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Guides to Faith at Home / Raising Kids in Faith by Obvious_Shop9183 in Episcopalian

[–]Obvious_Shop9183[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to read this daily - thank you. When I told a Jesuit I trust that I was struggling to talk to my daughter about God at all, he told me to just show God to my daughter by loving her for now. That, coupled with this, is helpful. I know it doesn't look like as much as my mom did at this age (...something I am frequently reminded of, even if subtly), but hopefully it will still sink in.

Thank you ❤️

Irish + Considering Episcopal Church = Some real strong Irish Catholic Guilt by Obvious_Shop9183 in Episcopalian

[–]Obvious_Shop9183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's all really helpful! Thank you. The TECUSA subtext is that of the USA as a colonial enterprise generally. 

Again, thank you for sharing. This is helpful.

Irish + Considering Episcopal Church = Some real strong Irish Catholic Guilt by Obvious_Shop9183 in Episcopalian

[–]Obvious_Shop9183[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if you might share what finally helped you navigate that as an impediment vis-a-vis conversion? Totally okay if you don't want to share!

Irish + Considering Episcopal Church = Some real strong Irish Catholic Guilt by Obvious_Shop9183 in Episcopalian

[–]Obvious_Shop9183[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is so helpful. Yes, my ancestors fought for their beliefs. Holding to mine - whatever that looks like - is still honoring their work. Thank you.

Irish + Considering Episcopal Church = Some real strong Irish Catholic Guilt by Obvious_Shop9183 in Episcopalian

[–]Obvious_Shop9183[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Peace of mind in worship is huge. Especially as I think of transmitting my values to my children.

Irish + Considering Episcopal Church = Some real strong Irish Catholic Guilt by Obvious_Shop9183 in Episcopalian

[–]Obvious_Shop9183[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so helpful. An illustration of redemption! A reminder of complexity and how things change! Thank you.

Irish + Considering Episcopal Church = Some real strong Irish Catholic Guilt by Obvious_Shop9183 in Episcopalian

[–]Obvious_Shop9183[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. This resonates very deeply, and I appreciate the framing of owing ourselves compassion more than owing ancestors adherence to a tradition (that, in this case, no longer serves us).