From Business: Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is a bilingual (English-Spanish) parish with ministry and outreach in both. Lastly, I get commissions for purchases made through my Amazon affiliate links in this website. 2, AControversia Prima, Book 2 (ADe Conciliorum Auctoritate [On the Authority of Councils]), chap. The Catholic Church changed the Ten Commandments by removing the 3rd Commandment concerning graven images and moved the 4th Commandment up to the 3rd, then dividing the 10th Commandment into two, still counting Ten Commandments. Today most Christians keep Sunday because it has been revealed to us by the [Roman Catholic] church outside the Bible. Catholic Virginian, October 3, 1947, p. 9, article To Tell You the Truth.. The Bible Says THAT?What you have been taught might not actually be in the Bible. Christians shall not Judaize and be idle on Saturday [in the original: sabbato, shall not be idle on the Sabbath], but shall work on that day; but the Lords day they shall especially honour, and as being Christians, shall, if possible, do no work on that day. Saint Catherine Catholic Church Sentinel, May 21, 1995 "It is evident that the popes can neither be bound nor unbound by any earthly power, nor even by that of the apostle [Peter], if he should return upon the earth; since Constantine the Great has recognized that the pontiffs held the place of God upon earth, divinity not being able to be . . 2, p. 174. For a detailed account on who changed the Sabbath to Sunday, read the Sabbath to Sunday change or who changed the Sabbath to Sunday. Her mother was 40 when she was born. We have already mentioned earlier that it was Constantine who made it official to make Christianity the religion of the Roman Empire. . By my divine power I abolish the Sabbath day and command you to keep holy the first day of the week. And lo! The Bible says, Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. The Catholic Church says: No. Von Hefele is a very credible authority on the original word choice used at the Council of Laodicea. Slowly, but surely, Sabbath-keepers were driven into hiding while Sunday-keepers were out in the open. Press, Sydney, Australia, 1900. And God Himself is obliged to abide by the judgment of His priests, and either not to pardon or to pardon. By my divine power I abolish the Sabbath day and command you to keep holy the first day of the week. And lo! But since Saturday, not Sunday, is specified in the Bible, isn't it curious that non-Catholics who profess to take their religion directly from the Bible and not the Church, observe Sunday instead of Saturday? VI, can. St. Catherine of Siena Church is a community parish which walks the line between the traditional Catholicism and the modern day world. 1, p. 51. 405, 406, translated), The Pope takes the place of Jesus Christ on earthby divine right the Pope has supreme and full power in faith, in morals over each and every pastor and his flock. But this theory is entirely abandoned. contentious as Pope John Paul II continues to press for mandatory Sunday The Catholic Church designated Sunday as the day for corporate worship and gets full credit or blame for the change. But our wonder should be far greater when we find that in obedience to the words of his priests HOC EST CORPUS MEUM God himself descends on the altar, that he comes wherever they call him, and as often as they call him, and places himself in their hands, even though they should be his enemies. 405, 406, translated), The Saviour Himself is the door of the sheepfold: I am the door of the sheep. Into this fold of Jesus Christ, no man may enter unless he be led by the Sovereign Pontiff; and only if they be united to him can men be saved, for the Roman Pontiff is the Vicar of Christ and His personal representative on earth. Pope John XXIII in his homily to the Bishops and faithful assisting at his coronation on November 4, 1958, It was not necessary for the Redeemer to die in order to save the world; a drop of his blood, a single tear, or prayer, was sufficient to procure salvation for all; for such a prayer, being of infinite value, should be sufficient to save not one but a thousand worlds. I have repeatedly offered $1,000 to anyone who can prove to me from the Bible alone that I am bound to keep Sunday holy. Question - Why do we observe Sunday instead of Saturday? With this, we are now beginning to see the history of the Sabbath controversy. The Scriptures enforce the religious observance of Saturday, a day which we never sanctify. James Cardinal Gibbons, It is well to remind the Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists, and all other Christians, that the Bible does not support them anywhere in their observance of Sunday. And lo the entire civilized world bows down in reverent obedience to the command of the holy Catholic church. American Sentinel, Father Enright, June 1893, Perhaps the boldest thing, the most revolutionary change the Church ever did happened in the first century. on: function(evt, cb) { . And now . Question: Is Sunday worship supported by the Bible? : (931) 388-3803 Fax: (931) 381-8837 www.stcatherinecc.org After Hours Emergency Contact (931) 215-5980 Rev. Bible Prophecy, Bible Studies, Videos, Articles, & Much Much More! 0000003536 00000 n She was the 25th child born to her mother, although half of her brothers and sisters did not survive childhood. Yahuwah is the best friend you will ever have. In A.D. 365, the Council of Laodicea made a decision such as the following: Christians must not judaize by resting on the Sabbath, but must work on that day, rather honouring the Lords Day, and, if they can, resting then as Christians. closing laws" (Church & State, May, 1992). 