The headline of my article is not only a "mouth full," but it has been the topic of intense controversy, not only from our separated brethren, but also among some Catholics as well.
How so?
The answer is that some Catholics contend that all one has to do is to "desire" Baptism and you're good to go -- or be able to get to Heaven -- without getting that H2O dribbled over your forehead, along with the proper words as dictated by our Lord to His Apostles...
In addition, Protestants contend that they can -- and do -- interpret the Scriptures on their own and see no need for any hierarchical authority to do so.
I will post pertinent Scripture verses not from the Catholic Bible, but from the King James Version to make the point!
The following verses will cover both topics...
From Acts: chapter 8:26-40...
26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.
29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.
30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
32 The place of the Scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? For his life is taken from the earth.
34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? Of himself, or of some other man?
35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
37 And Philip said, if thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caughtaway Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and went on his way rejoicing.
40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
End of the Scripture posts...
Note: most of the emphasis is mine.
If you notice in the verse 40, Philip was found at Azotus, in other words, he was bilocated to preach and baptize the eunuch, but, at the same time he was found (seen) in Azotus!
This is only one instance of bilocation as recorded down through the ages of holy Catholic men and women (who eventually became recognized Saints!), preaching in different locations at the same time!
God bless all!
Pray for strength and honor!
Viva Cristo Rey! Bl. Fr. Miguel Pro, Fr. Emil Kapaun and Fr. Vincent Capodanno, pray for us...
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle...
St. Joseph pray for us!!
Gene DeLalla
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