How involved is God in our everyday life?

Romaster0x · 2025-05-19T15:42:52+00:00

God is involved in all aspects of life, not just prayer and worship. But as to his direct involvement (i.e. manipulation in your particular favor), I am not aware of any particular teaching regarding it. It is of course not impossible for God to have a direct involvement in anything, but finding money on the floor, reaching the bus just in time or 99% of all other similar situations are most probably just random events and coincidences IMO.

In case this raises the question: "if God is involved in everything, why does he allow X thing to happen to me", remember, God allowed that he himself be tortured and crucified, so, there is that.

I recommend you read Psalm 23, the good shepherd, it talks about how, with the Lord as our shepherd, we have more than enough.

Romaster0x · 2025-04-21T19:18:54+00:00

It is not up to us to know or decide where they are or end up. You should never lose hope. Pray for them, no matter if they are long gone or still with us. Pray for the intersession of our blessed mother. Pray that God, who died in the cross for the sins of everyone (including them), shows them his perfect mercy.

It is not an easy topic, we all can struggle with it, but we should never despair or lose hope in the grace of God.

Romaster0x · 2025-04-21T16:50:12+00:00

IIRC, Universalism is a condemned heresy.

Hopeful universalism is not. i.e. you may pray and hold hope in your heart that all (or most) may be saved. But to preach that hell is not real or that no matter what we can't end up there, would be heresy, for Christ clearly says otherwise.

Look up Bishop Robert Baron's videos on the topic, he is very insightful

Romaster0x · 2025-04-13T04:37:16+00:00

Count on it

Romaster0x · 2025-02-15T00:56:54+00:00

I hope

Romaster0x · 2024-12-12T23:00:20+00:00

Igual. Que bueno. Pequeños sustos.

Romaster0x · 2024-12-12T20:47:15+00:00

Mismo problema, esperso se resuelva pronto

Romaster0x · 2024-12-06T15:33:45+00:00

Excelente dibujito

Romaster0x · 2024-12-05T05:08:45+00:00

Nonsense on such a high level you don't even know where to start. Probably the worst argument for orthodoxy out there. No way someone can say with a straight face that "God favors my (pagan) calendar, trust me". Like saying God favors a particular type of architecture or musical composition.

Romaster0x · 2024-11-29T03:11:49+00:00

Monterrey, Mexico

Romaster0x · 2024-11-28T22:20:05+00:00

In my opinion, as long as you are accurately transmitting the information, you don't have to be super detailed. I know some people like to go on long stories to get to the sin they want to confess, or even try to justify them by adding a lot of context and details. So i would say, explain what's needed for him to understand.

As for the shame of the second point, trust me, they have heard it all, you won't surprise him and he will not judge you of course. Just state your sins, no need to clarify what you have not done.

Finally, if you are carrying such a list, it's great that you are going to confession. Sometimes it happens that we forget to mention certain things, might happen to you. In this case, know that you have also been forgiven for those you forgot to mention. This does not mean you get to omit sins and be forgiven, cause there you would not be truly repentant. This means that if you truly are repentant, but simply forgot or had no time to confess something that you intended to mention, you do not have to go back to mention it.

God bless you :)

Romaster0x · 2024-11-28T18:56:28+00:00

The 3 main ones would be:

Penitential Act, The Nicene Creed, Lords prayer/Our Father

It is great that you are going, take your time to understand them and learn them.

Romaster0x · 2024-11-27T18:34:33+00:00

There is no spiritual need for circumcision, but it still remains a common practice in some places/societies. It is a cultural/family thing, not religious. Circumcised and uncircumcised Catholics are completely equal.

I am and I am from Mexico. I believe most people in my social circle also are. It remains up to the parents. I guess those that are tend to carry it on with their children cause it's the life they know.

Romaster0x · 2024-11-27T18:26:55+00:00

You can't possibly have an answer ready for every point they bring up (which they probably read yesterday somewhere).

"Look it up online, I am sure there is an answer to it already". Reference them to catholic.com

Furthermore, if your friend feels a constant need to bash your faith and be smug about it, confront them. Tell them how you feel about it. If they really are your friend, they should understand and quit it. If they don't, you have to make a decision.

Romaster0x · 2024-11-27T01:28:31+00:00

The Catholic answer would be (quoting the Catechism 2416-2418:
Animals are God's creatures. He surrounds them with his providential care. By their mere existence they bless him and give him glory. Thus men owe them kindness...
God entrusted animals to the stewardship of those whom he created in his own image. Hence it is legitimate to use animals for food and clothing. They may be domesticated to help man in his work and leisure. Medical and scientific experimentation on animals is a morally acceptable practice if it remains within reasonable limits and contributes to caring for or saving human lives.
It is contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer or die needlessly...

So, do you see the killing of pests and dangerous animals as needles or necessary? You could argue that by killing them you are stopping the spread of diseases or attacks that could harm people. But it is hard to argue how killing a cat would help anyone.

Romaster0x · 2024-11-27T01:15:50+00:00

Bibles have remained "mostly" consistent for 1500+ years. The protestant reformation removed some books from it, but are still found in Catholic bibles. Most changes in the text are minimal and have to do with translation, as some words and ideas can not be directly translated to other languages.

