s society more families have ignored Godly principles for their life and families. Many men have become selfish, weak and wimpy have engaged themselves to be too workaholic at the expense of their families. When they come home tired after working or during week ends they would either find the things to be busy themselves either on computer or some favorite TV shows or supporting their basketball, footfall, golf, or some other sports than raising their children with great Godly morals and values  or spending time with their wife and kids. All these will distract the person to be away from God and family. As we all know that there are just -too many things available in the world to distract us but we need to remind ourselves that that being busy and being spiritual effectiveness do not go well together.

Many people have little time or no time to spend with their wife and children. As a result wife and children are left alone. For Many men in our society work is more important than family. In pursuing selfish pleasure, material things, money, work, career they are failing in fulfilling their spiritual responsibility and have ignored their responsibility of being a loving husband and Father of children. To be a loving husband and Father of children it takes many responsibilities, sacrifices in the family.

 Matt. 6:33, says, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added."

There are many things that can be done together and should be done together to bind tighter the unity of the family. God's plan for the training of children is in the two parents, the husband and wife. Family is complete with both present, both being a good example and both being role models for their children. Parenting is a team effort. Parents who live contradicting lives will destroy the stable life of their children. When parents fail to stay in God's plan for family and life they will not be in a position to lead their children in obtaining the godly goals in their life.

c)Consequences of not spending family time: As a result of neglecting  their marriage and their family ,children are left to raise themselves , some of the parents have even dumped their responsibilities to grand parents, wives, day cares, schools , Sunday schools, churches  etc which eventually has lead to dysfunctional families  . And such families will look solution  outside the bible for guidances and sources such as media, Godless society, ungodly friends and advisers for values and direction and becomes failure in all they do at the end.

American families and marriages are falling apart, divorce rate has increased tremendously, some family members  have even fallen into the trap of alternative lifestyles ,they are living a stressful lives, strife  and hurtings, health problems have increased which affects them physically,mentally,emotionally and spiritually as well, immorality  such as perversions, fornication adultery , violence, promiscuity etc, have increased , many of them are addicted  to smoking, tobacco, drug addictions  etc to relieve their  stress and the lost love and affection , criminal activities have become common , families are living daily  in continual conflicts, family breakups, extreme feminism have become the substitution to  traditional family with Godly values. Bible is full of family values and how God designed the family to function.

Their life instead of being filled with warmthness, closeness, family bond, love, they have replaced with work, career, making money, selfish talents, pleasures and richness. They have made their personal family life style as business lifestyles.

Many man and women often forget these verses from Gods word and they force themselves so hard to work above everything.1st Timothy 6:10 tells us that the love of money is the root of ALL evil. Workaholic pursues his career at the expense of his family. Arrogance, self-righteousness replaces the righteousness of God, Rom. 10:3.

Psa 127:1 says  A Song of Ascents, of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain.

Proverbs 3:24 says : The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked,but he blesses the home of the righteous.”

In (Genesis 2:1–2) God worked six days and rested on the seventh,  shows that God expects us to take  rest.

At the end often people will realize that there is no greater joy than to be around your family and childrens.

What about the sexual abuse cases in the priesthood?

Talking about this issue puts Catholics in a difficult position. There are incredible exaggerations floating around in the secular media and among Evangelicals, yet if a Catholic corrects the exaggerations then he is accused of making excuses for the tragedies.
The Catholic priesthood is not the only institution that has been hit with scandal.

