First, the sclerotic College of Cardinals must be modernized by making it truly representative of Church membership, by infusing it with its proper ratio of members from all world regions. Second, the College must get rid of dead wood and bring in young Cardinals from Church membership writ large.

But these two steps will be meaningless unless the priesthood is... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Sid2) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/7012 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:54:27 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6999/t/--gets--attached--leaders-makes--Catholic-error-.html feeds@yuku.com (Budge2) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6999 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:58:08 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6997/t/-Medujorge--Catholics---End-Times---Christians-.html

1. This is based on my personal experiences, so take it with a grain of salt:

   I have never known anyone who was into Medjugorje to be at peace.

   Every single Medjugorje-believer I've met has been in constant turmoil over interpreting the latest batch of messages and wondering just what exactly "chastisement" means, when it will happen, and to whom.

   I recently broke up with a girl... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Sid2) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6997 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:37:20 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6981/t/-man--saved--faith----does-James-tell---faith--works--dead-.html If our salvation is dependent upon our faith, and that faith, in turn, is then enlivened or made real by works, then we automatically have a part in our salvation and we can literally lay claim to it for it is our works that have made our faith alive. Furthermore, we can even boast and pat ourselves on the back because our works are now involved; we could even say "I have a saving faith," for it's all mine.
   
   Now most, if not all mainstream Christians, will admit... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Sid2) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6981 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:42:40 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6960/t/Enoch-and-Canonicity.html
   Jud 1:15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard [speeches] which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.
   
   My pastor says that you can buy the book of Enoch today and since the quote from the book of Jude and the Book of... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (ChuckT) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6960 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:19:13 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6944/t/Looking-for-Ex-Catholic-contributors.html Hi folks. I am an admin on an agnostic themed blog that is looking to expand our reach. We are looking for an ex or post-Catholic that would like to contribute an occasional post related to their interests as it has to do with Catholicism. It may just be a recent news item, perhaps an interesting video on youtube, longer articles, short commentaries,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (carnegis) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6944 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:32:52 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6872/t/One-Catholic-s-Notion-of-Faith.html feeds@yuku.com (NMOCM) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6872 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:09:52 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6864/t/A-Conversion-to-Catholicism.html
   

   Third Person
   
   By Brad Miner
   When I was as a Protestant... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (NMOCM) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6864 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:42:09 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6859/t/Teachings-of-the-risen-Christ.html

   Hi all,
   
   It's amazing how much professing Christians rebel against the Truth of the risen Christ. If you want to start a fight on a mainline discussion board just mention two gospels. People are so caught up in whatever their congregation's traditions are that in most cases tradition trumps Scripture. Bibles collect dust during the week and are only opened on Sunday to let some misguided teacher further... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Oasis2) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6859 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:05:25 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6855/t/Our-Health-Care-Mess-What-could-be-done-to-make-it-better-.html
   Healthcare in this country is a broken system. I am familiar with a mega $million medical school, tied with it's own hospital that turns out 15-25 doctors a year.
   
   . . . many of them start the practice of medicine with 6 figure student loans to start paying off.
   
   I live 30 minutes from a world-class medical complex and frequently see people coming for treatment from a hundred miles or better . . . their medical care isn't available in their rural area.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Sid2) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6855 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:13:02 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6830/t/some-questions-re-churches-.html I've been wondering about some church-related issues recently and thought I'd see what thoughts some of you who are more mature Christians than I might have.
   As I thnk I mentioned in a previous post, I'm not attending mass and don't consider myself to be a catholic anymore. I've been to an open brethren assembly a few times and felt really at home there - lots of bible teaching, no ritual, powerful singing of traditional hymns but no soppy folk hymns, etc... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (miriam) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6830 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:57:41 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6811/t/Paul-s-Letter-To-The-Ephesians-And-Catholicism-.html
   I welcome contributions from other former Catholics and from those who never were Catholic.
   
   
   
   Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
   
   Our salvation in Christ is an accomplished fact. We are already at home in Christ in "heavenly places." (As... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Gods Trombone) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6811 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:26:54 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6802/t/Spiritual-Gifts-Permanent-or-Temporary-.html
   Miriam had a question about speaking in tongues on another thread in this section. I thought I might paste a couple of posts I made on another board a couple of years ago to jumpstart a conversation here.
   Below is part of a post I made in response to someone on another board. Miriam's question was about speaking in tongues but I thought I would post this one about Miracles first to provide a foundation for the converstation about Spiritual Gifts in general(All... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Oasis2) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6802 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:06:29 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6777/t/can-we-say-something-positive-please-.html I feel like a misfit - an evangelical christian in a catholic church. I have many close friends in the catholic church, my kids are baptized and attend a warm loving RC school and I have been active in the church for quite some time. I have always loved the catholic social teaching. Although it is easy to bash the church wrt the recent abuse in Ireland (my country) I believe that we must not forget that much good has been done and is being done by and on behalf of the RC church. I am... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (miriam) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6777 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:13:03 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6730/t/The-Appropriate-Questions.html From time to time I will run across a well-conceived article like the following, which seems to get directly to the point
   of what the purpose of this site is.
   
   A well=defined difference between the Gospel of Grace and Catholicism is where Rome departs from the inspired letters of Paul.
   
   The article follows.
   
   June 1, 2009

   REBELLION AGAINST PAULINE AUTHORITY
   by Cornelius R. Stam
   Printer Friendly Version

   One of the chief reasons why so... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Gods Trombone) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6730 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:13:40 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6712/t/What-is-The-Ecclesia-Ben-Williams.html What is The Ecclesia? Ben Williams - Google Search
   
   1. What Is The Ecclesia Pt 1.pmd

   "What Is http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6712 Wed, 27 May 2009 19:32:03 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6697/t/Hello-I-m-new.html
   I'm very new and was wondering if there was anywhere particular where newcomers could post their stories?
   
   Thanks,
   
   Chris
   ]]> feeds@yuku.com (krispy) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6697 Tue, 19 May 2009 19:29:07 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6684/t/--Roman-Catholic-Church--Church-Jesus-Christ-founded-.html Is the Roman Catholic Church the Church Jesus Christ founded?
   
   Most people do not have a clue about the true origin and history of the Roman Catholic Church (RCC). If the world knew all the facts, the RCC would already be out of business. The Roman Catholic Church only exists by deception and subterfuge. On the surface, it appears to be a most sanctimonious descendant of the Biblical church. Its pomp and splendor,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Sid2) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6684 Fri, 15 May 2009 06:53:36 GMT http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6651/t/Whats-your-belief-system-.html Do you believe some may know Jesus and never deny him and is his forever? I know this to be true for me, because that is the way I am.
   
   Revelation 3:12 (Whole Chapter)
   
   All who are victorious will become pillars in the Temple of my God, and they will never have to leave it. And I will write on them the name of my God, and they will be citizens in the city of my God-the new Jerusalem that comes down from heaven... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (MsAmber) http://xcatholic.yuku.com/topic/6651 Mon, 11 May 2009 13:29:44 GMT