Hundreds of Protestant Pastors converting the Catholic Church

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and here i got all excited when i saw the thread title:

Hundreds of Protestant Pastors converting the Catholic Church

tsk...oh well.
maybe one day.
 
chestertonrules said:
Your post contains some truth. Many Christians are disappointed or even shocked by the liberal positions taken by many of the mainstream protestant denominations with regard to abortion, divorce, homosexual activity, etc.

You seem unfamiliar with Catholic doctrine, however.

Most of the protestant pastors who are converting are converting because they recognize the truth of the Catholic Church.
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Who cares about a church's truth.

I care about the Truth. One of the problem I have with the RCC is its pride in itself.
 
The Truth has nothing to do with them converting, the two can not go hand in hand.
 
zone said:
and here i got all excited when i saw the thread title:

Hundreds of Protestant Pastors converting the Catholic Church

tsk...oh well.
maybe one day.
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Hahaha, I just not caught this.
 
chestertonrules said:
Read some of their stories here:

Catholic Conversion Stories | The Coming Home Network


Though it’s not widely known, Protestant clergy and laity from across the denominational spectrum are coming home to the Catholic Church. The journey home, though overflowing with endless joys and blessings, can also be traumatic. It often results in the loss of friends and family, as well as the loss of career and financial support. It usually requires a rethinking of one’s doctrinal and moral convictions, as well as one’s vocation as a child of God.
Nevertheless, clergy and laity by the hundreds are entering the Catholic Church with great joy. They come with great enthusiasm and commitment to follow Jesus Christ wherever He leads, even if this means coming out of their previously comfortable and familiar spiritual surroundings into the Catholic Church. Many of them come with great gifts for ministry, including years of training and experience, along with information and ideas for authentic Church renewal.
Sometimes the most difficult part of the journey occurs after they have come home. They may feel unwelcome in their local parish and disoriented by the hierarchical structure of the diocese. They may find themselves overwhelmed by the great diversity of religious groups and spiritualities. They may become particularly disconcerted when they discover the large number of Catholics who seem to know little about their faith.
Even as they find their way through all of these challenges into authentic Catholic life and worship, they may still yearn for some of what they have left behind. Having resigned from their pastoral ministries, clergy converts especially struggle now with how to continue using their gifts for ministry while also supporting their families.
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Chestertonrules,

I don't really keep up with these kinds of things, so I'm not going to argue about it.
But I do have a couple of questions.

1. Are there actual numbers, and verifiable evidence, you can show us, of all these pastors converting to Catholicism?

2. Are there statistics to show this is a new trend, showing these numbers are any larger than in years past?
(A few people from all religions convert to something else every day. It's only news if it's substantial or some new trend.)

I have no ability, or even intention, to contradict your post... but I am very curious about it, and would like to see some statistics if they're verifiable.

Thanks.
 
chestertonrules said:
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Though it’s not widely known, Protestant clergy and laity from across the denominational spectrum are coming home to the Catholic Church. (...).
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The RCC isn't my 'home,' nor is it anbody else's.

[video=youtube;3XIaQlsaBjk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XIaQlsaBjk[/video]
 
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