http://www.reformation.com/

Source:http://www.davidmacd.com/catholic/priest_sexual_abuse_cases.htm

INTRODUCTORY RITES  WE STAND UP ENTRANCE SONG In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.	Biblical Foundation Mt   28:19 I Chron 16:36 II Cor 13:13
PENITENTIAL RITE My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins: I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault in my thoughts and in my words, in what l have done, and in what l have failed to do. And l ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.	James 5:16 Rom 12:16; James 3:6 I Thes 5:25 Rev 5:11, 6:9 Rev. 2:5,16,21; 3:3; 16:11 I Jn 1:9 Tobit 8:4; I Tim 1:2;Psm 51
GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord Cod, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen. OPENING PRAYERThis prayer, said by the priest, is different in each single mass. Whe he finish we answer: Amen WE TAKE A SEAT	GLORIA Lk. 2:14 Rev 19:6 Rev 22:9; Eph 5:20; Rev 7:2 II Jn 3; Phil 2:11; Jn 1:29 Rom 8:34 Lk 4:34; Lk 1:32 Jn 14:26
LITURGY OF THE WORD FIRST READING The Word of the Lord / Thanks be to God RESPONSORIAL PSALM SECOND READINGThe Word of the Lord / Thanks be to God ALLELUIAWE STAND UP The Lord be with you. And also with you. A reading from the holy gospel according to... Glory to you, Lord. ( GOSPEL ) This is the gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HOMILY WE TAKE A SIT WE STAND UP CREED OR THE PROFESSION OF FAITH PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL OR GENERAL INTERCESSIONS	Text related to the readings of the Day Old Testament / Acts of the Apostles Psalm New Testament Psalm II Cor 1:2 Gospel- Explanation of Readings Deut 6:4 Gen 14:19 Gen 1:1 Jn 3:16 Acts 2:36 Lk 1:35 Matt 1:22-23 Jn 19:1-2, 17-19 I Pe 3:18-19 I Cor 15:3-4 Mk 16:19 Acts 10:42. II Tim 4:1 Acts 2:17 Rom 5:5 Mt. 16:18. Rom 12:5 Rev 5:1, 7:9, 22:5, 20 Jn 20:23 Rom 8, 11 I Tim 2:1-2
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST WE TAKE A SEAT PRESENTATION OF GIFTS COLLECTION Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of life. Blessed be God for ever. Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. I will become our spiritual drink. Blessed be God for ever. Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his Church. WE STAND UP PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS This prayer, said by the priest, is different in each single mass. Whe he finish we answer: Amen. PREFACE AND EUCHARISTIC PRAYER The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It's right to give him thanks and praise. Father, it is our duty and our salvation ... ... And so we join the angels and the saints in proclaiming your glory as we sing (say): Holy, holy, holy Lord. God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. WE KNEEL DOWN Lord, you are holy indeed, the fountain of all holiness. Let your Spirit come upon these gifts to make them holy, so that they may become for us the body + and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Before he was given up to death, a death he freely accepted, he took bread and gave you thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my Body which will be given up for you. When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and drink from it; this is the cup of my Blood, the Blood of the New and Everlasting Covenant. It will be shed for you and for all men so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me. Let us proclaim the mystery of faith. Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again . WE STAND UP In memory of his death and resurrection, we offer you, Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup. .... ...Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.	Acts 4:35 - II Cor 9:12-13 Eccl 3:14 Sirach 17 Jn 6:35 Psm 68, 36 Lk 22:17-18 Psm 68:36 Heb 12:28 Psm 50:23 Text related to the readings of the Day   II Cor 1:2 Lam 3:41 Col 3:17 Col 1:3 Is 6:3 . Rev 4:8 Mk 11:9-10 II Mac 14:36 Phil 2:8 Jn 10:17-18 Mk 14:22-25 Mt 14:22-25 Lk 22:19-20.  I Cor 11:23-25  Acts 2:23-24 / I Cor 15, 3-4 Rev 22:17 22:20 Jn 6:51  I Cor 10:17  Eph 6:18 II Mac 12:45-46 I Cor 15, 20-23. 29-30  2 Tes 1:4-5. Rev 7:9-15 Heb 9:15 I Cor 12:12-13 Rev 7:12
RITE OF COMMUNION Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words our Saviour gave us: OUR FATHER Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: "I leave you peace, my peace I give you", look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever. Amen. The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. WE GIVE EACH OTHER A SIGN OF PEACE Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed . WE GO TO RECEIVE COMMUNION At the moment of communion the priest or the minister will say: The body of Christ. We must answer:Amen. WE RETURN TO OUR PLACE AND WE TAKE A SIT TO PRAY QUIETLY WE STAND UP PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION This prayer, said by the priest, is different in each single mass. Whe he finish we answer: Amen CONCLUDING RITE  The Lord be with you. And also with you. May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Go in the peace of Christ. Thanks be to God. FINAL SONG	Mt. 6:9-13 Jn 17:15 Rev 5:12-13 Jn 14:27 Jn 20.19 Rom 16:16 Jn 1:29 Rev 19:9 Mat 8:8 Text related to the readings of the Day   II Cor 1:2 Lk 24:51 Lk 7:50 II Cor 9:15

