It is with love that Christians say this, because an eternal hell is a horrible place. There is only one mediator between God and Man, the man Christ Jesus. Rom, Italien - Hallwylska museet - 104736.tif. This is a site where English has to be used. Rinse off with a drop of liquid detergent mixed into cold water. There are just as many corrupt protestants as there are corrupt Catholics. People still walk on their knees on those 30 odd steps as a mark of Jesus sacrifice for mankind. I am not a dumb follower as you put it. The article in Wikipedia was most likely written by a Catholic anywayand of course, they are going to try to put this idolatry in its best light. The keys to the church were never given to Peter. I do not know what I am until the Judgement. I did feel a connection to my upbringing but a word of caution, do this late in the day and not at the start like I did as its pretty hard on the old knees and I certainly felt the pain for a couple of hours afterwards walking around Rome. If people try so hard to discredit the Catholic and Protestant religions, then who is Christian in that matter? [2], For centuries, the Scala Sancta has attracted Christian pilgrims who wish to honour the Passion of Jesus Christ. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; Rom 4:3 For what saith the Scripture? And the plenary indulgence is 7 years, not nine. Through the glass covers you can still see some stains of blood left by Jesus on this staircase, as tradition says. For centuries, the Scala Santa has attracted Christian pilgrims who wished to honor the Passion of Jesus. First, mix one tablespoon of dish detergent with two cups of cold water. Those who cannot climb on their knees may kneel on the first step and then walk up one of the other staircases to reach the top. Theres no way to prove that the blood stains are/are not Jesus, thus called FAITH. Jesus did the hard part. The Scala Sancta brings more than pilgrims who are willing to bruise their kneesthe claim of being the steps Christ ascended when he was condemned by Pilate bring skeptics, too. This will help lift up the fibers of the fabric, and allow the stain to more readily come out. Im an ex-catholic Arthur. This is the most ANTI-CATHOLIC and unchristain blog site! Catherine. The Apostle Paul teaches in Romans 8:9 that if one does not have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, one is simply NOT a Christiannot part of the Body. Coordinates: 415313N 123025E / 41.887N 12.507E / 41.887; 12.507. Please re read John chapter 6 in sincere humility. When I pray I can some boldly before the throne of Mercy to find grace in the time of need. A lot of middle east artifacts have made their way out of Egypt and into Rome. (The 40 ml fills adequately a standing Coplin jar; for other size jars, adapt volume but do not change proportions). He said the idea to open the Holy Stairs to the public came when they removed the wood to restore it and discovered the beautiful white stairs beneath. They are located next to a church which was built on ground brought from Mount Calvary. If the bloodstain on the carpet is fresh, first wipe up the blood with a dry, white cloth or non-dyed absorbent paper. I am not defending Islam or Nazism, both are/ were evil and responsible for atrocities few could imagine. One last note for those who deride us for our position of Sola Scriptura. Imitations of the Scala Sancta were erected in several locations and indulgences were often attached to them: This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain:Herbermann, Charles, ed. How can this be since the Bible teaches Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God? Thanks for the insight, Ivar, someone who really knows where the Truth is. . If you do leave a filthy comment, you will be spammed from this site. WE ARE TO WORSHIP GOD ALONE! Rome, Italy Why do you think that Hezekiah was commended for destroying (see 2 Kings 18:1-6) the bronze snake that Moses had made? I was there. E eu te darei as chaves do reino dos cus; e tudo o que ligares na terra ser ligado nos cus, e tudo o que desligares na terra ser desligado nos cus. Tit 3:4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared, Point being you dont have to be in a location to know it exists. It is what you as an individual believe and have faith in. Frankly, it is more than unlikely that the Governor would make his presumed blood stained staircase into a Museum for a Jew the Jewish crowed wanted to get rid off, and the Roman soldiers crucified. by Russell Grigg. Just because you praise and glorify the God Almighty in different ways, traditions, and sayings makes you no more or less of a Christian. Tit 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA. Love the lord God with all your heart, soul and love another has I have loved you two simple commandments he left, No old nonsense of any of the above that my brothers and sisters is what is wrong with the religion of today tainted to the core and the priests, vicars, I discovered this site about an hour ago. Most importantly, HELEN MADE CHRISTIANITY THE OFFICIAL RELIGION OF ROME IN 325 AD. And if there were blood in this staircase, how did anyone come to know if the blood was of Jesus? It is the Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth by use of the word that He inspired. [1] . The Scala Santa Devotion. They absolutely hate anything that comes from the Catholic Church. Well, your sister could also make a pilgrimage to Lourdes in France, the miraculous fountain drink. People, people, peopleplease wake up and see the horrible idolatry this staircase represents. Hannah Brockhaus is Catholic News Agency's senior Rome correspondent. Rather He said that his believers would be persecuted and killed. I dont know if the author of this narrative has a faith in which they have places that bring them closer to the god of their understanding. Just part of RCC mysticism. The Lateran Palace is located in proximity to the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, the cathedral church of Rome. Take a clean, stiff . This is when I learned of the history behind the stairs. They would learn that much of it was copied from the ancient Babylonian worship system and that the RCC is as responsible for the murder of innocent people as Islam and Nazism was. I pray you find faith instead of your need to debunk what is precious to others. Sharon, why do you feel you need