0000011291 00000 n Order our comprehensive Bible guide to learn what else you havent been told. The priest himself has the power to do so in Christs name. They throw at you John 1:1 to end the discussion whenever you attempt to present the biblical one-nature human Yahushua. 0000000016 00000 n 0000001738 00000 n But you may read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, and you will not find a single line authorizing the sanctification of Sunday. 0000003758 00000 n 2, p. 316. - Also in the Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1899 Edition, Vol. It shall remain consecrated, sanctified The Catholic World, March 1994, p. 809, Constantine published the Edict of Milan, granting freedom of religion in the empire and establishing Sunday as a day of worship. Colliers Encyclopedia vol 7, p. 212, It appeared an unworthy thing that . Hover here for a document clip or select for full original image. from Saturday to Sunday. The holy day, the Sabbath, was changed from Saturday to Sunday. The same message is being made in an 1895 Catholic newspaper called The Catholic National: "The Pope is not only the representative of Jesus Christ, but he is Jesus Christ himself hidden under the veil of flesh." If that is not enough, read what the Saint Catherine Catholic Church Sentinel (May 21, 1995) said: Imprimatur, John Cardinal McCloskey, archbishop of New York, With regard to the power of the priests over the real body of Jesus Christ, it is of faith that when they pronounce the words of consecration the Incarnate Word has obliged himself to obey and to come into their hands under the sacramental species. ), pp. The decision of the Council of Nicaea to set aside Biblical calendation was merely confirmed by Constantine in royal edict. The Sabbath is about who we give our allegiance to. SABBATH DAY QUOTES: You cant find the Sabbath being changed in scriptures so how did the change to Sunday happen? And thus the pagan Sunday, dedicated to Balder, became the Christian Sunday, sacred to Jesus. With this proclamation, Constantine became a master of syncretism the practice of combining pagan worship with true Christian worship. Protestants must be rather puzzled by the keeping of Sunday when God distinctly said, 'Keep holy the Sabbath Day.' If that is not enough, read what the Saint Catherine Catholic Church Sentinel (May 21, 1995) said: Perhaps the boldest thing, the most revolutionary change the Church ever did, happened in the first century. Therefore the observance of Sunday by the Protestants is an homage they pay, in spite of themselves, to the authority of the [Catholic] church. Monsignor Louis Segur, Plain Talk About The Protestantism of Today, p. 213. Stay connected to all that's happening at St. Catherine's parish. From beginning to end of Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Matt. Sunday is an institution of the Roman Catholic Church, and those who observe the day observe a commandment of the Catholic Church. Priest Brady, in an address reported in The News, Elizabeth, New Jersey, March 18, 1903. The holy day, the Sabbath, was changed from Saturday to Sunday. The Pope and God are the same, so he has all power in Heaven and earth. Pope Pius V, quoted in Barclay, Chapter XXVII, p. 218, Cities Petrus Bertanous, The foundation of all our confidence is found in the Blessed Virgin Mary. solemnity from Saturday to Sunday. The Converts Catechism of Sentinel, Pastor's page, Saint Catherine Catholic Church, Algonac, Michigan, May 21, 1995 If Protestants would follow the Bible, they would worship God on the Sabbath Day. H. J. Schroeder (trans. Roman Catholic Church located at 3450 Tennessee Street, Vallejo, CA - phone: (707) 553-1355 Statements made by the Roman Catholic Church about the Sabbath . . } Why? 0000008460 00000 n Sunday is an institution of the Roman Catholic Church, and those who observe the day observe a commandment of the Catholic Church. Priest Brady, in an address reported in. It was Satan's plan to have this Church change the Sabbath to Sunday. The church made this law long after the Bible was written. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, from Genesis to the Revelation, from Adam to the last person born today, you will NEVER read any direct command and even any indication that the Sabbath has already been done away with. Again, these were two different days on two distinct calendar systems. We have the commandment of God given to Moses to keep holy the Sabbath day, that is the 7th day of the week, Saturday. Even Constantine the Great has been reported to say these words at the Council of Nicaea: It appeared an unworthy thing that in the celebration of this most holy feast [Passover] we should follow the practice of the Jews . xix) condemns those who deny that the Ten Commandments are binding on Christians. [Seventh-day] Adventists, and keep Saturday holy. Saint Catherine Eusebius of Caesarea, a church historian contemporary with Constantine and his frequent flatterer, is often quoted regarding the Sunday legislation of the time. . should logically become 7th Day Adventists, and keep Saturday holy. Source: Sentinel, Pastor's Page (Fr. Domini] was chosen, not from any direction noted in the Scriptures, but Today, great It shall remain consecrated, sanctified.' The Cath. God's Law. ---> A Non-WLC Article: "14 Reasons Why I Wont Watch The Chosen", Faith is the victory! 