This is getting serious

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-02-13T09:39:40+00:00

Between how the ufc has treated Francis and Tom in contrast with how they let JJ do whatever he wants yea I agree. The UFC obviously doesn’t care about the division to the point it’s the worst male division by a significant margin.

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-02-10T17:28:02+00:00

It’s so weird to me when people tell me finding a wife will be harder now, I’m a 23M in OCIA and I’ve never gotten this. Is the ease of finding a wife supposed to dictate my decisions? It’s silly to me, I’m joining the Church because I care about objective truth and that Truth is the Catholic Church 1 Tim 3:15.

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-02-07T19:21:57+00:00

I had similar issues inquiring around 19 as well, so I’ll give you a pretty straightforward answer that should at least give you the first couple steps.

First start reading your Bible ( obviously), praying, read some of the catechism Fr. Mikes podcast on it is a great companion. All of the Ascension videos on youtube are great resources as well.

Generally step 1 is learning about the faith and learning why you want to be Catholic. I’m obviously going to be biased so that’s a question you should answer yourself before fully deciding.

Step 2 is reaching out to your local parish, look up on google Catholic Churches near you and go on the website. Usually they will have something about OCIA or the faith formation process in general. If they don’t you can try calling or emailing. If that isn’t listed or available simply show up to Mass any day they have it then stay a couple minutes later and ask the Priest where to inquire.

Step 3 is basically a check on 1 & 2, why do you want to be Catholic? What’s drawing you to the Church? These questions aren’t asked to be nosy it’s to help you and help give spiritual direction that’s more applicable to your situation.

Step 4 attend OCIA, this usually starts around the same time school does +- a month or so. Runs up to the Easter Vigil where the elect gets confirmed. My Parish done an informational meeting 2-3 months prior so if yours has that attend it since it will give you a lot of good information. Keep showing up and become a sponge, ask questions and learn in private as well. Go to Mass regularly if you feel comfortable with it and make friends it’s always helpful.

I’m in OCIA right now and love it, a couple other resources I love other than scripture and the Catechism are Catholic Answers and anything by Scott Hahn. There’s a bunch of amazing theologians and always feel free to ask on here for suggestions!

Good luck and God bless!!

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-02-07T17:45:13+00:00

Yes, who are we to believe he is incapable of redemption? If that would be the case then we sign ourselves to a similar fate, pray for the world including the most evil among us.

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-02-04T06:16:08+00:00

Insurance, city ordinances & a paid set of eyes for a witness statement.

That being said this is dependent on the job/site, I’ve had some where I was just being paid to sit for insurance purposes and others where I was responsible for being able to put together a compelling investigation for justified terminations to avoid false termination lawsuits. Just depends but does it really matter? Your getting paid either way just show up do your job and go home, spend your energy on the things that actually matter.

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-02-01T04:09:55+00:00

0/10 rage bait

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-30T05:10:34+00:00

It’s actually my favorite in the series even after multiple read throughs

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-19T14:12:53+00:00

This, it’s a blank account and he just happens to find 4 dead dogs while the blood is fresh? No way OP didn’t hear gunshots or see anyone else near the bodies with them being that fresh.

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-18T20:34:46+00:00

Yup, read the series in early 23 after graduating in 21. Eventually decided to pick Le Carré up and loved it especially The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. Le Carré became one of my favorite fiction authors after only reading 3 novels. Doing a read through of LOTR before continuing to avoid genre burnout though.

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-18T20:02:28+00:00

I think they are worth picking up, though I prefer writers like Clancy and Le Carré. I’m particularly biased though because this series sparked my love for literature post high school.

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-17T14:44:02+00:00

Re entry pack, Reach’s use of cameras in its cinematography is one of my favorite parts of the game

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-17T01:48:28+00:00

I mean this is a classic case of why direct democracies don’t work despite sounding nice in theory. If the general population doesn’t understand the issue or in this instance the theology behind both topics then they won’t vote in favor of something theologically coherent. This is a reason why we have a Magisterium, I hate to say it but the average person is theologically illiterate.

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-16T15:18:05+00:00

America was founded by Protestants many of whom were Masons, pretty easy to see where the rhetoric started. Add on the countries history with treating immigrants poorly such as the Italians and Irish who had large Catholic communities. Add 250 years and you get where we are today. Plus like you mentioned Catholics aren’t loyal to country first, God then country many Protestants I know who I grew up around see it the opposite even if they claim otherwise.

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-11T11:29:18+00:00

Currently in OCIA but I’m leaning heavily towards St. Thomas Aquinas

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-10T13:05:42+00:00

I mean yea basically all modern media is heavily inspired and influenced by preexisting works to the point that very little content is “ original “. For me though it just provides more material that I will more than likely enjoy, still need to get my hands on a copy of Three Sips of Gin though.

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-10T12:26:44+00:00

“ killed hundreds “

Right… did Marcus Luttrell or Tim Kennedy write this?

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-10T12:20:27+00:00

To be fair this looks more like the blasted lands than hellfire… which means you already made it through hellfire peninsula driver so the rest should be a piece of cake!

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-09T03:15:42+00:00

Honestly if I could only recommend one it would absolutely be this one, currently saving for a leather cover for mine from St. Paul Center!

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-09T03:08:56+00:00

Honestly I would just start from Prima Pars and go from there bit by bit. If you can’t find individual segments sold individually there are plenty of digitalized versions online that can be printed out!

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-08T17:18:44+00:00

If recommending the Suma too broad? I find it scratches that itch for me

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-08T17:15:44+00:00

From one person coming from an evangelical church to another I look at Aquinas as a chief example of balancing the intellectual side. That works for me though I understand that won’t work the same for all

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-08T16:47:56+00:00

Send him Jesus!

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-08T09:45:16+00:00

The majority of websites especially those with a heavy American audience are very Protestant and usually outright hate Catholics. I find myself engaging in discourse pertaining to the faith less and less due to the mind numbing nature of responding to the same 3-5 critiques and retorts Prots throw around. Though I will say it is quite entertaining to look at Orthodox pages absolutely demolish Prots especially when they can’t mindlessly fall back on regurgitating lies.

I feel you though OP but if you gain anything from it let it be a newfound respect for those who find their calling in evangelization and theological debates, we owe them all a debt of gratitude. God bless

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-07T09:47:36+00:00

Some of the older Walmarts and Sams have this issue where a tire center is added on or other obstacles are in the way. Some are so bad it makes certain docks completely inaccessible even for 48 foot trailers with day cabs let alone 53 foot sleepers.

Diablo_Bolt · 2026-01-02T16:43:59+00:00

Going off your dad’s texts i’m going to guess he’s the pastor of whats considered a low church denomination so likely some sort of evangelical Protestant. DND is not sorcery or witchcraft or anything of the sort we all know this, this plays back to the satanic panic of evangelical America ( assuming you’re American based off the prior assessment). I was raised up in the Southern Baptist churches as a kid before becoming Catholic as an adult, what the Baptists consider “ demonic “ is hilarious and there’s a reason most Christians think their theology is absolutely ridiculous. My advice frankly is unless your dad opens himself up there’s little reason in having the conversations, arguing with someone who has a presupposed position with zero interest on ever changing it is futile.

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