Mike Gendron's lies and he wanted to see Pope Benedict XVI

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#1   Nov 28, '11, 2:18 am

Church Militant Forum Elder Greeter Prayer Warrior Forum Supporter Book Club Member   Join Date: November 10, 2004 Posts: 23,442 Religion: Catholic

Mike Gendron's lies and he wanted to see Pope Benedict XVI Quote: Divine Appointments in Europe Our ministry in Europe was a huge success with many divine appointments and open doors of opportunity to share the glorious Gospel of grace. On our first day at the Vatican, I approached the Pope's residence to see if we could meet with him to talk about the Gospel and his strategy for ecumenical unity. The Swiss guard told me I could see him at noon (along with the other 500,000 people waiting to see him in St. Peter's square). It occurred to me that I have immediate access to God through one mediator but had no access to the pope because of one obstruction. Later, when the pope appeared at his window to "bless" the crowd, we were astonished to witness the misplaced and excessive exaltation of this man. Our hearts were filled with compassion for the many nuns whose eyes were transfixed on him as if he were a god. As usual Gendron proceeds to lie and deceive his readers. Notice that like some politicians have done he declares victory without having actually achieved it. He can't tell us that he didn't know that personal meetings with His Holiness are scheduled far in advance. This is just another of his outright lies that he propagates as an attack on the Catholic faith. Is this the kind of Christian integrity that he should display? I think not. Quote: During our tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum, we were taken back by the immense idolatry and paganism that is thinly veiled by a counterfeit form of Christianity. Notice that he doesn't bother to detail this, probably because he knows full well that any Catholic whose remotely knowledgeable about our most holy faith would make him look like even more of a liar than he already does. For those of you who might not have seen it, I answer this sort of specious propaganda in an article on my blog called. Iconoclasm: Or: Catholics Worship Graven Images NOT Quote: Clearly Satan has blinded the minds of unbelievers from the light of the Gospel and the glory of Christ. Any of you feel blinded? Any of you unbelievers? Odd...all the faithful Catholics I know are not only very strong believers and followers of Our Lord Jesus Christ, but can explain and defend what we believe and why. Quote: We left with a greater sense of thanksgiving to God for delivering us from this kingdom of darkness into the glorious light of the Savior. Hmmm, I seem to express that same feeling about coming home to the Catholic faith in My Testimony. Quote: Many of the Catholics we witnessed to showed no interest in the Word of God because of their fierce and unbending loyalty to their religion. We were, however, encouraged by some who had a teachable spirit and expressed an interest in the truth we shared from Scripture. Sure Mike, and just how much Italian do you even speak? More likely, he couldn't make himself understood and they were bored with this rude American anti-Catholic. Truth from scripture? Really? If it's so true then how come I've been able to refute so many of your newsletter articles with abundant scriptures and well documented Catholic teaching? Response to Hard Questions to Ask Good Catholics (By Mike Gendron) Refuting anti-Catholic tract: "Rome vs The Bible" by Mike Gendron Refuting: "Is a Catholic Christian an Oxymoron?" Refuting Mike Gendron's attacks on Eucharistic Adoration Quote: We continued to sow the imperishable seed of God's Word in Naples. It was somewhat of a homecoming for me since I lived there 52 years ago while in middle school. At that time, as a devout Catholic and altar boy, I had what I thought, was a great privilege to meet Padre Pio. He was the stigmatist who bore the 5 wounds of a crucifixion and was recently named a saint. In his autobiography he said souls from purgatory would stop by his window on the way to heaven to thank him for suffering on their behalf. Irrelevant... Quote: As our merciful God set us free from this religious deception, we now pray that the truth of His Word will do the same for all the divine appointments He set for us. And I will pray a Rosary and a Divine Mercy Chaplet (Please join me in this my Catholic brothers and sisters.) in thanksgiving that I am not deceived by lying men like you Mike Gendron and my intention will be the collapse of your anti-Catholic "ministry" and your final reversion by the mercy of God. __________________ Dominus meus et Deus meus Michael