Bible references for the Catholic Mass

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INTRODUCTORY RITES  WE STAND UP ENTRANCE SONG In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.	Biblical Foundation Mt   28:19 I Chron 16:36 II Cor 13:13
PENITENTIAL RITE My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins: I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault in my thoughts and in my words, in what l have done, and in what l have failed to do. And l ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.	James 5:16 Rom 12:16; James 3:6 I Thes 5:25 Rev 5:11, 6:9 Rev. 2:5,16,21; 3:3; 16:11 I Jn 1:9 Tobit 8:4; I Tim 1:2;Psm 51
GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord Cod, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen. OPENING PRAYER This prayer, said by the priest, is different in each single mass. Whe he finish we answer: Amen WE TAKE A SEAT	GLORIA Lk. 2:14 Rev 19:6 Rev 22:9; Eph 5:20; Rev 7:2 II Jn 3; Phil 2:11; Jn 1:29 Rom 8:34 Lk 4:34; Lk 1:32 Jn 14:26
LITURGY OF THE WORD FIRST READING The Word of the Lord / Thanks be to God RESPONSORIAL PSALM SECOND READING The Word of the Lord / Thanks be to God ALLELUIAWE STAND UP The Lord be with you. And also with you. A reading from the holy gospel according to... Glory to you, Lord. ( GOSPEL ) This is the gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HOMILY WE TAKE A SIT WE STAND UP CREED OR THE PROFESSION OF FAITH PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL OR GENERAL INTERCESSIONS	Text related to the readings of the Day Old Testament / Acts of the Apostles Psalm New Testament Psalm II Cor 1:2 Gospel- Explanation of Readings Deut 6:4 Gen 14:19 Gen 1:1 Jn 3:16 Acts 2:36 Lk 1:35 Matt 1:22-23 Jn 19:1-2, 17-19 I Pe 3:18-19 I Cor 15:3-4 Mk 16:19 Acts 10:42. II Tim 4:1 Acts 2:17 Rom 5:5 Mt. 16:18. Rom 12:5 Rev 5:1, 7:9, 22:5, 20 Jn 20:23 Rom 8, 11 I Tim 2:1-2
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST WE TAKE A SEAT PRESENTATION OF GIFTS COLLECTION Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of life. Blessed be God for ever. Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. I will become our spiritual drink. Blessed be God for ever. Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his Church. WE STAND UP PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS This prayer, said by the priest, is different in each single mass. Whe he finish we answer: Amen. PREFACE AND EUCHARISTIC PRAYER The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It's right to give him thanks and praise. Father, it is our duty and our salvation ... ... And so we join the angels and the saints in proclaiming your glory as we sing (say): Holy, holy, holy Lord. God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. WE KNEEL DOWN Lord, you are holy indeed, the fountain of all holiness. Let your Spirit come upon these gifts to make them holy, so that they may become for us the body + and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Before he was given up to death, a death he freely accepted, he took bread and gave you thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my Body which will be given up for you. When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and drink from it; this is the cup of my Blood, the Blood of the New and Everlasting Covenant. It will be shed for you and for all men so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me. Let us proclaim the mystery of faith. Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again . WE STAND UP In memory of his death and resurrection, we offer you, Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup. .... ...Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.	Acts 4:35 - II Cor 9:12-13 Eccl 3:14 Sirach 17 Jn 6:35 Psm 68, 36 Lk 22:17-18 Psm 68:36 Heb 12:28 Psm 50:23 Text related to the readings of the Day   II Cor 1:2 Lam 3:41 Col 3:17 Col 1:3 Is 6:3 . Rev 4:8 Mk 11:9-10 II Mac 14:36 Phil 2:8 Jn 10:17-18 Mk 14:22-25 Mt 14:22-25 Lk 22:19-20.  I Cor 11:23-25  Acts 2:23-24 / I Cor 15, 3-4 Rev 22:17 22:20 Jn 6:51  I Cor 10:17  Eph 6:18 II Mac 12:45-46 I Cor 15, 20-23. 29-30  2 Tes 1:4-5. Rev 7:9-15 Heb 9:15 I Cor 12:12-13 Rev 7:12
RITE OF COMMUNION Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words our Saviour gave us: OUR FATHER Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: "I leave you peace, my peace I give you", look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever. Amen. The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. WE GIVE EACH OTHER A SIGN OF PEACE Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed . WE GO TO RECEIVE COMMUNION At the moment of communion the priest or the minister will say: The body of Christ. We must answer:Amen. WE RETURN TO OUR PLACE AND WE TAKE A SIT TO PRAY QUIETLY WE STAND UP PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION This prayer, said by the priest, is different in each single mass. Whe he finish we answer: Amen CONCLUDING RITE  The Lord be with you. And also with you. May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Go in the peace of Christ. Thanks be to God. FINAL SONG	Mt. 6:9-13 Jn 17:15 Rev 5:12-13 Jn 14:27 Jn 20.19 Rom 16:16 Jn 1:29 Rev 19:9 Mat 8:8 Text related to the readings of the Day   II Cor 1:2 Lk 24:51 Lk 7:50 II Cor 9:15

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Scripture Ref List for catholic faith!

