Author Topic: Anecdote of jews avoiding the Cross (Read 5074 times)

Croix de Fer · « **on:** March 17, 2015, 01:57:21 AM »

*edit: I meant "Anecdote" in the title (it's very late, need some sleep)

Brother Nathanael (March 16, 2015):

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No sooner did I arrive at the median strip at 45th and Broadway in Times Square, holding high the Holy Cross of Christ, than a young man in his 20s runs up to me thanking me for my “awesome” Videos.

There must have been some kind of “jewelry” event in Times Sq since a lot of “diamond district” Hasidic Jews were out in full force.

As soon as most of them saw me out of the corner of their eyes they changed direction rather than be confronted with the Cross of Christ.

Two of them did move toward me. I made the sign of the Cross over them and after cringing they started “running for their lives.”

Ha, ha ha! “Gotcha!” I yelled out.

Then a plain dressed Jew purposely walked toward me and said, “I’m Jєωιѕн,” in a proud self-satisfied voice.

“You stupid ass,” I replied, “the Messiah already came, the Lord Jesus Christ, and you missed Him.”

All in all it, it was a great outing!

Day 2 Report Coming Soon!

Matthew · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2015, 12:54:57 PM »

When you consider that we are not substantially changed after we die -- and we're going to be confronted after death with much more than just an image of a crucifix...

It really sheds some light on things.

claudel · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2015, 01:10:27 PM »

Quote from: Matthew

It really sheds some light on things.

Sadly, what the anecdote sheds most light on is Brother Nathanael's preference for vulgarity and patently insulting conduct in a situation where such behavior reduces to a nullity any chance of fruitfully communicating the facts of Christ's Incarnation, Redemption, and teachings to someone who has been blind to them.

Matthew · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2015, 02:03:00 PM »

Quote from: claudel

Sadly, what the anecdote sheds most light on is Brother Nathanael's preference for vulgarity and patently insulting conduct...

I noticed that as well. He seems to be frustrated and/or looking down on these particular non-Catholics. He seems self-satisfied with his own station, and has a bit too much pride mixed in with his zeal.

Nevertheless, anyone who reacts this viscerally to the Cross of Christ -- it supports what the Saints have taught us, that the condemned soul throws ITSELF into Hell when it sees everything clearly.

Croix de Fer · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2015, 03:49:43 PM »

Quote from: claudel

Quote from: Matthew
It really sheds some light on things.

Sadly, what the anecdote sheds most light on is Brother Nathanael's preference for vulgarity and patently insulting conduct in a situation where such behavior reduces to a nullity any chance of fruitfully communicating the facts of Christ's Incarnation, Redemption, and teachings to someone who has been blind to them.

Not true when confronting jews with the Truth of Christ. An unconventional approach is needed to proselytize them due to their disposition. Any other way doesn't put the slightest dent into their hardened hearts. When they see and hear Brother Nathanael being an archer of Christ's Truth at them, then they might look into why this "crazy" man, who was once one of them (a jew), turned to Christ and was Baptized into Him. While they curiously and academically look into Christ, maybe His Divine graces will lead to their conversions, if they accept what He offers them.