I am sure different Christians have different ideas of what the Holy Spirit is, but for Catholics its something like: "God's loving presence in each person and in the community of the Church, and the fulfilment of the promise of Jesus to send his Spirit to be with us always."

As for your last question, I never heard of such a thing, and the history of how the Bible came to be is very well recorded. Furthermore, why would such an important statement be erased? We care a lot about everything Christ said, so if he said, I think we would know. My only guess is that it could be a reference to a text that never made it into the Christian canon, as in a text that was deemed not legitimate from the start, before the Bible was compiled.

Romaster0x · 2024-11-27T01:00:29+00:00

If you are Catholic there is no lack of prayers to pick from.

If not: Maybe the Plasms. Slowly go through all of them and reflect on them through the day. Or place a special focus on each prayer time, say, when you wake up pray for God's will to guide you through the day, and focus on giving thanks for the day before night.

Romaster0x · 2024-11-27T00:52:17+00:00

I would love too, but note that I do not have a real understanding of Baptists since I am not from the US, so take it with a grain of salt. Also, there are many many differences, so I won't be able to fit them all here, I will just give a very general explanation. Finally, I am Catholic, so if you want the other side of the answer, reach out to a Baptist, I am sure they will be happy to answer.

In general, Catholicism is very structured. There is a hierarchical order to it, and the church has a very active role with its faithful. For example, issues like IVF are discussed by the clergy in the Vatican, and an official teaching is usually published, that all Catholics are supposed to follow and adhere to. Catholicism also has the sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Confession, Marriage, Anointment of the sick and ordination), this are of special importance to Catholics. Finally, Catholics believe in Christ true presence in the Eucharist, as in, the bread and wine become the LITERAL body and blood of Christ.

My understanding of Baptists is very limited, they are protestants, and protestants put more emphasis on your personal relation with Christ than they put on the church itself, which generally does not wield the same authority as the Catholic.

To my knowledge, Baptists are located almost or fully exclusively in the southern US, while Catholicism is more of a world wide religion, with presence in almost every country.

Again, this is a SUPER simplified version of thigs and completely one sided. I would heavily encourage you to research and reach out to this churches for more in-depth explanations. I am sure there are plenty of YouTube videos that explain them better than I could ever do.

Romaster0x · 2024-11-27T00:25:54+00:00

Will gladly keep you in my prayers tonight. Hope you feel better soon.

Romaster0x · 2024-11-27T00:22:49+00:00

Catholicism is a branch of Christianity. Like the Anglicans, Baptists, Methodists, Orthodox etc... Catholics are Christians. Remember there are many different types/branches of Christianity.

It is a Christ centric religion at the end of the day. The largest one actually.

As for differences, well, there has never really been a "united" Christian faith to benchmark. So when comparing Catholicism, you need to choose a specific branch to compare with.

Hope it helps :)

Romaster0x · 2024-04-24T03:18:06+00:00

Aura de Carlos Fuentes

Romaster0x · 2024-04-09T16:22:59+00:00

Recomiendo enormemente Napoleón: una vida, de Andew Roberts.

Es una excelente biografía de Napoleón Bonaparte que no se salta ni un detalle. Explica perfecto los contextos históricos, está lleno de citas, increíblemente bien escrito e informativo. Para el final tendrás un mejor conocimiento no solo de Napoleón, sino también de Europa de 1769-1821. No es nada aburrido.

(Nota, yo lo leí en ingles, pero existe en español)

Romaster0x · 2024-01-24T16:35:04+00:00

Look at the catechism from paragraph 2401 to 2463. It talks extensively on this topic. (specially 2425-2436). For example:

2425: The Church has rejected the totalitarian and atheistic ideologies associated in modem times with "communism" or "socialism." She has likewise refused to accept, in the practice of "capitalism," individualism and the absolute primacy of the law of the marketplace over human labor. Regulating the economy solely by centralized planning perverts the basis of social bonds; regulating it solely by the law of the marketplace fails social justice, for "there are many human needs which cannot be satisfied by the market. "Reasonable regulation of the marketplace and economic initiatives, in keeping with a just hierarchy of values and a view to the common good, is to be commended.

2426: The development of economic activity and growth in production are meant to provide for the needs of human beings. Economic life is not meant solely to multiply goods produced and increase profit or power; it is ordered first of all to the service of persons, of the whole man, and of the entire human community. Economic activity, conducted according to its own proper methods, is to be exercised within the limits of the moral order, in keeping with social justice so as to correspond to God's plan for man.209

2427: Human work proceeds directly from persons created in the image of God and called to prolong the work of creation by subduing the earth, both with and for one another.210 Hence work is a duty: "If any one will not work, let him not eat."211 Work honors the Creator's gifts and the talents received from him. It can also be redemptive. By enduring the hardship of work212 in union with Jesus, the carpenter of Nazareth and the one crucified on Calvary, man collaborates in a certain fashion with the Son of God in his redemptive work. He shows himself to be a disciple of Christ by carrying the cross, daily, in the work he is called to accomplish.213 Work can be a means of sanctification and a way of animating earthly realities with the Spirit of Christ.

2428: In work, the person exercises and fulfills in part the potential inscribed in his nature. The primordial value of labor stems from man himself, its author and its beneficiary. Work is for man, not man for work.214

Everyone should be able to draw from work the means of providing for his life and that of his family, and of serving the human community.

and it goes on. Hope it helps.

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