A Protestant Tours a Catholic Cathedral

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  • @MattWhitmanTMBH
    @MattWhitmanTMBH  5 ปีที่แล้ว +713

    There's a second part to this discussion with Father Diaz! Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/rbAQGvuoXwk/w-d-xo.html

    • @JasonFerguson1283
      @JasonFerguson1283 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I love your channel! Have an awesome weekend!

    • @yankeesfan2006
      @yankeesfan2006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Father Diaz didn’t mention the second alter behind the cruciform... the second alter is used for the Tridentine form of the holy mass, which is traditionally said facing the alter and the celebrant only faces the people during sermon and communion, and instead of English it’s said in Latin... As a Catholic I respect
      Your interest in our faith... If you are curious at all in learning about the old Latin form of catholic mass, I recommend you look into contact the priestly society of Pius the 10th god bless and have a blessed day

    • @jackcruz136
      @jackcruz136 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      This how you promote ecumenism with rome.

    • @kitiowa
      @kitiowa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@yankeesfan2006 The Society of Pius the the tenth are schimatics and no longer Catholic.

    • @DawnHub666
      @DawnHub666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely insane fundamentalist fantasy dogma narratives. Not based in any fact what so ever .
      Utterly deluded. Very very Pagan . I smell your fears .

  • @Nighthawkwr200
    @Nighthawkwr200 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7623

    I grew up Protestant, declared myself an atheist at 19, and at 26 I am pursuing Roman Catholicism. God never gave up on me.

    • @sunbro7853
      @sunbro7853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      Jackson Murphy
      Deo gratias!

    • @heatherking0603
      @heatherking0603 5 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      Jackson Murphy and he never will 😊 god bless you!

    • @JordoGarcia
      @JordoGarcia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +208

      J P Why would you say that? Are you serious? A man coming back to the light of the knowledge of God through Jesus is a blessing and something to be rejoiced. Catholics who believe that Jesus is the son of God and died for our sins are saved. Point blank period. Check yourself, brother.

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@JordoGarcia THEY PREACH ANOTHER GOSPEL OF GRACE +WORKS NOT GRACE ALWAYS PRODUCES WORKS.BIG DIFFERENCE +MEANS YOU PARTLY SAVE YOURSELF .AN INSULT TO OUR LORDS DEATH

    • @mercksoutheast8883
      @mercksoutheast8883 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      God Bless you my friend.

  • @annettemelendez6250
    @annettemelendez6250 ปีที่แล้ว +1364

    I grew up Jewish, convert to Catholicism at age 58! Catholicism called me to Jesus and it's my home in faith.

    • @anarchyman292
      @anarchyman292 ปีที่แล้ว

      Koffer. As mush as I like Christianity it is paganism. Worshipping false idols and a man shall bot be worshipped as a God.

    • @windy1267
      @windy1267 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      check our brother nathanial! same situation as you kind of

    • @richardloostburg2637
      @richardloostburg2637 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m a Protestant and you’re a traitor to your Jewish heritage for becoming a subject of Rome papist

    • @lufhopespeacefully2037
      @lufhopespeacefully2037 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace;iiii

    • @Thuggyballs200
      @Thuggyballs200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice

  • @renealamos9063
    @renealamos9063 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1383

    The protestant man is very respectful and the catholic priest is a very wise man, tremendous and beautiful video.

    • @davidcolley7714
      @davidcolley7714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      In other words the "protestant man" refused to ask any contentious questions and allowed the Catholic priest to expound his version of Christianity

    • @yummy8560
      @yummy8560 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@davidcolley7714 cos the protestant man was humble enough to trust the wisdom of the Catholic priest 😉👍

    • @andrewortiz9226
      @andrewortiz9226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@davidcolley7714 although I'm not catholic, its true that the Catholic church was the first organized Christian church and it was Catholics who met together and prayed to God about which books belong in canon!!! I'm christian but I was shocked!!

    • @Alexander-fr1kk
      @Alexander-fr1kk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      David Colley well it’s not “his” version... it’s the Churches teaching which goes back to Jesus... you sound a little bitter... we’re all Christians, if we actually united and cam together can you imagine what a force we’d be... right now there’s so much fighting between denominations we’re practically doing satans work for him.

    • @mish375
      @mish375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@yummy8560 You know, for once I would like it if we could all get along. I see a lot of Catholics bashing us Protestants and a lot of Protestants bashing Catholics. And then there's me in the middle, who has family consisting of both Catholics and Protestants dating back to the Reformation, and I wonder why people have to be so rude to each other. It's unChristian to act that way.

  • @soccerislife6108
    @soccerislife6108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1795

    I am also a Protestant but man….I have always felt a strong pull towards Catholicism. It was basically the first church and sometime I feel like it’s the only one that retains a lot of important history that’s often forgotten in Protestant churches. I also like that people hold themselves accountable and progressing in their faith.

    • @throngarastora7569
      @throngarastora7569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      The Eastern Orthodox too also hold history in high regard

    • @stever4181
      @stever4181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am a Christian and I have always felt that something is not right with the Catholic Church. Now as a Preacher I fully understand that the Catholic Church is NOT the church Jesus started and that the CC controls the people in it with lies and deception. This may offend many Catholics. However, I am not against Catholics as people just the religion of Catholicism. I have many friends that are catholic and have had many conversations about scriptures with them and we remain friends.

    • @Tjfcr
      @Tjfcr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@throngarastora7569 yeah

    • @christopherhennessey8991
      @christopherhennessey8991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Go for it.

    • @definitionhighguy
      @definitionhighguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Steve R How do you know that the catholic church wasn't the first church?

  • @HouseOligarchs
    @HouseOligarchs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2444

    This is actually how I started my path to convert to Catholicism. I visited the local Cathedral and now I have been catholic for 6 years and love the faith even more each day!

    • @justjac8028
      @justjac8028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Amazing!!🙏🏼 The best part about being Catholic (besides Eucharist) is the depth! Between history and tradition, saints, angels, Holy Family, etc, I never ever stop learning!! The Mystical Body of Christ is far more than my human brain can handle 🥰

    • @gabrielornelas2593
      @gabrielornelas2593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Amazing. I'm a Catholic, and I feel the same way. Blessed and happier than ever. GOD BLESS

    • @jgrillo638
      @jgrillo638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Welcome home brother!

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@justjac8028 If is is not taught by the Apostles it is no different than the book of Mormon.

    • @Zamiwellwell
      @Zamiwellwell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God bless you

  • @AmberFaganello
    @AmberFaganello 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3600

    This is the most kind and respectful video about Catholicism made by a non-catholic I have EVER seen. Thank you for being loving in how you investigate your Christian/faithful brothers and sisters.

    • @_Gaby_950
      @_Gaby_950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I felt exactly the same way

    • @BourgeoisTylerJ
      @BourgeoisTylerJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yes, well done and thank you. Now go check out a Roman Catholic FSSP Parish (Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter)

    • @AmberFaganello
      @AmberFaganello 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @Starrjam someone was JUST telling me exactly this and I was really surprised! I think we all know so little of each other inside the family of believers that we all probably have more in common than we realize.

    • @beyond0077
      @beyond0077 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I know so beautiful

    • @aureliomartinez2633
      @aureliomartinez2633 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Starrjam if your planning to go Pentecostal from Lutheran with all my respect what it will be next I'm learning like everyone else but I have hear that before make a change ask about the history of the church since when was stablish and as far as I know Jesus only stablish only one church God bless and be the light own search

  • @lasantamuerte1306
    @lasantamuerte1306 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4064

    I'm Indonesian, I was Muslim now I'm Catholic. Thanks God to chose me.

    • @iilumiiz6593
      @iilumiiz6593 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      God bless you🙏🙏

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      YOU HAVE GONE FROM ONE ERROR TO ANOTHER.

    • @stevelammert4392
      @stevelammert4392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      Welcome home

    • @Randomgolfguy
      @Randomgolfguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      May God be always with you! I hope you're always safe. They say they need to kill you if you're a Muslim converting to another religion. Godspeed!

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Randomgolfguy THE ROMAN' CHURCH' DID THE SAME THING FOR CENTURIES ,THE LAST PERSON BURNT TO DEATH IN MY CITY WAS MURDERED FOR SAYING SHE DID NOT BELIEVE IN TRANSUBSTANTIATION. BY THEIR FRUITS YE SHALL KNOW THEM.

  • @christopheramoroso6063
    @christopheramoroso6063 ปีที่แล้ว +623

    I was strayed from the Catjolic faith for 6 years and became afilliated to a full gospel congregation. But i was miraculously called back to Catholicism not only as a parishioner but as a priest for more than 14 years now. God is good.

    • @Wilkins325
      @Wilkins325 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Why is it that we always see "im a former protestant now catholic", but not a SINGLE "former catholic now protestant"

    • @hende8445
      @hende8445 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Wilkins325 my personal experience is opposite.Just depends on who you come across of which channel it is.Also they dont say they become protestant but rather say christian

    • @andysantosiii1971
      @andysantosiii1971 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow, God bless you!

    • @andysantosiii1971
      @andysantosiii1971 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, God bless you!

    • @Thuggyballs200
      @Thuggyballs200 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@Wilkins325 Because Catholicism has a better argument for the true religion. Also its the one true Church

  • @CaptDude
    @CaptDude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +970

    I’m not Roman Catholic but sometimes I like going in to Catholic Church to pray and take in the imagery as I’m communicating with the almighty. I’m always treated well in every Church I have walked into. Love y’all.

    • @jgrillo638
      @jgrillo638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Come home, God is calling you to his Church.

    • @oh_say_it_ditto
      @oh_say_it_ditto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hello! if you ever do go to a Catholic Mass, I just wanna remind you that please don't take Communion, as it is very disrespectful. God bless!

    • @abelard6134
      @abelard6134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      "thou shalt have no graven images or any of such kind"

    • @badgerlordpatrick6493
      @badgerlordpatrick6493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@abelard6134 1 Kings 6:32: on the two olive-wood doors he [Solomon] carved cherubim, palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.

    • @badgerlordpatrick6493
      @badgerlordpatrick6493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Glad you are able to sense or perceive the presence of God. He is there, in the Tabernacle, in addition to His omnipresent spiritual presence.

  • @grupoaranzamusic
    @grupoaranzamusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2029

    I grew up a Jehovah's Witness, became agnostic in high school, a year into my marriage I researched early Christianity, read Matthew 16:18, and at age 32 received my Sacraments in the Holy Roman Catholic Church

    • @joelchrysler6238
      @joelchrysler6238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      same here, I grew up a Jehovah's witness and left in grade 10. I later did some praying and research and met a catholic girl and am now baptized for just over a year now! God bless you

    • @grupoaranzamusic
      @grupoaranzamusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@joelchrysler6238 Im glad to hear that! As a matter of fact, we might have been baptised on the same year and day! Your story is very similar to mine because my wife is also a cradle catholic but i didn't want to convert just to please her, or just to be on same page as her. I wanted proof and evidence to back up my faith and know where i stand as a Christian. May God's grace keep working on us to be good converts. Thank you for sharing your story and God bless you!

    • @joelchrysler6238
      @joelchrysler6238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@grupoaranzamusic i was baptized Easter 2019! I am not married yet but plan to be engaged this year!

    • @joelchrysler6238
      @joelchrysler6238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      same here, I asked her to join RCIA with me to learn together and for her to help me grow. luckily we have now grown together spiritually! thank you for your prayers and peace be with you and your family

    • @desmondesmond7424
      @desmondesmond7424 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joelchrysler6238 wow Joel. You are one messed up dude.

  • @joshrodriguez4541
    @joshrodriguez4541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3345

    From a Roman Catholic perspective, I really appreciate you for doing this video. There are many misconceptions about Roman Catholicism, and it is refreshing for someone like you to share this video with your diverse Christian audience.

    • @brianpe6704
      @brianpe6704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @Adhaesit pavimento anima mea Actually that's not true. Many Roman Catholics do and will dialogue similarily with Protestant. As a Protestant, I was told by a Priest ,When I want to learn what Baptists really believe I talk to a Baptist pastor, When I want to explore the beliefs of a Lutheran I talk to a Lutheran pastor, I don't take the word of someone who thinks they know but has never actually explored. This is a great video

    • @mikedsjr
      @mikedsjr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      As a life long Baptist, we’ve really have wrongfully condemned Catholicism. I love listening to Catholic Radio. I’ve learned so much and have a great appreciation for the faith.

    • @paulcastillo36
      @paulcastillo36 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Josh Rodriguez Amen brother could not agree more!

    • @sheilatuano9633
      @sheilatuano9633 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Yes, so many people from other protestant denominations likes to point out their misconceptions in a loud way about the Roman Catholics and the Catholic Church. As a Roman Catholic, I hope our Christian brothers and sisters be not so judgmental. We have our Catholic Traditions not found in the Bible because it has been a practice for centuries beginning at the time of our Lord, Jesus Christ,

    • @Kitiwake
      @Kitiwake 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stop calling yourself a Roman, will you?

