Previously posted on September 5 at https://franciscanseucharist.ca/

Many priests and pastors have invited me to visit their countries to preach, even for an online sermon, and I always decline. I do not know how, and I am not interested in learning; it is not for me.

But I am a teacher and I love to teach, now to the topic:

A friend on Facebook posted a long story about

IS IT TRUE THAT THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL CONDEMNS THE APOSTLE PAUL?

There is an important question regarding “The Second Vatican Council and the Condemnation of the Apostle Paul”…

So, I need to reply: Next time, search the internet to verify the story before posting it.

I told him that it was a false statement and why

He replied: I will not argue with it Neither to You Bishop,,, that’s why the Praise is question mark right?…

…we should teach the whole truth, not half-truth, for we are accountable to that when we face Jesus Christ Our Saviour. We should practice truthfully through God, not for pleasing people in this earthly world.

I replied: If you want to teach the actual teaching of Jesus, you need to convert to the Jewish faith.

He answered to that: what? Don’t deceive

Me,,, Jewish teaching is telling the truth? You exposed your true color,,, never,,, Jesus Christ has his own True Church founded 33AD entrusted to Peter ( Matthew 16: 18 – 19,,, 28:19 – 20 ),,, as per my knowledge Jewish Teaching is half Truth… Half truth is a Sin… Go your Way and I will go my way,let met in cross Road to face Jesus Christ Our Saviour which crucifhed by Jewish Teacher of the Law Brived Jewish People to Let Pilate convict Jesus to be crucifhed, amen…

Now, my last reply to my statement:

What does Catholicism say about this statement: Jesus was a Jewish Teacher, teaching Jewish faith to Jewish people.

Catholics affirm that Jesus was a Jew, born into a Jewish family and practicing the Jewish faith. He taught Jews, but his message was also intended for all people. His teachings were rooted in and built upon the Jewish tradition, and he considered himself the fulfillment of Jewish prophecies.

This is supported by the New Testament, which portrays Jesus as a devout Jew who observed the Torah and taught in synagogues.

Some key points to understand regarding Catholics’ perspective on Jesus’ Jewish identity:

Jesus as a Rabbi:

Catholics recognize Jesus as a Rabbi, a teacher of Jewish law and tradition. He taught in synagogues and emphasized the importance of fulfilling the Torah.

Continuity and Newness:

While Jesus taught within the Jewish tradition, his message introduced a new covenant and understanding of God. Catholics believe that Jesus’ ministry completed and fulfilled Judaism, not abolished it.

The Role of the Jewish People:

Catholics acknowledge the special relationship God has with the Jewish people. They believe that Jews are God’s chosen people and that Jesus came to bring salvation to all people, including Jews.

It’s important to note that while Catholics acknowledge Jesus’ Jewish identity, there can be different interpretations of his mission and relationship with Judaism. Some theological discussions focus on the nature of his divinity and the relationship between Christianity and Judaism. However, the core belief that Jesus was a Jew who taught Jews remains consistent within Catholic theology.

For a more nuanced understanding of Catholic perspectives on Jews and Judaism, consider exploring documents like the Second Vatican Council’s “Nostra Aetate”, which addresses interreligious relations and emphasizes the shared heritage of Christians and Jews.

What Catholic says about this statement:  Jesus was a Jewish Teacher, teaching Jewish faith to Jewish people.

The Catholic Church recognizes Jesus’ Jewish identity and his roots within Judaism.

Explanation

Jesus was Jewish: The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that Jesus was “born a Jew of a daughter of Israel”. He grew up observing Jewish scriptures, customs, and traditions.

Jesus taught Jewish people: During his earthly ministry, Jesus primarily taught Jewish people in Galilee and Jerusalem, and his message was rooted in Jewish scripture and prophecy.

The Fulfillment of Judaism: Catholic teaching sees Jesus’ ministry as the fulfillment of the Old Covenant and the Jewish faith, establishing a New Covenant for all people.

However, the Catholic Church does not believe Jesus’ teachings were exclusively for Jewish people, nor did he intend to create a movement solely within Judaism.

