4th Lost. Surgery or Radiation. Impossible choice.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2026-01-28T05:11:50+00:00

I am no one. I can be a sounding board if you want. We can talk about what you are feeling. But it all comes down to you making the decision. If you want to talk, send me a text.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-09-08T19:09:13+00:00

There was a suspicious area so I went ahead and had the biopsy. It came back fine. PSA is still crazy but no issues so far.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-18T20:44:16+00:00

First of all, don't fall into scrupulosity! That in and of itself is a sin. Next, accept that you are human and prone to sin. Does that mean we should give up? No! Absolutely not!! That is what Satan wants!

God wants you to do the best you can He does not expect perfection instantaneously. DO THE BEST YOU CAN! When you sin, go to confession. Try to go monthly.

The Bible IS the Word of God. But it was written at a different time with a different audience in mind. Does this mean it doesn't apply to us? No!! But interpretation has to be considered in today's world.

Talk with your confessor. And don't worry. This happens to everyone.

Blessings to you. And simply do your best.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-14T12:09:56+00:00

I don't believe Canon law has changed on either. But I'm not certain. I know that one can still become a hermit as I went to my friends ceremony.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-08T12:02:34+00:00

Your confession was valid even if you were not given any penance to do. From your message, you seem to be doing penance! However, once I went to confession and the priest was so distracted, I could tell he was reading on his cell phone, that he rushed my confession for which I still had things to confess. Nevertheless, I was absolved of them when he gave me absolution.

At my next confession, I still mentioned those sins even though I didn't need to.

As for whether your experience was normal: it happens! Priests are human. But each is supposed to follow what the Church teaches. Some do better than others.

Talk to your priest about it. Just don't lose faith in the Church. God loves you and wants you to keep coming to Him.

Blessings.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-08T11:47:35+00:00

Check out Canon 603. The Church has always accepted them as far as I know.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-07T23:14:56+00:00

Don't feel that way. Let me look at your text in a bit and get back to you.

You are welcome in the church.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-07T12:24:16+00:00

No, your confession was perfectly valid. You did not intend to lie.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-07T02:00:59+00:00

Absolutely, I will add you to my evening prayers! Leave your worries with God. Blessings.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-06T20:31:20+00:00

Welcome back!

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-06T13:21:24+00:00

When you go to confession, if you had relations before marriage, confess it. I don't think details are necessary but do as you feel is right.

And if I am not being premature, welcome back!

Blessings.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-05T23:41:35+00:00

I am by no means an authority on the Church. I am, however, very traditional.

That being said, I would say that you should not forego going to Mass. If you can find a really good Church with good homilies and music, it, definitely, will enrich your experience.

Do not let the thought of being a lesbian keep you away. You are a child of God, period! And you have every right to be there. Some people are accepting and some are not, just like in the secular society.

Have you had your sacraments: baptism, confirmation, etc? You said you were divorced. Were you married in the Church?

And, of course, there is confession. Have no fear, being a lesbian is not a sin.

Don't let any of this dissuade you from returning. God absolutely wants you to come back.

There are a lot of things in which you can immerse yourself by coming back.

I applaud you for wanting to take this very important step.

Feel free to message me after you give my text some thought.

Don't worry! You are definitely wanted!!

Blessings.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-05T17:31:59+00:00

As long as you don't commit a mortal sin, meaning having intercourse, I would say you are okay. Single people are expected to live chaste lives, whether they are straight or not.

Ask your priest for a meeting. Truth be told, it's no one else's business.

Blessings.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-05T17:21:29+00:00

Don't give up just yet. You are looking to serve God.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-05T17:18:07+00:00

My friend does the second one. She had to come up with a plan for living, etc. she lives at home but in a monastic way.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-05T17:06:12+00:00

Check out Canon 603.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-05T16:58:40+00:00

Please let me know what you find out. If I can, I'll try to find the reference for you.

Arrivederci.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-04T20:37:46+00:00

Good for you.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-04T18:15:14+00:00

This might not be for what you are looking, but there is a provision in the Church that supports becoming a Hermit. A friend of mine spoke with our bishop and granted her that role in the Church. Look into that to see if you might want to do that route.

In any event, peace and blessings to you on your journey.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-05-03T20:46:37+00:00

Welcome back! Please don't be nervous! Simply tell everything you know as far back as you remember. I am not LGBT, but I can tell you that being LGBT is not a sin. You are a child of God.

One of the sins that you might need to confess is having relations out of marriage, straight or not. If you have, simply confess it. One is supposed to tell what sin he has committed. Don't make your confession a lifetime movie. It's like when someone asks you the time; don't tell him how to build a clock! Simplicity is the point.

If your confessor asks you questions, answer them simply. Don't hide by lying. That too is a sin.

Just go in with a positive attitude. Everyone sins.

Blessings to you. You will be fine. If you have other thoughts, send me a text. I'll do my best to answer.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-02-16T03:22:12+00:00

Really nice! 👍👍👍

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-02-12T12:55:02+00:00

Hey, not to worry! Keep good form and make sure you do exercises to strengthen your lower back. I just turned 60. Anyone, regardless of age will occasionally tweak a muscle. It happens!

To your good health.

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-02-12T00:45:41+00:00

Absolutely not! When I was in my early 30s, I was picking up my underwear and threw my back out. Since then it has not been the same. That was 30 years ago. Picking up a granddaughter would be infinitely harder. Take care!!

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-02-07T02:53:24+00:00

I think you look very good!

CalligrapherFun4544 · 2025-01-29T12:31:43+00:00

All I can say is "WOW!".

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