  • @jameslayne2985
    @jameslayne2985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1148

    As a former Protestant, I can tell you this is a good priest. He obviously is trying his best to communicate things that are incredibly deep to you. I can tell you there is so much more. This barely scratches the surface. If you read the fathers of the church, the early Christians, you'll find the roots of much of this. Catholicism is like the biggest ocean, you'll never exhaust it. You've only drank a couple drops.

    • @quartfeira
      @quartfeira 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      You are right. Not to mention all the attacks, evil and confusion that unfortunately has entered in the Catholic Church especially during the last 3 centuries. We are almost at the highest peak. The only secure way today is look at the Fathers of the Church, at the life and example of the Saints, Cathechism of S. Pio X, Holy Bible. Persevering with the Sacraments, live a life within the God's grace as much as possible.

    • @ingoditrust7784
      @ingoditrust7784 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Amen. I have known many RCC priests, most were good. Some were insipid, alas, may God have mercy on them. I would also like to be able to confess to a priest like him, which I can't for now. God Bless

    • @suzannemcmaken4648
      @suzannemcmaken4648 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The authentic Church Fathers are the apostles.
      No apostle walked into a building with an altar and said a Latin mass, no one called them “father,” and they certainly never mentioned transubstantiation or asked anyone to eat Jesus.

    • @suzannemcmaken4648
      @suzannemcmaken4648 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@quartfeira
      Not one mention of the Son, the Lord, Jesus Christ, but everything else like dead people called “saints.” That is typical Roman Catholic.

    • @ingoditrust7784
      @ingoditrust7784 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@suzannemcmaken4648 you seem very "enlightened", perhaps you were there back then.

  • @yomearreglo
    @yomearreglo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1681

    I was raised in a Lutheran family, abandoned faith when still a kid, turned atheist and finally found God and become catholic at age of 30.

    • @litmyworld809
      @litmyworld809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      nope i already knew this most of the stuff be says is not what he bible says it says you can't replicate the last meal you are remembering it but not doing it agan its not biblical be a follower on christ not catholic that is pages is the bible pages no

    • @kitiowa
      @kitiowa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@litmyworld809 Where do you get the notion that something is to be measured by the bible?

    • @henrymelo557
      @henrymelo557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Welcome!! I would present you the catholic charismatic renewal. I also would envite you to participate of a prayer group It's só GREAT!
      here's the blessing of the lord
      24 The Lord bless you and keep you:
      25 The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you:
      26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
      A brotherly hug from Brazil!🙏

    • @R_Thomp
      @R_Thomp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Believe it or not (because it's cliche), you saved your soul!

    • @kitiowa
      @kitiowa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@R_Thomp In Christianity it is God who saves your soul.

  • @gilberalfaro636
    @gilberalfaro636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1982

    I come from IRAN ....I am a Muslim but Now me and My family back to Christians but (Roman Catholic)
    I am proud of catholic....Lord jesus bless us all.
    I love my country iran.....I love Catholic church and I love israel the land of Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior

    • @ginterka381996
      @ginterka381996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      God bless you! Greetings from Catholic Poland. I'm half Tunisian and half Polish, and I'm glad that I'm not a muslim. 😁

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Penisius Giganticus THE PROPHETS SAID IN THE END TIMES THEY WOULD GO BACK IN UNBELIEF .

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Benazir Fernandes I am listening.

    • @alexhuffvn
      @alexhuffvn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Gilber thanks for sharing your story!

    • @ggbrady
      @ggbrady 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How do you feel of the counsel of Trent when all were condemned who do not perform mass the way they do, but also the council of the second Vatican, where they believe even Jews and currently prefessed Muslims can enter the kingdom of God? Protestants, do not believe these things.

  • @markcharron
    @markcharron 5 ปีที่แล้ว +492

    As a Catholic myself, all I can say is... mad props bro. For being open minded, for putting this together. Awesome stuff. God bless.

  • @Kevsterkicks
    @Kevsterkicks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +655

    Finished converting to Roman Catholicism a few months ago for my marriage and I’ve never been more excited and delighted about my faith! 🙏 😊

    • @mione134
      @mione134 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Welcome Home

    • @patriciasmith7074
      @patriciasmith7074 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      My mother converted and I think she did it for my dad but she allowed my brothers and I to go to Catholic school. I and my middle brother were taught by the nuns and it was a huge blessing for us that we had a united family who all went to Church together. My youngest brother is 22 years younger than I am and by then many of the sisters had quit and the schools had to hire lay people to teach, it did change a lot after Vatican II.

    • @Artix902
      @Artix902 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@patriciasmith7074 yeah Vatican II kinda lessened the need and want for people to be Brothers and Sisters

  • @Strwbrychaee
    @Strwbrychaee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    the amount of respect you have for catholicism despite not being one yourself makes me hopeful for Christians as a whole
    thank you

    • @s.julianasolo525
      @s.julianasolo525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Army!! Lots of love ❤

    • @kateirenelerioimpas75
      @kateirenelerioimpas75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Indeed! I hope every Christian is as open-minded and respectful as he is.

    • @mish375
      @mish375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Caroline, just to encourage you, I want to say that despite our denominations you'll always find open minded Christians in any group. Unfortunately, TH-cam brings out a lot of arrogant people so you don't always see that. And it's disheartening as I've been called some terrible things by Catholics on here just for being Protestant. (FYI, there have been both RCCs and Protestants in my family's German side since the Reformation) But keep your head up, because most of us just wish to share the love of Christ with each other regardless of how we worship. 🙂 So from this Canadian I say: God Bless you. 🇨🇦

    • @jinarose5374
      @jinarose5374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. There's so much mislabeling and misunderstanding from Protestants to Catholics without true experience or knowledge. I've experienced so.much of that. Even as I was being open-minded and experiential to Protestants, didn't receive that back, lots of face to face ignorance and arrogance, despite all being Chritian, it was disheartening. Props to him. 🌿

    • @heir_to_the_promise
      @heir_to_the_promise 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Hopeful for Christians?" Why? Christians don't need that temple of Satan to know Christ. You need to repent and get saved.

  • @Theultrazombiekiller
    @Theultrazombiekiller 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2033

    I’m non-denominational and I’ve been considering Catholicism for a few years now and studying up on it, I have my first mass this weekend!

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      vcartgames . Sorry to see another led into false teaching ,you do not need to look farther than the history of the evil Popes to see this is not a true church.

    • @kitiowa
      @kitiowa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      @@wendymitchell8245 We need look no further than the hatred and invective of you to see what can and should be left behind.

    • @kitiowa
      @kitiowa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@wendymitchell8245 Ignorance of the Bible is that it is the work of the Church. The Bible is a part of the Holy Tradition of Jesus's church.
      Believing in the notion of Sola Scriptura is a Tradition of Men.

    • @erikhomuth2520
      @erikhomuth2520 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Congrats on making the leap of faith to being a Catholic

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@kitiowa OF COURSE THE SCRIPTURE IS THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD ,IT SAYS SO . HEB 1 SAYS IN TIMES PAST GOD SPOKE THROUGH THE PROPHETS , NOW HE SPEAKS THROUGH HIS SON . HOW ? JOHN TELLS US IT IS THROUGH THE APOSTLES.ANYTHING AFTER IS FALSE TEACHING .PROPHETS WERE STILL IN THE CHURCHES UNTIL JOHN FINISHED REVELATION.HE GIVES A WARNING NOT TO ADD TO GODS WORD . IT IS THE MARK OF A CULT.

  • @trekkermueth3074
    @trekkermueth3074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +620

    This is the first time I've heard the Eucharist being explained as being three events at once: That every mass is: the Last Supper, the present moment, and the banquet in heaven - all simultaneously. This means so much more than I had previously thought. Thank you.

    • @BG-cl6fw
      @BG-cl6fw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It's just a pity that he did not stress that it is the Unbloody Sacrifice of Calvary. The nature of a priest is one who performs sacrifice. Post Vatican II stressses that the Mass is a meal at table whereas it is a Holy Sacrifice that takes place on an altar.

    • @mariamederos7872
      @mariamederos7872 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And the Crucifixion... foreshadowed by the feeding of Mana, the feeding of the 5000, and the Mass given by the King/High Priest from the Order of Melchizedek.

    • @pneumanaut1
      @pneumanaut1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Trekker, it is my understanding that the difference you identified is, in part, the difference between a symbol and a sacrament. Evangelical Protestants believe in symbols - baptism is a symbol, communion/Eucharist is a symbol, etc. Catholics (and Lutherans, which is my history, and Anglican?) believe in sacraments, which hold similarities while at the same time are definitely different. You might be interested in doing research on what a sacrament is and how they are part of these faith ceremonies and theologies. Am understanding in sacraments puts the actions into a whole new context. (The Catholic Church has seven sacraments while the Lutheran church has only two: baptism and the Eucharist.)

    • @mygirlpiper
      @mygirlpiper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Trekker Mueth Thank you for your open mind Trekker I am a Catholic and it was so refreshing watching a civil and respectful conversation between two different denomination's - We Catholics believe in The Mystical Body of Christ, meaning " The True Presence of Jesus Christ in our 7 sacraments we offer" they become living sacraments because we believe our ordained Priest and Bishops have the power to call down The Holy Spirit amongst us to make those sacraments become living sacraments of the presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ - For God has no past and God is not future He is always PRESENT ! - When the Priest does the sacrificial part of the mass, The offering of the bread and wine TRULY becomes The Body and Blood Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ " in the Eucharist Jesus is Truly Present." We do not repeat Cavalry we participate in the Cross at Calvary " you are truly present at Jesus sacrifice at Calvary through the Mystical Body of Christ." The power to call upon The Father through The Holy Spirit to change the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus is an awesome part of the mass performed in humility by the priest. Another living sacrament is the confessional booth, we believe the Priest who calls upon the Holy Spirit just becomes a vessel and we are actually confessing our sins to Jesus Christ himself, even though the perception a lot people have is that you are just confessing to a plain old man " no, the Priest becomes filled with the Holy Spirit and then we confess to a higher power and not just a man ! - There's just a couple of examples of we Catholics totally believe that our Church truly has the Mystical Body Of Christ and how our sacraments become Alive with the TRUE PRESENCE OF CHRIST - That's the heart of our Faith We Believe In His True Presence !!! - Hope I helped a little and TC.

    • @renealamos9063
      @renealamos9063 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mygirlpiper John the Baptist also confessed sins and the apostols.

  • @ikaikaxkeahi
    @ikaikaxkeahi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    Born, baptized, and raised a Catholic and will forever be one.

    • @swagkidm10
      @swagkidm10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Amen 🙏

    • @ikaikaxkeahi
      @ikaikaxkeahi ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@swagkidm10 Si mi compa

  • @lucascavalcante1931
    @lucascavalcante1931 5 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    I became Catholic on 05/26/2019. I was Baptist, and after a lot of studies and experiences I converted to Catholicism few months ago. Thanks to God!

    • @connordrake5713
      @connordrake5713 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Welcome home. :-)

    • @annieangel97
      @annieangel97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yay! welcome home!

    • @elmtree33
      @elmtree33 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Welcome! I grew up protestant and began practicing Catholic at age 21. I completed my sacraments 13 years after that. Ten years later I love and respect the church more than ever. God/Christ always reveals his grace in a very personal way every time I enter a church. God/Christ bestows his wisdom in marvelous yet simple ways. God bless and guide you on your Christian journey! May you be nourished as you grow in your faith through the church. We are all travelers on the road. We are all family in Christ.

    • @sma535
      @sma535 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome Lucas. I am so happy God chose you to join his family and follow Him.

    • @amosvelasco9528
      @amosvelasco9528 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      study?

  • @solstice1681
    @solstice1681 5 ปีที่แล้ว +710

    Thank you for being so respectful of our Roman Catholic Church!

    • @germanhurtado726
      @germanhurtado726 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Our CHURCH is not ROMAN, OUR CHURCH IS CHRISTIAN, CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC,

    • @20alphabet
      @20alphabet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      All cults seek respect. Catholicism is no different.

    • @enniomojica7812
      @enniomojica7812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes we are not roman catholic...just Catholic

    • @20alphabet
      @20alphabet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enniomojica7812
      Different flavors of the same Slurpee

    • @pattiebell3657
      @pattiebell3657 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@germanhurtado726 Roman just means it's based in Rome and distinguished it from Greek and Eastern Orthodox who all used to be part of the Union and called themselves Catholic church too.

  • @StanleyDWilliams
    @StanleyDWilliams 5 ปีที่แล้ว +776

    "We left time and space outside." Excellent explanation of the Mass. Eternity does not involve time.

    • @anthonykaiser974
      @anthonykaiser974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Not time in the linear sense, anyway. God is outside of time.

