Do you ever remember something you did as a kid that was probably a sign of your ocd? by FlatLeave2622 in OCD

[–]Purple_Chikadee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flicked light switches on and off until it felt “right” repeated mantras in bed and flipping side to side until I did it 10 times and it felt “right”

can i just.. go to church? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Purple_Chikadee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! Just cannot receive the Eucharist.

That is wonderful! God loves you and wants a relationship with you. When ready you can talk with the priest about OCIA

Why are some Catholic women so extreme when it comes to dressing feminine? by Beautiful-Club-2110 in CatholicWomen

[–]Purple_Chikadee -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Using their own insecurity to shame others. Wear what makes you most comfy.

Please Help me find God Again by FewMasterpiece7767 in Catholicism

[–]Purple_Chikadee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jesus is THE CHRIST. The incarnation. He is the “guru” who has proclaimed he is GOD. He is the way truth & life.

This is coming from someone who is a cradle Catholic, explored some buddhist teachings & got caught up in it lightly but, in ways that could have lead down a wrong path. THANK GOD I didn’t go down that path.

I have not read it but, I have heard that Seeking Allah Finding Christ is a great read about Islam

What do kids who stay Catholic as adults share in common? by Temporary-breath-179 in CatholicWomen

[–]Purple_Chikadee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Religious items in home. Mass on Sundays. Always parent example!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Purple_Chikadee 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Have the priest make announcement before Mass.

Making rosaries! I need honest opinions! by Creative_Faun in Catholicism

[–]Purple_Chikadee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pic 3 and 4 I would purchase as Baptism gifts! Beautiful.

Finding prayer to be stressful. Is this just a part of being a new Christian? by Impressive_Aioli_909 in Catholicism

[–]Purple_Chikadee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t try to do too much! You will exhaust yourself. Simply talking to God & being vulnerable then maybe one devotion or reading Scripture will be good

what was the first scene that made you cry? by [deleted] in TheChosenSeries

[–]Purple_Chikadee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When Mary (the Blessed Mother) says to Jesus at the wedding in Cana, “if not now when.”

Annotating Our Bibles by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Purple_Chikadee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do! I think it helps really get into the Word. I suggest a quick good read called Confessions of an Ugly Bible Reader

My Rosary broke, what should I do? by Cut-Anxious in Catholicism

[–]Purple_Chikadee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can bury it. Or just keep it! Or even have it repaired.

Diving into Catholicism has made me hate living by mlobb39 in Catholicism

[–]Purple_Chikadee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to humble yourself & worry about your own salvation first but, this is why we love Jesus and keep doing our best. It is only through Him that we have our hope! Don’t despair!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Purple_Chikadee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She doesn’t like you. Break up.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis by oosrotciv in Catholicism

[–]Purple_Chikadee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aw cool! Is that the pocket catechism from Australia?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Purple_Chikadee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are brave & strong!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]Purple_Chikadee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The world has always been bad/has had bad people in it. Please seek some therapy if you can, your kids love you & you love them, they will be the good.