#2   Nov 28, '11, 3:03 am

Pfaffenhoffen Regular Member   Join Date: August 4, 2011 Posts: 3,180 Religion: Roman Catholic Church, Latin Rite

Re: Mike Gendron's lies and he wanted to see Pope Benedict XVI Quote: Originally Posted by Church Militant As usual Gendron proceeds to lie and deceive his readers. Notice that like some politicians have done he declares victory without having actually achieved it. He can't tell us that he didn't know that personal meetings with His Holiness are scheduled far in advance. This is just another of his outright lies that he propagates as an attack on the Catholic faith. Is this the kind of Christian integrity that he should display? I think not. Notice that he doesn't bother to detail this, probably because he knows full well that any Catholic whose remotely knowledgeable about our most holy faith would make him look like even more of a liar than he already does. For those of you who might not have seen it, I answer this sort of specious propaganda in an article on my blog called. Iconoclasm: Or: Catholics Worship Graven Images NOT Any of you feel blinded? Any of you unbelievers? Odd...all the faithful Catholics I know are not only very strong believers and followers of Our Lord Jesus Christ, but can explain and defend what we believe and why. Hmmm, I seem to express that same feeling about coming home to the Catholic faith in My Testimony. Sure Mike, and just how much Italian do you even speak? More likely, he couldn't make himself understood and they were bored with this rude American anti-Catholic. Truth from scripture? Really? If it's so true then how come I've been able to refute so many of your newsletter articles with abundant scriptures and well documented Catholic teaching? Response to Hard Questions to Ask Good Catholics (By Mike Gendron) Refuting anti-Catholic tract: "Rome vs The Bible" by Mike Gendron Refuting: "Is a Catholic Christian an Oxymoron?" Refuting Mike Gendron's attacks on Eucharistic Adoration Irrelevant...And I will pray a Rosary and a Divine Mercy Chaplet (Please join me in this my Catholic brothers and sisters.) in thanksgiving that I am not deceived by lying men like you Mike Gendron and my intention will be the collapse of your anti-Catholic "ministry" and your final reversion by the mercy of God. I do not know the guy but there are hundreds of people like him. They are the models of truth. Whatever they say is right, whatever people whom they dislike say is wrong. They are the popes of this world. So, when they see a real Pope, they get mad...How would he dare to ask for an audience with the Pope? Because he sees himself at the same level...crazy...

#3   Nov 28, '11, 3:29 am

Church Militant Forum Elder Greeter Prayer Warrior Forum Supporter Book Club Member   Join Date: November 10, 2004 Posts: 23,442 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mike Gendron's lies and he wanted to see Pope Benedict XVI Quote: Originally Posted by Pfaffenhoffen I do not know the guy but there are hundreds of people like him. They are the models of truth. Whatever they say is right, whatever people whom they dislike say is wrong. They are the popes of this world. So, when they see a real Pope, they get mad...How would he dare to ask for an audience with the Pope? Because he sees himself at the same level...crazy... Well this guy makes his living off this propaganda. This is a direct refutation of his latest email newsletter. In the same newsletter he printed the following email from a Catholic named Jenna. I kinda doubt that he published it all though. Quote: Mr. Gendron: As a strong Roman Catholic, I am incredibly offended by the way you attack my religion. I can assure you I am not "blinded by religious deception". What are you talking about, "Born Again?" We did it right the first time. We do not have to be born again. Your organization/cult is absolutely ridiculous and I can assure you that the next time a group of your cult followers come onto a Roman Catholic campus or church, they will not be warmly welcomed. We will be ready for you next time. Jenna, Internet Jenna, if you're out there and read this. join us here and we'll help you be prepared to answer his lies next time. Here's a good start. Are Catholics Born Again? Born Again in Baptism What is a good way to respond to door-to-door evangelists who ask if I've been "born again"? Are You Born Again? __________________ Dominus meus et Deus meus Michael Last edited by Church Militant; Nov 28, '11 at 3:42 am.

