Ep9 The Founding of Christ’s Church

Father Len traces the history and traditions of the Church Jesus founded back 4000 years and explains the relationship between Judaism and Catholicism. Support Wrestling with God Productions here: https://www.GiveSendGo.com/WWGProductions Highlights, Ideas, and Wisdom The Catholic (Universal) Church Jesus founded is the longest running institution in human history. History teaches us wisdom if we are open to it and willing to learn. The Catholic Church is the branch of Judaism that believes that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah. Jesus is the fulfillment of Judaism. Jesus came to reform religion and fulfill the prophecies of opening it up to the Gentiles. Jesus wants a church that is a family that includes everyone. Jesus starts an institution, a church, which “the gates of hell will not prevail against.” Tradition, everything Christ handed on to his apostles, is a big deal in Catholicism. Jesus picks 12 apostles from among his disciples to lead his church. He leaves them a structure, stories and a way of worshiping to guide them. These traditions and principles have continued unbroken for 2000 years. Jesus commanded the 12 leaders of his church to go out and baptize the world in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus didn’t leave anything written. He didn’t write any books. The Bible was written by the Church, the second-generation of disciples, as the 12 apostles began to die off. It’s written so Gentiles can understand the religion of Jesus. We welcome your questions and comments: Email: [e-mail] Text or voicemail: 208-391-3738 Links to Podcasts from Wrestling with God Productions Wrestling with God Show: http://WWGShow.com Life Lessons from Jesus and the Church He Founded: http://LifeLessonsfromJesus.org A Priest’s Life: https://idahovocations.com/resources/video-podcasts/