111 0 obj <>stream How to Say Happy Sabbath in Different Languages. An ancient proverb claimed: He who controls the calendar, controls the world. Who controls you? We have the commandment of God given to Moses to keep holy the Sabbath Day, that is the 7th day of the week, Saturday. The day on which you worship, calculated by which calendar you use, reveals which Deity/deity you are worshipping. . 0000012338 00000 n He is the infallible ruler, the founder of dogmas, the author of and the judge of councils; the universal ruler of truth, the arbiter of the world, the supreme judge of heaven and earth, the judge of all, being judged by no one, God himself on earth. Quoted in the New York Catechism, The infallibility of the pope is the infallibility of Jesus Christ Himself. Question - Which is the Sabbath day? 0000002474 00000 n I AM JOSHUA and Im on a mission to help fellow Christians build a closer and more intimate relationship with God. After the edict of Nica, apostolic Christians continued to worship by the luni-solar calendar. The power of the priest, says St. Bernardine of Sienna, is the power of the divine person; for the transubstantiation of the bread requires as much power as the creation of the world. St. Alphonsus de Liguori, Dignity and Duties of the Priest or Selva, pp. , . In endeavoring to show this distinction, not only was the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath transferred to the Julian Sunday, but all of the annual feasts which, up until that time were still observed, were replaced with popular pagan festivals, giving them a Christian slant and incorporating Christian names. } At the opening ceremonies of the Council of Nicaea, Eusebius sat to the right of Constantine and gave the opening address. Union of minds, therefore, requires, together with a perfect accord in the one faith, complete submission and obedience of will to the Church and to the Roman Pontiff, as to God Himself. (Pope Leo XIII, Encyclical Letter, On the Chief Duties of Christians as Citizens, dated January 10, 1890, trans. And, as being Christians, shall, if possible, do no work on that day. Hefeles Councils, Vol. It is well to remind the Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists, and all other Christians, that the Bible does not support them anywhere in their observance of Sunday. Meet new people from all over the world, make friends, change your status, upload photos, earn points, & so much more! (1) Heinrich Graetz, History of the Jews, (Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America, 1893), Vol. 0000000816 00000 n We have the commandment of God given to Moses to keep holy the Sabbath day, that is the 7th day of the week, Saturday. Is not every Christian obliged to sanctify Sunday and to abstain on that day from unnecessary servile work? B. . He chose Sunday, not because he wants to follow God, but because it was the day Sol Invictus was being worshipped! The day of resurrection, the day of Pentecost, fifty days later, came on the first day of the week. Is not the observance of this law among the most prominent of our sacred duties? The Council of Laodicea was convened approximately 40 years later to enforce the acceptance of the Lords Day in place of the lunar Sabbath. Question: Can we see any command in the Bible that the sanctity of the Sabbath was transferred on Sunday? Saturday, dies Saturni, the original first day of the planetary week is a counterfeit of the true seventh-day Sabbath day of the Bible. The Pope can modify divine law. Ferraris Ecclesiastical Dictionary, Have no fear when people call me the Vicar of Christ, when they say to me Holy Father, or Your Holiness, or use titles similar to these, which seem even inimical to the Gospel. Pope John Paul II, Crossing the Threshold of Hope (New York: Alfred A. Knoff. Question: who changed the seventh-day Sabbath to Sunday? . Subscribe now! . . Moreover the superiority and the power of the Roman Pontiff by no means pertain only to the heavenly things, to the earthly things, and to the things under the earth, but are even over angels, than whom he is greater. sense of its own power. How did modern Christians end up keeping Sunday instead of Saturday? Wherefore they are justly called not only angels, but also God, holding as they do among us the power and authority of the immortal God. A. Nampon, Catholic Doctrine as Defined by the Council of Trent, pp. For Constantine, the first Christian Roman Emperor, it is considered unworthy to have anything to do with the Jews. whenever the pope thinks, it is God Himself, who is thinking in him. (Fritz Leist, Der Gefangene des Vatikanus, p. 344. is the Catholic Church.. (4) Letter by T. Enright, Bishop of St. Alphonsus Church, St. Louis, Missouri, June, 1905, emphasis supplied. 0000005432 00000 n An excellent example of Saturday being knowingly or unknowingly substituted for Sabbath is found in the cannons of the Council of Laodicea. The Catholic church says No! For an expos of the powers behind the scenes, clickHERE. 0000011056 00000 n Or will they keep the Sunday according to the tradition of the Catholic church. Ibid, page 31, We hold upon this earth the place of God Almighty. (The Great Encyclical Letters of Leo XIII, p. 304), The belief in the Bible as the sole source of faith is unhistorical, illogical, fatal to the virtue of faith, and destructive of unity. