“Keep the candle burning, keep the candle burning.”
Former calypsonian and newly ordained priest, Fr. Brancker John, could not help but inject something from his past life into his ordination ceremony on Saturday afternoon, June 29.
Those in attendance joyfully sang his hit calypso along with him.
“This is not Carnival City, you know,” he remarked, much to the delight of those who packed the St. Peter’s Catholic church in Colihaut.
Indeed it was not Carnival City but the conclusion of a solemn ceremony during which the the two-time calypso king, known back then as De Brakes, was ordained a Roman Catholic priest.
Main celebrant, Bishop of the Diocese of Roseau, Gabriel Malzaire, reminded John that from the day of his ordination onwards, he was not going to be the same.
“From today onwards you will not be the same, I guarantee you, you will not be the same,” Bishop Malzaire said during the homily. “Essentially you will maintain the same features, the same form, the same stature …the sacraments will impose on you a pact and you will have the power to effect a certain kind of change to people’s life. What a privilege you will have.”
He was told to use that power of change to the “best of your ability.”
The bishop described him as “Christ’s ambassador” who must give to the people of God “authentic witness.”
The new priest was warned that he should not ‘short change’ the people of God but should “keep them encouraged by your person and by a mission that is rooted in Jesus Christ.”
He was further told that the people of God must see him as a man on fire, a man of sacrifice, a man of prayer but he must also keep his feet planted on the ground. “So that you may best able to respond to the people in their pastoral needs,” the bishop said.
Bishop Malzaire pointed out that Jesus Christ is in search of ambassadors with great spiritual and physical fortitude and that John should not run away from the tough questions that may come his way while he “witnesses for the Lord.”
In an interview last year with Dominica News Online, John described his journey to religious life as ‘a long struggle’ especially since he had to leave the young lady he intended to marry to explore his call.
Before he entered religious life, he worked in many government departments and was once a senator in parliament.
He ran as a United Workers Party candidate for Colihaut in the 2000 general elections but lost.
“And remember me the malayway,” John, using a line from another of his hit calypso, concluded as the ordination ceremony came to a close.
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There must be a web link that can be used to sign up. Anyone?
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Father Branker, please could you send me the everyday morning at 6788868433
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I have been receiving sporatically your audios from a friend who gets them from another friend. I wish to get them on a daily basis. Is it possible to be put on a a distribution list? Would be great!! Really enjoy them.. from Texas USA ?
ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF GOD’S LOVE FOR US.
Now it not the Brakes and dem but Father Brakes and All. Good luck Father.
May the Lord bless and keep you Father John
To “Justice and Truth”, and others, here is a link for you. You should be interested in this newsletter and the previous ones…http://www.biblechristiansociety.com/newsletter/detail/270
I am not interested in any religion that was founded after the Catholic Church was established approximately 2000 years ago. I have no interest in accessing that website. You are not an expert on Catholic matters. The enemies of the Catholic Church are not experts. When will you learn that? They do not have the answer.
Leave Catholicism to Catholics. This is my message for you and other enemies. Cease bothering, harassing and persecuting the Catholic Church. You are not a member. Stay out of it. As I always state, one day God will reveal the truth to you. I hope it will not be too late for you.
All the faithful must pray fervently for Fr. John, since so many people expect so much from him. Although he is a priest he is still human and will need the support of the extended Church family
umm allu.. what that second picture looking like? Bishop Malzaire happy time?
Let me keep my mouth shut tan! before DNO erase my comment. I want people to be “proud” of me. So I will send in my Priesthood application. Me! i won’t puting no losty in no body’s mouth nuh! before they go and say, “father Frabo touch their tongue.”
Gods blessings upon u.u were called to serve,always admire your inner strength.lets get our youth togrther
congrats father john.. keep the candle burning
CONGRATULATIONS Fr. John. Those of us who witnessed you growing up, saw the intention for a long time. We saw all the work you did in that same church in which you were baptized, confirmed, ordained deacon and now Catholic priest. So, maybe the ‘Candle was already Burning’ in your heart for a very long time. You have been a very decent young man and good example to the young people in your village. I pray that you continue to be a shinning example to young people throughout Dominica and beyond.
May the good Lord continue to bless you.
Congratulations!!!!!
The Philogene family want to wish you many Blessings. We love you!!!!!
Congratulations!
May God continue to guide you in the tough path that you have chosen in today’s world.
All the best and good luck.
