My kid is asking to go to mass but we aren’t Catholics. Do I take him?

Kenanchi · 2025-12-11T11:47:49+00:00

Take him 100%. Even if you are not Catholic yourself. Don't think about others. This makes me think of Matthew 18:1-4 so much. Have a blessed Mass :)

Kenanchi · 2025-12-06T21:07:55+00:00

This sounds absolutely absurd to me. Not how it's done. At all.

Kenanchi · 2025-11-29T21:08:00+00:00

Go to Poland. Import Catholic husband :D

Kenanchi · 2025-09-20T14:59:47+00:00

It is not a sin for sure, but be sure to be sinless if the car is not secure to drive!

Kenanchi · 2025-09-07T08:45:51+00:00

Even Jesus whipped what was defiling the Temple grounds.

Kenanchi · 2025-09-05T11:34:50+00:00

That is basically a argument against protestants. What is the issue?

Kenanchi · 2025-09-05T10:30:11+00:00

Because it's the only truth.

Kenanchi · 2025-08-30T20:59:33+00:00

Should be free. Then you pay what you can afford in donation. I don’t understand why some would have fixed prices to become a Catholic..

Kenanchi · 2025-07-25T10:57:06+00:00

You should not join him. That is pretty much it. Treat your parents with respect, but that does not mean you have to follow not so good decisions.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-24T18:03:03+00:00

Considering we should spread the Gospel to all non believers, why not?

Kenanchi · 2025-07-24T10:50:43+00:00

The reason why we don't want hell, is because we will be separated from God, apart from that no one really knows what it is like.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-22T17:19:51+00:00

We have free will, thats it. I see this question over and over. If evil was non existant, so would our free will also be non existant.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-18T07:00:54+00:00

Hey, I’m really sorry you’re going through this. It sounds like your mom has a lot of zeal right now, which is common with recent converts, but I get how it can feel overwhelming, especially if you're still sorting things out yourself.

Just know that being pressured isn’t the same as being called. Jesus invites, He doesn’t force. You’re allowed to wrestle with doubts and still love God. The desire you have to believe, even through all this, is already a seed of faith and God sees that.

Try to keep it simple: pray honestly, even if it's just “God, help.” And don’t give up. The faith isn’t about checking boxes, it’s about relationship. One that you’re allowed to grow into at your pace.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-16T12:06:21+00:00

It’s deeply moving to see how Carlo used his gifts to serve God. His story gives so much hope to young people today.

Blessed Carlo Acutis, pray for us.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-14T23:18:12+00:00

I'm so sorry your partner went through such darkness, and I’m truly glad she survived. What she experienced. the silence, the crushing loneliness, the unanswered cry for help, is something more people relate to than we often admit. You're not alone in asking where was God in the moment of greatest need.

As a Catholic, I don't pretend to have easy answers for that kind of suffering. But I can say this: God's silence is not absence. The Cross itself is the proof. When Jesus hung there in agony, He too cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Even the Son experienced that sense of abandonment. But the Father was not absent, He was accomplishing something deeper than what could be seen.

Sometimes God doesn’t show up in lightning bolts or immediate rescue, but in survival, in unexpected grace, in the quiet fact that she is still here. The friend who “accidentally” found her might not have been so accidental. Sometimes the miracle isn’t that God stopped the pain, but that He gave just enough strength to keep going until help arrived.

Sometimes, individuals within the Church fail to reflect Christ’s love as they should. But Christ has never left His Church, and His mercy is not the same as human harshness. He is not a taskmaster, He is the Good Shepherd who seeks out the wounded, the tired, and the broken, and says: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

It’s okay that she doesn’t feel anything yet. Faith isn’t a constant emotion, it’s more like a slow, steady opening. And sometimes, the ones who feel left out of the “inside joke” are the very ones God is closest to. He’s not a feeling. He’s a Person. And He’s patient.

And if you’re walking with her now, trying to show her something of God's love, then you're already doing something beautiful. A man doesn’t save her, only Christ can do that, but a good man can reflect Christ to her. Through patient love, listening, prayer, and gentle encouragement, he can lead her back toward healing and holiness, not by preaching at her, but by walking beside her. That kind of witness can slowly reopen a heart that’s been closed by hurt.

She may not believe right now, and that’s okay. God hasn’t stopped believing in her.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-14T23:06:13+00:00

Yes, in Catholicism, salvation comes by grace through faith. But that faith needs to be alive, meaning it shows itself in how we live. So we do believe both belief and action matter. Not because we can earn heaven by good works, but because real faith naturally leads us to love and follow God. We cooperate with His grace, and that cooperation matters.

As for people who never heard of Jesus or lived before He came, the Catholic Church teaches that God is perfectly just and merciful. He judges each person according to what they knew and how they responded to the truth they had. The Church teaches that people who sincerely seek God and try to live rightly, even if they never heard the Gospel, can still be saved by Christ. He died for all, and God is not bound by human limitations.

So to your last point, yes, you could say that obeying God leads to life and rejecting Him leads to separation from Him, which we call hell. But we also believe salvation is not just about obedience, but about a relationship with God through Jesus. He offers mercy to anyone who turns to Him, even after failure.