Collection of verses..on various topics essential for catholic faith

Collection of verses..on various topics essential for catholic faith

[*]Religion: Isaiah 29:13, Colossians 2:8, James 1:27, Titus 3:9.

[*]Man can be Righteousness and perfect!!![*]1 Peter 2:24, 2 Samuel 22:33, Matthew 5:48, 1 Corinthians 13:10, Psalms 18:32, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Colossians 1:28, Genesis 6:8-9, James 3:2, Psalm 106:3, Hosea 10:12, Isaiah 3:10, Psalm 34:17, Proverbs 12:5, Proverbs 12:26, Acts 10:35, 1 John 2:29, Isaiah 51:1, Zephaniah 2:3, Titus 2:12, Ephesians 6:14, Deuteronomy 6:25

[*]Sacrament of Confirmation: Rev. 9:4, Heb. 6:2, Eph. 4:30, Acts 19:5-6, Acts 8:14-17, Heb. 6:2, John 6:27

[*]Holy Water Ex. 29:4, Ex. 30:18-19, Num. 5:17, John 13:4-10

[*]Holy Oil :Mark 6:13, James 5:14,

[*]Traditions :1 Corinthians 11:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:15

[*]Infant Baptism :Acts 2:38-39, 1 Cor 1:16, Acts 11:13-14, Acts 16:15, Acts 18:8, Col 2:11-12, Mk 10:13-16, Jn 3:5, Mt 28:19, Mk 16:16, Acts 16:33, Act 2:39, Act 2:42, Luke 18:17,Genesis18:18,Mathew 19:29,Numbers 8;11,Luke19:9,Acts11:14,Acts 16:31,Colosians2:11-13,Romans 2:13,Romans 3:20,Romans 4:2-3,James2:21-23,mark2:3-12,Ezekiel 18 :1-4,1 Timothy 2:4,Acts 10:44-48,mark 16:16,1 Peter 3:21,Romans 6:1-11, Acts 2:38-39 , 1 Cor 7, Ezekiel 36:25, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Malachi 2:15, Ephesians 6:7-8, Matthew 15:8, Psalms 14:1-3, Ephesians 6:4, Ephesians 2:10
[*]Priests as "Father"[*] 1 Cor 4:14-16, Gen. 45:8, Is. 22:20–21, Romans 9:10, 1 Cor. 4:14–15, 2 Tim. 2:1-2, Genesis 17:4, Exodus 40:15, Leviticus 16:32, Judges 18:19, 1 Samuel 2:28, 1 Samuel 2:30, Judges 17:10, 1 Chronicles 17:13, 1 Chronicles 25:6, Hebrews 7:3, Romans 4:17, Romans 4:18, 1 Corinthians 4:15

[*]Catholic Church is biblical an 2:44, Isa 2:2-3, Joel 3:17, Hag 2:7-10, Zech 8:3, Ex 18:19-23, Isa 22:20-22, Ex 4:12, Deut 4:1, Ex 25:8, Ex 40:9, Lev 24:1-4, Ex 25:9, Ex 26:1, Ex 27:1, Ex 28:1, Ex 28, Ex 7:8-13, Mal 1:11, Gen 12:2-3, Isa 18:3, Matt 16:18, Acts 2:46, Acts 2:41, Acts 5:14, Acts 6:7, Acts 2:42, Luke 1:9-10, Rev 8:3-4, Acts 13:44, Eph 4:11, Ephesians 3:21, Psalms 127:1, Numbers 18:35, 1Corinthians 11:27-29
[*]Virgin Mary :Is 7:14, Lk 1:26-27, Luk.1:48, Matthew 1:20, Luke 1:41-43, Revelation 11:19-12:2, Revelation 12:17, Gal. 4:4, Lk. 1:16-18

[*]Why Protestantism will never last Psalms 127:1, Matthew 16:18, Mark 3:24-25, 1Corinthians 1:13, Romans 1:18, Revelation 21:27, Revelation 22:15, 2Timothy 4:3-4, Romans 13:1-2

[*]Persecution of catholic church foretold Matthew 5:11-12, Luke 6:26, Isaiah 41:10-11, Jeremiah 1:19, 2Samuel 7:12-16, Daniel 2:44, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 5:38-39

[*]There is only one GOD, one Father, one Jesus Christ, one Savior, one Shepherd, one Lord, one High Priest, one Holy Spirit to guide the one Church that Jesus Christ founded, which is the one Body of Christ. There is only one cornerstone and one foundation. There is only one visible head of Christ's Church on earth, and there is only one authority which was given to that one Church. There is only one Word, one truth, one Scripture, one infallible interpretation of that one Scripture, one hope, one faith, and one Baptism. We are to be of one mind, be one in spirit, and speak with one mouth in unity. Psalms 27:1, 1Corinthians 3:11, Hebrews 13:17, John 10:1-2, John 10:16, 1Peter 4:17, 2Peter 2:1, 1Corinthians 14:33, Luke 11:23, Acts 5:29, 2John 1:9, Romans 10:15., John 20:21, Hebrews 5:4