Workerssssssssss
happy for you
thank you Jesus
My god has called you definitely and thats the best move to serve the people of god. you were not a husband or a politician. what a changed. god worked in so many ways. just cant believe you are a priest today
am so proud of you rev john. you have inspired many persons and I know you are going to bring back he youth to church. Amen
two priest ordained. praise d lord
what is happen in god is not a god of confusion he is a god of holiness.
Many are called, but few are chosen. I don’t care what congregation you are part off, God Almighty will take any man/woman form any church, to spread his word. I am happy he has chooseN, what we call” man of the world” to help lead a starving world who need the word of God.
I am not a Catholic, but who say Catholic’s will not go to heaven? Most so call Christians in other churches have not been showing no Spiritual Fruit. Some of them are worse that the worldly people. Let the man do what God has sent him to do. It is up to him to live up to his word, and let God judge him. By their fruits you shall know them. We need more like him, he is a perfect example to help our youths and other none believers.
Let every man/women do their best to serve God, and be good human beings. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’m also from the west coast, living in the USA.
One of my obligations is to defend my Faith and its devotions which have served me well.
Catholics were there before them. They came after Catholics. They always show their ignorance of God and what God wants and expects of them. As much as they say they go by the Bible, they do not obey what Our Lord taught and highly offend Him. They will find out someday. Later for them.
Father Brancker John, congratulations to you on your Ordination to the Priesthood. I do know that the Blessed Trinity and The Mother of God, our Dear Lady will always be with you. Priests are also very much dear to Her Immaculate Heart and she is always praying for them. Now that you have joined the ranks of Her Beloved Sons, you are one of them. You can rest assured she will be praying for you.
I visualize what was occurring in Heaven during your Ordination. The Blessed Trinity and the Heavenly Hosts were present with you in spirit during prayer and praise and while the Litany of the Saints was being sung. The saints were listening to it sung to them as they prayed to God for you.
At the Seminary you received priestly instructions. In Dominica Bishop Malzaire has also instructed you in all that you must know. My wish for you is that God gives you health and strength to administer to your congregation/ parishioners. My prayers will always be with you as with the other priests. God bless you!
be on your guard for those who wants to destroy the priesthood with those accusation. the devil is out there. pray
Big time! Especially that the enemy knows his end is near. He goes about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. No exception the critics and accusers. If they continue in their evil tracks, he will take them down with him.
you tried politics it didnt work,you were going to get married it didnt go thru because you were called to serve the people
Smart person!
i hank god for you. two priest ordained in one month, thank you lord.
You note how God works amidst what is occurring? Call it a miracle from no other but God Himself. He is sending a message to especially his enemies, the enemies of His Church. However, they are too blind to see it. Their eyes and minds are veiled.
There is everything in Holy Scripture which is attributed to humanity that we could learn lessons from and practice. As it is stated, “Everything we need to know and live by is contained in Holy Scriptures. The Word of the Lord.
There are some people who do not comprehend the priesthood. I will not elaborate on what I know. However, I wrote a few passages of Holy Scripture that, hopefully, those who do not comprehend it may at least try to comprehend it. Most of all, God enlightens if only they will pray to him and ask him for this virtue of also understanding.
On the ordination of Father Brancker John the thought of the following crossed my mind, as contained in my Catholic New American Holy Bible. It is no watered-down version but the truth of Our Lord’s teaching and that of the apostles.
Hebrews 7:17 – You are a priest forever in the order of Melcizedek
Hebrews 7:20 – The Lord has sworn, and he will not repent: “You are a priest forever.”
Matthew 19:11: 12 – Not all can accept (this) word, but only those to whom that is granted. Some are incapable of marriage because they were made so, some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it.
Matthew 19:26 – For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.
Matthew 19:27: 29 – Peter said to him: We have given up everything and followed you. What will there be for us? Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you that you who have followed me, in the new age, when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory, will yourselves sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life. “
To Justice and Truth
When you make the statement quote “There are some people who do not comprehend the priesthood” This is somewhat a half truth.The truth is the majority of people including you do not comprehend the Priesthood.The institution called the Catholic Church with it’s Priesthood is not understood by the general public and was meant to be that way.You comprehension as to what you believe portray such silliness and ignorance.It is so sad.
You are the classic example of someone who is a religious believer and follower,only looking at
things on the outer surface.This institution called the Catholic Church has survived so long simply because of concealment and hierarchy We say we live in a world of information but sadly enough people still remain to be ignorant, and sometimes this can be done by choice.