    • @roxanardh
      @roxanardh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@anthonykaiser974 Exactly all is past present and future at the same time. That's what the video I posted is explaining. But us humans are limited to a linear experience.

    • @christusvincit6696
      @christusvincit6696 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel more like I leave time and space outside when I attend the TLM or a byzantine liturgy. Wish I could do that more often.

    • @CriticalRoleHighlights
      @CriticalRoleHighlights 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course it does. It just lasts forever. Time keeps going no matter how long something lasts.

    • @johnb1877
      @johnb1877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jay Fox, the Last Supper is satanic that is bad theology.
      Read John chapter 6. You must must eat the flesh of Christ to enter the kingdom of God and to be lifted up on the great last day.
      Catholic mass Eucharist.
      A thousand men cannot do what a Catholic priest has the power to do and that's change bread and wine to the body and blood of Christ.
      Christ Jesus is the bread from heaven, Bethlehem means house of bread and in Arabic it means house of flesh.

  • @hismajesty6272
    @hismajesty6272 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I’m a Protestant who has a Catholic education. Every now and then I legitimately consider converting to Catholicism. Their churches are so beautiful, and the atmosphere there is so humbling. It’s a giant work of art, and I love it.

    • @lufhopespeacefully2037
      @lufhopespeacefully2037 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace;iiii

    • @paulayvonnealbao567
      @paulayvonnealbao567 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@lufhopespeacefully2037Hi! The early Christianity actually survived without the Bible but through the oral tradition. It was only completed 3 centuries after Jesus descended to heaven. Also, this is why I know many Israelis and Palestinian Christians 😊 their ancestors traced back from the time of Christ

    • @paulayvonnealbao567
      @paulayvonnealbao567 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You're always welcome to visit! Most Churches are open almost everyday.

    • @p.s.g2338
      @p.s.g2338 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We would love to have you

    • @sovereigndayyouthkafir3943
      @sovereigndayyouthkafir3943 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I encourage you to find a nearby Catholic church and join the Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program! God love you.

  • @nickyc98
    @nickyc98 5 ปีที่แล้ว +702

    This priest is really good at explaining the Faith in a way non-Catholics can understand. I can’t wait to see the second half!

    • @jamesrobiscoe1174
      @jamesrobiscoe1174 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The good father missed a crucial belief in Catholicism: The Eucharist is bread and wine transubstantiated into Christ's Body and Blood. We believe Christ meant it when He said, "This is My Body, This is My Blood". The Mass repeats, with His grace, a renewal of His Sacrifice done for our Redemption.
      Just sayin'.....

    • @Iffmeister
      @Iffmeister 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@jamesrobiscoe1174 he mentioned it lol. but he said the mass, crucifixion, and last supper are all, spiritually, happening at the same time.

    • @LB_die_Kaapie
      @LB_die_Kaapie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@jamesrobiscoe1174 Of course Christ meant it! He repeated it 3 times each time getting more detailed "eat" then "chew" then "gnaw". And after that some people in the room left because they couldn't believe what they were hearing. Because Jesus meant it when He said that is His literal body and blood! Amen!

    • @jamesrobiscoe1174
      @jamesrobiscoe1174 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@LB_die_Kaapie I appreciate your affirmation. The mystery and glory of it is often glossed over because it's such an inconvenient concept. Thank you for the reminder of the three verbs used in the Bible; that fact, too, is rarely ever brought to light. I think this mystery is too much for a lot of Christians to bear. Alas, they're stuck in thinking God must conform to human reason.

    • @LB_die_Kaapie
      @LB_die_Kaapie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jamesrobiscoe1174 Thank Catholic answers for that lol I learn a lot from their YT channel. You can only know so much from Sunday school and Mass. I had to find a way to increase my knowledge in the faith and it is an awesome place to learn. Obviously reading the Church Fathers and the like would be better but with technology I find it easier to learn from listening to an hour of that show than 100s of hours of reading :/

  • @danielwey
    @danielwey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    Being born catholic, sometimes I forgot the amazing treasure that the Church is. Thank you for your video.

    • @BikeRideTherapy
      @BikeRideTherapy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please don't. Go deeper into knowledge and understanding of your faith. I was a protestant and I can't believe how much I was missing outside The Church.

  • @TheTattooedCatholic
    @TheTattooedCatholic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +572

    I'm Catholic and I even learned MORE about my faith from this video! When it comes to Catholicism the history is so rich you kind of never stop learning. Thank you so so much for being so respectful and inquisitive, God bless you!!!

    • @adamgoodword7888
      @adamgoodword7888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      God created man, man created religion!
      God created man to serve Him, man created religion for its followers to serve.
      Man serves religion more than they serve God.
      Jesus wants us to follow Him, not religion.
      Jesus said I Am the way, not religion is the way.
      Jesus said Follow Me, not follow me then pick some brand of worldly religion to follow also.
      Jesus never followed a religion. In fact Jesus was against the religious people of His day and He even went as far as to call them the children of the devil.
      The 12 disciples never followed religion, they only followed Jesus.
      People seek after religion because Jesus and the Gospel are no longer enough for them.
      As Jesus is no longer enough for them they create a religion to follow.
      It is like the people of Moses' day, where the people created a golden calf and worshiped it.
      Religious people always need a religion to go through to get to God.
      Christians only need Jesus to get to Him and the Father.
      Any time that a church tells you that you have to go through them to get to God it is usually a cult.
      Christians will always attack religion because IT is not of God.
      Catholics will always defend their religion because THEY are not of God.
      You are either a Catholic or a Christian but you cannot be both.
      Either you follow Jesus or religion but you cannot follow both.
      Either you preach the Gospel or Catholicism but you cannot preach both.
      Catholicism isnt Christianity.
      It is mystery Babylon, the great harlot, the fornicator with all religions of the world.
      And she will be made destitute!!
      She will be stripped bare and cast into the burning lake of fire for all eternity.
      Catholics love their pagan idols such as mary queen of heaven and baby jesus.
      This mother and child were worshiped in Babylon as Ishtar and Tammuz, which is exactly what Catholics worship today.
      In Egypt the mother and child were worshiped as Isis and Osiris or Horus.
      In India the mother and child were worshiped as as Isi and Iswara.
      In China and Japan they are worshiped as the mother goddess Shing-moo with child.
      In Greece as Ceres or Irene and Plutus
      In Rome as Fortuna and Jupitor-puer, or Venus and Adurnis
      In Scandinavia as Frigga and Balder.
      In Phoenicia as Ashtoreth and Baal.
      It's time to turn away from religion!!
      It's time to put DOWN your religion, pick UP your cross and FOLLOW Jesus!!!
      Repent of your idol worshiping ways, repent of your religion, for the kingdom of Heaven is near!!
      Only Jesus is the way!!
      Jesus is the narrow path to salvation.
      Catholicsm is the broad path to destruction.
      Choose Jesus!!!

    • @georgeibrahim7945
      @georgeibrahim7945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Leah Samec can I also suggest downloading the Catholic answers app on your smart phone i learnt a lot from listening to former protestants such as Jimmy Akin, Tim Staples and Steve Ray. Also look up on TH-cam a priest by the name of Father Mike Schmitz he’s got some amazing videos

    • @dak147
      @dak147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@georgeibrahim7945Repent of your idolatry worship. These are abominations in the temple and have no place in temple. Such things we as the temple of Christ don't tolerate. May God rebuke you through the Holy spirit, in Jesus name

    • @georgeibrahim7945
      @georgeibrahim7945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      dak147 I doubt anyone worships pieces of wood and plaster and think that’s its God. “Catholics worship statues!” People still make this ridiculous claim. statuary forget about the many passages where the Lord commands the making of statues. For example: “And you shall make two cherubim of gold [i.e., two gold statues of angels]; of hammered work shall you make them, on the two ends of the mercy seat. Make one cherub on the one end, and one cherub on the other end; of one piece of the mercy seat shall you make the cherubim on its two ends. The cherubim shall spread out their wings above, overshadowing the mercy seat with their wings, their faces one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubim be” (Ex. 25:18-20). Similarly Ezekiel 41:17-18 describes graven (carved) images in the idealized temple he was shown in a vision, for he writes, “On the walls round about in the inner room and [on] the nave were carved likenesses of cherubim.” During a plague of serpents sent to punish the Israelites during the exodus, God told Moses to “make [a statue of] a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and every one who is bitten, when he sees it shall live. So Moses made a bronze serpent, and set it on a pole; and if a serpent bit any man, he would look at the bronze serpent and live” (Num. 21:8-9).

    • @jewess8755
      @jewess8755 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@georgeibrahim7945 that is a pathatic example of an excuse to make statutes and then venerate them.

  • @woohoobecca21
    @woohoobecca21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    I am a devout catholic, I love that you were so open and eager to learn. As catholics, we endure much hate and I thank you for giving a loving and open tour of the church. May God bless you and your family.

    • @JESUCRISTOEsLAVERDAD-v8m
      @JESUCRISTOEsLAVERDAD-v8m ปีที่แล้ว

      John 14:6 Jesus said unto him, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.
      John 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
      Revelation 21
      8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
      1 Corinthians 6
      18 Flee fornication. Every other sin which a man doeth is outside the body, but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
      Matthew 12
      45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.”
      Romans 8:6
      21st Century King James Version
      6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace,
      Luke 12:20
      21st Century King James Version
      20 But God said unto him, ‘Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?’
      1 Timothy 5:6
      21st Century King James Version
      6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
      1 Corinthians 6
      9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived: Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
      10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God.
      1 John 2:17
      21st Century King James Version
      17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
      Matthew 22:29
      21st Century King James Version
      29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.
      John 8:51
      21st Century King James Version
      51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.”
      2 John 9
      21st Century King James Version
      9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son.
      Titus 1:14
      21st Century King James Version
      14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.
      2 Peter 3:18
      21st Century King James Version
      18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
      Romans 12:2
      21st Century King James Version
      2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
      Hebrews 9:24
      21st Century King James Version
      24 For Christ has not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.
      Colossians 2:10
      21st Century King James Version
      10 And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power,
      Deuteronomy 6:14
      21st Century King James Version
      14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people who are round about you
      2 Corinthians 11:14
      21st Century King James Version
      14 And no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
      1 Corinthians 10:20
      21st Century King James Version
      20 But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils and not to God; and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
      Proverbs 14:12
      21st Century King James Version
      12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
      1 John 4:3
      21st Century King James Version
      3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God; and such is the spirit of Antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come, and even now already it is in the world.
      2 John 9
      21st Century King James Version
      9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son.
      John 8:12
      21st Century King James Version
      12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
      Mark 8:35
      21st Century King James Version
      35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the Gospel’s, the same shall save it.
      John 8
      51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.”
      John 17:3
      21st Century King James Version
      3 And this is life eternal: that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent.
      1 Timothy 2
      5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
      Acts 4
      12 Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.”
      James 1:21
      21st Century King James Version
      21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls.
      John 11:25-26
      21st Century King James Version
      25 Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live;
      26 and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
      John 6:68
      21st Century King James Version
      68 Then Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life,
      Psalm 119:30
      21st Century King James Version
      30 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me.
      Psalm 119:11
      21st Century King James Version
      11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.
      Romans 12
      2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
      1 Corinthians 2:5
      21st Century King James Version
      5 that your faith should not stand on the wisdom of man, but on the power of God.
      1 Peter 5:8
      21st Century King James Version
      8 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
      1 John 2:16-17
      21st Century King James Version
      16 For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - is not of the Father, but is of the world.
      17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
      James 1:21
      21st Century King James Version
      21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls.
      1 Corinthians 15:44
      21st Century King James Version
      44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
      1 Thessalonians 5:9
      21st Century King James Version
      9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ
      John 3:18
      21st Century King James Version
      18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
      John 3:36
      21st Century King James Version
      36 He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
      Luke 6:5
      21st Century King James Version
      5 And He said unto them, “The Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.”
      Matthew 22:29
      21st Century King James Version
      29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.
      John 5:29
      21st Century King James Version
      29 and shall come forth - they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
      John 8:12
      21st Century King James Version
      12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
      John 8:32
      21st Century King James Version
      32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
      John 6:40
      21st Century King James Version
      40 And this is the will of Him that sent Me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in Him may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up at the Last Day.”
      Mark 13:13
      21st Century King James Version
      13 And ye shall be hated by all men for My name’s sake; but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
      Revelation 14:12
      21st Century King James Version
      12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
      John 8:36
      21st Century King James Version
      36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
      Mark 13
      31 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.

  • @kp3871
    @kp3871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +608

    I appreciate this video. As a former Protestant recently turned Catholic, I started out with many of these questions and had to put aside many of my misconceptions fed to me by other Protestants. The Church fathers, Aquinas, and even Augustine made me Catholic. I couldn't be more grateful.