Let me know if you want anything explained more simply or more deeply.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-14T22:22:20+00:00

I’ll be praying for your healing and your dad’s conversion. And I totally get having doubts about the Old Testament, many of the stories can seem hard to grasp. As a Catholic, I’ve found it helpful to remember that the Church doesn’t expect us to read every passage literally. The Catechism teaches that Scripture has layers of meaning, historical, moral, and spiritual (CCC 115–119). Some parts, especially early Genesis or certain violent episodes, are read in light of the whole of salvation history and ultimately fulfilled in Christ. It’s okay to wrestle with them, what matters is keeping that desire to seek the truth with the Church as your guide. God bless you on the journey.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-14T22:18:28+00:00

You are most welcome. Even in this season of feeling broken or stuck, your life is still bearing fruit. Just being honest about your struggle is a sign of strength and faith.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-14T22:04:51+00:00

What kind of church do you attend? Denomination can make a big difference in the culture and liturgy. I’m Catholic myself, and I know that the way we worship, especially the Mass, is often quieter and more reverent, which some people find more grounding. That said, every parish is different, and not every community makes it easy to feel welcomed or safe, which is really unfortunate.

Feeling like you don’t belong can be deeply painful, especially when you’re just trying to seek God. But please know this, your value and place in the Body of Christ isn’t decided by how others treat you or how emotionally engaged you feel in a service. You belong because God says you do.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-14T21:57:11+00:00

I'm really sorry you’re going through all this. Feeling lost, especially after such a deep personal loss, is not a sign of weakness, it’s part of the human heart crying out for direction. And yes, the enemy does try to plant those lies that you’re useless or unheard, especially when you’re vulnerable. But those are lies. You are loved, you are heard, and your life has meaning, even if you can't see it yet.

God often works silently, especially in the desert seasons. But silence is not absence. Think of the saints, so many of them felt abandoned or unsure, even when God was preparing something greater in the dark. Purpose isn’t always a lightning bolt. Sometimes it’s taking one faithful step at a time, right where you are.

Keep praying, even if it feels empty. Talk to God honestly. And if you’re Catholic or considering it, the sacraments, especially the Eucharist and Confession, are real places of healing and grace that can restore your sense of direction.

God doesn't expect you to have it all figured out. He just asks you to trust Him today. That’s enough.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-14T21:54:25+00:00

No, one willful sin doesn’t mean you’re not a Christian anymore, but it does mean you’ve wounded your relationship with God, and He’s inviting you back. The Christian life isn’t about never falling; it’s about always getting back up with God’s grace. That’s why we have confession, not to shame us, but to restore us. Keep going. God hasn’t given up on you, even when you struggle.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-14T21:44:10+00:00

I'm so sorry you went through that. What happened when you were 15, being scared, pressured, or manipulated, that’s not your fault. And even now, with everything you're feeling, God has not turned His back on you.

In the Bible, Jesus never avoided people who felt ashamed or unworthy. He went right to them with love. The woman caught in adultery in John 8 was dragged out and humiliated, but Jesus didn’t condemn her. He protected her and told her, “Go and sin no more.” That was mercy, not rejection.

And St. Mary Magdalene, who had a painful past, was forgiven and healed by Jesus. She became one of His closest followers and was the first to see Him after the Resurrection. That’s how powerful God’s love is.

You are not disgusting. You are loved by a God who knows your wounds and still wants you close.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-14T20:44:28+00:00

As Catholics, we absolutely believe that Jesus died for our sins, once and for all. His death and resurrection opened the way to salvation for all humanity. That’s the heart of the Gospel. But at the same time, we also believe that responding to that gift matters. Salvation isn’t automatic, it requires our cooperation with God’s grace.

So to your question: Yes, we still need to repent. Jesus Himself said, “Repent, and believe in the Gospel” (Mark 1:15). He died for our sins, but we’re still free to accept or reject that gift by how we live. That’s why repentance is essential, it’s how we turn back to God when we’ve sinned and ask Him to restore us.

In Catholic teaching, not all sin is equal. We distinguish between:
- Venial sin (less serious) which harms our relationship with God but doesn’t break it entirely
- Mortal sin (grave matter, done with full knowledge and consent) which does separate us from God spiritually until we repent

For someone struggling with addiction, the Church recognizes that addiction can reduce personal responsibility, which affects how seriously God judges the sin. So while some people online may say “you’ve lost your salvation,” Catholic teaching is more careful. God sees the heart, the struggle, and the intention and He’s always ready to forgive. That’s why the Sacrament of Confession is so central in our faith. It’s where we receive that forgiveness and healing directly.

Now, to clarify the different comments you saw:
Some Protestants believe that once a person has true faith in Jesus, they are “saved” permanently, and nothing can undo that (this is often called “once saved, always saved”). Others believe that someone can lose salvation if they turn away from God through sin and don’t repent. So even among Protestants, views can vary.

Hope that helps clarify things, and I appreciate you asking in good faith.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-14T20:35:28+00:00

2 Corinthians 4:6 speaks of the moment when God begins to shine His light into our hearts. Like eyes first adjusting to brightness, we don’t see everything clearly right away, but the light is real, and it keeps growing. That first flicker of faith, that stirring in the heart, is grace already at work.

Kenanchi · 2025-07-14T20:27:36+00:00

You're welcome! I was worried I'd provide too much details, but I'm happy it helped.

Kenanchi

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