Jaime Bernal

I share humble thoughts on faith, society, politics—whatever's on my mind. I hold strong positions when convinced by reason or experience... but I'm always open to being proven wrong with good arguments.

Too many chain restaurants offer the same beers. Please at least one of you offer @DosEquis AMBER!! @texasroadhouse @Applebees @Chilis @BWWings @olivegarden

@poperespecter1 Thank you

Catholicism is beautiful.

This is from the catechism of the catholic church. Please take back your comment. It's in paragraph 2010 of the Catechism. It says, "Since the initiative belongs to God in the order of grace, no one can merit the initial grace of forgiveness and justification, at the beginning of conversion."

Wrong. The RCC does teach that works merit righteousness. It teaches that we do not merit “initial grace” (usually referring to infant baptism, which they believe washes away all prior sin—something that is also not biblical). However, they believe that once “initial grace” is applied, a person must maintain a “state of grace” by doing good works (typically through participation in the sacraments of the Roman Church). In other words, you must participate in Rome’s rituals in order to remain saved; otherwise, you risk committing a “mortal” sin (a serious sin), as opposed to a “venial” sin (a lesser sin)—a distinction that is also not biblical in this framework—and losing your standing, forcing you to start over again. It becomes a perpetual cycle of atoning for your own sins weekly through the Mass. This is why Rome teaches that the sacrifice of Christ is “re-presented” in the Eucharist. It is presented as the primary means by which believers receive grace to cover their sins through what they call the Treasury of Merit—a concept often described as a storehouse of merit consisting of the works of Christ, Mary, and the saints. Each time you participate in the Mass, you receive grace applied to your account. If you sin again the next week, you must return and repeat the process—again and again. The Bible, however, teaches none of this. The result is a cycle in which, by the end of life, one hopes to have accumulated enough merit to reduce time in purgatory or attain heaven. This makes a mockery of the gospel, the finished work of Jesus, and the very concept of grace itself. Make sense?

Roman Catholics: “The Bible doesn’t say that you’re saved from your sins by faith alone; it also requires good works from you.” Meanwhile, the Bible: Ephesians 2:8–9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Romans 3:28 “For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.” Romans 4:4–5 “Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes… his faith is counted as righteousness.” Galatians 2:16 “A person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ…” Galatians 3:10–11 “All who rely on works of the law are under a curse… the righteous shall live by faith.” Philippians 3:9 “…not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ…” Titus 3:5 “He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy…” 2 Timothy 1:9 “He saved us… not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace…” Romans 11:6 “If it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.” John 6:28–29 “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered, “This is the work of God, that you believe…” Acts 16:30–31 “What must I do to be saved?” “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved…” And this is just a start. The juxtaposition of faith and works—as it pertains to our right-standing before God—is painfully clear throughout the entire New Testament. You’d have to intentionally ignore it to miss it. We are saved by faith alone. 🤝

Super interesting about how to write laws and how not to write laws. David G. Schrunk Systems engineering. youtu.be/f5lDp1n5zRo?si…

Dressing up for birthdays, weddings, graduations, it's all about marking that this moment is different, that it's worth the extra effort. The clothes say "this matters to me." Nobody shows up to a wedding in gym shorts thinking "the couple won't mind." We instinctively elevate important occasions. Mass is the ultimate important occasion, we're literally standing before the King, receiving Him in the Eucharist. So if we put on a suit for a friend's wedding but whatever for that, the inconsistency feels off.

Serious question for all Catholics. I want to understand this. It is in my estimation that we should be able to wear whatever we want to mass. Men should be able to wear cut offs, hats, flip flops, bathing suits, etc. Women can wear yoga pants, booty shorts, sports bras, tank tops, etc. If you don't think we should allow that, why? Do you think Christ would care that Clarissa shows up in booty shorts and a tank top? Heck we're just glad she's there for Christ. This is all acceptable attire in normal public. So why not mass? So if this is the case, then why should we care about modesty? Christ doesn't. If he did we'd make sure there is an enforced dress code. Why is modesty such a big thing in Catholicism? Christ meets us where we are. Does a place of worship need outward reverence, or just spiritual and internal reverence? I want a full logical layout of anyones argument as to why this photo should not be the norm in every mass. If you disagree with that premise then I expect a good logical argument that holds up against critique. But it seems to me based on all of the comments to Rachel's post that most Catholics agree you can dress this way for mass on any given sunday.

@Vitus_osst I still don't understand why she had to be acknowledge as a leader of faith.

This is the worst video I have seen from the Catholic Church recently. And I am totally disappointed 😔.. Watch and see how she gives blessing 😤

@Karathis_ @CepnikMaciej Soy mexicano, de sangre mestiza, asi que indio sí soy y no me averguenza. Si te molesta tanto leer opiniones diferentes a la tuya, te recomiendo salirte de esta plataforma. Que bueno que te gustan las peliculas que yo considero basura. disfrutalas.

