WHY CATHOLICS SHOULD NOT BOW TO IDOLS

PASTOR MICHAEL HOGGARD

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But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman’s hand. ~ Ezekiel 33:6, King James Version Holy Bible

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CATHOLICISM CRISIS OF FAITH

Will ‘true’ Catholics go to Heaven? Realize that a person in the Roman Catholic Church can make their way to heaven, but they would do so in spite of the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Most Catholics have not a clue as to “what one must do to be saved” and most are also ignorant of the teachings, doctrinal positions, and official writings of the Roman Catholic Church.

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THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH

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“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” ~ Titus 2:13

ROME’S AGENDA FOR A ONE WORLD RELIGION

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JESUS ON THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES

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When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.
And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring.
O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky;
but can ye not discern the signs of the times? ~ Matthew 16:2-3, KJV

A LOOK BACK AT THE POPE’S VISIT TO AMERICA

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POPE FULFILLS JESUS’ WORDS?

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“I have come in my Father’s name and
you do not receive me. If another comes
in his own name you will receive him.”

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Jesus Christ, ~ John 5:43 (KJV)

From Time-Warner Cable's Papal Visit Channel to the throngs of people who waited hours on end just to catch a glimpse of him, over the past several days we've seen just how messiah-like the reception has been toward Pope Francis.

Just because Pope Francis represents a religion of approximately 1.2 billion people around the world, does that justify the kind of reception he received and the titles he claims such as Holy Father and Vicar of Christ?

Joining Jim to look at these and other questions was Mike Gendron. For over 30 years Mike was a devout Roman Catholic and was taught to rely upon the authority of the church. He followed the priests, the sacraments and was depending upon his own good works for salvation. However in 1981 after attending an apologetics seminar called, 'Evidence for the Christian Faith' the Bible became his sole authority in all matters of faith. As he searched the Scriptures he was amazed to see how often the Bible contradicts the teaching and tradition of the church he had been a part of for so long. Mike placed his trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and the Bible became his sole authority in all matters of faith. He founded a ministry, 'Proclaiming the Gospel' that points people to Jesus Christ as the all-sufficient Savior.

Mike began by quoting Jesus who said, “I have come in my Father’s name and you do not receive me. If another comes in his own name you will receive him.” John 5:43 Since this was the reaction of so many to the Pope, Mike sees the throngs of people as victims of the worst kind of deception, following a mortal man rather than Christ and his Word for the answers to life's most critical issues. Mike feels this scene will be played out again when the false prophet points the world to the anti-Christ.

We know that there’s only one Holy Father. Mike noted that this expression is used only one time in the New Testament. That was when the Lord Jesus Christ prayed to the one and only Holy Father in his high priestly prayer from John 17. So for the Pope to be acknowledged as the Holy Father, Head of the Church and the Vicar of Christ on earth, those are titles given to the triune God.

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“And no marvel; for Satan himself is
transformed into an angel of light.”

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2 Corinthians 11:14 ~ King James Version Bible

Paul warned us in 2 Corinthians that such men (as the Pope) are false apostles. They are deceitful workmen disguising themselves as apostles of Christ and no wonder for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it's no surprise if his servants disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. That makes the Pope clearly a pawn of Satan, carrying out his agenda to deceive the world.

Mike carefully noted that he doesn't present this warning to be harsh but instead to warn Roman Catholics that you must look to Christ and his Word as your supreme authority for truth.

There is so much more to hear and learn as Mike lovingly warns listeners about the following:

• What Catholicism adds to the Gospel of Grace and in the end nullifies it.

• Why Catholics still have Christ on the cross.

• Why Catholic salvation is conditional.

• Why Peter was not the first Pope.

...and much more.

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“Pope Francis said that “I come in my own name” and that of the “entire Catholic community.” Not as a representative of Jesus Christ, not as an ambassador of the Gospel, but Francis stated that he came in his own name, his own power, and that of his Roman church. Rome the place and people that killed Jesus on the cross. The same cross that Francis said “ended in failure.” The Name of Jesus Christ, of whom Francis claims to be the “vicar” of, was never mentioned one time in any way, shape or form. What on Earth could possibly possess him to say that he “comes in his own name”? Then I read the end of the transcript, and it all clicked in.” » Read Full Article @ NTEB

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CANONIZATION OF THE POPES

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Jesus Christ Is The Sole All-Sufficient Savior

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.” ~ 1 Timothy 2:5-6

On Today’s Show (April 29, 2014): For over 30 years, Mike Gendron was a devout Roman Catholic and was taught to rely upon the authority of the church. He followed the priests, the sacraments and was depending upon his own good works for salvation. However, in 1981, after attending an apologetics seminar called, 'Evidence for the Christian Faith' the Bible became his sole authority in all matters of faith. As he searched the Scriptures he was amazed to see how often the Bible contradicts the teaching and tradition of the church he had been a part of for so long. Mike placed his trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and the Bible became his sole authority in all matters of faith. He founded a ministry, Proclaiming the Gospel, that points people to Jesus Christ as the all-sufficient Savior.

