How many Protestant ministers stand before their congregations preaching every week knowing deep in their hearts the Catholic Church is the one true Church? How many of them knowingly avoid the truth at all costs hoping to maintain their comfortable position? How many come to know they are outside the authoritative body established by Jesus Christ but choose to turn a blind eye? How many fool themselves into thinking they are okay where they are?
With all of the good Catholic apologetic materials available today on youtube and social media, anyone who spends much time on the internet is bound to come in contact. Those open to spiritual enhancement online are bound to have encountered Scott Hahn, Trent Horn, Tim Staples, Dr. John Bergsma or any one of the dozens of former Protestants who have crossed the Tiber. Bishop Robert Barron and Father Mike Schmitz are frequent contributors of solid Catholic commentary even on secular outlets.
Yes, there are many anti-Catholic arguments on social media, but they are all being rebutted with solid Catholic answers. That is why we see so many people coming into the Church this year, especially on college campuses. Anyone who reads the Church fathers can see the early Christians were Catholic. C’mon Protestants! What are you still protesting? You know where you need to be.
I realize there are anti-Catholic preachers who will never acknowledge papal authority no matter what evidence they may be shown. Others may come to view the Catholic Church as the one true Church established by Jesus Christ, but cannot find the courage to disrupt the lives of their friends, families and congregations by converting. For them we must continue to pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to shower our separated brothers and sisters with His seven gifts in order to lead them home.