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume XIII, Protestantism, Section III A Sola Scriptura (Bible Alone), Nihil Obstat, February 1, 1912 by Remy Lafort, D.D., Censor, Imprimatur. Today most Christians keep Sunday because it has been revealed to us by the Church outside the Bible. ), Had she not such power, she could not have done that in which all modern religionists agree with her; she could not have substituted the observance of Sunday the first day of the week, for the observance of Saturday the seventh day, a change for which there is no Scriptural authority. Rev. The Scriptures enforce the religious observance of Saturday. Cardinal Gibbons, The Faith of our Father, p. 89, The Bible says remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day. . In keeping the Sunday they are following a law of the Catholic Church. Albert Smith, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, replying for the Cardinal in a letter dated February 10, 1920. follows a lunar calendar, which is several days short of the solar year. 65 East 500 North. punishment on those who would transgress. Source: Saint Catherine Catholic Church Sentinel, May 21, 1995 ( A Catholic Journal ) "Perhaps the boldest thing, the most revolutionary change the Church ever did happened in the first century. to shake hands. 26-27, Thus the priest may, in a certain manner, be called the creator of his Creator, since by saying the words of consecration, he creates, as it were, Jesus in the sacrament, by giving him a sacramental existence, and produces him as a victim to be offered to the eternal Father. Throughout the history of man, among the most hated ethnic groups are the Hebrews. There are a lot of people who rose and started to attack various fundamental doctrines of Gods true Church. 0000001069 00000 n In this matter the Seventh-day Adventist is the only consistent Protestant. "The Day of the Lord" (dies Dominica) was It was the Catholic church whichhas transferred this rest to Sunday in remembrance of the resurrection of our Lord. Sadly, even after the Great Reformation, Christians who left the Roman Catholic Church were never able to revert back to the Biblical Sabbath. - Yahuwah's, The True Shape of the Earth: The holy day, the Sabbath, was changed from Saturday to Sunday. It is now commonly held that God simply gave His church the power to set aside whatever day or days she would deem suitable as holy days. Notice this admission from the Saint Catherine Catholic Church Sentinel, May 21, 1995: "Perhaps the boldest thing, the most revolutionary change the Church ever did, happened in the first century. words, Pope John Paul II has asked for more 18:15-18, Luke 10:16, John 16:12-15, John 20:21-23). Daniel Reehil, Pastor Email: fatherreehil@stcatherinecc.org "To the servant of God . Question: in whose authority do the religious leaders change the Sabbath to Sunday? 0000002079 00000 n (function() { Should you be punished for your conscientious regard The holy day, the Sabbath, was changed from Saturday to Sunday. The Sunday-worship had further become stronger during the time of Constantine the Great. The official day of worship for Mithraism was Sunday. St Peters Parish. The university enrolls nearly 1,500 . The day of the Lord was chosen, not from any direction noted in the Scriptures, but from the (Catholic) Churchs sense of its own power People who think that the Scriptures should be the sole authority, should logically become 7th Day Adventists, and keep Saturday holy. St. Catherine Church Sentinel, Algonac, Michigan, May 21, 1995. Saint Catherine Catholic Church Sentinel, May 21, 1995 "The authority of the Church could, therefore, not be bound to the authority of the Scriptures, because the Church had changed the Sabbath into Sunday, not by the command of Christ, but by its own authority." Canon on Tradition, p. 263 "Sunday is our mark of authority CLOSED NOW. The Sun was a foremost god with heathen-domThe sun has worshippers at this hour in Persia and other lands. Since Constantine has already been worshiping on Sunday, then it was only natural for him to choose Sunday as the new Sabbath day. St. Francis of Assisi. The holy day, the Sabbath, was changed The Sabbath was Saturday, not Sunday. Because of the deceitful thinking that the church can override the authority of God, a lot of religious leaders begin to mix Christianity with paganism. Furthermore, for Jews and Saturday sabbatarians to insist that The Precise, Correct Day does matter to Yahuwah, and then keep the seventh-day by the pagan, planetary calendar is even more inconsistent! Considering this, it is also Transhumanism is Satans ultimate goal: men created in his own image. Letter, Dies Domini, was quoted as saying that a violator should be Some theologians have held that God likewise directly determined the Sunday as the day of worship in the New Law, that He Himself has explicitly substituted the Sunday for the Sabbath. days later, came on the first day of the week. Sunday is an institution of the Roman Catholic Church, and those who observe the day observe a commandment of the Catholic Church. { strident measures be taken to insure a day of rest is observed, and to inflict Introduction There are many theories about the Mark of the Beast: Chip, tattoo, barcode