tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:52:53 +0000http://thiscatholicjourney.com/blog.htmthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)Blogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-2328068564351903428Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:34:00 +00002009-09-29T21:52:53.792-07:00Early Church FathersTraditionPapacyPopeThe following is a very early list of popes written between 175 and 190, not many years after Irenaeus' Roman visit, lists the order from Peter to Eleutherius:1. It is within the power of all, therefore, in every Church, who may wish to see the truth, to contemplate clearly the tradition of the apostles manifested throughout the whole world; and we are in a position to reckon up those who were byhttp://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/09/against-heresies-book-iii-chapter-3-st.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-8046625915709466422Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:08:00 +00002009-09-26T23:15:26.604-07:00Early Church FathersPopeWas the office of the pope a 4th-5th century invention? Here's what the Early Church Fathers say about the office of pope (aka Bishop of Rome)... yes, Rome... where Peter traveled and was then martyred.Irenaeus"The blessed apostles [Peter and Paul], having founded and built up the church [of Rome] . . . handed over the office of the episcopate to Linus" (Against Heresies 3:3:3 [A.D. 189]). http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/09/succession-from-peter.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-5815493506670116804Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:45:00 +00002009-08-15T16:02:51.602-07:00rosaryTWO new rosaries posted!http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5467490http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/08/rosary.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-596515304503905377Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:39:00 +00002009-08-13T16:43:12.933-07:00personalWell, the local community college I've been attending informed me that I have enough credits for an Associate of General Studies degree. This is awesome news with amazing timing because I've been considering going for a Bachelor of Arts in Theology! Thing is, I have to find a way to pay for it! I've been unemployed since December so money is tight to begin with. However, God has been providing http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/08/back-to-school.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-8807902064131548753Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:46:00 +00002009-07-26T23:57:12.396-07:00personalSo, there are far too many days, weeks and months between posts but life is just so busy! Right now, my diocese is working on establishing a program called, "Why Catholic?". I'm currently working on getting involved and am greatly looking forward to the fruit that may come of it. Additionally, I'm planning to be a catechist this coming year and am going through some training for that as well.I'vehttp://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/07/long-overdue-update.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-74134772087079870Fri, 08 May 2009 04:33:00 +00002009-05-07T21:38:26.883-07:00videohttp://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/05/nd-response.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-4108890990623657430Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:04:00 +00002009-04-07T18:05:19.331-07:00TODAY marks the two-year anniversary of my entrance into the Catholic Church. I am truly blessed and thankful to be Catholic. No regrets!http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/04/2-years.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-7594808266994029874Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:03:00 +00002009-04-05T21:10:44.067-07:00BiblechurchCatholics are often accused of not being Bible-centered, or Bible-based, etc. However, the Catholic mass proves to be quite the opposite. One might be surprised to learn that every aspect of the mass IS from from Scripture. Additionally, more Scripture is read in one mass than in any Protestant service I've ever attended. It is ignorant and unfair to assert that Catholics aren't Bible-based. http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/04/scripture-in-mass_05.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-309263119310640910Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:58:00 +00002009-03-26T17:57:20.498-07:00Anti-Catholicism"Christ was a simple man, a humble man...who taught the word of God...but wasnt [sic]part of a religion, or church...with traditions, and rituals."Here's the thing... Christ is GOD. There is nothing all that simple about the creator of the universe. The depth of God is so vast, that humanity will never fully comprehend it, no matter how much education or intelligence we have. We cannot, thereforehttp://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/03/simple-response-part-2.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-7677521408287126263Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:31:00 +00002009-03-19T21:57:32.507-07:00Anti-CatholicismThe following was a comment left to me by "Simple":So I have a seriouse question for you, and others....Wolves in Sheeps clothing huh?. In the book of revelation they talk of scarlet and purple...isnt most of the etire for the pope, and the vatican...scarlet and purple. Revelation speaks, of pearls...and gold...Isnt the entire roman holy empire...FULL of pearls...and Gold?...please I want you to http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/03/simple-response-part-1.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-3990817293352890416Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:17:00 +00002009-02-14T23:19:36.142-08:00Check out this new blog:A Journey to Grace Blog is an outreach of Sisters In Christ Inc., a ministry founded in 2004 for the purpose of leading post abortive and sexually abused women to freedom, hope and healing in Jesus Christ.http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/02/journey-to-grace.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-7820141842713260841Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:20:00 +00002009-01-25T14:24:07.723-08:00videoOk, so this is NOT a typical video posting you'd see on this blog. But I wanted to share it anyway... because I found it humorous and well-done. Insert Ring on Finger from Radthanael on Vimeo.http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/01/insert-ring-on-finger.