  • @michaelstevens2518
    @michaelstevens2518 5 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    As a Catholic I'm really impressed with everything about this discussion. Really awesome of you to do this!

  • @amiria0bay
    @amiria0bay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +570

    As a non Catholic, this priest (is that even what he's called?) Was so approachable and informative - certainly made me very curious to learn more about the Catholic faith!

    • @BAYOUTOWNProductions
      @BAYOUTOWNProductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Shontelle, you might want to check out my comment here below the video. I left the church and came back. Many misconceptions about the church are flying around but hearing the truth is profoundly amazing! Everything the priest said is true to what we have experienced in the church.

    • @georgeibrahim7945
      @georgeibrahim7945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Shontelle H look up a priest by the name of Father Mike Schmitz on TH-cam you will find his videos very informative. Id also suggest downloading the Catholic answers app on your smart phone.

    • @gretchen9209
      @gretchen9209 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      He’s my priest, and he is truly awesome! I joined the Catholic Church this year. He makes questions and answers very approachable

    • @davidelisco3429
      @davidelisco3429 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Father Michael Schmidt

    • @catholicpeaces6257
      @catholicpeaces6257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Please do you will never regret it, promise!

  • @larrybobik3872
    @larrybobik3872 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I was lutheran then baptist. Strayed from GOD and now GOD has called me back to HIM. he brought me to the cathedral of the most sacred heart of JESUS knoxville,tn. I was confirmed last year! This faith i have never been so CLOSE TO GOD IN ALL MY YEARS!! catholic faith is AMAZING! PRAISE BE TO GOD AND GLORY TO YOU OH LORD!!❤🙏🕊

    • @healthytruth1363
      @healthytruth1363 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @larrybobik3872 THAT WAS VERY REWARDING ❗️❗️❗️❗️ KEEP UP BEEN A GOOD AND WISE CATHOLIC PRAYING PERSON.....DEEDS OF MERCY TOWARDS OTHERS IN NEED OF GOD MERCY IS NOW YOUR MISSION IN LIFE ❤️❤️❤️

    • @healthytruth1363
      @healthytruth1363 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@larrybobik3872 ...WE HAVE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO DO NOT KNOW OUR LOVING ALMIGHTY GOD OF MERCY AND LOVE ❗️❗️❗️❗️
      THIS IS OUR MISSION TO BRING THEM BACK TO HIM ❤️❤️❤️

    • @healthytruth1363
      @healthytruth1363 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@larrybobik3872 ....WE ARE NOW CALLED.....FISHERS OF MEN ❗️❗️❤️❤️❤️

  • @sharonhoffman3412
    @sharonhoffman3412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    I have been a Catholic my whole life. 14 years of Catholic School and no matter where I travel to, when I go into a Catholic Church,no matter the language, I always feel I'm home.

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is called indoctrination . you must check everything with the Bible as it only is God's inspired word. .If you were brought up Muslim that is what you would be.

    • @beautifulspirit7420
      @beautifulspirit7420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@wendymitchell8245 dear Wendy, no, this is the experience of the universal church. Jesus prayed that we would all be one. As Catholics we are united throughout the world, we will be reading the same scriptures and Gospel at Mass (unless it is a special feast day in that part of the world) and experiencing the literal unity of Christ through Him during Communion in His Body and Blood and the Holy Spirit. May God bless you always 🙏

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@beautifulspirit7420 As true believers ,we are one ,and see others as brothers and sisters. All doing the same thing at the same time means nothing ,They do that in the army ,marching together. Catholics are far from united , all I have known were nominal ,and do it because it was the religion they were brought up with.They are eating and drinking damnation to themselves. May God open your eyes.

    • @sweetbublegum
      @sweetbublegum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@wendymitchell8245 nah, you're just using your protestantism pov here. We are talking Catholic here. Oh fun fact, Catholic literally means universal.

    • @kitiowa
      @kitiowa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@wendymitchell8245 You still haven't explained where and how you cooked up the concept of "true believer".

  • @StanleyDWilliams
    @StanleyDWilliams 5 ปีที่แล้ว +709

    I was Protestant-Evangelical for 50 years before I came into Catholicism. The Rite of Confession is the most amazing thing I've ever experienced in Christianity.

    • @kevinrtres
      @kevinrtres 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Did you not confess your sins to God our Father and or to Jesus then? Do you pray to God the Father in heaven directly these days or do you only either go to the confessional or ask Mary? Just asking to understand. Please do clarify.

    • @rumblebeast08
      @rumblebeast08 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@kevinrtres Venial sins, or those that are not grave, can be confessed without a priest present. Mortal sins must be confessed to a priest, who determines if you are truly repentant and he will assign you penance and absolve you of your sins because he is representing Christ on Earth. Jesus granted the apostles the authority to forgive sins. (John 20:23-24)

    • @bitemeagian1
      @bitemeagian1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@kevinrtres it's rather narrow-minded to separate God from His teachings. Don't be afraid of the Woman He chose as mother, you can never love her more the Jesus did!
      Magnificat.

    • @warrenmarsh5626
      @warrenmarsh5626 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Stanley D Williams Are you saying that for you the RC rite of confession is more amazing than receiving Holy Communion?
      How strange!

    • @InspiringandHealingChannel
      @InspiringandHealingChannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Wow! My kidney diseased got healed through the Sacrament of Eucharist and Sacrament of Reconciliation. Praise GOD in JESUS' Name.

  • @marympyles6956
    @marympyles6956 5 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    I was born a cradle Catholic......fell away from the church to become Protestant......but found my way back home to catholicism. I love the richness, the deep beauty of this universal church Christ began in 33 AD. I'm so glad you visited a Catholic church

    • @sophiefernandes3400
      @sophiefernandes3400 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      my dear, we belong to the Romans! Roman catholic church. NO, UNIVERSAL IS CATHOLIC.

    • @kzizzles8329
      @kzizzles8329 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@sophiefernandes3400 You do know that the word Catholic means universal right? Greek "kata" (In respect of) and "holos" (Whole) becomes the word Katholikos which was Latinized as Catholicus. The Church of Christ just so happens to be based in Rome but there are other churches that are aligned with Catholocism.

    • @iWh15tl3
      @iWh15tl3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Christ began no Catholic Church...the body of Christ is born again believers not a Catholic institution.

    • @sophiefernandes3400
      @sophiefernandes3400 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@iWh15tl3 YUP! I AM FORMER ROMAN CATHOLIC! I AM 10 GENERATION! DAD WENT TO BECOME A PRIEST BUT LEFT BEFORE HE TOOK THE VOWS, I CAN BOLDLY SAY, NOT ASHAMED FOR MY SALVATION TAUGHT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT! I WAS SURPRISED, EVEN THE ROMAN, BELIEVED THEN. Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant
      5 When he entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, appealing to him 6 and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, in terrible distress.” 7 And he said to him, “I will come and cure him.” 8 The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and the slave does it.” 10 When Jesus heard him, he was amazed and said to those who followed him, “Truly I tell you, in no one[a] in Israel have I found such faith. 11 I tell you, many will come from east and west and will eat with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, 12 while the heirs of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 13 And to the centurion, Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you according to your faith.” And the servant was healed in that hour.
      THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

    • @sophiefernandes3400
      @sophiefernandes3400 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EVEN THE OLD, ROMAN, BELIEVED LOVING JESUS CHRIST! I WAS SURPRISED! READ! Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant
      5 When he entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, appealing to him 6 and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, in terrible distress.” 7 And he said to him, “I will come and cure him.” 8 The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and the slave does it.” 10 When Jesus heard him, he was amazed and said to those who followed him, “Truly I tell you, in no one[a] in Israel have I found such faith. 11 I tell you, many will come from east and west and will eat with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, 12 while the heirs of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 13 And to the centurion, Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you according to your faith.” And the servant was healed in that hour.

  • @LionandLambStudios
    @LionandLambStudios ปีที่แล้ว +149

    As a Protestant, who hates the division and hate of other denominations. This made me cry. 2 Christian’s coming together to talk about the different divisions which you can see they both have some different perspectives, they show the love of Christ and you can see it. I love this and we need to see more of this.

    • @lufhopespeacefully2037
      @lufhopespeacefully2037 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace;iiii

    • @tugalord
      @tugalord ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@lufhopespeacefully2037its not mentioned directly, however we can see that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are all God and we can see them interacting with each other, so the Trinity is the logical explaination of that.

    • @lufhopespeacefully2037
      @lufhopespeacefully2037 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tugalord . ,ty for replying.,, as far as i know trinity is an old worshipping for some an egyptians who have worshipped ezice,authorice&hurce ,later on the church has hijacked the notion&also The concept of a trinity predates the Bible. The much older Hindu Vedas had a holy trinity.Called the trimurti, it was Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer, three individual deities that are also a single deity.

    • @marcobelli6856
      @marcobelli6856 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lufhopespeacefully2037that were other trinities that has nothing to do with catholicism. (tre only means three in Latin. It’s Trinity because father + son + holy spirit. Do protestants don’t believe in the Father the son and the Holy spirit? Also you ask where in the Bible it is? But the Church created the Bible so it’s a stupid question. If you don’t Trust the church how can you Trust the bible?

    • @lufhopespeacefully2037
      @lufhopespeacefully2037 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marcobelli6856 ,first of all i never sent ya,why do u meddling in,but i going to exposing your own ignorance,u said,church created the Bible so it’s a stupid question,who is the stupid retarded one,so u admitted that bible is man-made stupid jerk,u don`t know your cult or even to be polite,don`t come over here anymore.

  • @trudy-annbrown3650
    @trudy-annbrown3650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    As a Catholic I really appreciate this video!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for being open minded towards us Catholics.

  • @Viktorvelat95
    @Viktorvelat95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    I’ve been a Russian orthodox Christian for my entire life, but I love this church and this video is inspiring! A wonderful explanation! Respect to all Brothers and Sisters in Christ, regardless of denomination! .

    • @isaiah3872
      @isaiah3872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      May the Lord be with you! I rarely ever hear any Russian Orthodox speaking positively of Christians from other denominations (at least the ones who identify themselves online; just my experience) so thank you for this comment.

    • @Jprager
      @Jprager 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nikita Stepanenko I’ve heard that there is a small minority of Catholics in Russia. One of the are local priests actually used to volunteer in Moscow

    • @superomnenomen
      @superomnenomen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      No matter your religion, everyone should be treated with respect. I always say that every Christian, no matter what Christian religion, are my brothers and sisters on Christ.

    • @dcasper8514
      @dcasper8514 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good for you, Nikita

    • @blasterxpro9026
      @blasterxpro9026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I going to be Russian Orthodoxe , The similar between us and Catholic is Huge but als not Huge i love to see once that Both churches Come togather one in Comunnion only By God Hes Will 🙏🏼

  • @jessicasheppard2339
    @jessicasheppard2339 5 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    What a lovely Priest who did such a good job at explaining our beautiful faith!!

    • @thyslop1737
      @thyslop1737 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Faith in what?

    • @Fisher97
      @Fisher97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      T Hyslop
      “Faith in what?”
      In Jesus

    • @jessicasheppard2339
      @jessicasheppard2339 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.
      synonyms:religion, church, sect, denomination, persuasion, religious persuasion, religious belief, belief, code of belief, ideology, creed, teaching, dogma....
      Does that help?

    • @Gwall-dd5fz
      @Gwall-dd5fz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TJTM15 what do you mean by "traditional priest" did I miss something in the video?

    • @niamhha9014
      @niamhha9014 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      God (Christian God at least). I thought that the basics of popular religions were common knowledge.

  • @rubenolp
    @rubenolp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Congratulations, brother! I am a catholic priest, and I like your channel a lot! God bless you!

    • @MissCocoSays
      @MissCocoSays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In your opinion does the Catholic Church teachings aline with the Bible?

    • @lukabasej1233
      @lukabasej1233 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@eireannemerald1382 idk who told you all this

    • @tropicalcocktails4104
      @tropicalcocktails4104 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@eireannemerald1382 That's not in very good taste I would say. Sounds like the original commenter that asked the question was genuine. Let's approach all interactions, especially those with whom are seeking the truth, with the love of Christ. Something I had to learn myself is that sarcasm, in any form, doesn't reflect that.

    • @andrew0.033
      @andrew0.033 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@MissCocoSaysyes, other Churches(yours) doesn't

  • @jello7654
    @jello7654 5 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    As a Catholic who converted from Protestantism ( I was a Reformed Baptist Minister ) I truly appreciate your approach and openness to learn directly from the Church herself. I've enjoyed your videos before but this one is extra special. Thank you.

    • @LauraBeeDannon
      @LauraBeeDannon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Wow! Welcome home!

    • @mariaesparza4067
      @mariaesparza4067 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you for being so open and accepting of Catholicism. What you explained is exactly why i will never leave my beautiful faith. God bless.

