1 Chronicles 23:25 I pointed out to you a genuine item (the bronze snake) that Hezekiah destroyed because the people were venerating it (read worshiping it). I would like to communicate with you in English. In the Middle Ages the Scala Sancta was part of the Lateran Palace, near the Chapel of St. Sylvester. The Cardinal Vicar of Rome, Angelo De Donatis, blesses the restored Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta), which according to Catholic Church is the stair on which Jesus Christ stepped leading on his way to . But you see St John relishing this is 1 John 1:1. Perhaps the RCC could purchase the Via Dolorosa from the Israelis? Now, the stairs were somehow magically transported whole and undamaged by demolition from Jerusalem to Rome by Constantines mother? Apply hydrogen peroxide or lemon juice to the blood stain. [12], Between April 2019 and July 2019, pilgrims were permitted to ascend the stairs kneeling on the original uncovered marble steps for the first time in almost 300 years. We learned that most fresh blood stains vanish with cold water and inexpensive household cleaning products, and that acting fast is a crucial part of the process. It's a 10 minute walk from the San Giovani Metro Station (Line A) or a 20 minute walk from the Colosseum. Pilgrims who visit the steps famously ascend on their . It is Christ Jesus who is the sole authority. Its no use to try and change the opinions of non-believers. The Holy Stairs are located in the part of Rome called the Lantern. Then the God of peace will be with you., 1 Corinth 11:2: I praise you because you remember me in everything and hold fast to the Traditions, just as I handed them on to you., 2 Thess 3:6: We instruct you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to shun any brother who conducts himself in a disorderly way and not according to the TRADITION they received from us., 1 Peter 1:25: but the Word of the Lord REMAINS FOREVER. 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. The Pope and his children, has created their own religion with a Jesus copy in the center. The Bible clearly teaches that faith is the basis for salvation. Well put! Slowly the idol worshipers lead the whole Europe into the dark ages. Mauresmo is a two-time grand slam singles champion, winning a unanimous decision. We should need no props to worship the Lord alone. According to tradition, the stairs were brought to Rome by St. Helena in the 4th century. He ordered the Holy Stairs be reconstructed in their present location, before the Sancta Sanctorum (Holy of Holies), named for the many precious relics preserved there. So, let me get this straight, they climb these stairs, on their knees, (a public display of piety?) Very well said Walt All Catholics need to reply: The decoration of the Scala Sancta was one of the major renovations of the pontificate of Pope Sixtus V, led by Cesare Nebbia and Giovanni Guerra and occupying a crew of artists to decorate frescoes including Giovanni Baglione, Giacomo Stella, Giovanni Battista Pozzo, Paris Nogari, Prospero Orsi,[9] Ferra Fenzoni, Paul Bril, Paulo Guidotti, Giovanni Battista Ricci, Cesare Torelli, Antonio Vivarini, Andrea Lilio, Cesare and Vincenzo Conti, Baldassare Croce, Ventura Salimbeni, and Antonio Scalvati. Plus your comment still does not explain how the Bible is a sole authority since the Bible was not a book until 5th century. There are just as many corrupt protestants as there are corrupt Catholics. I have done the steps and although my faith is not as strong as some it was an unforgettable experience. Plus another fact is that a praetorium in the Roman Empire before there was Christianity had stairs to see the riegning governor of the region they rule!!!! (see 2 Timothy 3:16) The Hebraic and early Christian mindset would be that these stairs represent rank idolatry. Im an ex-catholic Arthur. For people like Ellen who cannot hide her hatred of Catholics, you only show up that the teachings that you learned were hatred. Nine years shorter in Purgatory. They are located next to a church which was built on ground brought from Mount Calvary. 