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COME AND SEE
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This is an invitation to attend Mass at a Roman Catholic
Church. “And so I say to
you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my
church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not
prevail against it.”
Matthew 16:18
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Since we
are all called to share in this “Bread of Life”, any one
is
welcome to attend Mass at a Roman Catholic Church, and if you so choose,
take steps towards becoming a
Catholic, even if you are not a Christian.
Church attendance is both obligatory and beneficial: Public worship allows everyone to
come together to strengthen our faith and community. It
helps us to keep the commandment “Remember to keep holy
the Sabbath day.” It helps you to lead a Christ-centred
life. When this happens, you will notice changes in
your life. Many have experienced an unbelievable
shifting of life circumstances.
If you
haven’t been to church for a while or have never been;
you are welcome to “Come and See.”
In the Roman Catholic Church, we have what are called
sacraments. There are seven of which the first is
baptism. You can talk to the Priest to learn more
about the sacraments. He is usually available
before or after Mass or you can even call a Parish and make an appointment.
For Mass times, call the Roman Catholic Church closest
to you. You will find them in the Yellow Pages under
“Churches.” You can also go online at
masstimes.org.
“Whoever believes and is baptized will
be saved.....” Mark 16:16
It’s important to point out that in order to receive
holy communion, an individual had to have been baptized
and properly prepared.
Our Lord
said “I tell you, in just the same way there will be
more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over
ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of
repentance.” Luke 15:7
It may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but don’t be
discouraged. Keep in mind this bible verse which
epitomizes truth and love:
“For God
so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that
everyone who believes in him might not perish but might
have eternal life.” John 3:16
It is
also important to Pray. We do this by praising God and
asking him for guidance in all we do.
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will
find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks,
finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be
opened.” Matthew 7:7-8
COME AND SEE
But Nathanael said to him,
“Can anything good come from Nazareth?”
Philip said to
him, “Come and see.”
John 1:46
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