You are right when you say… “We say we live in a world of information but sadly enough people still remain to be ignorant, and sometimes this can be done by choice.” You chose to remain prejudiced against the Church and Its faithfull, not even showing the least bit of respect. My friend, if you chose to believe Christ Jesus and His Promises and Prayer Requests, you will eventually find that “Catholic Church”. She will be there until the His return.
To Twisted
When I wrote my comment I was expecting a reply such as yours.Let me say to you I’m in no way trying to be disrespectful or trying to offend anyone. I do respect the beliefs of others.Don’t I have a right to express my beliefs regardless if it is not in agreement with what you believe. Why would you perceive that as prejudice to your religion.Why should the Catholic Church as an Institution be immune from criticism or infallible, especially what history has showed us.
Me a Catholic? I would not be a Catholic if I did not comprehend all what the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church believes and teaches. If I did not comprehend it I would have left it as those who were falsely indoctrinated and who renounced their faith. Those who comprehend it remained in it. Those who did not comprehend it, it is the reason why they left it.
Jealous of the Catholic Church and its members as I, eh! One day you, too, the truth will be revealed to you. May it not to be too late for you.
As Our Lord Jesus Christ said, “The insults of those who insult you fall on Me.” Imagine insulting His Blessed Mother, whom Our Almighty Father chose among all women to bear His Blessed Son. Saying she is in Hell is comparing themselves to her and also placing themselves above her when they make this derogatory statement about her. They are very much out of place. One would think that they were immaculately conceived and they never sinned. This is a sin of pride. It depicts that they lack humility.
When they stand before God for their judgment they will find out how their words hurt Our Lord. He said, “Those who sin against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven in this age or the next.
This is what their indoctrinators taught them. In their ignorance they do not realize that this type of statement against our Blessed Mother hurts the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Those type of words come out straight from the jaws of Hell, Satan.
Satan is envious of the Mother of God. He knows her importance as given to her by God. He is also envious of the Catholic Church and its members. Why else are we so persecuted? He influences them to make such statements. He knows very well all about the Mother of God and the Catholic Church.
They do not love Our Lord and they love no one on earth. They have no love in their heart. They violated every Commandment of God. Our Lord said to love one another. They also have no respect for Our Lord, His Blessed Mother and ourselves including our faith and devotions.
Our Lord said: “What comes from the mouth comes from the heart and it defiles that person.” Therefore know where they are coming from and who they are.
Amethyst:
This one was the first. I posted it separately.
Congratulations Father John. Proud of you and elated of your elevation. God Bless!!
Branker “Brakes” John… congratulations on being ordained a Roman Catholic Priest. I wish you well in your Christian Ministry and your Missionary and Pastoral to everyone with whom you will make contact… While I am no longer a Roman Catholic, I see no problem calling you Father John or Reverend John or Reverend JohnFather, since this is the title given to Roman Catholic priests… conrgratulaions again and go out and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ… be the Fisher of men (man and woman)and the good sheperd you have been called to be… May God richly bless you in your Ministry
Jesus calls His diciples from every corner of life…put all your trust in Jesus, May the Holy Spirit shower His gifts upon you and May God the Father Bless you…
Congrats Father John may the good Lord give you strength and discernment whilst you do his work.
I always thought you looked like a priest even when you sang calypsoes lol……those you gave us were great…anyway we are on a new path. GOD bless and keep you
He has that type of face. Noticed his picture; how he is glowing.
Congrats to my school mate/ pray for us sinners….This was the most beautiful story I have read in a long time.
stay positive my brother…
Congrats….Fr. John, you are a wonderful man of
God…Jan and Donna, your friends from NJ
Congratulations Father John! Keep the Candles Burning for our Heavenly Father, Our People and our Church….
Many of us will remember those performance at Carnival City, KEEP THE CANDLE BURNING (which was eventually sung by the congregation at a Men’s Retreat), and REMEMBER ME THE MALEWE!! Well, we are very confident that “Father Brakes” will keep the candles burning as he evangelizes and does God’s work, and he certainly won’t forget any of the Malewe’s out there. Congratulations Fr John, and God bless.
Faith of our FATHERS LIVING STILL we will be TRUE to thee till DEATHI thank my God each time I think of you and when I pray for you, I pray with JOY.Was not able to be their since I live out of DA But I was truly blessed with the ceremony, with the beautiful singing.