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Within Roman Catholicism, canonization is a decree that establishes the public veneration of an individual whose holy life makes the person worthy of God's special love. This decree is universal and obligatory for all Roman Catholics which means that members are to venerate those individuals who are now deemed as being saints by the church.

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PHILIPPINES: ANGRY MOB BURNS OBAMA EFFIGY IN PROTEST AGAINST SECURITY PACT

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Euronews (in English) April 29, 2014: “Filipino activists stage a protest near presidential palace gates and burn effigies of U.S. and Philippines presidents, denouncing a security pact that will allow more U.S. troops in the country.

Hundreds of Filipino activists protested outside the Presidential Palace gates in Manila on Monday (April 28), denoucing the visit of U.S. President Barack Obama.

The visit is the final leg of Obama's four-nation tour of U.S. allies in Asia, which aims to convince allies that the U.S. pivot of military and diplomatic assets to the Asia-Pacific region is real.

Protesters chanted nationalists slogans and burned effigies of Aquino and Obama, showing their dissatisfaction on a recent defence pact that will allow for increased use of Philippine bases by U.S. ships, aircraft and troops.

Before Obama arrived, the United States and the Philippines signed a new security agreement aimed at establishing greater stability in the region.

The accord allows for enhanced "rotational presence" of U.S. forces in the country. It will allow U.S. forces to train and conduct exercises with Philippine forces for maritime security, disaster assistance and humanitarian aid, White House officials told reporters at a briefing.

Obama said the new defense agreement will only allow American servicemen to rotate and train, and the U.S. does not intend to build new bases or reclaim old ones.

Protesters have strongly opposed the security pact and said it will heighten tensions in the already tumultous Asia-Pacific region which has been embattled in a gridlock over territorial claims with the growing assertiveness of China.”

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VIOLENT PRO-ABORTION MOB ATTACKS PRO-LIFE PEOPLE PRAYING AT CATHOLIC CHURCH

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. ~ Jeremiah 1:5

Steven Ertelt, Life News — A graphic video from Argentina is making the rounds of the Internet today showing violent protests with pro-abortion activists attacking pro-life people praying at a Catholic Church.

The abortion activists attempted to storm the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista (John the Baptist) in Argentina late last month.

Taken in San Juan de Cuyo, Argentina sometime between November 23 and 25, the video shows, as described on YouTube, “feminists and their male peers bellow[ing] noisy and anti-Catholic slogans drawing through the city. In retaliation, 1500 young Catholics formed a human shield around the Cathedral to prevent about 7000 antagonists from storming the Archdiocesan Church.”

The video shows topless women spray painting the people praying — in their faces and putting Nazi swastikas on their clothing. The police indicated they would not help the pro-life Catholics in front of the church because the protestors were women.

Feminists Attack Argentina Cathedral

Radical Church opponents attempt to storm the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista (John the Baptist) in Argentina.

From the 23rd-25th November, in San Juan de Cuyo, Argentina, feminists and their male peers bellowed noisy and anti-Catholic slogans drawing through the city. In retaliation, 1500 young Catholics formed a human shield around the Cathedral to prevent about 7000 antagonists from storming the Archdiocesan Church.

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The reaction to the video has been strong. Below are a sampling of some of the comments from pro-lifers who have watched it:

• “let this be a lesson:it is ALWAYS the LEFT that foments HATE and INTOLERANCE.”

• “They represent quite a few liberals, which by anyone who would hold these views, this would be one too many don’t you think. Don’t fool yourselves, even in this country they are now elevated by our government and are now protected to act in this way. These femen are disgusting.”

• “Get ready for “not all feminists are like that” nonsense.”

• “And who can say that these women are not fighting for evil, contempt for women, sneering of other people, social fragmentation, against women rights, and even for wars (between people, in families, in countries internal wars and between countries)? I don`t see anything simmilar to fighting for women rights in this feminism…”

• “If they would have defended themselves they would have been thrown in jail. This is one of the many reasons I hate modern day feminism. ”

• “That’s awful. So much hate.”

• “What was the police doing? They exist to protect the rights of individuals or groups – and these religious men are being oppressed by a group of savages. I don’t care if they’re Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu or any other religion – they are citizens and taxpayers in their own country. The only one to blame here is the country and the police. There will always be bad people like these savages, but the country and the police are OBLIGATED to protect the citizens who are peacefully chanting in front of a temple.”

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DO CATHOLIC PRIESTS IN THE MILITARY ‘RISK BEING ARRESTED’ IF THEY MINISTER AND HOLD MASS DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN?