    • @_Gaby_950
      @_Gaby_950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Baptist Minister...wow. Beautiful. Welcome home

    • @stratoleft
      @stratoleft 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're no better now than you were before, sinner. You were a roman catholic while you were a "baptist minister" , you catholic fraud.

    • @strive4252
      @strive4252 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome Home! The Church rejoices!!!

  • @leeolson1
    @leeolson1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1536

    Was protestant for 55 years. After witnessing the compromises in faith from so many Protestant churches I decided to attend The Right of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) to check out the Catholic Church. It was eye opening and I actually started to resent the mis-information about Catholics and the Catholic Church that had been fed to me by parents and friends. I am over any resentment now and am extremely happy to have found my way home into the Catholic Church.

    • @StellaCarey
      @StellaCarey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Welcome home!

    • @michaelrocks1529
      @michaelrocks1529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Amen

    • @munchymuffins5187
      @munchymuffins5187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      It's never too late. I'm also going through RCIA, I met a boy who also wanted to be catholic and drug me along. I was a happy protestant but now I'm gonna be a happier Catholic this coming Easter!

    • @leeolson1
      @leeolson1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@munchymuffins5187 Well, welcome home. This, for me and my family, and I hope also for you, was one of the best life decisions we ever made. I think about it every Mass I attend.

    • @nq1019
      @nq1019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      What a beautiful testimony!

  • @billmurphy6272
    @billmurphy6272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    Matt, you are such a breath of fresh air from all the incivility and hostility that can sometimes be found online, even in religious circles at times. I have been a fan since stumbling across your video where you toured the Orthodox church a few months ago and have been regularly watching your videos since. As a Catholic, I was especially excited to see this video and immensely grateful for how gracious you are. God bless you in all that you do.

    • @defman9414
      @defman9414 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Amen to that. Very well done. You have created such a wonderful dialogue, even in the comments here. THAT is already a miracle of grace, I believe.

    • @Stefano4692
      @Stefano4692 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey Bill,
      I can't tell how your remarks echoed in my mind and it's also neat to find someone who wants to get certain understandings of their own faith. 😁
      God Bless You Bill,
      Your Catholic Brother,
      Steve. 😎

    • @ThrivolousZ
      @ThrivolousZ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      As a Protestant we really need to step up our game in our confession and even admission of temptation to each other. We need each other. We can be so arrogant and individualistic.

    • @tarakakalibkib4148
      @tarakakalibkib4148 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ThrivolousZ
      Friend, you are a Protestant Christian, I am a Catholic Christian!!! Some Christians of different sects antagonized other Christians because of their way of worshiping!!! They didn't know that "We learned different teaching but we have the same SPIRIT! We have different Ministries but the same LORD and we have different activities but the same GOD who works all in all." (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)

    • @heir_to_the_promise
      @heir_to_the_promise 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThrivolousZ I'll never confess to a Catholic. Only to God Almighty and my Christian brethren. When I was a Catholic, I confessed last to a Catholic "priest" at 15. That perverted individual should be in jail for the questions he asked me. The Catholic Church needs to be burned to the ground. Starting with the pope in Rome who sits on his golden throne. You can take my words to the bank. All Catholics need to repent and put their faith in the Jesus from the Bible. Catholics and Christians who side with them need to read Galatians 1 again. A different gospel will have you accursed.

  • @ryanpadgett2549
    @ryanpadgett2549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    I grew up Protestant, in a non denominational church, and I’m currently going through RCIA. I’m so happy to come home to Rome and into the Church started by Christ. 🙏✝️

    • @ivanrenic4243
      @ivanrenic4243 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      God bless you! Welcome home❤✝️

    • @vanorisk
      @vanorisk ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Catholicism was not started by Christ my friend.

    • @ryanpadgett2549
      @ryanpadgett2549 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@vanorisk
      Ah ok. So who do you say did?

    • @vanorisk
      @vanorisk ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryanpadgett2549 anyone but Christ

    • @ryanpadgett2549
      @ryanpadgett2549 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@vanorisk
      The first recorded use of the word Catholic was used by St Ignatius of Antioch in AD 110, you know, the place mentioned in Acts as the place where the followers of Christ were first called Christians.
      He said, “Wherever the bishop appears, let the people be there; just as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church” (Letter to the Smyrneans 8:2)
      St Ignatius was a disciple of St. John the Apostle who was a disciple under Jesus Christ.
      That’s why the Creed affirmed by all of Christendom at the Council of Nicaea in AD 325 says, “I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church”
      Now tell me, who started your church?

  • @HappyCatholicDeacon
    @HappyCatholicDeacon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    This was a beautiful video! I was raised Pentecostal/Non-denom, and later joined the Lutheran church. 7 years ago (almost), I entered the Catholic church and then 4 years later, my wife and children joined me. You are right, there is truly a cohesive foundation of teaching stretching back to the apostles and their disciples/successors. My walk with Jesus has deepend beyond anything I could ever imagine in just these last 7 years. Now, I am following Christ's call to be formed as a deacon for the church and God willing, may be ordained in 2022. And lastly, at 26 minutes in, when you said, "maybe we can have a conversation about that before I go".....truly brought tears to my eyes, my heart swelled with love right there! That sacrament of confession/reconciliation has transformed my life in ways I find difficult to express in words. May God bless you brother in your journey of faith.

    • @Alexander-fr1kk
      @Alexander-fr1kk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Richard Ferris
      My wife was raised Pentecostal and she was/is seriously controlled by it and she’s very anti-Catholic and is really unwilling to even learn about the faith... what opened your eyes to the Catholic faith?

    • @HappyCatholicDeacon
      @HappyCatholicDeacon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Alexander-fr1kk I went from Pentecostal to Lutheran first after a crisis of faith. The birth of our 3rd daughter came with many complications and we prayed and "stood in faith" - but I felt as if I had lost my faith when I gave up "believing" for the miracle and let the doctor's do what they needed to do. My daughter and wife were fine thanks be to God! But that led me to question much of my upbringing and what I had been taught from the scriptures. We examined all of the denominations, who started them, what they each believed - and chose Lutheran as the 1st Protestants. That gave me some handle on the ideas of sacraments for God's grace, etc - but that just opened more questions in my heart. Than I read a book by a respected teacher "How to Go from Being a Good Evangelical to a Committed Catholic in Ninety-Five Difficult Steps" by Christian Smith. He had converted to the Catholic church and after reading that book, I started to examine the teachings of the Catholic church from Catholic sources...and realized I had been fed myths and lies about the Catholic church all my life. Every obstacle I had to the Catholic church melted as I read from early church writers and examined scriptures with my Protestant lens. I entered the church in 2012 -but would walk that journey alone for 4 years as my wife and children did not enter with me. I was not sure they ever would....but by God's grace - they entered in 2016 as well.

    • @Alexander-fr1kk
      @Alexander-fr1kk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Richard Ferris
      Thank you for sharing and God bless.

    • @becky6568
      @becky6568 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Pedro Ivan Sanchez God bless you . I hope you do ! 🥰

  • @tylerrossjcl
    @tylerrossjcl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    I'm a Catholic, and I really enjoyed this. Father Diaz was articulate and knowledgeable and it was really edifying for me to hear the two of you interact! Can't wait for part 2. I love this series specifically, and really enjoy all your videos.
    PS Matt if you actually read this, I would love to have a conversation with you about Catholicism and Protestantism and history/theology/philosophy/scripture etc! I have degrees in theology and canon law and think we could have a very respectful and fruitful discussion. God bless!

    • @BaskinJujubee
      @BaskinJujubee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just Catholic. Not Roman Catholic. It means universal.

    • @s.kucerka
      @s.kucerka 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      D Turner Maybe he is Greek Catholic, observing different rite.

    • @tylerrossjcl
      @tylerrossjcl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am Roman/Latin Catholic. But in situations like this, it's not necessarily important to state which rite I observe since they all have the same faith. Hence, simply "Catholic."

    • @s.kucerka
      @s.kucerka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tyler Ross sorry, didn’t get your point :)

    • @tylerrossjcl
      @tylerrossjcl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No worries man! Honestly I only refer to myself as Roman Catholic when I'm talking to Eastern Catholics or Orthodox so I really can't say I was even trying to make a point here haha

  • @sarahsunshine78
    @sarahsunshine78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +608

    I’m a Catholic convert from Protestantism and I was not surprised by your reaction to the confessional. When I was was going through RCIA, I was most nervous about the upcoming confession, as I was a pretty rowdy person and had some doozies to confess. However, when the moment came and I struggled through that first confession, the priest was amazing in his support, counsel, and overall demeanors decision tone and while I’d confessed these things and apologized to God for them in the past. Something about hearing some pronounce the words of absolution over you is powerful. I practically skipped away from that confession feeling lighter than I had in years. Since that time, I still get nervous before a confession and I’ve have some great priests and counsel and some that weren’t as good, but regardless I’m always glad I went when I’m done.

    • @user-lt1jd1ye3v
      @user-lt1jd1ye3v 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are a baller!

    • @Tjfcr
      @Tjfcr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How long did it take to do rcia

    • @mistyjaeger5095
      @mistyjaeger5095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I get it!!! I always look forward to Reconciliation with excitement and dread at the exact same time. Truly confronting my weaknesses and sins is sooooo uncomfortable. I believe it should be, so we can let go and let God love us. Praise Jesus that he gave his priests the gift and authority to ‘ bind and loose ’ (MT 16:19 and MT 18:18) all for us to truly be able to accept Christ’s love for us as sinners, should we allow the forgiveness ❤❤ peace and Christ be with you.

    • @paru-chinbaka5214
      @paru-chinbaka5214 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      6 months about

    • @embobbisonembobbison1338
      @embobbisonembobbison1338 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I hadn’t gone to confession from first communion (2nd grade) to 10th grade when I moved to a catholic school. Went to church every week, every holy day of obligation, every holy day but was too scared to go to confession. Now I go every month (which isn’t a lot) but I still get nervous.

  • @res00sky
    @res00sky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    I've been watching many of your videos. As a Catholic Christian, and a former Protestant, I thoroughly appreciate how you ask questions, are inquisitive, but most of all, you are not judgmental. Because of this, I have also learned more about my own faith and tradition. Thank you!!!

    • @galanadentalcentrellp3984
      @galanadentalcentrellp3984 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      well said

    • @alcostello6114
      @alcostello6114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The more you learn the more you’ll realize there’s some very legitimate criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church

    • @jakehccc1
      @jakehccc1 ปีที่แล้ว

      There in lies your problem. Being Judgmental and Discerning is a Good Thing as long as you are being Honest and Loyal to GOD, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Christ throughout his 3 year ministry was severely judgmental and for Good Reason. The average Catholic has little to no knowledge of Catholic History or Doctrine. Study that for several years as I did then, tell me about Loyalty to Pagan (Man Made) Doctrines.

    • @lufhopespeacefully2037
      @lufhopespeacefully2037 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace///;

    • @alcostello6114
      @alcostello6114 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lufhopespeacefully2037 it does. The father, son, and Holy Ghost are all mentioned

  • @ejmazzi1499
    @ejmazzi1499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    I am Maronite Catholic, a type of Catholic that comes from Lebanon (I am also Lebanese) that was founded by St. Maron, but it still completely Catholic.

    • @JosephDeLosSantos-t3m
      @JosephDeLosSantos-t3m 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      God bless you, always praying for your safety and healing of your country. 🙏 Keep safe and may St. Maron intercede for the conversion of the Middle East 😊

    • @michaelfarah7735
      @michaelfarah7735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same!

    • @murderface3r
      @murderface3r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Im Roman Catholic! we are all brothers and catholics :)

    • @averdadeapostolica4815
      @averdadeapostolica4815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      St. Charbel Makhlouf, pray for us!

    • @michaelfarah7735
      @michaelfarah7735 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Roger Shaw We got Antioch though ;)

  • @iacobustres8032
    @iacobustres8032 5 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Thank for sharing your visit to this amazingly beautiful cathedral and your honest questions and reaction. I am a Catholic priest and a former Baptist and it was wonderful to see the respect you and Fr. Diaz had for one another. I pray one day that will not be so exceptional. I look forward to the follow-up video. Keep up the great work!

    • @oogalook
      @oogalook 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow, right here on the internet! Hi, Padre!

    • @andreananth3924
      @andreananth3924 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hi father. Im catholic from indonesia. Here we call priest as Romo, javanese for father.

    • @displaychicken
      @displaychicken 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m Catholic and this is good. With the current state of the culture and the deterioration of morality by so many now, all Christians need to be better friends to one another.

    • @bradk7310
      @bradk7310 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes and it is getting worse to say the least.

    • @narcissistinjurygiver2932
      @narcissistinjurygiver2932 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      really? so as a former Baptist you now do not claim that the Pope is thee antichrist?

  • @soundgarden11
    @soundgarden11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +351

    Coming from a protestant to catholic covert: beautiful, beautiful stuff. Teared up a few times, definitely my favorite video you've made. Love and prayers.