I am soooo blessed to be a Catholic. To GOD BE THE GLORY God bless you always Father John.
Last week I thought of that beautiful traditional Hymn, “Faith Of Our Fathers”. I love singing it and also humming it.
Tears…happy happy HAPPY tears!! Well done and congratulations my dear friend…may God guide you always!!
Good ceremony. Great Singing. Father John will be instrumental in bringing change to the church.
But that bishop always reading reading. how he can’t just preach without all those chapters. time to put the papers down Bishop.
In bygone years Dominicans had respect for the Clergy in general. Today, there is not as much of it. Reason is too many people came out of the woodwork and formed their own religion, saying they are going to convert and save people. In view of what is occurring in Dominica, they have failed in a worst manner. They might as well pack up and leave Dominica. They have also produced some extremely disrespectful people who think they are serving God. They do not even love him, as you. If you did, you would not have made that comment.
Leave the Bishop alone and mind your own business.
Congratulations are certainly in order for Fr. John. I can sense he is going to be a magnificant Priest and Prophet of Christ.
He has a magnetic feeling about him.
and that Choir. They are the best in Dominica. Congratulations to the Choir. Wonderfullll singing and melodies.
Congrats Fr. John your candle will always be burning in Christ let his spirit work through.
you made it now lets try to bring the stary youth back I no you can do lots of things such as droning classes for them and even teach them to have fairs
druma and much more
The TV and computer may have to be turned off. Children of today are too distracted with all sorts of technologies and other matters. For children, they are too independent. They must also learn to obey their parents and those in authority.
In addition, parents are responsible for nurturing their children, teaching them about God and encouraging them to go to church.
Ask yourself, whose fault it is why they have ceased going to church? In case you never gave it a thought, God knows.
The thought is crossing my mind. Dominica is a Christian country. Praying The Our Father must be restored in those schools. May Dominica not be reduced to a non-Christian country.
To Justice and Truth
I have always told you that you sound like someone who was reincarnated from the dark ages in the time of the inquisition.Some of the things you write is so absurd. When you say that Children are to independent that frightens me.Why do you want to mold and poison a young mind with religious beliefs.Suggesting that young people should obey those in authority makes me quench.I
I will tell you what young people should to do, they should always question authority, that includes their parents, teachers, politicians,and most importantly religious Leaders.
It is also disturbs to me when you describe Dominica as a Christian country.This is a very dangerous concept and describes someone like you as a religious fanatic, no wonder the world is plagued with wars,it is thinking like this that contribute to these wars,you think that the divine intelligence judges a country or people by what religion they belong to or what prayer they recite in school.There is an old saying quote “As long as people believe in absurdities they will continue to commit atrocities”
God’s blessings. You always allow God to guide you in everything, every time. I pray that we will all support you as a nation and God’s people and work with you for God’s glory. Lets keep the candle burning.
Thank God there are still good men who are choosing to answer His call to serve His people.What a proud moment it was to hear the words, “and now I present to you Fr John”, To God be ALL the Glory. Congratulations Fr John, I pray that the Good Lord will Bless and keep you and that His word will be boldly and proudly shared by you. Indeed allow yourself to be covered by His precious blood and everything will be fine. Remain steadfast in your vocation as Catholic Priest.
All over the world there are still men who become priests. You do not hear about them but there are many.
In addition, all over the world, no exception in the U.S. and in Canada, at Easter Time – The Easter Vigil Holy Mass, new Catholics are baptized. Some are teenagers and others are adults. God will not neglect his Church. Our Lord said, “I will not leave you orphaned…”
We would be surprised to know what is occurring on high with the hands of God, his blessings and graces, showering them down on those whom He chooses to become priests and to become Catholics. God is so good! Praise be to Him.
Congratulations FR John DE Brakes i am so proud of you. was a follower of yours in calypso and will continue to follow you as you do the lords work. We need someone like you at our only catholic church in AXA
Do not forget to pray for him. Our priests need a lot of prayers consistently. We do too, but most of all, let us pray for them wherever we may be. God expects this of us. He hears those prayers.
What a transformation! Thanks God. Oh yes God is good and he is calling his people from all stages in life to come unto him and rest. Congratulations my brother!
Little did I realise that during the days when I campaigned on your behalf in the Colihaut Constituency, you would become a priest today.I am very happy for you. This is testimony of the caliber of Dominicans the United Workers Party wants to represent Dominica.