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-7188202668408983197Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:36:00 +00002009-01-09T23:37:12.802-08:00Check out this site:http://catholiceverything.comhttp://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/01/catholiceverythingcom.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-5875224539086652374Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:30:00 +00002009-01-04T17:31:27.613-08:00videohttp://thiscatholicjourney.com/2009/01/lifehouses-everything-skit.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-5068622588100520494Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:53:00 +00002008-11-18T17:25:13.554-08:00truthfaith"Even to the death fight for truth, and the LORD your God will battle for you."I love this verse.So often it is difficult to stand up for the truth, especially when society has become so relativistic. But God calls us to fight to the death for the truth if necessary. In doing so, we know that God will join us in the fight and that, in the end, the truth will always win. It is the search for truthhttp://thiscatholicjourney.com/2008/11/sirach-428.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-7881902802767852879Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:15:00 +00002008-10-02T22:39:34.621-07:00lifechurch teachingpoliticsabortionStand up for life. Humanitarian efforts, health care reform, improved economics, the end of the war... it's all good and necessary... but none of it means anything if we cannot stand up for the right to life, liberty and happiness on behalf of the thousands of Americans who are slaughtered every day in the silent terrorism of abortion. All rights depend first on having LIFE. Liberty and http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2008/10/catholic-vote-2008.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-7664271766920499450Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:13:00 +00002008-09-17T08:20:13.252-07:00absolute truthrelativismWhen one is not grounded in truth (and isn't even seeking it anyway), it is easy for them to be persuaded to believe in anything... One does not need to be held accountable for anything, at least in their mind, if they simply deny the divinity of Christ and the authority of God. It's easy to escape by simply throwing out the "organized religion" card. This disease of relativism is seen often, http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2008/09/danger-of-relativism.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-8972871013583293705Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:17:00 +00002008-11-18T17:27:42.634-08:00personalAs anyone can see, this blog has seriously been neglected. It bothersme that I haven't written in so long but I've just been so busy withliving life and getting through one day at a time with work, kids,school and financial adjustments. Sometimes I think, "If I could justreach that milestone, then I will have more time to write... Includingmy conversion story." But, it seems that milestone never http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2008/07/neglected.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-7812029124797970220Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:22:00 +00002008-04-08T09:31:24.966-07:00personalI can officially say that I've ben Catholic one year, as of yesterday! Woot woot! It's been quite a year, too! My children were baptized last summer. Clay is preparing for First Reconciliatin and First Holy Communion (May 31) and we are striving to make Catholic living a part of our everyday lives. I wish I could impart some words of wisdom but my mind is full of useless information I need for a http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2008/04/one-year.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-8391113428665937402Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:55:00 +00002008-03-28T16:58:36.995-07:00videoIn case you're wondering how much God loves you:I could barely make it through this video. Get your tissue.(Scenes from the short film "Most")http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2008/03/gods-love.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-2212896461208986524Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:24:00 +00002008-03-17T20:37:56.457-07:00personalprayerfamilyThe meeting with the expectant mother went great and she has chosen to place her twin boys with my sister and her husband! Our family is so excited! The cost of the adoption is just about what they have saved up and some family members have promised to provide any amount they may be short! God has truly made a way for this all to happen. We all feel such a peace about everything!In less than two http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2008/03/adoption-update.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-5509064908272406075Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:56:00 +00002008-03-10T10:56:47.629-07:00videohttp://thiscatholicjourney.com/2008/03/new-again.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-1573270876412848623Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:47:00 +00002008-03-17T20:40:28.696-07:00personalfamilyMy sister, April, got a call from the case working handling their adoption yesterday. There is a an expectant mother due in July who is looking to place her babies in a loving home. April and her husband are going to meet her on Saturday! That's right, BABIES... She's having TWIN boys! There IS something significant about the concept of adopting twins:One morning a couple of years ago, after http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2008/03/egg-yolks-and-babies.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-2881016466376006997Sat, 01 Mar 2008 07:39:00 +00002008-03-06T08:44:29.783-08:00Please pardon my horrible grammar in my newsletter...I should have read it before I sent it out! I have no idea what I was thinking but I had a good laugh about it! Two fragmented sentences and I used "conscience" instead of "conscious"... all within the first line! SHEESH!Ok, that's my rant.http://thiscatholicjourney.com/2008/02/grammar.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32103356.post-6532953687588461339Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:25:00 +00002008-03-10T10:57:54.023-07:00videomoral issuesPhoto of Sea Turtle Signhttp://thiscatholicjourney.com/2008/02/sea-turtles-and-human-babies.htmlthiscatholicjourney@gmail.com (Amber)0