Military Priests Now Risk Arrest?

Billy Hallowell, TheBlaze — In an op-ed published on Thursday, John Schlageter, general counsel at Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, a group that oversees military the services provided by the Catholic Church in the U.S., made some startling claims about how the government shut-down could impact priests — and the allegations are chilling.

According to Schlageter, Catholic priests who are contracted risk being arrested if they work during the shutdown.

Unlike active duty faith leaders, these contracted workers are described by CatholicVote.org, a conservative advocacy group, as, “paid by the federal government as independent contractors in places where there aren’t enough active-duty priests to meet the needs of Catholics in military service.”

The attorney also warned of the detrimental impact that the shutdown could have on Catholics in the ranks.

“If the government shutdown continues through the weekend, there will be no Catholic priest to celebrate Mass this Sunday in the chapels at some U.S. military installations where non-active-duty priests serve as government contractors,” writes Schlageter.

The lawyer went on to discuss why these contracted employees are relied upon: There’s a shortage of Catholic priests and a resulting need to contract additional religious leaders to ensure availability when an active duty Catholic chaplain isn’t free or on-site.

“With the government shutdown, many GS and contract priests who minister to Catholics on military bases worldwide are not permitted to work — not even to volunteer,” he continued. “During the shutdown, it is illegal for them to minister on base and they risk being arrested if they attempt to do so.”

The arrest claim is a bold one — but is it true? Recently, Politico did report that furloughed federal workers could be fired for using their BlackBerry phones during the shutdown. One warning noted that there could be penalties for conducting any work outside of the office during this time.

“Due to legal requirements, working in any way during a period of furlough (even as a volunteer) is grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment,” read a recent letter from the House Administration Committee to nonessential employees. “To avoid violating this prohibition, we strongly recommend that you turn your BlackBerrys off for the duration of the furlough.”

Technically, this would translate over to faith leaders as well. As for events that might be scheduled on military bases — baptisms, weddings, etc. — unless a priest who is not contracted is found, Schlageter said that the event would potentially have to be canceled.

But if these priests conducted religious events anyway, would they really risk arrest? That remains to be seen, but the impact of the shutdown is already being felt among Catholic clergy.

In a statement to CatholicVote.org, Schlageter provided additional details about some of the specific ramifications the shutdown is having on people of faith:

There will be Mass at Quantico because of the terms of service of the contract for the priest at Quantico. Nonetheless, 3 Masses have been cancelled at local Fort Belvoir. … In one situation a couple that is to be married at an Air Force Base this Saturday and did all of their preparation with a GS priest will now be married by an active duty priest who is being taken in from somewhere else. This means that the priest that the couple got to know over the past few months will not be able to witness their marriage. One priest in Virginia Beach will be celebrating Mass in a local park off base.

We are also learning that some chapel musicians will not be able to play at Sunday Mass during the furlough.

If you’re wondering why government workers (contracted priests, included) aren’t allowed to volunteer during the shutdown, Slate has an explanation. The reasoning is predicated upon the Anti-Deficiency Act of 1884. Here’s more:

The basic logic of the Anti-Deficiency Act is to say that executive branch officials are not allowed to undertake actions that create financial obligations for the federal government that they have not received congressional funding for. The Navy, in other words, can’t order up a bunch of ships and then when the bill comes due tell Congress that it needs to appropriate the money to pay for the ships lest the entire creditworthiness of the American military collapse.

Prevailing doctrine didn’t always hold that the Anti-Deficiency Act applies in this way. Back in the 1970s there were a whole series of appropriations lapses driven by House/Senate disagreement about abortion. What happened then was basically what happens now with “essential” workers—people keep doing their jobs, it’s just that they don’t get paid. Then when Congress worked out its disagreement, it would also pony up the money for back pay. In a sense this made appropriations lapses “too easy,” to the Justice Department changes the interpretation and now federal workers can’t work. Unless, that is, they’re essential in which case they must work.

TheBlaze reached out to Lt. Col. Laurel P. Tingley at the Air Force Press Desk to ask how regulations will impact contracted priests and to see if there’s any merit to the arrest claim.

“Any civilian employee who volunteers their time to the government while furloughed is violating the Anti-Deficiency Act, as is any supervisor who allows an employee to do so,” she said in an e-mail. “The ADA provides for disciplinary action for individuals who are found in violation.”

We followed up to check if arrest is one of the potential ramifications and we’re waiting for clarification. » Full Article

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Billy Hallowell has been working in journalism and media for more than a decade. His writings have appeared in Human Events, Mediaite and on FOXNews.com, among other outlets. Hallowell has a B.A. in journalism and broadcasting from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York and an M.S. in social research from Hunter College in Manhattan, New York. He is the founder of Pathufind Media and lives just outside NYC with his wife. You can find him on Twitter @BillyHallowell.

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