First and foremost, a special thank you to Mr. John for answering the call of the Almighty! I know you will serve from the heart. All the best!
Doc Love, please stop with the obssession for UWP. The newly ordained priest will not only serve UWP supporters. The Almighty wants his disciples to bring souls to him, he never specified based on political affiliation, race, creed. Stop attempting to make everything political. Respect the Most High!
Does everything have to end up in a political matter? that has nothing to do with United workers party, Labour party or Freedom party. Come on people.
Congratulations! Father John, may the good Lord continue to richly bless, guide, inspire and protect youso that you will be a good shepherd to your flock.
I will always keep you in my prayers.
GOD BLESS
Well I am GOING to call him Father. Some of us like to take things tooo serious literally speaking.
Ok the bible says call no one father. How do you refer to your own dad. Isn’t he your father too?(SMH) Just like some ignorant people who says Mary is in hell. If the own mother of Jesus is in hell, who are we to stand a chance of getting to Heaven?(just saying).
Father Branker John congratulations and god Blessings.
note:—the same scripture passage which says `call no man father, also says `call no man teacher’.Fr. John is an ordained Catholic Priest and that happens to be their title—-sorry protestants—
Father Brancker John. Our Priests are called “Father” because God ordained it. They father the flock, the parishioners, the congregation. It is too bad that our enemies cannot grasp it. They will, one day when they close their eyes. In fact, as they are closing their eyes for the last time on earth. It will be a wide awakening for them, some to their dilemma and eternal detriment.
As God knows, sees and hears all things, He took note of them. The day will come when they will pay a dear prize for their words as imbedded in their hearts. I visualize that their end will not be an easy one, even as they live. They have condemned themselves. When the truth is revealed to them, they will regret it forever and wished that they never made such a remark. For, Our Lord said: “By your words you will be acquitted and by your words you will be condemned.” Therefore, it depends what we say and do. What they sow, so shall they reap.
In future, if anyone makes such a statement to you, say to them, “May God rebuke you.”
We have two mothers. A Spiritual one, the Queen of Heaven and Earth, Our Lady, the Ever Blessed Virgin Mary, and our earthly mother. The latter, whether living or not.
We have two fathers, Our Almighty Father who is Our Spiritual Father and our earthly father. the latter, whether living or not.
Heaven would not be complete without a Spiritual Mother. God ordained it to be. No one can change it with mere words. Can anyone argue about that?
When they die and also on Judgment Day they will see the truth of this. Someone wrote a book which is entitled, “The Catholic Church Has The Answer.”
TO “JUSTICE AND TRUTH”, and others, here is a link for you. You should be interested in this newsletter and the previous ones…http://www.biblechristiansociety.com/newsletter/detail/270
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I cannot comprehend how any sane mind would conceive such outrageous gabbage as this on the BVM, our ever willing and foever-ready Perpetual Help, to lead us to her Son. Hail Mary Full of Grace, Pray for Us…
God Began With Mary. Why Don’t You?
God gave The Mother of God all the necessary graces to bestow on us.
You cannot conceive it because it is not revealed to you. You are too stubborn. The sin of pride is in you. You need to be humble. It is revealed only to the humble.
Holy Scripture tells us that God detests pride. He knows your heart. Therefore, “Humble yourself before God and He will exalt you in due time” and will reveal those heavenly matters to you, graces which you deprive yourself of because of your lack of humility and your pride. Satan is helping you along.
Was a beautiful and happy ceremony….loads of fantastic singing and good music. Oh, how I enjoyed! Amen.
I am too far away and so I physically missed it but I was present in spirit.
DNO, where the pic of the dignitaries? I think that was an important one
I am glad DNO left out the “dignitaries.” Who the hell care?
The day belonged to Fr. Branker John and rightly so DNO concentrated on him alone.
These so-called “dignitaries” only show up and events to show like they really care and they don’t.
Thank you DNO for keeping them out of the story. Would have been a bit disappointed if they were included.
Congrats, Fr. John.
And so now you make them an issue?
Sadd and Dorival:
What is your problem? Why bring this up? This is what I mean when I say that some people allow their minds to work overtime and “make a mountain out of a molehill and a storm in a teapot” all of which are unnecessary. They scrutinize everything.