1. Scala Sancta Dress Code You Should Consider. Well, your sister could also make a pilgrimage to Lourdes in France, the miraculous fountain drink. As I said I respect your believes and you should do the same to anyone else. If you do leave a filthy comment, you will be spammed from this site. All he has managed to do is spread a bunch of lies, I bet hes never even been to this place. While some individuals believe in the authenticity of Jesus relics, others doubt their validity.For instance, the sixteenth-century philosopher Erasmus wrote about the proliferation of relics, and the number of buildings that could be constructed from wooden relics claimed to be from . God Bless you my friend. According to the Christian . this ghastly monstrosity is a totally evil blasphemy by Rome, and they shall receive the greater judgement as a result. In 1589, Pope Sixtus V had the Papal Lateran Palace, then in ruins, demolished to make way for the construction of a new one. While entertaining, they are the devils substitute for joy. Thats what led me back to climb again. Unless we believe From the January 1874 Sword and Trowel. There is only one mediator between God and Man, the man Christ Jesus. tony. No where in the Bible does it say Scripture ALONE or Sole Authority!! Proof positive you dont know what youre talking about. If you believe in a Faith based religion where there is no way to scientifically prove if there is or is not a God, then why are so many trying to scientifically prove if these stairs are fraudulent or not. Id just like to know why their authenticity is questioned. The so-called Sacred Steps in Rome is supposed to be the staircase from Pontius Pilates mansion, on which the Catholics are told Christ was made to walk on his knees, carrying the cross. When the stairs were reopened on 11 April 2019, pilgrims were permitted to ascend the exposed marble stairs on their knees for the first time in almost 300 years. Bem,sua irm poderia tambm fazer uma peregrinaao a Lurdes na Frana,beber da fonte milagrosa. The Israelites by Hezekiahs day were worshiping the bronze snake. Share our resources,and ask not what religion it goes to. First, mix one tablespoon of dish detergent with two cups of cold water. You are free to ask questions linked to my article. It was said, by doing this work one could "redeem a soul from purgatory." Seems like the original intent of this site was to simply provide an avenue for those wishing to spread lies about Catholics. Mea culpa. Here in the US, our country just over 2 centuries old, dont grasp the reality of excavated lands bearing artifacts that have been there Two-Thousand years. Just because you praise and glorify the God Almighty in different ways, traditions, and sayings makes you no more or less of a Christian. This is truly a moving experience you share with other pilgrims. The Jewish Cannon was completed 1.500 years before there was a Roman Catholic Church, with its center in pagan Rome. Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. The usual conditions for a plenary indulgence must be met: the individual must be in the state of grace and have complete detachment from sin. (The 40 ml fills adequately a standing Coplin jar; for other size jars, adapt volume but do not change proportions). The only thing left to do is pray for them and I will. The stairs remained covered until 2019, when the protective wood covering was removed and the marble exposed following restoration work. by C. H. Spurgeon. [5] In early 2018, a restoration of the frescoes began, causing the Scala Sancta to be closed for over a year. The 28 steps were believed to be part of Pontius Pilate's palace in Jerusalem and were moved to Rome in the fourth century AD by Helena, mother of Emperor Co. Step 3: If any stain remains, apply some detergent directly on the stain and wash . Scala Sancta, (HOLY STAIRS), consisting of twenty-eight white marble steps, at Rome, near the Lateran; according to tradition the staircase leading once to the praetorium of Pilate at Jerusalem, hence sanctified by the footsteps of Our Lord during his Passion.The historians of the monument relate that the Holy Stairs were brought from Jerusalem to Rome about 326 by St. Helena, mother of . Even if it is just a symbol, it is a replication of the most immense sacrifice ever made, so what arguments against it could really be legitament??????????? mr. diamond. Actually it basically comes down to this: John 8:24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I AM He, you will die in your sins.. Monseigneur Binet devant la 'Scala Sancta' Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, France le 27 juillet 1935. pull the other one-its got bells on. Scala Santa. Marianne, Purgatory is a doctrine of demons. More RCC mumbo jumbo. this was, presumably, the same woman who identified the BURNING BUSH in Sinai. If people want to honor a relic, who is to judge? Try Using Hydrogen Peroxide. Open Monday - Saturday