to climb the stairs on your knees? The stairs were brought here by Constantine's mother, Helena, from Pontius Pilate's house in Jerusalem in about 326. not miss the Clear Light of the first stage of the bardo. If this staircase is indeed producing mystical heebie-jeebies then you can be sure it is NOT of G-d. We are not to worship ANY created thing. Rom 9:32 Wherefore? More RCC mumbo jumbo. Thrice holy for the blood of the martyrs shed here." Luther wanted a spiritual experience; so he visited the graves of forty-six popes and the cemeteries of 80,000 martyr's bones. Directionality of Angle of Impact After that, I am a Baptist by denomination. Fotografi. how did these MARBLE steps come to be in Pilates mansion in Jerusalem? We provide news about the Church and the world, as seen through the teachings of the Catholic Church. We are all son of one God. Its 18 million articles (over 3.6 million in English) have been written collaboratively by volunteers around the world, and almost all of its articles can be edited by anyone with access to the site. Im Protestant, and I crawled up each step and said each prayer and believed each prayer and have faith in God alone. Ruach haKodesh will walk you through it if you are sincere in your quest for Truth. The holy staircase (Scala Sancta) . Your answer will be requested when you will be in front of the Father. The Pope and his children, has created their own religion with a Jesus copy in the center. Jesus said that we would be given the Holy Spirit (and it is implied that through the Holy Spirit He would be with us to the end of the agesince He is not now with us in bodily form.) A number of alleged relics associated with Jesus have been displayed throughout the history of Christianity. It is said that orange light in the room of the dying helps the awareness-principle to maintain consciousness so that it would Using a cloth or sponge, dampen the stain with water. God Bless You! Pius VII on 2 September 1817 granted those who ascend the stairs in the prescribed manner an indulgence of nine years for every step. Well put! out of it. "Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs)." HOW TO REMOVE BLOOD STAINS FROM COTTON & COTTON/POLY BLENDS. The others were Sola Gratia (by grace alone) Sola fide (through faith alone) Solo Christo (in Christ alone) Sola Scriptura (by the teachings of Scripture alone) Soli Deo Gloria (to the glory of God alone). And Protestantism has plenty of blood on their hands as well. and in return they receive nine years off their sentence in a place called Purgatory (Purgatory great Iron Maiden tune! Show me where it says that compared to these scripture passages prove it! Praise God, for your faith-filled insights! The Bible is a 3.000 year old book. She grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and has a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri. The Scala Sancta (English: Holy Stairs, Italian: Scala Santa) are, according to the Christian tradition, the steps that led up to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem, which Jesus Christ stood on during his Passion on his way to trial. They were very long. God is the only judge in this matter. When God blesses me there is no need to sprinkle holy water what ever that is upon me, nor swing incense over me. The bare, white marble of Rome's 'Scala Sancta,' which are believed to be the stairs trod by Christ on the day of his trial and death, are exposed and visible . Pope Pius X, on 26 February 1908, conceded a plenary indulgence as often as the Stairs are devoutly ascended after Confession and Holy Communion. When the Angel told her that she would give birth to the Son of God through the power and overshadowing of the Holy Spirit she said, My soul does magnify THE LORD and I rejoice in God MY SAVIOR. Those who were physically impeded from climbing the stairs could obtain the plenary indulgence by meditating on Christ's passion while at the Stairs and completing the other conditions. However they believe I will respect, but dont tout disrespect without proof. He retained the false belief that babies must be baptized. IT WAS NEVER INTENDED TO BE WORSHIPED AS HAVING ANY POWER IN ITSELF. It is Christ Jesus who is the sole authority. The renewal of the wooden planks over the stairs was the final step. If any of the stain remains, repeat the process or put it through the washing machine. That is why we believe in Sola Scriptura and so should you. Ammonia is an extremely harsh chemical and a great stain remover. This is all outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Share our resources,and ask not what religion it goes to. Id really like to research the topic of the stairs. These steps are twenty-five in number, made of solid marble, and covered with wood to keep them from . . Apply the powder, leave for 30 minutes, then wipe away with a damp cloth. What is a saint? They were a society who built buildings and ect. In The Catholic Encyclopedia. However, bible-believing Christians should understand that the Roman Catholic Church follows what is called the Magisterium. If people want to honor a relic, who is to judge? Jerusalem will always be true pole of all the earth, the great Kings city Psalm 48:3, since salvation comes from the Jews and it would not be right for a prophet to die outside of Jerusalem. Rub gently with a clean, damp cloth until the stain is gone. To pray in faith is what my God asks of me. Leave peaceful people to do what they enjoy. Tit 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Two of the most . "The furrow in the center was caused by the tip of the shoe that, resting on the step below, served to give the push to climb the next step.". Come Lord Yeshua, come. However, what I find quite amusing is how this guy Ivar can create this website, populate it with a bunch of nonsense for people like Ellen to get riled over. It continues to be venerated in Rome, in the Basilica of St. John Lateran. APA citation. The original stairs, which lead to the Chapel of San Lorenzo, are now closed, although a . Hours: Open daily from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. The mother of Constantine the Great, it is believed that she restored many sites in the Holy Land and discovered the True Cross, in addition to other relics. The Holy Stairs, or Scala Sancta are Part of a Religious Pilgrimage in . 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