Dignitaries are people too and deserve due respect. It is customary that dignitaries attend these ceremonies. In fact, some are invited. Do you not know that? It is also customary that the Media would mention their attendance or publish their pictures. Probably DNO did not have the space and time to do so. No problem! Did you consider that? Your comment is much ado about nothing. Leave well alone and do not make an issue about it. No one else did. I did not even observe it and did not give it a thought.
It was Father John’s DAY. He was the one to focus on. He was the FOCAL POINT not those of us who were there to support him.
Congrtualtion Fr. John you gave up alot to serve God I wish the best of luck spiritually. You me reminded of a Trinidadian priest Fr. Moise he was a calpysonian too and he was a very very good priest. Father John you followed your dream everything will be well with you soul amen and amen.
Sorry is Fr. Moses
Congratulations to FR John and may the good God continue to guide you and use you to lead his people. Hope other young Dominican men especially those who are on the wrong path, reflect on their lives and use you as a role model.
congratulations.
Congrats father John and keep that candle burning for God
Congratulations to you father John.
We are proud of you who have gave up so much of your self to serve the people of God. I am confident that you will motivate the young people of Dominica to return to the ideals of our Fathers.
Happy for you, Brakes! It’s a shame you had to give up the girl when the God revealed in Scripture never made it a requirement for you to do so. Anyway, do your best–under God.
clearly, you need to reread scripture!#
You just had to go down that road huh….IDIOT! Just congratulate him, we don’t need to hear more. Always someone to blah blah
…as is everyone’s right to do!!
How ignorant you are. You act as if you were born today or yesterday. You really do not know anything. No sense explaining it to you; you will never comprehend it. You have shut your eyes and blocked your ears. These things are hidden from you. If you had godly sense, are matured and broadminded, you would know, some things are not meant to be. Man proposes and God disposes.
How about the number of people who got married who took vows and they are now either separated or divorced? How do you explain their actions? Think and weigh your words prior to making such statements.
Are you the PRO for the church? why do you believe that you have to answer every blog on this site?
Congrats Father Branker. We all know how tough it is to be a priest. It calls for much sacrifice and dedication. Any man who willing makes that choice, needs to be highly respected.
You do come in with many advantages, like your, humility, people skills as well as varied life experience. These will serve as a big boost when shepherding your flock. Just remain focused on the road ahead.
Congratulations Fr. John. Such a joyous and blessed moment.
Congratulations Father John may God continue to shine His light on you.
From an Entertainer to the World into a Priest for God. It takes someone who loves Jesus so to surrender all to Him as Branker John has done.
Branker I am not going to call you Father, but I will call you Reverend John, to wish you all the best in your surrendered service to God.
Just remember that your job is to speak the Words of Salvation to those who have not yet heard it. I hope that you are aware of Jesus’ own words at John 6:63 where He sais:
“It is the Spirit who gives Life; the flesh profits nothing! The words which I speak are Spirit and they are Life”.
Jesus wants to speak the “Word of Life” through you and by the guidance of Holy Spirit in you, through conscience. Otherwise your ordination, as a Priest would be fruitless–and so I pray that your mind shape is prepared to bear the fruits of Life, for the glory of God Almighty, Eternal Spirit, Love, who is our Life and the number of our days in the world. Blessings
ya, ya, ya, ya,. Fr.John went through all those years of study so that you find yourself in a position to caution/warn/remind him of things scriptural?## Good for you protestants, you guys will NEVER get it.
There is none so blind as he that will not see.!!##
Well stated!
They never will get it and do not know when to draw the line. They are always at it, never fail, never stop and to leave us Catholics alone. We are not bothering them. We do not harass them and persecute them. We not give them advice, not unless they bother us or approach us. They create discord, lack of love, peace, division and disunity. They cannot leave at peace. They do not realize that they are sinning in a worst way, primarily against God. One day they will stop, when God closes their eyes and mouths for the last time. Only then will they see and know the truth. Hopefully it will not be too late for them.
The last thing we Catholics need is to get advice from those who are non-Catholics and those who renounced their Catholic faith. We do not need! They do not know it all. It is a waste of our time to pay attention to them for nothing good comes out of such ungodly advice and discourses. They are wasting their time and do not know when to take a back step. They might as well hold their peace and should direct their advice elsewhere, sometimes right in their own households.
Father Brancker John studied for the Priesthood. He knows all what he wants to know. Any additional learning process will come from well-learned Catholic Hierarchy and his confreres, the latter, if he needs their advice. He does not need to get it off the street.
God bless you, Realism.