    • @narcissistinjurygiver2932
      @narcissistinjurygiver2932 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stalin and Hitler were catholic. So you will end up with them.

    • @mpl8430
      @mpl8430 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Not correct. Stalin was an Orthodox who became an atheist. Hitler had also Jewish blood but renounced Christianity and accepted the old Gothic paganism; this is why he loved Wagner's music such as The Ring Cycle.
      Both Stalin and Hitler persecuted Catholic Christians.

    • @NathanTransportLLc
      @NathanTransportLLc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      M PL “The 3rd Reich”, The 2nd Reich was the Roman Empire he was trying to bring it back... it couldn’t be any clearer.

    • @LauraBeeDannon
      @LauraBeeDannon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Welcome home!

    • @rhondamitchell9062
      @rhondamitchell9062 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I teared up too.

  • @ChuckHendricks
    @ChuckHendricks ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I am very impressed by how you handled this. As a catholic convert I have seen so many protestants make fun of our traditions and faith. I am really pleased to see this.

    • @tugalord
      @tugalord ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not all of us are like that, I always thought slandering of fellow christians is silly, we all believe in the same God.

    • @kevinmencer3782
      @kevinmencer3782 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@tugalordit's not just silly, it's dangerous. It's unhealthy. It's an illness infecting the Body of Christ.

  • @mevrickn7104
    @mevrickn7104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    I am Indian Catholic. Thank you Father for this beautiful explanation. Praise the Lord 🙌.

    • @juliaancy7277
      @juliaancy7277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I am from India

    • @nativeredman9940
      @nativeredman9940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I am Catholic Indian. lol

    • @Speed_monk
      @Speed_monk ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I'm a catholic India from Assam ❤️🇮🇳

    • @Thuggyballs200
      @Thuggyballs200 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Dude as an American Catholic I have so much respect for the Indian Catholics. They face so much prosecution compared to me from hindu extremists.

  • @ncw01ify
    @ncw01ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1575

    I’ve been raised all my life as a Protestant, and am now in the process of becoming Catholic. Thanks be to God!

    • @elizabethcprins
      @elizabethcprins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      Congratulations! My parents, older siblings, and I used to be Protestant too. We just celebrated our 18th anniversary of entering the Catholic Church!

    • @inesdeerausquin5658
      @inesdeerausquin5658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Welcome home! God be praised! You'll be in my prayers.

    • @desmondesmond7424
      @desmondesmond7424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Catholicism is rubbish. Try Satanism. It's the future!
      Ave Satani.

    • @danieljoseph4745
      @danieljoseph4745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Desmond Esmond No

    • @desmondesmond7424
      @desmondesmond7424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @John Foster it's the only way to speak to these people. Unless you talk like one of them about sky fairies and all this I love Jesus nonsense even though there never had been one shred of evidence to prove he ever existed then they just look right through you. So you might as well tell them straight. Jesus was a Socialist and Satan should never have been cast out. He shall have His revenge! It is coming. We are coming. We are legion. Ave Satani.

  • @charlesdickens1648
    @charlesdickens1648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +575

    I'm a convert to Catholicism and would encourage all to read the catechism of the Catholic Church. It's an amazing guidebook to help you understand what the Church teaches and one of the main reasons I am Catholic. God bless you all.

    • @danieljoseph4745
      @danieljoseph4745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      charles dickens Where can i get one im catholic and i wanna get closer to my religion

    • @LeonMortgage
      @LeonMortgage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@danieljoseph4745 You should be able to find copies on Amazon. I got my copy at a local bookstore after researching online.

    • @charlesdickens1648
      @charlesdickens1648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Leon.

    • @chicago4life366
      @chicago4life366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm so happy for you

    • @lonelyberg1808
      @lonelyberg1808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is available on internet

  • @IsabellaKathryn
    @IsabellaKathryn ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I’m a 14 year old converting to Catholicism, this Easter Vigil I’ll be relieved into the church (receive the sacraments)

    • @ThatOneHacker305
      @ThatOneHacker305 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I wish you the best and welcome you into the Church!

    • @lufhopespeacefully2037
      @lufhopespeacefully2037 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace///;

    • @ThatOneHacker305
      @ThatOneHacker305 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lufhopespeacefully2037 it does look at Jesus’s baptism

    • @IsabellaKathryn
      @IsabellaKathryn ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lufhopespeacefully2037 the word trinity is not in the Bible, it was a Latin term created later but the Bible mentions the trinity a lot

    • @BjornBear21
      @BjornBear21 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good for you young man. Stay close to God and you will be rewarded.

  • @tjp82492
    @tjp82492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    As a Protestant, it's great to be able to hear and start to understand this side of the story. Thanks for a great video!

    • @jmjaquinas7298
      @jmjaquinas7298 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Thomas Palmer Great to hear such charity and openness from our Protestant brothers. Please pray for us Catholics and for unity in Truth amongst all Christians.
      Pax, A Catholic

    • @kellystrauss9888
      @kellystrauss9888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jmjaquinas7298 I agree!

    • @gjshordja
      @gjshordja 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thomas Palmer thanks for your kind words.

    • @alittlebitoflight
      @alittlebitoflight 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jmjaquinas7298 Thank you for your non-triumphalist comment, Jesse. I'm a Catholic, but so many of the comments here are so cringe ("come home" etc.).

    • @crayon4412
      @crayon4412 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jmjaquinas7298 Protestants and Roman Catholics cannot be brothers.
      Protestant teach that you are save through faith, not of yourself but it is a gift of GOD.
      Roman teaches that you are not saved by grace only but of works of keeping the mass.
      If this is correct then they can not be brothers. Either one is the true gospel and the other is Damable gospel.

  • @Maryorra
    @Maryorra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    Finally, a video that shows respect on both sides. As a devout Catholic, I am happy that most people are seeing beyond the misconceptions that are taught about the Catholic Church.

    • @BestKCL
      @BestKCL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mary Alex (I mean no disrespect for what I say, and this goes for the large majority of Christians, not just Catholics.) From the perspective of someone brought up around Catholics and attending Catholic Church, you all seem such slaves to tradition, flagrantly disregarding even the most simple teachings of Jesus, preferring rather to live a life of worldliness and material wealth. Perpetually in pursuit of everything except the one who died for you. Where have they ever taught repentance? Baptism of the Holy Spirit? Let alone leaving all we have to follow Jesus. Even seemingly tiny things like calling your leaders “Father” is in direct contradiction with God (Matthew 23:9 ‘And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.’), it’s like you guys are just mocking him. It actually makes me sad.
      P.S. Not writing this to discourage or bash you, so sorry if it sounded overly confrontational. Just getting my thoughts down on paper I guess. God bless Mary :)

    • @marier.245
      @marier.245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@BestKCL
      How do Catholics live a life of "worldiness" ? Monks and cloistered nuns take vows of obedience, celibacy and **poverty** ...And right now there are priests, nuns and other Catholics living countries around the world and helping people in places where there is no running water, no electricity, and poor medical care. There are 1.2 Billion Catholics around the world today...and MILLIONS of them are POOR and not worldly.

    • @charbelharb6045
      @charbelharb6045 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@BestKCL you need to educate yourself. Look up Scott Hahn. You can learn few things , and you might even become Catholic.

    • @eglysbroslat2885
      @eglysbroslat2885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marier.245
      100 % correct

    • @williamalfaro360
      @williamalfaro360 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mary Alex misconceptions? This confirms what Christians already know you all do. Read the KJV, the closest translation to the Greek and Hebrew Bible. You all are PAGANS.

  • @chadhilk
    @chadhilk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Former Catholic - Not sure why... but when you said you sat for confession I welled up big time. Maybe it's something I need to work through personally or because of what you said but it hit me like a ton of bricks. A powerful vision for me for sure and indicative of your respect for Father Diaz. Love this series! God Bless you and your ministry.

    • @adrianwee7245
      @adrianwee7245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Come on home! You are always in our prayers :-)

    • @LB_die_Kaapie
      @LB_die_Kaapie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Like the prodigal son the Church will welcome you back with open arms!

    • @TheJoshC90
      @TheJoshC90 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You're NEVER too far gone, brother. Jesus is calling your soul back home :]
      God bless!

    • @livetroy
      @livetroy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Confession is cleansing.

    • @deaconbilcarter5210
      @deaconbilcarter5210 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That is the very beauty of confession. In just a few moments, you will hear the words you've been waiting to hear. "You're forgiven". God never stopped loving you, but the words are important to hear.

  • @melvinsoto
    @melvinsoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I watched this video a year ago as I was coming back to the Catholic Church and during the last year there’s so much that I have learned that now is so clear and amazing to watch in this video. Thank you Matt and Father Díaz!

  • @GutPyle
    @GutPyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Thank you for being reasonable, open-minded and not prejudiced.
    I am a convert to Catholicism after 50 years of mocking and bashing it. I understand the misconceptions very well, as I promoted them for many years until I started asking real questions of actual Catholics rather than my fellow protestants.
    The world needs more of what you do, regardless of denomination. We may see some things differently, but we get nowhere by trying to make each other feel "wrong". I know, because I tried doing so for so long.
    Keep up the good work, and God bless you.

  • @traciestroud
    @traciestroud 5 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    My husband and I were Protestants for nearly 40 years and recently became Catholic, along with our children. This was so well-done. Thank you for taking the time to understand our faith a little better!

    • @TheJoshC90
      @TheJoshC90 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Welcome home! :D

    • @jesuspsr13
      @jesuspsr13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Tracie Stroud welcome home

    • @2326038
      @2326038 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tracie Stroud And welcome home from me. :)

    • @Kitiwake
      @Kitiwake 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow!
      That was so much a wonderful thing to read!

    • @goodguy5595
      @goodguy5595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Good bless

  • @ZanyCat
    @ZanyCat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    Father Diaz in this video really helped to break some of my preconceptions about Catholics

    • @DivineMercyFarmstead
      @DivineMercyFarmstead 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      So, come home to the Catholic Church! ❤️

    • @Wgaither1
      @Wgaither1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kate Manley I’ll go to the liberal one , they let you believe what you want

    • @Wgaither1
      @Wgaither1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      None Why does the Pope allow Priests to be liberal. How does someone go about and report these Priests to a Pope. Basically the church doesn’t care or they would have done something about it. And these liberal priests are right on TH-cam for the Pope and the world to see

    • @robstr12
      @robstr12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @None I have been subscribed to Sensus Fidelium for a long while. Yes! That is the channel that has talks by Father Chad Ripperger and other priests that are just phenomenal!
      Also, the channel What Catholics Believe, with Father William Jenkins. Amazing to listen to!

    • @robstr12
      @robstr12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Wgaither1 There are many youtube channels that are about Traditional Catholicism and they are very outspoken with criticism for the current pope, as well as condemning the Vatican 2 council which happened in the 1960s.
      Mind you, I do not speak as a Roman Catholic, but I can assure you that there are voices that most certainly do speak out against it.
      There are even priests who have gone so far as to say that the current pope is actually not a real pope - that he is a heretic.

  • @Kirksville_Boi
    @Kirksville_Boi ปีที่แล้ว +45

    As a devout Roman Catholic I can say this is a really solid priest. I really love how you are always eager to learn and respect everyone. Much love

  • @karlwolf9805
    @karlwolf9805 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Hey man, I consider myself a pretty devout Catholic, but I have to admit, this video was not only informative but really inspiring even to me! It makes me so happy to see you doing this, I really can't explain it at all. You're helping both Catholics and Protestants, and most importantly the children of God together, by doing this. Thank you, and may God bless you!

    • @enterprisingva8797
      @enterprisingva8797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree with you brother.
      God definitely has used this Protestant brother to teach us all.
      Thank you for doing this for us all.

  • @annieangel97
    @annieangel97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    As a practicing catholic, this priest explained things so well that I learned more.

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a shame it is wrong .

    • @Theutkelf
      @Theutkelf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@wendymitchell8245 what a shame your bashing other christians

    • @JJ-no7bc
      @JJ-no7bc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Theutkelf shes getting all that from her own google

    • @Theutkelf
      @Theutkelf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JJ-no7bc yea... Also All protestants get their info on catholicsm through the protestants that despise catholicism

    • @JJ-no7bc
      @JJ-no7bc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Theutkelf well i do have friends that are protestants but they do respect

  • @solovief
    @solovief 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Matt, I truly enjoyed this. I'm a Catholic now but grew up Methodist and non-denominational. Just wanted to say thanks for your humility and excellent spirit of good will. Thanks for going outside your own box. May God bless all your efforts and crown them with his success.

  • @ajessm
    @ajessm ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Extraordinary video. The Cathedral is stunningly beautiful. The conversation is enlightening. Wonderful to see two people able to dialogue with mutual respect. Well done Matt. Well done Fr Diaz.

