Hours: Open daily from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. This is a site where English has to be used. (see John 17:17) Those who are not part of the Body have no authority, in this age, to teach anything as coming from G-d. On the other hand, this authority is granted to ALL who follow the truth as presented by the Spirit of Truth (remember, He is there to guide us into all truthJohn even teaches in 1 John 2:27 that we have no need of earthly teachers because we have the Holy Spirit). Scala Santa. Made their own temple in a pagan city, and claim that their leader is The Holy father. The original stairs, which lead to the Chapel of San Lorenzo, are now closed, although a . Explain that.. All authority is given to Messiahs followers as the Body of Messiahthe Church wherein resides the Holy Spirit (see John 14:16-18). For me this was an interesting experience and a time to think about life etc. It amazes me that so many people who want nothing to do with anything Catholic spend so much time criticising everything to do with it. Love the lord God with all your heart, soul and love another has I have loved you two simple commandments he left, No old nonsense of any of the above that my brothers and sisters is what is wrong with the religion of today tainted to the core and the priests, vicars, Nestled in a sleepy neighborhood in the hills rising over Pittsburgh lies a small chapel. Rom 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. According to scripture every believer is a saint. This is all outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The notion that we must work off sin in purgatory (or have our relatives buy our way out of it by buying an indulgence) totally undercuts the teaching of the free gift of salvation. To PRAY! Jesus did the hard part. Bem,sua irm poderia tambm fazer uma peregrinaao a Lurdes na Frana,beber da fonte milagrosa. 2011-01-11 11.16.55 Rome Scala Sancta - heilige trap.55.jpg This helps to explain the plethora of false teachings that Rome continues to propagate and why she cannot change them without completely dismantling the entire religion. It continues to be venerated in Rome, in the Basilica of St. John Lateran. If respecting, believing, and using the Holy Steps brings one person closer to God, brings one person peace, let them do it. Since Pilate washed his hands of Jesus, would it not be reasonable, that someone would have cleaned up the mess in the staircase? Tit 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Purgatory is itself a totally un-Biblical concept that is a construct of the RCC (and one strongly suspects that it was made up in order to sell indulgences). Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me. [1] . After scouring materials websites . I hope they do. not miss the Clear Light of the first stage of the bardo. You can also soak the entire garment in a bowl of hydrogen peroxide. And if there were blood in this staircase, how did anyone come to know if the blood was of Jesus? The Holy Stairs are held to be those which led to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem, and which Christ would have ascended on his way to the trial before his Crucifixion. In God we trust I find it rather sad that people cannot leave others to their beliefs. When God blesses me there is no need to sprinkle holy water what ever that is upon me, nor swing incense over me. We won't rent or sell your information, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Believed to have been walked up by Jesus before his judgement at the hands of Pontius Pilate, the Scala Sancta (the stairway's name in Latin) is said to have been stained by Jesus's blood when he . I respect that. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scala_Sancta. He died for my sins and yours Elle, and to believe that other beliefs would make the world a better place if we respect them is a lie. If you believe in a Faith based religion where there is no way to scientifically prove if there is or is not a God, then why are so many trying to scientifically prove if these stairs are fraudulent or not. They would learn that much of it was copied from the ancient Babylonian worship system and that the RCC is as responsible for the murder of innocent people as Islam and Nazism was. One thing I cant understand, forget about the stairs they are only stairs- where does it say any where in scripture that an ordinary man ( the pope) has the right or authority to decide about the after life, nowhere! Near the splendid church of St. John de Lateran is the famous Scala Sancta, or Sacred Stair, supposed to have been brought from Jerusalem the same steps down which our Saviour walked from Pilate's hall of judgment to the hill of Calvary. If people want to honor a relic, who is to judge? Protestants criticise all earthly creations but put so much importance in their cathedrals. The scriptures was written in Hebrew and Aramaic, not Latin. s role, before we can begin to elaborate upon the concept Several popes have performed the devotion,[5] and the Roman Catholic Church has granted indulgences for it. The stairs brought me a deeper understanding of faith during prayer and they really did when I found the history of them. The Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) are steps that can be found in what used