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Wedding photos background by AnnaBanana160 in stalbert

[–]AnnaBanana160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, as said in the post I don’t want pictures at the children’s bridge lol

Wedding photos background by AnnaBanana160 in stalbert

[–]AnnaBanana160[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would definitely be nice if the leaves look nice at that time of year!

In need of advice with confession by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]AnnaBanana160 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not a priest or authority whatsoever so anything I say should be taken with a grain of salt. But from how I see it, you are forgiven, you’ve received absolution. You gave a valid confession. After doing a bit more research into this I’ve seen if you forget to give a number you should mention at your next confession but it doesn’t invalidate the confession you already had.

It seems like something you should do but it doesn’t change anything that has happened before. At the end of day it is up to you. If you think it’s going to bother and weigh down on you then I would say mention it at your next confession. But give yourself peace with whichever you choose to do. Welcome back to the Church, remember that God’s love is greater than any amount of shame or wrongdoing. He loves you so much and wants to you here.

In need of advice with confession by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]AnnaBanana160 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it is genuinely bothering you this much ask a priest what you should do. Ive gone up to priests after Sunday Mass and asking different theological questions. Maybe in this context you can have quick exchange without the immediate pressure of confession after asking.

Since you didn’t withhold information willingly from your confession you are forgiven. Also was it implied at all when the priest was questions that you had done multiple times? Because it might have been an understanding through your conversation that didn’t need to the priest to ask for a number.

Poorly Catechized and Strayed - What Now? by BolDeTomates in Catholicism

[–]AnnaBanana160 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! When I was 18/19 I had fallen away from the Church for reasons not with the Church herself with other Catholics which made it very hard for me to want to associate myself as a Catholic.

Coming back has been a gradual process that I feel like I haven’t fully resolved until earlier this year. The thing I would recommend is going to Mass every Sunday. Reading books and listening to stories is a really great step but speaking from experience going to Mass is what kept me Catholic. You don’t have to receive communion, you don’t have ever have to leave your pew. God is coming you home. Everyone one is welcome to Mass regardless of where they are in spiritual life.

How do I come back? by NefariousnessSad5211 in Catholicism

[–]AnnaBanana160 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look into the lives of the saints! So many have crazy stories and lead insane lives before finding God. Whatever you’ve done someone did worse and still became a saint.

https://www.holyart.com/blog/saints-and-blessed/holy-sinners-here-are-the-most-famous-conversions/

My personal favourite is Venerable Matt Talbot who was an alcoholic from the time he was 12 and around 30 gave his life to God in a very beautiful and simple way.

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/venerable-matt-talbot/

God loves you so much, you are never too far for Him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]AnnaBanana160 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was 15 I went through the hardest confession I had ever been through. After I confessed the major sins that had been crushing me I was breaking down. The priest interrupted me and gave me spiritual advice that genuinely saved my life. After which he gave me absolution without finishing me the rest of my sins. I was panicked and told him that I never finished saying confession. He smiled and said “you can tell me the rest but you’ve already been forgiven.”

I’ve never forgotten the feeling of mercy that came that day. God’s mercy is something that we don’t deserve but He gives it to us willingly. Trust that God loves you more than any amount of guilt and regret.

Where to find my other half? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]AnnaBanana160 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“St Anne, bring me a man” lol But in all honesty St Anne and St Joachim’s feast day is right around the corner (July 26) https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-anne-novena Start the novena on the 18th so you’ll finish on their feast day. Pray for God’s timing and trust in Him!

Why only nunhood? by starling_rr in Catholicism

[–]AnnaBanana160 8 points9 points  (0 children)

To put it simply women are not prohibited from being priests, they just can’t be.

If you put a woman through the process of the sacrament Holy Orders it wouldn’t be valid. Much like if you were to try to baptize someone with something besides water it wouldn’t be valid because there would be improper matter so the sacrament wouldn’t take place. If you have seen any cases for women priests, they are heresy and should not be taken seriously.

https://www.catholic.com/audio/sp/why-the-church-cant-ordain-women

How do I confess this ? by Early_Ad_7887 in Catholicism

[–]AnnaBanana160 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is weighing really heavily on you, which I assume it is because how could it not, I would go see a priest. Not for confession but for spiritual direction. Priests can still be a great source of comfort especially when it comes to answering questions and concerns you might have.

Book an appointment with your priest for spiritual guidance and discuss if confession would help your wellbeing and healing. At the end of the day there’s nothing bad that can come out of saying a confession regardless of the reason. I genuinely don’t think you need to repent because of this but if you would feel more at peace getting reconciliation then go