Author Topic: I am being conditionally baptized on Sunday (Read 6286 times)

MyrnaM · « **Reply #5 on:** June 07, 2012, 04:45:35 PM »

Quote from: Telesphorus

This is another reason why Baptism of Desire is a necessary doctrine.

If it is possible for a malignant priest to invalidate a Baptism by internally refusing to intend to Baptize, it would make God's Judgement capricious.

So true, and I wonder what these souls who deny the teaching of baptism of desire would think of one of these enemy, freemasonic priest baptised them and witheld the intention, I can just picture it. Standing before God, and God says, your not even water baptised.

It is fearful to imagine. Yet this is what they believe.

Graham · « **Reply #6 on:** June 07, 2012, 09:57:53 PM »

Quote from: Malleus 01

Quote from: Graham
As a former Anglican (and then briefly a NO Catholic), an SSPX priest determined a few months ago that I should officially abjure my old heretical beliefs. Which I’m only too eager to do. Then recently it was determined that I should also be conditionally baptised, because although the Anglicans use the trinitarian form, they can’t be certain that the rite was done properly.

It has crossed my mind a few times that perhaps my baptism wasn’t valid, and naturally it’s far better to be safe than sorry about it. But I can’t help feeling despondent and embarrassed about having to be conditionally baptised. Here I am having gone to confession and communion regularly for over a year, thinking I was a baptized Christian and a full Catholic. :sad: The good part is that now there will be absolutely no doubts and I'll be baptised by a traditional priest whom I respect in a beautiful old chapel.

Congratulations. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. There is a possibility that your Baptism was Valid - but the SSPX is being prudent to ensure that it is. We can only recieve Baptism once in our lifetimes - so either the original Baptism was good and you already have that Indelible mark on your soul and you are already a member of Christs Mystical Body or will be shortly. Rejoice and dont be embarrassed!

Pax

Your post is heartening - thank you.

ServusSpiritusSancti · « **Reply #7 on:** June 07, 2012, 10:05:45 PM »

Congrats, Graham. As others have said, nothing to be embarassed about, the SSPX is just ensuring that your Baptism is valid.

God Bless.

Sede Catholic · « **Reply #8 on:** June 07, 2012, 10:21:28 PM »

Dear Graham,

God Bless you, Graham.

Sunday will be a wonderful day for you.

Do not feel embarrassed. Any negative feelings are possibly just put into you by the devil.

Enjoy your special day.

I am happy for you.

God Bless you, Graham.

Sigismund · « **Reply #9 on:** June 07, 2012, 10:27:43 PM »

Quote from: Telesphorus

This is another reason why Baptism of Desire is a necessary doctrine.

If it is possible for a malignant priest to invalidate a Baptism by internally refusing to intend to Baptize, it would make God's Judgement capricious.

I never thought of that. Good point.