  • @jacqsfernandes2598
    @jacqsfernandes2598 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I loved the unbiased approach and views... I am a Catholic from India (born and raised) and I would not have it any other way. I appreciate you taking the time to understand where we come from. Really refreshing to see a Protestant unlike any other I have met so far. Thanks again. God bless you.

  • @patrickjade9349
    @patrickjade9349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Dude I wanted to cry so badly when he was saying he wanted to get a confession 😭😭😭😭 God is so good

  • @annafarago2271
    @annafarago2271 5 ปีที่แล้ว +432

    Father Diaz explained everything so beautifully. Sadly many protestants misunderstand the Catholic faith.

    • @johncummins6655
      @johncummins6655 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      We understand it and have tried to reform it, you called us protesters, we are not. The RC is so far from the truth though, Thank God for the wonderful monk, Luther, for breaking off from this idol-worshipping, superstitious, power-down, temple nonsense.

    • @jjcevering9411
      @jjcevering9411 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      This is beginning to change. 😂 keep praying for us.
      I was 36 yrs mormon
      Then 15 years evangelical Christian
      And now, I've been attending RCIA since May 2019.
      God is on the move with His love in ways I NEVER expected.
      Sure is nice to have a mom 💙👑🌺🙏🌺💎🌹🌹🌹❤💖❤

    • @carmieh
      @carmieh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      john cummins your full of hate. Go confess

    • @christianwflaws749
      @christianwflaws749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Carol dc Miehlich and more sadly oh so many Catholics have not a clue what Catholicism truly is and thus, a HUGE unintentional harm is done and that’s why videos like this help. It is not just the part of the laity who are ignorants fault, it is from the top down at least administratively wise however the majority of Catholics that are true Catholic faith followers of Jesus Christ church does can speak endlessly on the wonders and amazing things about it. Something that really tests my ability to not lose it is when a “Catholic” says “I’m not a Christian I’m a Catholic”. Catholicism IS CHRISTIAN ... like ground Zero at that! Praise the Lord for men like these two kind patient (virtue I’m working on... clearly) God Fearing men. This video is amazing and I can take a few lessons of their kindness and respectful manner they demonstrated throughout their conversations. God bless!

    • @boom-bm1kl
      @boom-bm1kl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@johncummins6655 it didn't need reforming. Other Christian denominatios started because they didn't want to follow what the Catholic Church has been teaching for since Jesus died. Instead, they cherry picked stuff from the church that matched their own beliefs and not what the church taught. Also my friend, I recommend looking up Bishop Robert Barron on TH-cam. Scroll through all his videos, you'll find FACTUAL answers to all the things you listed in your comment.

  • @krystofthepolishguytalksan310
    @krystofthepolishguytalksan310 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I am a Roman Catholic and I am so happy for my faith! It’s nice to see more Protestants opening their mine to Catholic Faith! Subbed!

    • @henrik3056
      @henrik3056 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love seeing Protestants being respectful and curious

  • @reginasmith3149
    @reginasmith3149 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Lifelong Catholic. Fr. Diaz did an amazing job explaining in ways I'd not heard, even though I spend tons of time listening to great Catholic speakers. God bless Fr. Diaz and God bless you, Matt. I appreciate your respect and openness to dialogue.

  • @kerdamekapohlong7269
    @kerdamekapohlong7269 5 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    I'm so glad to see this video.. I love being a Catholic... From India

    • @Zoe-fo6qd
      @Zoe-fo6qd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      India is blessed by God.

    • @shylaafrin6386
      @shylaafrin6386 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too.

    • @rxchgonzales1565
      @rxchgonzales1565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m a catholic from the philippines

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      see Fred Tarsitano Why I am no longer Roman Catholic.

    • @stephen_a3733
      @stephen_a3733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wendy Mitchell can you elaborate?

  • @filmvi37
    @filmvi37 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    As a devoted Protestant I love to hear the history and believes of the Catholic faith. I specially love how you respectfully communicate with the priest. PTL our savior Jesus Christ.

  • @daisymay9448
    @daisymay9448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    What a joy to see this beautiful and respectful interaction. Blessings to both of you. I am, at age 58 in the process of converting to Catholicism and having the Cathedral explained was very edifying. Thank you.

  • @KN-dv7ub
    @KN-dv7ub 4 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    I have been a Baptist minister for more than 25 years and we simply need to do more exchanges like this exchange. This was beautiful! Thanks for your ministry!

    • @georgeibrahim7945
      @georgeibrahim7945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Look up Steve Ray who was a former baptist minister

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      KN DID YOU NOTICE WHEN THE BAPTIST ASKED IF HE COULD GO TO MASS HE WAS CALLED A PAGAN. AND TOLD NO .If he studied church history he should not have asked in the first place.
      He said when at the font if you are not Christened in a Roman catholic church you are a pagan.

    • @heir_to_the_promise
      @heir_to_the_promise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@georgeibrahim7945 You better check your evangelism at the door. Steve Ray better repent and so should you.

    • @roseg1333
      @roseg1333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for being so respectful. I love your open mindedness and not spreading hate like some people of different faiths. Peace be with you and may God be with you 🙏🏼🕊🙏🏼

    • @roseg1333
      @roseg1333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wendymitchell8245 do you just go around hating Roman Catholics? Please just stop. I have seen you many different places 😪

  • @jballe911
    @jballe911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +356

    I was born and reised Protestant for 50 yrs... I just convert to Catholicism 2 yrs ago.
    All my family are still Evangelical

    • @johnalbertgales1654
      @johnalbertgales1654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Rome Sweet Home..

    • @igvargas7075
      @igvargas7075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Welcome home, you’re not alone!

    • @dcasper8514
      @dcasper8514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never lose what you have..

    • @bobleroe3859
      @bobleroe3859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Most Catholics I know are Evangelical.

    • @mesfinktkt6823
      @mesfinktkt6823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bobleroe3859what do u mean by that sir ?

  • @grod1194
    @grod1194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    As a Catholic i have to say that you were very respectful...great video

  • @frost6916
    @frost6916 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I am a Presbyterian, I have always appreciated the style of Catholic cathedrals, they are simply magnificent.

    • @theharshtruthoutthere
      @theharshtruthoutthere 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you all are blinded by the transformation that lucifer can and will have:
      2 Corinthians 11:14 - And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. you are (all Catholics)blindly worshiping lucifer in his angelic appearance.
      Religions aren´t satanic/masonic garbage? Then explain what does freemasonry checkerboard on the floor of the churches of yours?

  • @hayaglamazonluxe
    @hayaglamazonluxe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    As a practicing Catholic, I applaud you for being open and so interested in our faith without having assumptions about us. Father Diaz explained it beautifully. You were so respectful. Really dig your channel.

  • @xxfreshpineapplesxx
    @xxfreshpineapplesxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    I didn’t grow up in the states but I was raised Catholic. In every Catholic Church I’ve been to, I’ve always felt at home. Even from the humble church to the ornate cathedral, it’s where I feel at peace. I love the church and we’re truly blessed to have our home in almost every country around the world. Love this video!!

    • @hebrews5127
      @hebrews5127 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      *Jeremiah.7:* 14Therefore, what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears my Name, the temple you trust in, the place I gave to you and your ancestors.
      15I will thrust you from my presence, just as I did all your fellow Israelites, the people of Ephraim.’
      16“So do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them; do not plead with me, for I will not listen to you.
      17Do you not see what they are doing in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?
      18The children gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough and make cakes to offer to the Queen of Heaven. They pour out drink offerings to other gods to arouse my anger.
      19But am I the one they are provoking? declares the Lord. Are they not rather harming themselves, to their own shame?
      *Ecc.1:* 8All things are wearisome,
      more than one can say.
      The eye never has enough of seeing,
      nor the ear its fill of hearing.
      9What has been will be again,
      what has been done will be done again;
      there is nothing new under the sun.
      10Is there anything of which one can say,
      “Look! This is something new”?
      It was here already, long ago;
      it was here before our time.
      *1Cor.10:* 11These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come.
      12So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!
      13No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
      14Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.

    • @andrew0.033
      @andrew0.033 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ​@@hebrews5127You seriously picked random verses to claim that we worship idiols? Try again man.

    • @JESUCRISTOEsLAVERDAD-v8m
      @JESUCRISTOEsLAVERDAD-v8m ปีที่แล้ว

      John 14:6 Jesus said unto him, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.
      John 3:18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
      Revelation 21
      8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
      1 Corinthians 6
      18 Flee fornication. Every other sin which a man doeth is outside the body, but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
      Matthew 12
      45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.”
      Romans 8:6
      21st Century King James Version
      6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace,
      Luke 12:20
      21st Century King James Version
      20 But God said unto him, ‘Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?’
      1 Timothy 5:6
      21st Century King James Version
      6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
      1 Corinthians 6
      9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived: Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
      10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God.
      1 John 2:17
      21st Century King James Version
      17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
      Matthew 22:29
      21st Century King James Version
      29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.
      John 8:51
      21st Century King James Version
      51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.”
      2 John 9
      21st Century King James Version
      9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son.
      Titus 1:14
      21st Century King James Version
      14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.
      2 Peter 3:18
      21st Century King James Version
      18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
      Romans 12:2
      21st Century King James Version
      2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
      Hebrews 9:24
      21st Century King James Version
      24 For Christ has not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.
      Colossians 2:10
      21st Century King James Version
      10 And ye are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power,
      Deuteronomy 6:14
      21st Century King James Version
      14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people who are round about you
      2 Corinthians 11:14
      21st Century King James Version
      14 And no marvel, for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
      1 Corinthians 10:20
      21st Century King James Version
      20 But I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils and not to God; and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
      Proverbs 14:12
      21st Century King James Version
      12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
      1 John 4:3
      21st Century King James Version
      3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God; and such is the spirit of Antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come, and even now already it is in the world.
      2 John 9
      21st Century King James Version
      9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ hath both the Father and the Son.
      John 8:12
      21st Century King James Version
      12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
      Mark 8:35
      21st Century King James Version
      35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the Gospel’s, the same shall save it.
      John 8
      51 Verily, verily I say unto you, if a man keep My saying, he shall never see death.”
      John 17:3
      21st Century King James Version
      3 And this is life eternal: that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent.
      1 Timothy 2
      5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
      Acts 4
      12 Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.”
      James 1:21
      21st Century King James Version
      21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls.
      John 11:25-26
      21st Century King James Version
      25 Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live;
      26 and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die. Believest thou this?”
      John 6:68
      21st Century King James Version
      68 Then Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life,
      Psalm 119:30
      21st Century King James Version
      30 I have chosen the way of truth; Thy judgments have I laid before me.
      Psalm 119:11
      21st Century King James Version
      11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.
      Romans 12
      2 And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
      1 Corinthians 2:5
      21st Century King James Version
      5 that your faith should not stand on the wisdom of man, but on the power of God.
      1 Peter 5:8
      21st Century King James Version
      8 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
      1 John 2:16-17
      21st Century King James Version
      16 For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - is not of the Father, but is of the world.
      17 And the world passeth away and the lust thereof, but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
      James 1:21
      21st Century King James Version
      21 Therefore lay apart all filthiness and the superfluity of wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted Word, which is able to save your souls.
      1 Corinthians 15:44
      21st Century King James Version
      44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
      1 Thessalonians 5:9
      21st Century King James Version
      9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ
      John 3:18
      21st Century King James Version
      18 “He that believeth in Him is not condemned; but He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
      John 3:36
      21st Century King James Version
      36 He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
      Luke 6:5
      21st Century King James Version
      5 And He said unto them, “The Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.”
      Matthew 22:29
      21st Century King James Version
      29 Jesus answered and said unto them, “Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.
      John 5:29
      21st Century King James Version
      29 and shall come forth - they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
      John 8:12
      21st Century King James Version
      12 Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, “I am the Light of the world. He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
      John 8:32
      21st Century King James Version
      32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
      John 6:40
      21st Century King James Version
      40 And this is the will of Him that sent Me: that every one who seeth the Son and believeth in Him may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up at the Last Day.”
      Mark 13:13
      21st Century King James Version
      13 And ye shall be hated by all men for My name’s sake; but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
      Revelation 14:12
      21st Century King James Version
      12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
      John 8:36
      21st Century King James Version
      36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
      Mark 13
      31 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.

    • @nielszindel1151
      @nielszindel1151 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same. here, the catholic church has made me so happy as a woman since childhood. Delia Morris

    • @lonelyscarygirl
      @lonelyscarygirl ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@hebrews5127 If I had a dime for every time protestants say we worship idols I'd be as rich as Jeff Bezos bru

  • @donatio1
    @donatio1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    I’m a catholic and I just l watched this from kenya 🇰🇪 love it!