A Universal Message: Jesus’ instructions to his disciples included the command to make disciples of “all nations,” signifying a mission beyond the Jewish community to bring the gospel to the Gentiles. This indicates a broader, universal scope for his teachings and the resulting Church, which is open to people of all backgrounds.  

Previously posted on September 4 at https://franciscanseucharist.ca/

Many priests and pastors have invited me to visit their countries to preach, even for an online sermon, and I always decline. I do not know how, and I am not interested in learning; it is not for me.

But I am a teacher, and I love to teach, now to the topic:

A friend on Facebook posted a long story about
IS IT TRUE THAT THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL CONDEMNS THE APOSTLE PAUL?

There is an important question regarding “The Second Vatican Council and the Condemnation of the Apostle Paul”…

So, I need to reply: Next time, search the internet to verify the story before posting it.

I told him that it was a false statement and why

He replied: I will not argue with it Neither to You Bishop,,, that’s why the Praise is question mark right?…

…we should teach the whole truth, not half-truth, for we are accountable to that when we face Jesus Christ Our Saviour. We should practice truthfully through God, not for pleasing people in this earthly world.

I replied: If you want to teach the actual teaching of Jesus, you need to convert to the Jewish faith.

He answered to that: what? Don’t deceive
Me,,, Jewish teaching is telling the truth? You exposed your true color,,, never,,, Jesus Christ has his own True Church founded 33AD entrusted to Peter ( Matthew 16: 18 – 19,,, 28:19 – 20 ),,, as per my knowledge Jewish Teaching is half Truth… Half truth is a Sin… Go your Way and I will go my way,let met in cross Road to face Jesus Christ Our Saviour which crucifhed by Jewish Teacher of the Law Brived Jewish People to Let Pilate convict Jesus to be crucifhed, amen…

Now, my last reply to my statement:
What does Catholicism say about this statement: Jesus was a Jewish Teacher, teaching Jewish faith to Jewish people.

Catholics affirm that Jesus was a Jew, born into a Jewish family and practicing the Jewish faith. He taught Jews, but his message was also intended for all people. His teachings were rooted in and built upon the Jewish tradition, and he considered himself the fulfillment of Jewish prophecies.

This is supported by the New Testament, which portrays Jesus as a devout Jew who observed the Torah and taught in synagogues.
Some key points to understand regarding Catholics’ perspective on Jesus’ Jewish identity:

Jesus as a Rabbi:
Catholics recognize Jesus as a Rabbi, a teacher of Jewish law and tradition. He taught in synagogues and emphasized the importance of fulfilling the Torah.

Continuity and Newness:
While Jesus taught within the Jewish tradition, his message introduced a new covenant and understanding of God. Catholics believe that Jesus’ ministry completed and fulfilled Judaism, not abolished it.

The Role of the Jewish People:
Catholics acknowledge the special relationship God has with the Jewish people. They believe that Jews are God’s chosen people and that Jesus came to bring salvation to all people, including Jews.

It’s important to note that while Catholics acknowledge Jesus’ Jewish identity, there can be different interpretations of his mission and relationship with Judaism. Some theological discussions focus on the nature of his divinity and the relationship between Christianity and Judaism. However, the core belief that Jesus was a Jew who taught Jews remains consistent within Catholic theology.

For a more nuanced understanding of Catholic perspectives on Jews and Judaism, consider exploring documents like the Second Vatican Council’s “Nostra Aetate”, which addresses interreligious relations and emphasizes the shared heritage of Christians and Jews.

What Catholic says about this statement: Jesus was a Jewish Teacher, teaching Jewish faith to Jewish people.

The Catholic Church recognizes Jesus’ Jewish identity and his roots within Judaism.

Explanation
Jesus was Jewish: The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that Jesus was “born a Jew of a daughter of Israel”. He grew up observing Jewish scriptures, customs, and traditions.

Jesus taught Jewish people: During his earthly ministry, Jesus primarily taught Jewish people in Galilee and Jerusalem, and his message was rooted in Jewish scripture and prophecy.

The Fulfillment of Judaism: Catholic teaching sees Jesus’ ministry as the fulfillment of the Old Covenant and the Jewish faith, establishing a New Covenant for all people.

