1099: 8 Reasons Why We Became Catholic: Dr. Gavin Ashenden on Dr. Taylor Marshall [Podcast]
Jun 20, 2024
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Dr. Gavin Ashenden, former Church of England priest and Anglican bishop, shares his journey to Catholicism with Dr. Taylor Marshall. They discuss conflicts with Anglican beliefs, the appeal of Catholicism's clarity and structure, challenges faced in Anglican traditions, reasons for converting, embracing Catholic teachings on controversial topics, aesthetics in liturgical practices, and the importance of Church authority.
The transformative power of the Mass, enticing through Trinitarian adoration.
The allure of sacramental confession and divine forgiveness in Catholicism.
Deepening reverence for Our Lady, highlighting Marian devotion's significance.
Embracing apostolic traditions and doctrinal clarity in Catholic teachings.
Deep dives
The Power of the Mass
The profound attraction to the Catholic Church was rooted in the transformative power of the Mass. The realization that the Mass embodies the sacrificial offering of Christ's humanity to the Father through the Holy Spirit, creating a perfect act of Trinitarian adoration, was a foundational reason behind the conversion. The desire to partake in the Eucharistic celebration, surrendering personal ego and authority, and seeking communion with Christ through the ordained ministry, highlighted the distinctiveness of the Catholic Mass in comparison to Protestant interpretations.
Sacrament of Penance and Confession
The profound yearning for the sacrament of penance and confession, notably absent in Protestant denominations, emerged as a compelling reason to embrace Catholicism. The experience of seeking absolution and receiving the sacrament of reconciliation, entrusting one's sins to God's mercy through the ordained priesthood, provided a profound spiritual relief and healing process. The authenticity and divine grace infused in the sacramental confession transcended personal accountability and delved into the transformative power of divine forgiveness.
Devotion to Our Lady, the Mother of God
A deepening reverence and devotion to Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, played a pivotal role in the journey towards Catholicism. Explorations into the historical and theological significance of Mary, the mother of Jesus, exposed profound discrepancies in Protestant interpretations and highlighted the intrinsic reverence and veneration due to Our Lady that align with ancient Christian traditions. Realizing the inconsistencies and misconceptions surrounding Mary's role, including her perpetual virginity, sinlessness, assumption, and intercessory power, underscored the allure of Marian devotion within the Catholic faith.
Fidelity to Early Church Teachings and Councils
A steadfast commitment to the fidelity of early Church teachings and ecumenical councils, particularly in dogmatic pronouncements and theological doctrines, guided the transition towards embracing Catholicism. The recognition of the early Church's authority and theological coherence, as illuminated through the promises of Christ to lead the Church into all truths by the Holy Spirit, underscored the importance of aligning with the apostolic traditions preserved in the magisterial teachings and doctrinal clarity of the Catholic Church. Acknowledging the errors in dismissing or opposing fundamental Catholic doctrines such as the Immaculate Conception, the Assumption, and Marian intercession revealed the necessity of embracing the authoritative guidance of the Church's teachings.
Benefits of Joining the Catholic Church
Joining the Catholic Church provides access to deep symbolism, mystery, and sacramentalism, enhancing the connection to Jesus; offers the Mass, Absolution, and sacrament of Penance for spiritual growth; ensures adherence to the common mind of the Church across generations; and fosters a deeper relationship with Jesus than in the Anglican Church.
Purging and Preparation in the Catholic Church
The challenges within the Catholic Church, including theological implications like the death penalty and communion for the divorced, serve as a purification process, prompting critical thinking and helping in reflecting on doctrinal beliefs; the ongoing purging process is seen as essential for the Church's spiritual welfare and preparedness for upcoming struggles.
Evolving Ecclesiastical Leadership
Anticipated changes in ecclesiastical leadership with the upcoming generation of priests influenced by John Paul II are expected to restore dignity, symbolism, and choreography in liturgical practices and promote deeper reverence in Mass celebrations; the shift from mid-20th-century deformed theology to renewed emphasis on sacred traditions is seen as crucial for reinstating Catholic aesthetic values.
Encouraging Transition to Catholicism
Encouraging individuals to transition to Catholicism involves highlighting the richer spiritual offerings within the faith, encompassing Mass rituals, sacramental practices, and deep-rooted symbolism that provide a more profound connection to Jesus; fostering an environment of spiritual growth and communal reverence reinforces the appeal of embracing the Catholic Church's teachings and traditions.
Dr. Gavin Ashenden (born 3 June 1954) is a British commentator and former priest of the Church of England, and subsequently a continuing Anglican bishop, he was appointed Chaplain to the Queen from 2008 until his resignation in 2017. He became Catholic in 2019.
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