from 6:30 am - 6:30 pm. These pilgrims come to honor the Passion of Jesus. I do not know what I am until the Judgement. This is truly a moving experience you share with other pilgrims. Praise Yah she saw the tricks of trying to get people into the bondage of this through promises of healing & if no healing then a passage out of purgatory. If you get to Rome, tour the San Calista catacombs, youll see what I mean. Praise God, for your faith-filled insights! that even our so called brilliant people cannot figure out.today. It is the truth from beginning to end, and it goes for all sinners alike, if you do not accept Jesus, do not accept he died for your sins, do not accept that he is HE, then you are simply doomed. Come Lord Yeshua, come. 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons. Mix this with an equal amount of cold water, then dab onto the stain. Sharon, why do you feel you need to climb the stairs on your knees? Click here for the official La Scala Santa Website. Hannah Brockhaus is Catholic News Agency's senior Rome correspondent. Sola Scriptura is only one of the firm stands of the Reformation. The Vatican is cheating. I have connected more with God and Jesus more in poor churches, praying with others over a hospital bed and meeting in groups as the early Christians did discussing his teachings. Sundays the stairs open at 7 am. Faith is forever. of theology, etc. Rom 6:9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. Uh huh. Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Program for the Inauguration: 3:30 pm Presentation of the . Rinse the area with cold water until all the hydrogen peroxide has rinsed out. You also kiss or touch the glass portals where the blood stains remain. Explain that.. All authority is given to Messiahs followers as the Body of Messiahthe Church wherein resides the Holy Spirit (see John 14:16-18). HILE traveling in Italy it was our good fortune to fall in with our esteemed friend, Dr. Jobson, a Wesleyan brother well known to fame as a preacher of the gospel, and known also to his numerous friends as an artist of no mean order. Our Faith is under attack from all angles now is the time to unite not divide, but this is all prophesised in the end times and believe me these are those, so much squabbling between ourselves I pray for you all that is the true religion. If earthly creations are of no consequence to Protestants, and all that matters is you and God then why are all the Cathedrals in England so important to you? Holy Father remains Rome! The Scala Sancta during their recent restoration. . by Russell Grigg. When good Catholic monks visited Rome, they would often visit a place called Scala Sancta, which means "holy stairs" in the Latin. Add 2 drops of Triton X-100. Since Pilate washed his hands of Jesus, would it not be reasonable, that someone would have cleaned up the mess in the staircase? "[13], Charles Dickens, after visiting the Scala Sancta in 1845, wrote: "I never, in my life, saw anything at once so ridiculous and so unpleasant as this sight." Thank you, thank you, I do hope you have more time to answer to some of the naysayers. Instead, the stain should be blotted off . When in the year 1589 pope Sixtus V destroyed the old papal palace to build a new one, he ordered that the Scala Santa be moved . I am not Jewish, but my Lord and Risen Savior Jesus Christ is Jewish. Dont blame them fully Richard! They were a society who built buildings and ect. What is a saint? The Scala Sancta, as the stairway is called in Latin, is believed to have been stained with drops of Jesus's blood as he was crucified. He retained the false belief that babies must be baptized. Agitate the fabric gently with your finger while holding the item under cold, running water. Climbing the 28 stairs is considered penitential because by tradition you can only go up them on your knees. In Jesus name, pray and give praise to God everyday, repent and ask for His forgiveness of sin, and ask for His guidance to become a better Christian for Jesus Christ. Not sure why they go to Rome at all and dont go to Germany where their heretic is from (Martin Luther)if they are going to bash everything traditionally Catholic or Rome for that matter. Point being you dont have to be in a location to know it exists. Thus, if you want to visit the Colosseum, Borghese Gallery, or the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, you must buy tickets in advance (at least 2-3 weeks before your trip). 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