tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post4297482357220527149..comments2023-09-12T03:38:50.647-04:00Comments on Connecticut Catholic Corner: Catholic Controversy over "Son of God" movieConnecticut Catholic Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11640448130713614258noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-25801313913297081992018-04-19T09:35:40.818-04:002018-04-19T09:35:40.818-04:00ARE YOU AN OCCULTIST ALSO JULIE? EEK - Roma Downey...ARE YOU AN OCCULTIST ALSO JULIE? EEK - Roma Downey’s New Age-Occult Connections<br />Posted on March 28, 2014 by SBrinkmann<br />roma downeyMR writes: “I have read recently that Roma Downey has a degree in spiritual psychology and is affiliated with many well known new agers. Should we as Catholics be concerned about this?”<br /><br />Yes. Roma does have some troubling New Age/occult connections.<br /><br />First, she is a graduate from the (unaccredited) University of Santa Monica, a private graduate school founded by New Age self-help guru John-Roger, with a master’s degree in spiritual psychology. http://www.womenofgrace.com/blog/?p=28896Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-57096616902701662982018-04-19T09:33:25.832-04:002018-04-19T09:33:25.832-04:00HI JULIE- BOTH MS DOWNEY AND MR BURNETT HAVE 3 LIV...HI JULIE- BOTH MS DOWNEY AND MR BURNETT HAVE 3 LIVING SPOUSES- IE THEY ARE IN AN ONGOING ADULTEROUS 3RD "MARRIAGE"- CEREMONY CONDUCTED OUTSIDE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH- BY A FEMALE REVEREND - WHO EVENHAS FOUNDED HER OWN CHURCH- DO YOU AGRE WITH ADULTERY? JESUS DOESNT SISTER- YOU DO UNDERSTAND- AND- DIOGO MORGADO IS NOW LEFT HIS YOUNG FAMILY AND IS IN AN ADULTEROUS LIASON OF HISS OWN- YOU SHALL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUITS ALRIGHT- ADULTERERS BEGET ADULTERERS- WISEP WAKE UP SHAKE YOURSELF AND GROW UP WOMAN- AVEMARIA AMEN :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-64135232986343250372014-09-02T05:13:23.600-04:002014-09-02T05:13:23.600-04:00Humans will never be satisfied,no one in people...Humans will never be satisfied,no one in people's eyes will make a perfect Jesus film.Protestants are calling it,Roma & Mark's Catholic propaganda & Catholics are calling it Protestant propaganda.I agree that we are not perfect,we are sinners.That's why Jesus said let those without sin cast the 1st stone.We should get off our high horses & stop being like the man who prayed to God saying he was better than the tax collector.If Jesus was to comeback Christians would deny him,they would infact crucify him again & non belivers would believe its him & believers would say its an impostorFarai Kaumba & Ahmed Ismail Bashirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059315059451971771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-53083789993301076172014-03-10T01:33:57.265-04:002014-03-10T01:33:57.265-04:00I am traditional and without giving away the film ...I am traditional and without giving away the film the end of the movie confirmed what traditional Catholics would see as the true experience of the Holy Eucharist liturgy of those days. Remember, in those days the Passover was celebrated as a meal and the altar was a communion table Catholics expanded the design to include more area to share the body and blood and after the Word was written gave more to share. The ending made the whole movie catholic for me. I think Catholics would get that ending better than non-Catholics. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201264205908391964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-49694225771284257352014-03-05T00:09:26.094-05:002014-03-05T00:09:26.094-05:00I haven't seen the movie either, yet. My oldes...I haven't seen the movie either, yet. My oldest son saw it with a friend and could not tolerate it. They walked out before the end. I have severai issues with it: they went "politically correct" by erasing the scenes of the devil because he looked like the other devil, I mean Barack Obama. Mary is nowhere to be seen or mentioned, Jesus os not omniscient, which is a heresy, etc.I really have trouble with the fact that the producers are big supporters of Barack Obama and have contributed to his campaign. I don't care if they've made a movie to "prove it", How can they support Obama and still say that they are christians? IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE.proudmomoffivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09313050532402642178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-79118604279589529972014-03-04T02:17:28.263-05:002014-03-04T02:17:28.263-05:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts as a Catholic ...Thank you for sharing your thoughts as a Catholic on your blog about this movie. I have been scouring the internet to find comments about the movie from a solid Catholic source after seeing RD & MB on Sean Hannity's show with Fr. Jonathan Morris. I had researched RD & MB's background after watching the first episode of The Bible miniseries last year and having many questions about the way the gospels were presented in that series. I struggle with the "devout Catholic" comments from Ms. Downey in light of her multiple marriages and "New Age" degree, her comment "My husband says I'm so self-realized I'm practically levitating," and her enjoyment of Eckhart Tolle cd's while driving. Not judging, but I do not want to be getting my education from a production produced by someone whose beliefs do not seem to support the Catholic truths I was taught. I am at a loss to understand EWTN and Fr. Morris appearing to support the "Son of God" movie for Catholics.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09627845422676020646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-34275463667996364122014-02-28T19:45:10.342-05:002014-02-28T19:45:10.342-05:00Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner
Thank you, I e...Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner<br />Thank you, I enjoyed your article very Fair. I do however recommend Highly Elmer Gantry with Burt Lancaster Jean Simmons, It happened to be on TV this week, I thought of Romney and Burnett. Not That Burnett is Burt Lancaster. Sinclair Lewis's Story will shed light why this type of Movie would be promoted. Just Follow The Money Warren Gravois you are right. EWTN is jumping on the Band wagon. Its the CASH that's it. Of course you are disappointing but The World Over Promotes The Evangelical Republican Party that wants to rebuild The Solomon Temple a Catholic Heresy. A Masonic teaching. Raymond Arroyo is so obviously its laughable. So Political Pandering is their Religion. Both Dems and Reps are Masons and controlled by the same special interest groups. Americanism is not Catholicism. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251828644029592052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-82133607847685194852014-02-27T12:07:57.906-05:002014-02-27T12:07:57.906-05:00I saw the movie - it isn't just Protestant bec...I saw the movie - it isn't just Protestant because of ommission / de-emphasis of certain scenes (as in no John 6, etc.) - it is heretical in many other elements, like:<br /><br />- Putting Mary Magdelene at the garden of gethsemane with james, peter and john (and also at the Last Supper as they are exiting - which even protestants should know better given the DaVinci Code nonsense)<br /><br />- Jesus tells Nicodemus the protestant version of John 3 - "born again of the spirit" by believing in him, not "born of water and spirit" as in the Scriptures (a clear reference to baptism) <br /><br />- St Peter's name is not changed (he is "peter" from the first time jesus meets him) - he is not given the keys, etc.<br /><br />Like this there are several instances - so much so that i stopped watching.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />WannabeSainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915025710032141712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-9111008998638067242014-02-27T04:40:34.442-05:002014-02-27T04:40:34.442-05:00Some movie productions that purport to showcase th...Some movie productions that purport to showcase the message of Christianity do more harm than good. The world talks Christianity and salvation but downplays the role of the devil in the downfall and by extension the reality of hell and one wonders then what were we saved from. Another of the dangers with these feel-good emotional pieces of drama is the confusion about who is Christ and the extent of His Passion and thus re-creates Him and His demeanour to your average humanitarian (who went about doing good). The devil is in the subtle details as the sayings goes and literally in this movie watering down the Holy Faith is in the details. This comes through in this "Son of God" piece of art for example where the Jesus character is asked "Are you a son of God?" not that "Are you THE Son of God?" a question to which only He could answer "I AM". <br /><br />We need to remember Biblical teaching about the creation of Lucifer (Ezekiel 28:11-19) and was the bearer of pure light (Isaiah 14:12-14). This fallen angel is millions of times far more intelligent and cunning than humanity combined and that is why Jesus said "Apart from me you can do nothing (John 15:5)". He knows the Bible cover to cover and can concoct the most appealing and emotional lies. The best lie is always mixed with the truth that the listener knows, and is given in small doses after making the listener emotional. This movie bases itself on the truth of Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ, but goes further to so dilute the truth and mix lies with half-truths that it becomes a danger to the casual viewer. The fall of Jerusalem told to a kid, the selfish miracle of silencing the person asking if He was to save the Jews from the Romans etc etc - in the end if you have done even a casual reading of the Bible you can list a syllabus of errors that are a danger in understanding "just who this Jesus is".<br /><br />The utter neglect of the most beautiful gift this side of Heaven, The Real Presence in the Eucharist and introducing Mary Magdalene as one of the twelve in the upper room. These things give this movie an all too familiar role in teaching the new modernised Christianity where everything goes because the teddy-bear type Jesus will not mind. We have been warned by Our Blessed Mother in the four major apparitions, this is the time to re-visit her words.