to be the old Lateran Palace. Besides anything is possible with God. We by faith trust in His finished work on the cross, in the grave and when He rose again he concurred death, hell and the grave. Then, take a white towel dipped into the ammonia solution and dab the stain until the blood lifts off. Well said Rose! People still walk on their knees on those 30 odd steps as a mark of Jesus sacrifice for mankind. During this time, pilgrims may ascend the marble steps on their knees. The Lateran Palace is located in proximity to the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, the cathedral church of Rome. And caring for others. I know my rant has not much to do with a staircase supposedly stained with divine blood, but one must observe the bigger picture. Rough surfaces result in irregularly shaped stains with serrated edges; surfaces like hardwood, carpet, cloth, paper, etc. Let us as human beings do what we can to honor the earth for as long as we can,and the best way that we can, the universe,and praise God,helping each other in the process. HOW TO REMOVE BLOOD STAINS FROM COTTON & COTTON/POLY BLENDS. We are all Children of G-D! In my opinion, they should DNA test the blood on the stairs with the Shroud of Turin (which was recently said to be only blood and sweat dozens of scientists have researched and there is no paint). View all posts by ivarfjeld, One thing everyone should never forget in their life time is that IT IS NOT BY WORKS, BY GRACE WE ARE SAVED. Agitate the fabric gently with your finger while holding the item under cold, running water. Arthur. He built altars in the temple of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.. "It was a surprise for all of us to see the state of conservation of these steps, with this central consumption, which digs a rather deep furrow, to the point that for some of the steps the whole depth is consumed," Violini noted. Continue to dab the stain with . After this round, you get the much needed expertise in needed arenas. Thus, if you want to visit the Colosseum, Borghese Gallery, or the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, you must buy tickets in advance (at least 2-3 weeks before your trip). One thing fundamentalists dont seem to grasp is that God in the fullness of time sent his son. The usual conditions for a plenary indulgence must be met: the individual must be in the state of grace and have complete detachment from sin. The story behind the uncovering of Rome's Scala Santa, exposing the original marble steps for the first time since 1723, at one of the oldest and most revered sites in history. 2 Thess 2:15: Stand firm and hold fast to the Traditions you were taught, whether by an ORAL STATEMENT or by a letter from us., Phil 4:9: Keep on doing what you have learned and received and HEARD and SEEN IN ME. There is no words in the Bible, about Jesus being dragged in a staircase in the Governor`s palace in Jerusalem. Using a cloth or sponge, dampen the stain with water. It consists of twenty-eight white marble steps, now encased by wooden steps, located in a building which incorporates part of the old Lateran Palace, located opposite the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. Uh huh. If earthly creations are of no consequence to Protestants, and all that matters is you and God then why are all the Cathedrals in England so important to you? I personally believe it doesnt mean it DID happen. "No one had ever thought to be able to climb the marble stairs. He took the carved Asherah pole he had made and put it in the temple, of which the LORD had said to David and to his son Solomon, In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put my Name forever. Rub the stain, or use a brush to . Give me YHVH Gods Word/Torah any time. Plus your comment still does not explain how the Bible is a sole authority since the Bible was not a book until 5th century. 3. Show me where it says that compared to these scripture passages prove it! The bare, white marble of Rome's 'Scala Sancta,' which are believed to be the stairs trod by Christ on the day of his trial and death, are exposed and visible . Have you experienced it? [4], Martin Luther climbed the steps on his knees in 1510. You might need something stronger than water for more set-in period stains. Jesus did not redeem mankind in the presence of Pilate, and any penance in such a staircase that will redeem the dead Catholics from purgatory is not-Biblical non sense. Tel: +39 06 77 26 641 (open 08:00 - 13:00) Fax: +39 06 77 26 64 219. email: infoscalasanta@gmail.com. very well said,I love my protestant friend as God wants us too.But I get tired of the hacking on my catholic faith. out of it. Not a dead person that performs miracles. Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. And the plenary indulgence is 7 years, not nine. You dont believe in Christ as the only Son of God. Then, shake the excess water from the fabric, and apply more detergent to the surface of the stain if it is still available. God bless you. RCC theology is so messed up and the proof of that statement is to observe the acts and the corruption of the RCC down through the centuries. From old plans it can be gathered that they led to a corridor of the Lateran Palace, near the Chapel of St. Sylvester, were covered with a special roof, and had at their sides other stairs for common use. I do not permit papal teaching papers to be published on this site. Not sure why they go to Rome at all and dont go to Germany where their heretic is from (Martin Luther)if they are going to bash everything traditionally Catholic or Rome for that matter. And prayer comes extremely easily. The Bible clearly teaches that faith is the basis for salvation. Our Faith is under attack from all angles now is the time to unite not divide, but this is all prophesised in the end times and believe me these are those, so much squabbling between ourselves I pray for you all that is the true religion. Born in Bergen, Norway in 1965 ~St. and how were they discovered by Constantines wife (or mother?) Are there holly staires all around the world? Jesus said that we would be given the Holy Spirit (and it is implied that through the Holy Spirit He would be with us to the end of the agesince He is not now with us in bodily form.) Scala Santa - Hallwylska museet - 107539.tif. When in the year 1589 pope Sixtus V destroyed the old papal palace to build a new one, he ordered that the Scala Santa be moved . . Every day: 6.30 - 18.30 (summer 19.00) infoscalasanta@gmail.com. Website of the Sanctuary. Do you have to go to Paris to know it exists? On a recent pilgrimage to Rome I climbed the stairs in prayer. A major restoration was completed in 2007 and funded largely by the Getty Foundation. I dont know if the author of this narrative has a faith in which they have places that bring them closer to the god of their understanding. When I pray I can some boldly before the throne of Mercy to find grace in the time of need. Paper towels/clean cloth. Let sit 15-30 minutes, then blot with a clean towel. More RCC mumbo jumbo. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about bankruptcy case. Thrice holy for the blood of the martyrs shed here." Luther wanted a spiritual experience; so he visited the graves of forty-six popes and the cemeteries of 80,000 martyr's bones. Proof positive you dont know what youre talking about. About this page. Jesus Himself (in John 3:14) refers to the bronze snake as a type (or SYMBOL) of His Crucifixion for the healing of sinners unto eternal life. Open Monday - Saturday from 6:30 am - 6:30 pm. And yet Jesus passes his sole authority and command to his disciples!! Like so many religious sights, the building is closed for at lunchtime. Try Using Hydrogen Peroxide. 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For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; Rom 4:3 For what saith the Scripture? All he has managed to do is spread a bunch of lies, I bet hes never even been to this place. If the bloodstain on the carpet is fresh, first wipe up the blood with a dry, white cloth or non-dyed absorbent paper. With you, it seems, a little prejudice is a dangerous thing. And if there ever was such a staircase, how did it end up as a pagan Roman Queens possession, more than 300 years after the life of Jesus? Nine years shorter in Purgatory. He offers you this giftPeace to you, His peace. After that, I am a Baptist by denomination. How do you transport a staircase? Five hundred years ago, on 31 October 1517, Augustinian monk Martin Luther (1483-1546) nailed his famous . Theres no way to prove that the blood stains are/are not Jesus, thus called FAITH. Maybe it isnt the stairs of Christ, but it is the Faith IN Christ that I climbed both times. I ask God to touch and soften your heart and bless each of you in a very special way. Frantiknsky kostol Nepokvrnenho Poatia Panny Mrie. (see 2 Timothy 3:16) The Hebraic and early Christian mindset would be that these stairs represent rank idolatry. Catholic Encyclopedia. Unless we believe For centuries, the Scala Santa has attracted Christian pilgrims who wished to honor the Passion of Jesus. I was there. The 28 steps were believed to be part of Pontius Pilate's palace in Jerusalem and were moved to Rome in the fourth century AD by Helena, mother of Emperor Co. \m/) Granted to them by a pope A man Another human being, no better than any other human being. There is little evidence of the origin of the steps but the Romans definitely had the ability to transport them, just check out the Egyptian obelisk in the nearby basilica of Dan Giovanni. I have read name calling such as youre an ass. Youre a heretic Protestant, catholicetc. And Protestantism has plenty of blood on their hands as well. This chemical breaks down proteins in the blood stain, making it easier to remove. The chapel also houses an icon of Christ Pantocrator, known as the "Uronica", that was supposedly begun by Saint Luke and finished by an angel. So, leave your life with love, justice. That is why we believe in Sola Scriptura and so should you. Slowly the idol worshipers lead the whole Europe into the dark ages. Pick up the Word of God. I pray you find faith instead of your need to debunk what is precious to others. Ivarfjeld, May we only claim in God we trust. Us Catholics love our traditions including our sacred steps. Who said anything about idolizing? In Mathew 28 you can read how the chief priests and the Jewish elders tried their best to blot out any traces and evidences of a risen Messiah, a cover-up that was supposed to have pleased Pilate. 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