However, the Catholic Church does not believe Jesus’ teachings were exclusively for Jewish people, nor did he intend to create a movement solely within Judaism.

A Universal Message: Jesus’ instructions to his disciples included the command to make disciples of “all nations,” signifying a mission beyond the Jewish community to bring the gospel to the Gentiles. This indicates a broader, universal scope for his teachings and the resulting Church, which is open to people of all backgrounds.

A religious habit is a distinctive set of clothing worn by members of a religious order. Traditionally, some plain garb recognizable as a religious habit has also been worn by those leading the religious eremitic and anchoritic life, although in their case without conformity to a particular uniform style.

In many orders, the conclusion of postulancy and the beginning of the novitiate is marked by a ceremony, in which the new novice is accepted as a novice and then clothed in the community’s habit by the superior. In some cases, the novice’s habit will be somewhat different from the customary habit: for instance, in specific orders of women that use the veil, it is common for novices to wear a white veil while professed members wear black, or if the order generally wears white, the novice wears a grey veil. Among some Franciscan communities of men, novices wear a sort of overshirt over their tunic; Carthusian novices wear a black cloak over their white habit.

Tunic: This is the central piece of the habit. It is a loose dress made of serge fabric pleated at the neck and draping to the ground. It can be worn pinned up in the front or in the back to allow the nun to work.

Scapular: This symbolic apron hangs from both the front and back; it is worn over the tunic. Benedictine nuns also wear it over the belt, whereas some other orders wear it tied under the belt.

Cincture: The habit is often secured around the waist with a belt of leather, wool or a lanyard. The cincture of the Franciscan orders has three (or four) knots standing for the vows.

Deacons, priests, and bishops belonging to religious institutes wear the habit of their institute.

Clergy bishops who are abbots wear pontifical items. Mitre, crosier and ring are bestowed on an abbot at his blessing and the pectoral cross is a customary part of an abbatial habit.

In the Middle Ages, the vesting of the Scapular identified members who had been accepted into the spiritual community of various religious orders. The role of the Scapular is similar to that of the Rosary; it is one form of devotion to the Most Holy Mary, who gave it to us as a means of sanctification and salvation, thus the title of Sacramental.

Friars wear the rosary as part of their habit, typically on their side, symbolizing it as a spiritual “weapon” or defence against evil, a practice rooted in historical tradition. This practice serves as both a functional tool for prayer and a visible sign of their total dedication to Mary.

The first settlers, accompanied by Philemon Wright, settled in Hull in 1800, probably near Lake Leamy. The following year, Philemon Wright built a sawmill and a flour mill near Chaudière Falls. The town of Hull grew rapidly and became one of the largest cities in Quebec, with a population of 800 inhabitants by 1824. The name Hull recalls the city of the same name in the United Kingdom, where Philemon Wright was originally from.

The parish of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce was canonically erected on 14 November 1870. It was then entrusted to the Congregation of Oblates. A first chapel was built in 1846. The construction of a stone church took place from 1868 to 1874. It was blessed in 1870 by Bishop Eugène Bruno Guigues of Ottawa. On 5 June 1888, a major fire destroyed several buildings, including the church. The latter was quickly rebuilt, and Bishop Thomas Duhamel came to bless it in 1892. This second church, in turn, burned down on 12 December 1971. It was not rebuilt. It was located at the corner of Notre-Dame-de-l’Île and Victoria streets in Gatineau.

My parish belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ottawa.

Two factors from my youth that contributed to my decision to become a Chaplain. First, our Parish Chaplain, Father Legris, and the Scout movement began as Wolf Cubs and later evolved into Boy Scouts, where I learned to be of service and always be ready to help someone. In my mind, I had been a chaplain since my teenage years. The desire to help led me to become a Street Outreach Worker in French, “Travailleur de rue,” for an addiction center in 1993, and a Bivocational Minister since 1988. I was there, but not entirely.

So, it was normal to have the goal of becoming a real Chaplain working for the church. I was ordained a Chaplain in 2011. I have been working for the International Federation of Christian Chaplains since 14 November 2012. (https://www.facebook.com/ChaplainFederation) .

