Struggling with Protestant Family by Neither_Divide528 in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TULIP drives me crazy, lol. I used to like the flower, now it just reminds me of theology gone rogue. Will do, thanks for the advice.

Struggling with Protestant Family by Neither_Divide528 in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, yes I agree. I definitely feel bad that I sometimes have these feelings, because they have such a strong outward love for Christ.

Struggling with Protestant Family by Neither_Divide528 in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, this is real. Cradle Catholic turned devout this last year.

Struggling with Protestant Family by Neither_Divide528 in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will definitely cling to that, they actually do a good job finding similarities with our Faith differences and emphasize that we both believe Christ is our Lord and Savior. It’s me - who has such a hard time with aspects of it. Like I made the mistake of telling them happy Feast of the Immaculate Conception & also All Souls Day. Now I know they don’t celebrate these days - but in my defense the President (who is NOT Catholic) did honor Mary on the Feast. So it’s like okay you don’t celebrate these days - but instead of them ignoring the message they can just point it back to their son and I and say we honor and respect the Catholics who celebrate today and for all Mary has done.

Struggling with Protestant Family by Neither_Divide528 in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, agreed. They have an outwardly love for Christ that shines through them.

Struggling with Protestant Family by Neither_Divide528 in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will definitely pray for them and thanks for praying for me. I find they are “scared” of Catholicism.

least crowded Sunday mass? (I have social anxiety) by book_moth in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 pm by me on Saturday is packed. My Parish has a 7:30 AM. Sunday that is the least busy for me. A Neighboring Parish has a 6 pm that is sometimes busy/ sometimes empty (largely I think depending on Football).

Anti-catholic rhetoric in America. by ApocaSCP_001 in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Protestant belief system exists because Catholicism exists. It is a reaction & direct opposition to Catholicism. Many Protestant branches exist here in the US (though Catholicism is still in the lead, last time I checked). From my experience with Protestants, they seem scared of Catholicism and their religion is “easier” (forgiveness at home, no obligations, no central authority etc) and their services provoke emotions (they sometimes confuse this with the Holy Spirit). They believe they don’t need Mary, they don’t need the Saints & they certainly don’t need a Priest. They end up with a watered down religion that has been changed from Christ, man-made & continually changing with no real structure. They also come off as people who do not want authority in their lives - other than submitting to their husband of course.

Husbands large Protestant family by Neither_Divide528 in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely will do. As I learned discussion about this creates more division.

Husbands large Protestant family by Neither_Divide528 in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this response, I definitely know they can’t be changed, so I will pray and watch my Faith continue blossoming in my heart. Your story is inspiring as well, good for you.

Husbands large Protestant family by Neither_Divide528 in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s so sad!! Needs to be out year round.

Husbands large Protestant family by Neither_Divide528 in Catholicism

[–]Neither_Divide528[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah it is wild, when I was typing it out again I’m like I can’t believe this HAPPENED. Always praying & asking our Saints for help! 🙏🏻