@jabernal22 @CepnikMaciej Porque así es en México, es la realidad, pues la mayoría de las veces en la vida real no hay un final feliz, incluso me atrevo a decir que la realidad supera a la ficción y es mucho peor de lo que reflejan esas películas. Si no te gusta, a llorar a otro lado, indio.

What are top Mexicans movies to watch to understand Mexican culture? Not Amores Perros.

Hay realidades de la vida que son buenas y malas. Es la realidad y asi es la vida. Muchas peliculas mexicanas muestran solo las realidades malas de mexico y ni siquiera presentan aportan a salir adelante. Solo presentan lo malo y como aprendemos a salir adelante adaptandonos a la corrupcion, egoismo, envidia etc que hay en mexico. Tramas como las de la epoca del cine de oro no se hacen.

@jabernal22 @CepnikMaciej No es lo peor de México, es una realidad, y si te lastima por ser princesa y joto, ni modo.

@KMT9000 @CepnikMaciej Muchas películas mexicanas muestran lo peor de México pero se quedan ahí. No enfatizan la virtud como la solución. Por eso no valoro la mayoría de ellas.

@jabernal22 @CepnikMaciej Cuando Alejandro González Iñárritu quería hacer Amores Perros y buscaba productora le decían que el mexicano promedio es "aspiracionista" y que no iba a tener éxito mostrando "lo peor de México". Tu comentario confirma por qué las productoras hacen cine basura

@JDavidWolf @CepnikMaciej Las ganas de salir adelante! El enfrentar el trabajo duro. El valor de familia que México tiene y ni USA ni en otros paises se tiene. Uff la comida, la creatividad. México tiene talento para ser un gran país. Pero no lo es. 🥲

@jabernal22 @CepnikMaciej Qué consideras de la cultura mexicana algo bueno para presumir?

@JDavidWolf @CepnikMaciej Triste pero cierto. Mi queja de las peliculas mexicanas es que mexico tiene muchas cosas buenas de que hablar y presumir. Pero pocas peliculas presumen las cosas negativas como algo chingon.

@jabernal22 @CepnikMaciej No es necesidad, simplemente lo peor es lo que más hay.

@TradesANDmmds @CepnikMaciej Y tu mamá tambien, malísima y las otras no las he visto.

@jabernal22 @CepnikMaciej Hay varias películas (muchas) que son muy malas, pero decir que “most” “there is a need to show and portray the worst of Mexico” es caer en un grave error Güeros Y tu mamá también Párpados azules Perras etc serian ejemplo contrario de esto

@sola_chad As a cathoiloc this isn't just an exception, we believe we are saved by faith we also believe we must cooperate. So in the case of the thief on the cross is perfect example of what we as Catholics believe.

The thief on the cross might be my favorite salvation story in the whole Bible. · Never fasted · Never baptized · Never took communion · Never recognized a Pope · Never prayed the the rosary · Never performed any works That man was saved by faith alone.

@MarcosFunkh @CepnikMaciej La epoca del cine de oro definitivamente son las peliculas buenas de México.

@jabernal22 @CepnikMaciej "Nosotros los Nobles" es un refrito telenovelero de la grandiosa cinta "El Gran Calavera" de 1949

@RubnGurrola2 @CepnikMaciej Según tú que peliculas mexicanas consideras buenas?

@jabernal22 @CepnikMaciej Entonces eres un malinchista, no todo el cine mexicano muestra lo peor de México. Abre la mente y busca verdadero cine mexicano, tienes películas animadas sobre aventuras, tienes películas románticas, de acción y tú solo te centras en lo peor.

@poperespecter1 @William_42318 @Benedicta_Bee What is the purpose of having said "bishop" doing this along with the pope? I really don't see it.

@William_42318 @Benedicta_Bee No bishop of Canterbury (male or female) has been a real bishop for 200 years. Did you object when Benedict or JP2 used the term when talking to them?

How can a Catholic Catholic if they disagree with literally everything the Pope says? I mean this sincerely. How do we reconcile this? I would not belong to a Protestant church promoting or professing these radical beliefs? What do we as Catholics do? Sincere question.

@poperespecter1 You still are my favorite account to follow. Thanks

Breaking: Pope Leo condemns German plan to institute liturgical same sex blessings. He also clarifies that Pope Francis's teaching was just that everyone can be blessed like the blessing at the end of mass.

This will happen in America after Trump. I really hope it doesn't.

Una pareja mexicana vino a España a montar un negocio. Esto es lo que se encontraron.