@Justice and Truth June 30, 2013 The last thing we Catholics need is to get advice from those who are non-Catholics and those who renounced their Catholic faith.
If I had the authority of DNO I would simply remove you from the bloggers lists because you have no business here. In the first place, it is obvious that you are an annoyance to most of us here.
To think that you are speaking God and Jesus Christ in everything that you write, and yet all you do is spew anger and hatred against people who do not want to label their “Relationship with God” with a man-made religious name.
Christianity is not a Religion, it is founded on a Relationship with God by faith in His only begotten Son, who is Jesus Christ. And Jesus summed up the Ten Commandments to speak it into two commands: He said to “love God with all our heart mind and soul, and to love people as we love ourselves”.
You are one of those people who are in love with the name of your Church, you are not in love with God, through Jesus Christ, however love is what the whole message of the Bible is about, because it is the “Supernatural Essence” the very core of God Almighty, who is Life in us when we are connected to Him through conscience by the Power of Holy Spirit.
The Word of God said that the disciples of Jesus were called Christians (NOT ROMAN CATHOLICS) at Antioch–Act 11: 19-26
Read the names of the Churches in the Book of Revelation–they represent the Seven Spirit, for God’s judgment, tell me if there Roman Catholic is mentioned there.
So I am a non-denominational Christian, my Relationship is with God through faith–I worship and fellowship with the family God wants me to be in for the present time.
I know what I am at in Life with Jesus Christ, do you know what you are doing, or what is your purpose as part of the Roman Catholic Church? For you are most certainly not winning souls for Jesus–instead you are driving away from Him.
To think that you can speak all of those things against my comment to the new priest–please notice that 14 people at this time has agreed with me; and I do not care about the foolishness of the so-called “Realism”, but it is evidence that you do not know God Almighty, you do not know the Son, Jesus Christ, and neither do you know one thing about “Holy Spirit”–because He is not the “One” who directed your mind to write the things you wrote above. As a matter of fact, you are never guided by Holy Spirit throughout you messages. Just think about it!
@Justice and Truth July 2, 2013
You are simply making a “great fool” of yourself–the records are showing that you will soon be wearing the “Crown of Fools” why don’t save your integrity–before that crown is installed at the center of your head?
The first thing you need to do is to stop using words that you are not familiar with their definition. For example where did you find “persecution” in the message that I wrote to Mr. Branker John?
As I said already, you are in love with the name of you religious group–and Christianity has nothing to do with religion and the it man-made rules and regulation. For Christianity is founded on a personal relationship with God, through faith in the Son, Jesus Christ
You do not know anything about God Almighty–in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit–but knowledge of God and Jesus Christ is evidence that one has “Eternal Life”.
And so, as Jesus said to one of the seven Churches in the Book of Revelation, so it is with you and the mass number of those like you:
You think that you have richness in God, but you are as poor as the devil himself. You think you are alive but you are as dead as the dust that you were formed from–that is what you should be concerned about; not all of that “stupidity” which you have written above.
Congratulations to you Father John.
May God bless you greatly…
Yes! Keep the candle burning always …
Congratulations to Mr& Mrs John.
I am happy that I am the first to comment on this article. Let me express congratulations to Branker, reading this article I felt proud of you, I am not a catholic but I am indeed glad there is hope our nation’s youths. May God continue to bless you as you ‘ keep the candle burning’.
@Anonymous June 30, 2013 “I am happy that I am the first to comment on this article”
It is necessarily true that you were the first one to comment; when I posted, it showed that there was only one comment, which was mine–however, I am number 4 out of five.
When I see zero comments I always assume that comments are still in moderation–I was surprised that DNO posted mine in less that one hour. For Saturday, I was looking for mine on Monday!
Liza, not all agreed with you.
You can bet all those who agreed with you are not Catholics. We Catholics, the Catholic Church in general do not need your advice. When are you going to leave the Catholic Church alone? Will God have to come down and put a spoke in your wheel to make you and its other enemies understand that and stop harassing and persecuting us? You are doing the work of Satan and helping him along. When you do, you are persecuting Our Lord Jesus Christ for He established His Church on earth and approves of Its devotions. If you had common sense, you would refrain from your persecution. Do you not think you and other enemies will be punished for this?
I have said much on that matter. You are only wasting your time. What good it does for you? Direct your ideas and advice elsewhere.
Love open minded protestants:)
Congratulations my brother. We will definitely have tea again soon. One love.