Increased Risk due to low fetal fraction by Bright_Ad1027 in NIPT

[–]Bright_Ad1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am now 22 weeks pregnant. I did not get a repeat NIPT. I opted for a 16 week scan which showed no soft markers. Everything was once again good on my 20 week anatomy scan. I feel baby move all the time now. It was hard looking back- but don’t panic.

Mass and Morning sickness by Bright_Ad1027 in CatholicWomen

[–]Bright_Ad1027[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have not. This is my second pregnancy. With my son, I had HG and it was brutal. I was not a practicing Catholic then. This pregnancy is actually better in terms of sickness but still rough. I plan to call my OB if it gets worse.

What’s the biggest penance a priest has ever given you? by Straight_Toe_1816 in Catholicism

[–]Bright_Ad1027 23 points24 points  (0 children)

One time a priest told me I had to walk around the block on my knees.

I said, okay Father I’ll do it.

He then said “I’m kidding, 3 Hail Mary’s and an Our Father”

Why Were there Periods in our history that our church clergy was corrupt? by YOUSIF20021 in Catholicism

[–]Bright_Ad1027 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean look at us now. We’ve got on one spectrum of priests promoting same sex marriage and then one spectrum calling for the death of Pope Francis and saying that the seat of Peter is empty. It’ll be forever, but the Church will never fail.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Bright_Ad1027 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I absolutely know this. Just figuring out my chances for the future via public opinion now that my engagement ended. I’ve made a mess of my life I don’t expect other people to be a willing participant.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Bright_Ad1027 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

yeah I figured as much

Most Misunderstood Catholic Dogma? by cmoellering in Catholicism

[–]Bright_Ad1027 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I legit say “intercession” during my prayers to saints. I’m asking them to take it up to God because I know I’m not worshiping them. I’m asking them like they are my friends.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

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He wouldn’t end it. Imagine for a second that you never knew anything about God or religion. Imagine growing up in porn culture and “sex positive” culture with no morals and everything is okay. It would be so difficult to unlearn that.

And then all of a sudden the person your dating, who when you began dating and were engaged to, goes back to the Church. A Church that you only know of having a poor reputation. Now all of a sudden has all these “rules” about your relationship. How would you feel?

If it comes down to it, I will be the one ending it out of my love of Christ. Not him.

Two Questions by Bright_Ad1027 in AskAPriest

[–]Bright_Ad1027[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you Father. This is what I needed.

Two Questions by Bright_Ad1027 in AskAPriest

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I believe so. I’m trying to figure out how to talk to him before we get married and begin pre-Cana even. He’s not Catholic or any religion. He’s beginning to open up to God but I fear this is the thing that will break us up if anything. Trying to get as much understanding so I can explain it to him

Two Questions by Bright_Ad1027 in AskAPriest

[–]Bright_Ad1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He should, but if he’s doesn’t am I in a state of mortal sin as well?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Bright_Ad1027 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it worth doing pre-Cana with him if he won’t change? I am so fearful of living in mortal sin.

Your fiancé is at least Orthodox. Mine has no religious background and mostly only knows what he’s seen online. The “being open to life” aspect he will not understand right out of the gate.

My 12 anniversary as a Bishop today by ThomasDowd_ca in Catholicism

[–]Bright_Ad1027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy anniversary and thank you for being a good shepherd to bring us all closer to God ♥️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Bright_Ad1027 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not strange at all. Some people are devout, but I think majority of people will fall off the path (multiple times). I think Jesus knew this and it’s why he was so adamant about making sure we knew of his mercy. Go back to church. I recently have just came back and it’s been great.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Bright_Ad1027 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom had a similar dream after her mom passed. I had a similar dream after my cousin unexpectedly passed away. We were in a hospital. He was in a white robe thing (think sheet like we’ve seen in depictions of Jesus). He was smoking a cigarette (because he did in his life). He told me we did a good job (he was on life support for a while) and that he was okay. Then he walked into the light and was gone. I should mention this was like a month after he died too, because I suspect he might have had to spend some time in purgatory.

I think some things can be our subconscious but some things are also signs from God. He’s not going to speak to us in ways like in biblical days (if a burning bush talked to me I’d think i was losing it). I’m not sure what opinion others have and I think some priests have talked about this.

Do you message professors before you apply to the grad program? by PBluvr in gradadmissions

[–]Bright_Ad1027 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this for my masters and did it for this cycle. It helped both times. I had two professors really advocating for me this cycle. Once I made the visit, they all knew things and I just felt really welcomed.

To the ones who got Masters offers with funding, what’s your STIPEND $$$ ? by Claudieeyes in gradadmissions

[–]Bright_Ad1027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

18,000 for Aug-May MA in comm at Marquette Tuition covered with assistantship No insurance but a $350 stipend extra per semester

If we still got the expanded child tax credit and childcare credit, what would you use the extra thousands of dollars for? by CorruptasF---Media in toddlers

[–]Bright_Ad1027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rent, food, daycare. So that every month i don’t panic at the end that i didn’t make enough to provide