#4   Nov 28, '11, 4:43 am

ESMDHokie77 Regular Member Radio Club Member   Join Date: December 7, 2010 Posts: 1,240 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mike Gendron's lies and he wanted to see Pope Benedict XVI wow... Does he think he could get an audience with POTUS in an easier fashion??? __________________ ------- ------- It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching. - St. Francis of Assisi

#5   Nov 28, '11, 6:49 am

philial Junior Member   Join Date: September 12, 2010 Posts: 282 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mike Gendron's lies and he wanted to see Pope Benedict XVI One of the truths about touring the vatican - which I had the previledge to do a couple of years ago - is that it leaves you feeling altogether quite small. I can imagine that this sense of smallness came as a bit of a shock to Mr Grendron, causing a reaction of denial & defiance. Which, ironically, is evidents that he really does think of himself as a small & insignificant man. Ah well, God bless & guide him to the truth! BTW - I love the idea of Holy Souls on their way to Heaven popping in to say 'Hi' to Padre Pio Last edited by philial; Nov 28, '11 at 6:49 am. Reason: typo

#6   Nov 28, '11, 10:27 am

Redbaron998 Junior Member   Join Date: February 16, 2010 Posts: 386 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mike Gendron's lies and he wanted to see Pope Benedict XVI Quote: Originally Posted by Church Militant Well this guy makes his living off this propaganda. This is a direct refutation of his latest email newsletter. In the same newsletter he printed the following email from a Catholic named Jenna. I kinda doubt that he published it all though.Jenna, if you're out there and read this. join us here and we'll help you be prepared to answer his lies next time. Here's a good start. Are Catholics Born Again? Born Again in Baptism What is a good way to respond to door-to-door evangelists who ask if I've been "born again"? Are You Born Again? What I love best is the "Jenna,internet"... "Internet" is not a proper citation.

#7   Nov 28, '11, 10:57 am

ESMDHokie77 Regular Member Radio Club Member   Join Date: December 7, 2010 Posts: 1,240 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mike Gendron's lies and he wanted to see Pope Benedict XVI there is something much worse on his website... a reader of his writes... --- Dear Mike Gendron, I am currently a Roman Catholic Sister and I am asking you to send the free publication that was offered on VCY America, Roman Catholicism: Scripture vs. Tradition. Please send it to my sister who will forward it to me in the convent. I cannot believe I have been a Catholic all my life, and a nun for 10 years, and never studied the church from the biblical viewpoint. God has now led me to study His word daily. I must tell you that the whole subject is becoming overwhelming. I do trust that God is in control and will show me the way to go. I know that He will do all things in order. I also know that God does not take our vows lightly.Please pray for me that I may find the right was to go, to set me free from the bondage of those things I no longer believe in. I'm almost 70 years old. This is really going to be a cross. But it will be worth it, if I can obey God. Name Withheld --- __________________ ------- ------- It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching. - St. Francis of Assisi

#8   Nov 28, '11, 11:43 am

Shannon9791 Junior Member Book Club Member   Join Date: September 10, 2008 Posts: 454 Religion: Catholic

Re: Mike Gendron's lies and he wanted to see Pope Benedict XVI Quote: Originally Posted by ESMDHokie77 there is something much worse on his website... a reader of his writes... --- Dear Mike Gendron, I am currently a Roman Catholic Sister and I am asking you to send the free publication that was offered on VCY America, Roman Catholicism: Scripture vs. Tradition. Please send it to my sister who will forward it to me in the convent. I cannot believe I have been a Catholic all my life, and a nun for 10 years, and never studied the church from the biblical viewpoint. God has now led me to study His word daily. I must tell you that the whole subject is becoming overwhelming. I do trust that God is in control and will show me the way to go. I know that He will do all things in order. I also know that God does not take our vows lightly.Please pray for me that I may find the right was to go, to set me free from the bondage of those things I no longer believe in. I'm almost 70 years old. This is really going to be a cross. But it will be worth it, if I can obey God. Name Withheld --- (Edited) I don't trust anything that clown says, and the more of his stuff I read, the more I would put him on the same level as Jack Chick. It seems like he just makes stuff up and does crazy things to get a rise out of us. (Edited) It's really really sad. __________________ It is love alone that gives worth to all things. St. Theresa of Avila Last edited by Michael Francis; Nov 28, '11 at 12:57 pm.