[*]The catholic church foundation Genesis 4:1, Genesis 2:21-24, 1Corinthians 15:45, Jeremiah 16:9, John 3:28-29, Revelation 18:23, 19:7-8, 21:9, John 19:34, Matthew 16:18, Acts 2:1-47

[*]Confessing sins to man Leviticus 4:20, Leviticus 4:26, Leviticus 4:35, Leviticus 4:32, Leviticus 5:5-6, Leviticus 7:7, Leviticus 16:32, Leviticus 19:20-22, Numbers 6:11, Numbers 15:25, Numbers 15:28, Matthew 18:18, John 20:21-23, Matthew 10:40, 2Corinthians 5:17-20, 2Corinthians 2:10, Matthew 9:5-8

[*]We Kneel before our GOD 1Kings 8:54, 2Chronicles 6:13-14, Ezra 9:5, Psalm 95:6-7, Isaiah 45:24, Daniel 6:10,10:9-10, Matthew 2:11,17:14, Mark 1:40,10:17, Luke 22:41, Acts 9:40,20:36,21:5, Rom 14:11, Ephesians 3:14, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 14:10-11

[*]The papacy is scriptural Genesis 41:39-42, Rev 3:7-8, Isaiah 22:20-24, Ex 28:3-4., 1Macc 10:20, Matt 23:2, Lev 16:2, Job 12:13-14, John 21:15-17, John 20:22-23, Exodus 18:13-26, Numbers 11:14-17, Deut 17:8-12, Ex 28:30, Prov 11:14, Prov 19:20, Isa 16:3, 1Macc 8:15-16, Prov 11:14, Matt. 10:1-2, Matt. 16:18-19, Luke 22:31-32, John 21:15-17

[*]Incense :Genesis8:20-21,Levi 2:9,psamls141:2,Luke1:9-10.

[*]Lamp stand/Candle: Hebrews9:2,2macabees 10:3,Exodus30:7-8.

[*]Intercession of the Saints: Psalm 103, Ps. 103:20–21, Rev. 5:8, Psalm 30:4, Psalm 132:16, Romans 8:27, Ephesians 6:18, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 8:4, 1 Kings 13:6, Ephesians 2:19

[*]Are Catholics born again: Matt 7:21,Titus3:5, Mark 11:30,John3:5, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Ephesians 4:5, Num 8:5-6, Ezek 36:24-27, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16,

[*]Divisions: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Matthew 12:25, 1 Corinthians 1:11-13, Romans 16:17-18

[*]Catholics worship Mary: Revelation 18:20, Luke 1:46-55, Luke 1:27, Luke 1:30, Acts 9:15

[*]The importance and respect for the Bread /Eucharist in Church :John 6:53-55, 1 Corinthians 11, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 1 Corinthians 11:27, 1 Samuel 21:4, Psalm 104:15, Matthew 14:19-21, Matthew 26:26, 1 Corinthians 11:23-24, 1 Corinthians 10:17, Proverbs 4:17, Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 4:14

[*]Holy Eucharist: Exodus 12:1-22, Matthew 26:26, Matthew 26:27-28, Mark 14:22-24, Luke 22:19-20, John 6:53, John 6:32-33, John 6:47, 1Cor 10:16, 1Cor 11:23, 1Cor 11:23-26, Luke 24:13-35

[*]Our Bodies are members of Christ! 1 Corinthians 6:15-18, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Timothy 4:8, 1 Corinthians 3:15-17 , I Thessalonians 5:23, Ephesians 5:3,4

[*]Sickness also tends to bring people to prayer!. James 5:14, Hosea 4:6, James 5:15:, Joshua 2, Genesis 7:1, Genesis 22:17-18

[*]Praying for saints: Psalm 30:4, Psalm 52:9, Psalm 116:15, Psalm 132:16, Psalm 148:14, Psalm 149:1, Daniel 7:18, Daniel 7:27, Romans 1:7, Romans 8:27, 1 Corinthians 6:1, 1 Corinthians 6:2, 1 Corinthians 16:15, 2 Corinthians 8:4, Ephesians 1:18, Ephesians 3:18, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:21, Colossians 1:4, Colossians 1:12, Colossians 1:26, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 8:3, Revelation 8:4

[*]Parables [/b]:Mark 4:11, Luke 8:10