<br />Joe Catholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02426882131288632752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-45709936191102772882014-02-25T14:40:44.418-05:002014-02-25T14:40:44.418-05:00Mel Gibson... deceived, drunkard and divorced! H...Mel Gibson... deceived, drunkard and divorced! He needs Christ!<br />Movie... RC biased focusing too much on Mary.<br />Satan is smarter then we are, He loves The Eucharist, Confession,The Blessed Virgin and Of Course THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE WHORE OF BABYLON. and will do anything to get people "Home to Rome" instead of home to Heaven. You cannot mix truth with error.... Amen and Amen. Speak the Truth... Thy Word is Truth!<br />Ye must be born again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-14082761409365051462014-02-25T08:10:15.458-05:002014-02-25T08:10:15.458-05:00Well thank you Warren, its wonderful to have you s...Well thank you Warren, its wonderful to have you stop by and share your thoughts.<br /><br />God bless!<br /><br />Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner<br /><br />Connecticut Catholic Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11640448130713614258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-34815594636006296402014-02-24T20:31:27.737-05:002014-02-24T20:31:27.737-05:00I love this blog and I am glad to hear that some h...I love this blog and I am glad to hear that some have seen what I saw while watching The Bible series. There are so many errors! I just sat there and criticized every scene. I appreciate your input. It makes me sad to see how people are deceived by the Hollywood Devils. I am an EWTN supporter and I was very disappointed by their hugh endorsement of the movie and how much they made over Downey and Burnett. I could spot her a mile away. Hopefully, the movie will help make people think about Jesus...for a little while.<br /><br />Warren GravoisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03710474473858606012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-24351005449136325852014-02-24T12:48:26.312-05:002014-02-24T12:48:26.312-05:00Hello Angie!
I totally agree with you about "...Hello Angie!<br /><br />I totally agree with you about "The Passion of the Christ" - love that depiction of Christ and in all honesty I do compare other Bible movies to that one.<br /><br />And I don't disagree about the strong evangelical power in the United States - that is because of the DOZENS of televangelists all over TV 24/7 - too bad the Catholic faithful haven't gotten on that bandwagon more with the exception of Mother Angelica. <br /><br />In my opinion we need Catholic shows on channels where evangelical shows are currently. Let the public see the TRUTH of the Catholic faith, not the anti-catholic trash pushed by so many televangelists on TV.<br /><br />Haven't seen Elmer Gantry-yet. Thanks for the tip. :)<br /><br />In Christ,<br /><br />Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner<br />Connecticut Catholic Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11640448130713614258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149438906545544596.post-35546848868902539282014-02-23T22:59:21.925-05:002014-02-23T22:59:21.925-05:00I haven't seen the movie, only trailers, I did...<br />I haven't seen the movie, only trailers, I did see Voris commentary, I see his point. My complaint is the way Jesus is portrayed a little to Hallmark Card. don't care for the Actor Playing Christ just my personal taste its too Frosty Disney World Born Again. Follow the Money, Mel Gibson had a very hard time in Hollywood due to The Passion Of The Christ which had depth, and the screenplay was written by a Jesuit Scholar. Jim Caviezel's portrayal of Christ was deep profound & authentic..Zeffirelli's Jesus Of Nazareth had to be made for TV. due to objections from Hollywood. beautiful film serious, many converted due to Zeffirelli's Film. Its not fair to compare a Great Artist like Zeffirellis to Downey who is not even in the same league. Evangelicals have strong political power in this country and its no secret they are ANTI CATHOLIC. Money is the main culprit here. Satan is smarter then we are, He hates The Eucharist, Confession,The Blessed Virgin and Of Course THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE BRIDE OF CHRIST. and will do anything to get people away. You cannot mix truth with error. I understand the enthusiasm, But Money & Politics do play a large part. The Evangelical leaders with tons of cash are papering the house. Its a money maker. Our Country has fallen into Sin and you can see the Devil in the details. America a Christian Country?? no its not. We need to promote Catholicism not Heresy. The Dumbing Down Of Jesus is scary. Pope Benedict stated there could be no unity without Truth. A better Film to See which reflects Americanized Christianity would be ELMER GANTRY Based on Sinclair Lewis Novel The first time a film was better then the book. Burt Lancaster was a great actor who really brought to life the fake money making preachers. I say watch ELMER GANTRY!!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251828644029592052noreply@blogger.com