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HERE is the link sent to us regarding Fatherly blessings given to children.

Please add your pin to our CMP world map using the 'Where are we?' banner link toward the top left of our home page and VOTE for the CMP at Podcast Alley if you're enjoying what you hear. Those two activities really are the best ways to repay Sarah and I for pulling the show together.

Many thanks to those who have been with us for a long time and a HUGE welcome to any new listeners we may have picked up in the past week.

Let's make this the best religious podcast out there...

Now this is very cool... Use the banner below to pin point the town you live in and see where other CMP'ers are around the world.



If you're a listener of the CMP, please take a moment to tell us where you're from and take a look at what other people are saying around the world!

Thanks to Michael from Disciples with Microphones for the tip!

Two podcasts in one day? What??? Well, as we kinda expected, the emails are flooding in regarding the Christian debate and how that term should be defined and applied. I really needed to put together this short Sarah's Corner podcast to make sure that our basis for stating that Mormons are not Christian is clear. Hopefully after listening, you'll agree that it has nothing to do with the use of the name 'Jesus Christ' or the purpose for which he was sent...

Secondly, it's time that the show move on to other interesting topics and stories. We've spent a lot of time on this debate and I think we're all better for having talked about this difference.

Everyone is welcome to continue this discussion, but please use our blog as the means to state your opinion. We appreciate the emails, but think that by keeping the thoughts, questions, responses, challenges, or whatever on the blog everyone can benefit.

Thanks for staying with me on this one and I'm ready to move on to other topics...how 'bout it? Sarah

Finally, back-to-back weekends of new shows!!!

Did anyone out there happen to watch Mtv's Real World New Orleans back in 2000? If so, you may recall one of the 'real people' - Julie. She was LDS and at the time, Sarah looked amazingly like Julie - to the point that people would actually stop us to make that very comment (maybe hoping for an autograph if it were true?) You be the judge...

We hope you find this to be another great and thought provoking CMP as we continue the discussion on the meaning, form and authority required for a Baptism to be considered valid in the Catholic Church.

Please be sure to check out Fr. Finelli's podcast iPadre which can be found HERE

Sticking with the theme of Baptism and in an effort to invite you into our life a little more, Sarah and I thought you may be interested in actually seeing Sarah's Baptism into the Catholic Church. She was received in Easter 2002. This is a BIG FILE to download and I wouldn't even think of trying to watch it without a high speed internet connection, but I think most people these days should be OK. As I mentioned in the podcast, I have edited the full ceremony to only hit the high points and when Sarah is involved. Hope you enjoy!

Watch Sarah's Baptism HERE

Finally, we would like to thank everyone for voting for us at Podcast Alley and for staying subscribed. If you haven't voted for October, please do so...we're slipping! Thanks again and please post your thoughts on the blog and get those conversion / reversion stories in to us for November! Peace, --rob

Hard to believe that it was four years ago today Sarah and I were married. My how the time goes by! Four years married; three children born, moved twice in two different states, got a dog (and lost two cats)...and ohh..by the way, we started this little thing called the Catholic Mormon Podcast!

Thanks for continuing to be a part of our lives and journey with us! --rob

This is a great show and we thank everyone for continuing to spend a little time with us. Please continue to post your thoughts and thanks for staying subscribed!

In it, Sarah talks about becoming a saint and asks the question of whether or not you think certain people should have a fast track to sainthood - such as the case with Pope John Paul II.

HERE is the link to a fellow CMP listener who mentioned the show (Thanks!)

Below are the scripture references Rob did not read during the show from Eric:

We pray to the Father in Jesus' name. This is evident when we begin our prayers with "Our Heavenly Father" or "Our Father in Heaven" and close in the name of Jesus. This doctrine is founded in scripture. Jesus taught "pray to thy father... after this manner... Our Father who art in Heaven." (See Matthew 6:6-9, 3 Nephi 13:6-9). Why do we pray to God, the Father, and close in the name of his son, Jesus? Because Jesus is the great mediator. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6.) Christ was the great exemplar and the first to be resurrected and exalted. He went before showing us the way to follow to obtain salvation. His mediating relationship is also evident from what the apostle John taught -- that "we have an advocate with the Father... Jesus Christ." (1 John 2:1) He knows each who come unto him. Said he: "I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine." (John 10:14.) As our advocate he will at the last day judge us and present us before the father to plead our case that we did have faith in him and repent, keep his commandments, and were cleansed through his atoning blood. (See John 5: 22, Rom. 14: 10, 3 Ne. 27: 16.)

And finally, here is the amazon link to the book The Hiding Place which was recommended by Sam

As I mentioned in our podcast for October 16th, we're interested in knowing where our listeners are around the world. We appreciate everyone's participation in the CMP and invite you to tell us a little about where you're from, what faith you currently belong to or whatever else you feel like sharing.

We've got an amazing community of listeners and this is just one way for us to share and get to know each other a little more.

OK, so I'm going to get my feet wet with a roadcast. Needless to say, the audio quality isn't on par with our 'studio' at home, but I tried my best and will continue to look at alternative mobile recording solutions - that don't cost a lot of $$$.

I won't be offended if you don't listen to this entire show, it's just a few of my thoughts from the road.

At the request of a listener, I share my experiences and thoughts on reversion (coming back, even though I never left) to the Catholic Church. Several topics including my childhood understanding of the mystery of the Trinity, how I felt when Sarah and I started going to church and some experiences while working with high school aged young adults are brought up in this episode.

Thanks again to everyone for the letters of encouragement we have received over the past couple weeks and the votes we receive at Podcast Alley!

Please let us know if you think a 'Rob Cast from the Road' is something you are willing to give a try. I can't tell you how many times I've said to myself that I wish I had a recorder to capture a thought or feeling I have at random times during the day.

Please keep in your prayers those walking the long and winding road of religious exploration and especially those attending RCIA!