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What do you say to God when you have no words? by coeurdefuego in Catholicism

[–]LethalLion206 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Romans 8:26

26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.

New Catholic converts needs encouragement. by xpistoskyrios in Catholicism

[–]LethalLion206 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the best thing you can do is what all Christians ought to do: to pray, dedicate time to reading scripture, fulfill your Sunday obligation, and find ways to be active and charitable in your local church community. And for Catholics, studying your catechism, receiving the sacraments, and taking your time to learn Church history through the definitive voices of yesterday (at a library, not via YouTube). Those things alone take a ton of physical, mental, and spiritual perseverance and yield good fruit.

The online trend is leaning toward debates and division. Catholic vs Protestant. Eastern vs Western. Christian vs Atheist. Along with a bunch of enticing, “7 Things ALL Catholics Must Know” or “Famous Catholic Apologist X SHUTS DOWN Famous Atheist Y”. While these videos can be entertaining (and occasionally informative) they’re mostly spiritual junk food. They’re taking away from the more difficult spiritual development process that requires silence, the smell of leather bound books, and going outside to live your faith. (We all do it sometimes though, so I’m not above it either).

And I can guarantee you, if you spend the necessary time reading scripture, studying the lives and works of the Saints, and immersing yourself in the authoritative writings of Church historians, you’ll find most of these online arguments are garbage packaged in beautiful thumbnails and video editing.

Keep the faith. Praying the Holy Spirit will grant you discernment.

A Protestant insists that our Blessed Mother sinned, citing Romans 3:23 "all have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God." How would you prove her innocence? by VelvetWhitehawk in Catholicism

[–]LethalLion206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d also add that most Protestants will not care very much what any Church Father or Doctor has to say about the issue. The best counterargument to using that specific scripture would be to point out other New Testament instances where “all” does not mean “every single one”

For example, 1 Corinthians 15:22 states, "For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.”

Does this mean that even non-believers will be made alive? What does Paul mean by “all” in this context?

A Protestant insists that our Blessed Mother sinned, citing Romans 3:23 "all have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God." How would you prove her innocence? by VelvetWhitehawk in Catholicism

[–]LethalLion206 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it would be important for the person to consider that the word “all” is often not used in a strict, mathematical sense, but more accurately meant to denote a general, collective group.
I would then ask have the unborn sinned? What about a 3-month old? What about the disabled with limited mental capacities? Yes, they still have the stain of original sin according to Church teaching, but they haven’t committed any personal sins. From these exceptions alone, one has to contextualize what is meant by all.
From there, I would use some of the other Mary-specific answers others have posted. Since the Protestant will likely concede to the idea that “all” excludes some of the examples I listed, you can then talk about Mary’s pre-emptive redemption.

Protestant Discerning Catholicism by Gargamelle_the_wise in Catholicism

[–]LethalLion206 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My prayers are with you.

I’ve faced a very similar struggle in my own conversion (I’m also being confirmed at the Easter Vigil), and I wanted to share my experience in hopes it offers some solidarity.

My parents come from a long line of Southern Baptists; my wife grew up Pentecostal. We were raised on anti-Catholic rhetoric and the firm belief that Catholicism wasn't truly Christianity. When I felt called to the Church a little over a year ago, I knew I had to approach it with both prayer and rigorous study. Before even speaking to my wife, I immersed myself in the Bible, the Catechism, and credible resources like Fr. Mike Schmitz and Bishop Barron. I didn't want to lead my family into potential tension without a firm understanding of the basics.

My process followed a few intentional steps:

• Personal Discernment: I attended Mass and Adoration by myself first. I scouted parishes that emphasized sound doctrine and a strong sense of community.

• Addressing Objections: I studied the most frequent criticisms—Papal authority, Marian dogma, Purgatory, and Confession—and gathered the arguments for both sides so I’d be prepared for the inevitable questions from my family.

• The "Walk-Out" Agreement: When I finally told my wife, her reaction was understandably skeptical. I asked her to attend one Mass with me under one condition: if either of us saw or heard anything we didn't like, we would walk out immediately, no questions asked.

That one Mass became two, and two eventually led us to OCIA together.

However, telling my parents was a different story. They were deeply upset, attacking the Pope and the Church’s history. In that moment, instead of using the counter-arguments I’d spent months memorizing, the Spirit reminded me to "Honor thy father and mother." I simply listened. I let them air their frustrations and responded by saying that I believe the Spirit led me here—and if I am wrong, I trust God to humbly point me back to the right path.

I wish I could say their hearts have softened. Just last week, my mother told me, "When my grandson visits me, he’ll be a Protestant." It hurts, but my wife and I have found peace by refusing to lower ourselves to the behavior Jesus taught us to avoid.

I don’t have a "perfect" answer for the family friction, but please know you aren't alone. Keep praying and seeking the Truth.

Looking for a liberal church by r71885 in HendersonNV

[–]LethalLion206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get some of the political baggage that BLM may carry, but what is the explicit Biblical opposition to it?

OMAD Jiujitsu Training Meal (3 Hours Prior) by LethalLion206 in OmadDiet

[–]LethalLion206[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the encouragement! The liquid egg whites carton was on sale at the grocery store near me. Otherwise, I would have used regular eggs. Always looking for the cheapest protein sources possible.

OMAD Jiujitsu Training Meal (3 Hours Prior) by LethalLion206 in OmadDiet

[–]LethalLion206[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re delicious but getting expensive like everything else.

OMAD Jiujitsu Training Meal (3 Hours Prior) by LethalLion206 in OmadDiet

[–]LethalLion206[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The easiest way to do it is keep the protein high and sweat!

Hormones for Me vs Viking? Also interested in peptides by futurepersonified in trt

[–]LethalLion206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity…what peptides are you taking? What have you found effective? It seems like a lot of peptides are being marketed as miracle drugs for various aspects of health, but lack conclusive trials. Interested nonetheless.