  • @BicheBug1996
    @BicheBug1996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I am very proud of this Priest who so eloquently guided him through the Church and its customs etc. Thank you Father and May God bless you .HE REPRESENTED THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THIS INTERVIEW SOOO WELL,i have to look at this again it was soooo informative to me a lay catholic

  • @vaboone
    @vaboone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Matt, your face, (at the tabernacle) as Fr. Diaz was explaining the Blessed Sacrament was like a light bulb came on, I don’t know how else to describe it. God Bless you on your journey.

    • @mariarobles1570
      @mariarobles1570 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Virginia Boone the only light of the world is Jesus. Everything else is false light. No matter how beautiful it is.

    • @vaboone
      @vaboone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Maria Robles, the true light of the world is indeed Jesus, He is present in the blessed Sacrament. The theology is based on John 6:32-68. If you believe Jesus is God, the second person of the trinity, who with the Father created the heavens and earth, ...walked on water, turned water into wine, ...could He not sacramentally turn bread into his body, and wine into his blood? May the peace and blessings of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be upon you.

    • @defman9414
      @defman9414 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@vaboone Christ poured his divinity into the Eucharist, the night before He died. That is the significance of the Last Supper... so that when Christ walked Good Friday... He walked as man. He remained God... but allowed His Vision of the Father to be so clouded by our sins... because Christ literally BECAME sin... for us. He BECAME the scapegoat from Exodus... that we must stare at our sins (the serpent) nailed to a wooden cross... and then understand that Christ IS THE ANSWER which God made... that Christ is the restoration of Perfect Justice (ie righteousness).
      Yes, Christ is wholly present in the Eucharist... and when we receive it, we are receiving Him... because God is not just inviting us to a personal relationship... He is inviting us to UNION... which is far more than any of us yet grasp.

    • @lornelz
      @lornelz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mariarobles1570
      The Eucharist is Jesus because he said so, Yes the only light that matters is Jesus.

    • @vaboone
      @vaboone 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Def Man Amen!!

  • @ChristiDea
    @ChristiDea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Thank you for doing a Roman Catholic field trip. I'm excited that you loved Confession! It is one of the many treasures that we Catholics call the Sacraments. I can personally attest to the power of The Sacrament of the Anointing of the sick. My mother had advanced, metastasized Cancer (Endometrial) - metastasized meaning it had spread into her lymph system. Mom refused Radiation, Chemo, some other treatment her docs recommended and instead chose to "Offer it Up" in union with Christ's sacrifice - basically she accepted the Cross given to her. She received the anointing of the Sick and one year after her surgery (to remove the organ most affected by the cancer) she had a full body CAT scan. Zero cancer present. Her doctor couldn't believe it. For a moment there he assumed she did the treatment he recommended, but not at his hospital. She said, "No, I called the priest and was anointed and prayed for". "Is any among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, an the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven" - James 5:14-15 .

    • @310McQueen
      @310McQueen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Greetings from among the Pentecostals, I share your joy and praise God for this healing in Jesus' Name! Jesus is alive and still saving and healing!

    • @ChristiDea
      @ChristiDea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@310McQueen Thanks Jason. I chuckle at your greeting because I was a member of the Assembly of God for years, before I married a Baptist - which was a bit weird since there are some major doctrinal differences. Our pastor used to call me a "Bapticostal"- but I never actually bought that once saved always saved thing. I went from Bapticostal to Roman Catholic a couple of years ago. But I digress. Yes, Jesus is alive, the Holy Spirit Still moves and miracles and prophesies have never ceased.

    • @Wgaither1
      @Wgaither1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christi Dea So now you believe most likely you will be suffering in purgatory for perhaps years, according to Popes

    • @Powerranger-le4up
      @Powerranger-le4up 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wgaither1 Purgatory isn’t a bad thing.

    • @ChristiDea
      @ChristiDea 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Wgaither1 Quite possibly, but Purgatory is a mercy, not a punishment. I've been studying it quite a bit lately. It's interesting, after the fall, God places angels wielding swords of fire to keep man from paradise. Shadrack, Mishack and Adindego dance in the furnace and are never burnt. St. Robert Bellarmine postulates that we all pass through the fire, it's a matter of will we pass through it like the three Hebrew friends in the book of Daniel, unsinged, or will we be carrying a load of straw that will be consumed in the fire (as our Lord tells us not to be attached to the things of this earth, as they are like straw for the fire. Matt. 3:11 tells us that the Lord will baptize us with the Holy Spirit and with fire. I'm beginning to wonder if that fire is not passing through to the entrance of paradise/ heaven...it's just some will pass through quickly and some will stay until all their worldly attachments to sin have been burnt away, as gold is purified. "8And in all the land, declares the LORD, two-thirds will be cut off and perish, but a third will be left in it. 9This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” Zechariah 13:8-9
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  • @ModestHandmaidens
    @ModestHandmaidens 5 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    As a former Protestant (and very anti-Catholic), I very much appreciated all your questions! Well done! **Scott Hahn's book "Rome Sweet Home" brought me "home" in 2009!

    • @wendymitchell8245
      @wendymitchell8245 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Modest . being a Protestant does not mean you were converted to Jesus Christ .You need to study the message of Peter at Pentecost . Then 1 John.

    • @dannydemonic4799
      @dannydemonic4799 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Wendy Mitchell Are you obligated to run your mouth with everyone who posts something?

    • @henrymelo557
      @henrymelo557 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh thanks Jesus! I want to present you the catholic charismatic renewal! Its great! I would like to invite you to participate of a prayer group!
      24 The Lord bless you and keep you:
      25 The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you:
      26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
      A brotherly hug from Brazil!

    • @kryceksangel
      @kryceksangel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome home. We are happy to have you

    • @jl4e23
      @jl4e23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@wendymitchell8245 This is the laziest attempt at telling someone they were never a follower of Christ. Shameful.

  • @hairqueen1183
    @hairqueen1183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    As a soon to be convert into catholicism ( in RCIA) this is beautiful and makes me even more excited to take part in the eucharist! This is Jesus church and I can’t wait to take part ✝️

  • @Holly_Fae
    @Holly_Fae 5 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    I'm not catholic or even christian anymore for many reasons, but that is not what I want to talk about. When I was a catholic my protestant friends always made comments like "I don't need a priest to intercede. I can speak to God directly." But what I think that Protestants don't really understand is that it is easy to confess to an invisible god when you are alone in a room. But confessing to another human person is very difficult. You make yourself vulnerable. I have spent many Friday afternoons in the confession in tears. There is a powerful catharsis in catholic confession. And if you have a really good priest your penance will not just be prayers. I have one priest who would tell me to do things like "go home and tell your mother you love her." or do something nice for someone that I may have hurt. Those were always the most difficult forms of penance and the best. The feeling of lightness afterward is amazing.

    • @CrankyGrandma
      @CrankyGrandma 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Sea Star I always found it so hard to go, yet the world was off my shoulders afterwards. Reconciliation is awesome. Hugs to you

    • @MrAmk3rd
      @MrAmk3rd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      What ever turned you away from home, i will pray for you, to come back home, because we love you and you are missed. God bless you.

    • @Holly_Fae
      @Holly_Fae 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@MrAmk3rd And I will pray that the goddess touches your heart and brings you to worship your loving mother. Without a mother there is no life.

    • @andreeegan586
      @andreeegan586 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Jesus loves you. He is the Reality and True Apostolic Church. The Way x much love sister

    • @Holly_Fae
      @Holly_Fae 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@andreeegan586 And the Mother loves you even though you deny her existence.

  • @Sangib1
    @Sangib1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I am a practicing Catholic and I really appreciated this video. I have a few Protestant friends who firmly believe I am not Christian by virtue of being Catholic. I right away clicked the button and forwarded to them this video. Basically, we have disagreements theologically but we have an inherent common denominator Who Is Jesus Christ our Lord.

    • @noahgaming8833
      @noahgaming8833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In my opinion, as long as you have faith In god and believe that Jesus is the messiah, you are saved. I don’t really like how many people hate on the different beliefs of Christianity, my mom and stepdad got to a Methodist church and my dad and stepmom go to a baptist church. I had recently found this channel and really enjoyed the different traditions that you learn about and what they mean to that belief. In my opinion, behind all the traditions and all the customs to a branch of Christianity, you are still a Christian and are saved of your sins.

    • @annfrost3323
      @annfrost3323 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know people who joined a group that meets in a commercial space at a strip mall (the pastor is a guy without higher education) and they say Catholics are not Christian. It is so ignorant and ridiculous that my family jokes telling each other since you are not Christian you... it's all a big laugh.
      As you said, the Catholic Church, the Universal Church is the
      ONLY ONE founded by Jesus himself.

  • @Lee-mb4ou
    @Lee-mb4ou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Convert since 1996 here. This brought back so many memories for me, discovering the Church, asking a gazillion questions, amazed and moved by the answers and the coherence and the beauty. Thank you for doing this video and thanks to Fr. Diaz (sp?) for his contribution to it, too. God bless him, and you, too, Matt, as you continue on your journey. May the peace of Christ be with you.

  • @paulv3968
    @paulv3968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thanks for this wonderful video, I've been Catholic for 44 years and I really learned some additional things such as leaving time and space behind while we partake in the event of the Last Supper. I've always understood it's the Last Supper, but this conversation gave it a substantial amount of additional depth. Thanks for sharing!

  • @mitchellscott1843
    @mitchellscott1843 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    As a Catholic appreciate your genuine curiosity and efforts of ecumenicalism even though we have our historical/doctrinal differences.

  • @johnbouc1838
    @johnbouc1838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    I am Catholic and a teacher but everyone (Protestants, Catholics, atheists) has something they can learn from this honest, inquisitive exploration of Catholicism through the lens of this beautiful Church. I have shared this countless times with friends. I show this every year to my classes. THANK YOU for this good work!!! I pray that all people of faith may be one.

  • @FrAdamVoisin
    @FrAdamVoisin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Catholic priest here. Your video showed up in my feed. I was very, very, impressed with the respect you showed toward our church. If we could all have the same attitude of respect towards others, the world would be a much better place. May God bless you and your loved ones.

    • @BAYOUTOWNProductions
      @BAYOUTOWNProductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Fr. Adam, I am a returned Catholic after 30 plus years as a sort of non-denominational protestant (if that's possible). I realized that my cradle Catholic upbringing didn't teach me the rich truth about our Catholic faith. I returned home about 6 years ago and now am a music leader for mass and adoration (benediction.) I so love the faith and realize how many misconceptions there are out there that even I believed for a long time. They were taught to me by other mislead non-denominational and protestant friends. Now, it's difficult for them to accept that I am once again Catholic. I have respect for their beliefs but they do not have respect for mine. This video is such a blessing. I hope many people see it and realize the truth about the faith. It would be so great to have more videos like this one on TH-cam.

  • @user-wo7rz3yn4o
    @user-wo7rz3yn4o 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'm impressed a protestant would sincerely try out a confessional. I'm a poor catholic and have always disliked going to confession but have also always really liked COMING from a confessional. You are a good man Matt.

  • @brokeneggshells
    @brokeneggshells 5 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    Protestant-turned-Catholic here: This warms my heart seeing how much love and respect these two show for each other. This only goes towards healing the divide between Protestants and Catholics and I hope to see more conversations like this. Thank you, Matt.

    • @eclipsedbyglory3169
      @eclipsedbyglory3169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I neither catholic nor Protestant, I’m a child of God and my name is written in Heaven

    • @lefooo
      @lefooo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@eclipsedbyglory3169 Please remember that you can get to haven only thru Jesus Christ, there is no other way.

    • @mrsandmom5947
      @mrsandmom5947 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing because we dont see it very often

    • @gwodark
      @gwodark 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Curtis Jones ?

    • @roxanardh
      @roxanardh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Welcome home. Same I went to several Protestant churches and God led me to the Holy Catholic Church. The process took about 8 years. I'm so happy to have the fullness of faith.

  • @willgoliath
    @willgoliath 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Wow! As a cradle Catholic I am so humbled, honored, and impressed by your story. You've only scratched the surface, there's so much more. Great job!

  • @Corduroy2896
    @Corduroy2896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1928

    I was born roman Catholic and I will die roman Catholic.

    • @samuel_ol1v
      @samuel_ol1v 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Deus Vult!

    • @llopcuac21
      @llopcuac21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I was born roman catholic, and I am agnostic now.

    • @HuszOG
      @HuszOG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ok

    • @nemo2179
      @nemo2179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@llopcuac21 why

    • @llopcuac21
      @llopcuac21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@nemo2179 I became aware of other thoughts of the catholic community that didn't resonate with me and my understanding of Christ. I met some catholic groups that had very obtuse and restricting ideas of what myself and my relationship with god should be. I felt betrayed by the fake love they proclaim that for me was just felt like intolerance and hate. I started seeing all the ideology behind it that didn't represent my idea of a loving god. I started questioning it all and I felt liberated by leaving. I know that there are people that live their faith with a loving message, but thats not all of them. The Church is the comunity of the people, and I felt ...fake by believing some parts and not others, so that's why