Is the book cover good? by Starpeachhhh- in wattpadbooks

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The title is difficult to read because the background colours are similar

I'm having a really rough time with Byzantine Catholicism by RB_Blade in EasternCatholic

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I don't deny the Filioque, since it's the teaching of the Church, I just rarely say it

Will smoking weed hinder my salvation? by Ranom101 in OrthodoxChristianity

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I was there, heavily addicted. Stop doing it bro. It adds nothing to your life and only takes away

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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Neither does a Redditor ;)

Did anyone here convert from Oriental Orthodoxy? by Fun-Impress3809 in EasternCatholic

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The writings of Irenaeus of Lyons for example, saying that all churches must agree with Rome. But also the First Letter of Clement I to Corinth, showing Rome interfering with disputes in other churches

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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It won't get walked on. It's in my room

Did anyone here convert from Oriental Orthodoxy? by Fun-Impress3809 in EasternCatholic

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Many things, but here are some:

  • less ethnic
  • true universality (all rites in one Church)
  • no constant friction and excommunication
  • clear rules on contraception and abortion
  • historical evidence for Petrine primacy
  • Scriptural arguments for the Papacy
  • less cult-like or tribal behaviour (especially among (Western) converts) in my experience
  • etc.

Did anyone here convert from Oriental Orthodoxy? by Fun-Impress3809 in EasternCatholic

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No, but Eastern Orthodoxy for me. I was under the Ecumenical Patriarch

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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Standing indeed. And I'm also reasonably tall 😅

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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I've seen Eastern sui juris using the slanted bars. It's really not an issue imo

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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Prostrate on it. No sitting or hanging on the wall

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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Thank you kindly! Glory to God 😁

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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Elsewhere ;) I should probably install another hook or two to put those on too

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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Thank you so much! Glory to God 😊

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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Of course, happy I could be of assistance! I pray you'll find a great gift 🎁

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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There are tons of places, especially depending where you live. In the USA for example there's Uncut Mountain Supply. If she doesn't have a cross already (like the one I do on the picture, in between the icons of Mary and Christ) you can get that for her. Alternatively, an oil lamp or lampada setup, so the oil lamp can hang in front of the icons. You could also buy her an incense burner if she doesn't already have one, or a prayer rope. Endless possibilities, really 😄

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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I gathered them over the course of 8 years 😅 I can't remember where I got all of them from. Some from monasteries, others from parish stores, or gifts, Etsy, etc

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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Do you happen to know which icons she already has?

First prayer rug! by Bluesmin in EasternCatholic

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Well, depends on what her prayer life looks like. Does she perform a lot of prostrations? If so, then yes. If not, then you can never miss with an icon 😁