During my training with Révérend Michel Beaumier of the Evangelical Christian Church of Lorraine, on our way to lunch, walking side by side, he asked me why I didn’t have my own chaplaincy.

From this, I worked toward this new goal, my own chaplaincy. It took me two years, and it happened in 2014, when I registered with the federal government on 14 July. The Reverend Mary joined me in May 2012. She is a Baptist Minister, and we raised the chaplaincy until 2020 when I decided to become Catholic. Franciscan one.

I joined the National Association of Catholic Chaplains on 10 March 2022 (https://www.facebook.com/choosechaplaincy)

As the NACC and the IFCC are American, I sought a Canadian Chaplaincy, which I found and became an Affiliate on 27 September 2024 at the Canadian Practical Chaplain Association (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064838522731).

However, the Ministries remained Protestant, and after a resolution by the House of Bishops and the Board of Elders, the organization Eric Michel Ministries International became Catholic and requested an Amendment to our constitution, which Corporation Canada granted on 14 January 2025.

REF.: https://franciscanseucharist.com/?page_id=64

Previously posted on September 1 at https://franciscanseucharist.ca/

Two factors from my youth that contributed to my decision to become a Chaplain. First, our Parish Chaplain, Father Legris, and the Scout movement began as Wolf Cubs and later evolved into Boy Scouts, where I learned to be of service and always be ready to help someone. In my mind, I had been a chaplain since my teenage years. The desire to help led me to become a Street Outreach Worker in French, “Travailleur de rue,” for an addiction center in 1993, and a Bivocational Minister since 1988. I was there, but not entirely.

So, it was normal to have the goal of becoming a real Chaplain working for the church. I was ordained a Chaplain in 2011. I have been working for the International Federation of Christian Chaplains since 14 November 2012. (https://www.facebook.com/ChaplainFederation) .

During my training with Révérend Michel Beaumier of the Evangelical Christian Church of Lorraine, on our way to lunch, walking side by side, he asked me why I didn’t have my own chaplaincy.

From this, I worked toward this new goal, my own chaplaincy. It took me two years, and it happened in 2014, when I registered with the federal government on 14 July. The Reverend Mary joined me in May 2012. She is a Baptist Minister, and we raised the chaplaincy until 2020 when I decided to become Catholic. Franciscan one.

I joined the National Association of Catholic Chaplains on 10 March 2022 (https://www.facebook.com/choosechaplaincy)

As the NACC and the IFCC are American, I sought a Canadian Chaplaincy, which I found and became an Affiliate on 27 September 2024 at the Canadian Practical Chaplain Association (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064838522731).

However, the Ministries remained Protestant, and after a resolution by the House of Bishops and the Board of Elders, the organization Eric Michel Ministries International became Catholic and requested an Amendment to our constitution, which Corporation Canada granted on 14 January 2025.

REF.: https://franciscanseucharist.com/?page_id=64

Previously posted on September 1 at https://franciscanseucharist.ca/

The first settlers, accompanied by Philemon Wright, settled in Hull in 1800, probably near Lake Leamy. The following year, Philemon Wright built a sawmill and a flour mill near Chaudière Falls. The town of Hull grew rapidly and became one of the largest cities in Quebec, with a population of 800 inhabitants by 1824. The name Hull recalls the city of the same name in the United Kingdom, from which Philemon Wright originally came.

The parish of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce was canonically erected on 14 November 1870. It was then entrusted to the Congregation of Oblates. A first chapel was built in 1846. The construction of a stone church took place from 1868 to 1874. It was blessed in 1870 by Bishop Eugène Bruno Guigues of Ottawa. On 5 June 1888, a major fire destroyed several buildings, including the church. The latter was quickly rebuilt, and Bishop Thomas Duhamel came to bless it in 1892. This second church, in turn, burned down on 12 December 1971. It was not rebuilt. It was located at the corner of Notre-Dame-de-l’Île and Victoria streets in Gatineau.

My parish belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ottawa.

Previously posted on August 31 at https://franciscanseucharist.ca/