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Download PDF File Publication of the Association of Hebrew Catholics No. 109, Winter-Spring 2021 TheThe HebrewHebrew CatholicCatholic “And so all Israel shall be saved” (Romans 11:26) Doré Bible Illustrations, www.creationism.org/images But the angel said to the woman, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come see the place where he lay.” Association of Hebrew Catholics ~ International The Association of Hebrew Catholics aims at ending the alienation of Founder Catholics of Jewish origin and background from their historical heritage. Elias Friedman, O.C.D., 1916-1999 By gathering the People Israel within the Church, the AHC hopes to help Co-founder enable them to serve the Church and all peoples within the mystery of their Andrew Sholl (Australia) irrevocable gifts and calling. (cf. Rom. 11:29) Spiritual Advisor The kerygma of the AHC announces that the divine plan of salvation has Fr. Ed. Fride (United States) entered the phase of the Apostasy of the Gentiles, prophesied by Our Lord and President St. Paul, and of which the Return of the Jews to the Holy Land is a corollary. David Moss (United States) Secretary Kathleen Moss (United States) “Consider the primary aim of the group to be, not the conversion of the Jews, Director of Theology but the creation of a new Hebrew Catholic community life and spirit, Lawrence Feingold S.T.D. S.T.L. (United States) an alternative society to the old.” Chairman, Board of Directors A counsel from Elias Friedman, O.C.D. Ken Wilsker (United States) “The mission of your association responds, in a most fitting way, Advisory Board to the desire of the Church to respect fully Card. Raymond Burke, Dr. Robert Fastiggi, the distinct vocation and heritage of Israelites in the Catholic Church.” Fr. Peter Stravinskas, Fr. Ed Wade, Most Rev. Raymond L. 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For the truly reli- gious Israelite, it is not and it never will be that burden of an exterior legalism which The Hebrew Catholic (ISSN 1547-4666) is a quar- is exactly what it seems to be when viewed from without. Was not Christ’s reproach to terly. Contributions to cover our production and the Pharisees precisely that they tended to view the Law in this way? But for anyone postage costs for four issues mailed from the U.S, who sees it in the light and darkness of Sinai-Horeb, the Law means communion with are shown below. Yahweh through the adoption of His own thoughts, through becoming like to what He Contributions above our costs provide the funds is in Himself and what He has revealed only to Israel. “Be ye holy as I am holy” – this needed for our work. phrase from Leviticus contains the whole substance of the Law. We can see, then, what for the Israelites will be and must be the everlasting concern (All remittances must be in U.S. funds) of the Law of God. 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We will attempt to publish all In our last issue, Dr. Elizabeth Stewart briefly described letters as received. However, we reserve the right to edit letters her journey to the Catholic faith, thus becoming a Hebrew because of excessive length, personal comments, or inappropri- Catholic. In this issue, she relates how her life changed ate matter. after an accident and a near-death experience. We honor all requests to not publish the letter writer’s name. Channah Bardan continues her exploration of Israel and We will also withhold the writer’s name if we feel the contents the surprise find of what might be a synagogue/basilica of warrant it. the fourth century. Amanda Achtman interviews and spends a Sunday meal Appreciates The Hebrew Catholic with Jean-Marie Elie Setbon and his family. Our webstore I have received the fall issue of 2020. This issue is simply has Jean-Marie’s story, From the Kippah to the Cross. wonderful. I am so proud to be a member of the Associa- Finally, at this time of Passover, Lent, and Easter, we tion of Hebrew Catholics. feature an article about Hanukkah and Christmas. It is very Phyllis LaPerchia (nee Levitt), United States relevant for the time we are living in. We support your work. We are all united in Yeshua & Little Eucharistic Brothers of the Divine Will His mother, Miriam. We will pray for you. Pedro & Merle Tandoc, United States …I’m praying for your community and thank God for your faith. I’m looking forward to the day when I will be able to study the teachings that you promote. You are such an important part of our Church. Unity with you, L. & L. N. and All God bless the Association of Hebrew Catholics. It is always a joy to receive the latest edition of The Hebrew Catholic, reading with interest each one of its articles from cover to cover. It truly enriches my Catholic faith. Thank you, David, and your team for putting these quarterlies together. Left to Rt: Br. Stephen Joseph Varga, Br. Gilbert Joseph Bloomer, I miss the monthly havurah prayer meetings with Fr. Br. John Joseph Martin, Archbishop Julian Porteous. Arsenault since moving out of Moncton, New Brunswick Photo, Mark Franklin, hobart.catholic.org.au in 2016. I will be contacting the Neugebauers to join the Toronto Havurah through Zoom. The Little Eucharistic Brothers of the Divine Will have James Ouellet, Canada become a Public Association of Christ’s Faithful in the Archdiocese of Hobart, Tasmania. Dr. Feingold’s lecture series is a blessing The group’s moderator, Br. Gilbert Joseph (Athol Enclosed is a token of my appreciation for the lecture Bloomer), has been a long-time member of the AHC. He series, The Sacramental Economy. What an extraordinary writes that the Jewish roots connection is mentioned in opportunity and blessing it was to dive deep into the most their now-approved statutes.
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