Interview with Elaine (Convert from Protestantism)
Update: 2020-10-07
Description
In this episode, we interview Elaine. Elaine was born and raised in a staunch Presbyterian household and attended a church with members who are strongly anti-Catholic (She was one of them too). Now, she is immensely joyful and thankful to have become a Catholic.
0:00 – 02:12
Introduction about Elaine, who formed this apostolate Missiounitatis (Mission Unity).
02:13 – 04:24
A look into Elaine’s life as a Protestant Christian (Presbyterian) and what she was taught in her church, including some Catholic misconceptions taught from the Protestant perspective.
04:25 – 09:54
How Elaine started her own journey home to the Catholic faith.
She realised some Protestant theological beliefs did not hold. For example, sola scriptura (one of the five solas of the Reformation) has serious logical issues.
09:55 – 12:00
Resources that Elaine used to learn more about Catholicism and the beauty of the Truth which was revealed to her.
12:01 – 14:51
Elaine shares about how being Catholic has shaped the way she prays and worships. For example, asking for intercession from the Saints, devotion to the rosary, the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
14:52 – 17:19
Elaine explains why the saints are special.
17:20 – 18:44
Elaine explains what the rosary is.
18:45 – 21:37
Elaine shares how she started praying the rosary, being first intrigued by the miracle of the Jesuit priests who prayed the rosary and were unscathed in the Hiroshima bomb attack.
21:39 – 24:37
The motivations and reasons behind starting missiounitatis.
Elaine talks about how the numerous denominations are breaking the heart of Christ, how she hopes to bring people to the actual body of Christ - the Catholic Church, and yearns to bring unity to Christianity through this humble apostolate.
24:38 – 26:56
Elaine shares her final words to Protestants, including the quote from John 17:20-23.
27:12 – 28:02
Word of thanks and the closing prayer led by Elaine – a segment of Veni Sancte Spiritus (Come O Holy Spirit).
0:00 – 02:12
Introduction about Elaine, who formed this apostolate Missiounitatis (Mission Unity).
02:13 – 04:24
A look into Elaine’s life as a Protestant Christian (Presbyterian) and what she was taught in her church, including some Catholic misconceptions taught from the Protestant perspective.
04:25 – 09:54
How Elaine started her own journey home to the Catholic faith.
She realised some Protestant theological beliefs did not hold. For example, sola scriptura (one of the five solas of the Reformation) has serious logical issues.
09:55 – 12:00
Resources that Elaine used to learn more about Catholicism and the beauty of the Truth which was revealed to her.
12:01 – 14:51
Elaine shares about how being Catholic has shaped the way she prays and worships. For example, asking for intercession from the Saints, devotion to the rosary, the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
14:52 – 17:19
Elaine explains why the saints are special.
17:20 – 18:44
Elaine explains what the rosary is.
18:45 – 21:37
Elaine shares how she started praying the rosary, being first intrigued by the miracle of the Jesuit priests who prayed the rosary and were unscathed in the Hiroshima bomb attack.
21:39 – 24:37
The motivations and reasons behind starting missiounitatis.
Elaine talks about how the numerous denominations are breaking the heart of Christ, how she hopes to bring people to the actual body of Christ - the Catholic Church, and yearns to bring unity to Christianity through this humble apostolate.
24:38 – 26:56
Elaine shares her final words to Protestants, including the quote from John 17:20-23.
27:12 – 28:02
Word of thanks and the closing prayer led by Elaine – a segment of Veni Sancte Spiritus (Come O Holy Spirit).
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