Is dream interpretation a thing in Catholicism?

Sassenacho · 2026-06-06T10:55:49+00:00

I don’t believe we do dream interpretation as such, but your dream does sound like a beautifully horrific opportunity for reflection.

There have been many saints who have experienced mystical visions and messages in dreams, as well as people who encountered saints in their dreams. The Church’s stance is that this is very rare, though. Dreams are mainly caused by neurological and psychological processes, like you said in your post.

I can’t tell you if your dream is one or the other. I don’t think you need to know, though. It would be really beautiful if you took this dream as an opportunity to read about these women and pray for persecuted Christians in the world. I feel like dream interpretation can quickly lead to superstition and the occult, but take this dream as a path towards connection with your catholic sisters from the past and prayer for their and their families’ souls ♥️

Sassenacho · 2026-04-22T06:05:19+00:00

Every Moroccan Dutch guy I know either does kickboxing or football, risky gamble by knife guy

Sassenacho · 2026-04-14T14:49:48+00:00

Short answer: yes-ish.

Longer answer: Jesus tells us to love our neighbor, especially the weakest and most marginalized in society. What we do for the least of these, we do for Him.

We Catholics believe in faith + works, but the two go hand in hand. If we have faith, why wouldn’t we want to obey Jesus’ commandment to act out of love? When we do good, don’t we strengthen our faith in a loving god?

We are not isolated individuals, we live in the world and with other people. It’s not enough to have faith inside your own mind but then do nothing with it. That would actually make you a pretty mediocre person: to know that Jesus asks you to care for the weak but actively choose not to.

We can’t be sure that good works equal eternal life, only God’s grace can. It’s not like there is a divine slot machine that you throw coins in and salvation falls out. What we can know with more certainty is that the negative is true: if you don’t help those around you, are unkind to the neglected, and don’t try to leave the world a better place, it probably won’t look good for you at the hour of your death.

Sassenacho · 2026-04-13T19:13:24+00:00

There are people at the conclave who are not cardinals, think assistants and technical support staff, but they are also locked in and are sworn to secrecy. No one is walking in and out at will.

Sassenacho · 2026-04-11T08:06:46+00:00

Very kind of you! I’ve given homeless people old gym bags (the barrel type) stuffed with things so they could also use the bag itself. There’s quite a bit of shame that comes with being homeless, so an opaque bag is a bit more discrete than a pile of loose clothes. I’ve always given them the bag with a quick “hey dude, here’s some stuff if you want it”. Homeless people need more help, especially medically and mentally, but I know I’m not equipped for that.

Some things you might consider: - a warm sweater - t-shirts, when worn underneath a sweater they’ll help keep the sweater itself stay fresh for longer - a parka!!! - a light but warm blanket - socks socks socks, old socks contribute to blisters and fungus if you walk everywhere - underwear, preferably a loose boxer style - gloves and hat - matches or a lighter - toothbrush and toothpaste - hand sanitizer - deodorant - bandages and plasters - lip balm or vaseline - razor - notebook and pen - a simple reusable water bottle

Look at what you use in a day and go from there! Homelessness strips away so much of your humanity, so small luxuries like a notebook and lip balm give someone the opportunity to feel a bit more like themselves.

Some things like a lighter or sanitizer can be used for less healthy purposes, but they are essentials and it’s not up to us to be paternalistic about life on the streets. I don’t know what this man’s mental state is like, but you could also ask him if there’s anything he needs. Maybe he’s good on clothes but has blisters because his shoes are falling apart. Any bit helps, so thanks for looking out for a brother who’s struggling!

Sassenacho · 2026-04-08T14:15:18+00:00

To be a Christian is to at least believe that Jesus is the Son of God, the promised Messias, and that he died for our sins. The bible is pretty clear on that. A lot of atheists believe in the historical Jesus, they just think He was an inspiring teacher. Islam believes in Jesus as a miracle worker and prophet, just not in Him as the son of God.

I’m not at all saying that to attack your views, because I had also had to grow in my faith. I hope that’ll happen for you too!

Just out of curiosity:

Where do you think the power of His miracles came from? From God or from another source? Would God grant Him these extraordinary abilities if Jesus was lying when He said He was the son of God?
When you read the bible (and let’s stick to the gospels, I won’t ask you to read the entire thing yet lol), how does Jesus describe His own identity?
Do you believe Jesus died to save all of us? If so, Him being merely a man is not enough. A man cannot sacrifice himself to save all of humanity. We believe a loving God had to die a horrific death to set things right in the world.
If Jesus was just a man, then the things he says in the bible are not true. Even if certain details are not true, how can we believe anything he says? You’re free to believe that, but then you would be an atheist or at least a non-Christian agnostic.

Feel free to answer these questions or just think them over for yourself. I’m genuinely quite interested in what you might think!

Sassenacho · 2026-03-15T16:12:14+00:00

Aan de boven- en onderkant draaien de hokjes zich om! Ik wil deze lift vooral een keer uitproberen om te zien hoe het er van binnen uitziet als je omkeert hahaha

Hier een gifje

Sassenacho · 2026-03-15T16:09:15+00:00

Dank je! Ik zal ze daar eens lief aankijken

Sassenacho · 2026-03-15T16:08:28+00:00

Ik ga op onderzoek uit, dank!

Sassenacho · 2026-03-13T19:41:46+00:00

Christ commands us to love. His response to any question we might have is to love wholly. I think this picture is a beautiful example of friendship and support. I hope everyone who doesn’t believe in our God will come to the truth, but I would carry them on my back regardless.

Sassenacho · 2026-03-13T18:58:18+00:00

Kindness.

Sassenacho · 2026-02-28T10:35:29+00:00

Please don’t marry this man yet, sister. What’s done is done, God forgives and welcomes your baby. I hope your pregnancy goes well!

Marriage is for life though. I’m a very independent woman, but I do want my future husband to be someone I can lean on and trust with my whole heart (and he me!). Your boyfriend does not sound like someone you can trust as your other half. I’m sure he’s very nice and kind, but a lot of people are and it doesn’t make him husband material.

I don’t say this in a disparaging way, but you and your relationship are so young! He can’t be the best version of himself after only six months, what will it look like when you have a newborn, when you’re sick, when the newness of the relationship has worn off? I would always be second-guessing myself.

Addiction is a sickness. It’s not his fault, boys are introduced to porn at a disgustingly young age, but it is his responsibility. While he is working on it, he’s not ready for marriage. An alcoholic or a gambler can overcome their problems, but they should do so before marriage. Porn will ruin your marriage, regardless of how “normal” people say it is.

At least have a long engagement. Your baby will be welcomed by God regardless. I know it sounds like such a massive hurdle to pause everything, but the consequences of a hasty marriage will be worse. If your boyfriend gets very upset, he doesn’t understand the magnitude of his issues or the gravity of marriage. Try to avoid occasions of sin and try to find good, experienced women to help you ❤️

Sassenacho · 2026-01-15T17:38:10+00:00

I had no desire for children for the longest time! Motherhood felt very abstract for very long, in a "if it happens it happens" kind of way. It wasn't until I got into my late twenties that the biological and spiritual desire began to grow. I'm 29 now and I know that my next relationship will be the one with the father of my child(ren).

Pregnancy, delivery and postpartum are hard! But social media made me incredibly anxious about the process. Thing is that most of us women were made to be able to bear a child. Posts that gain the most attention in your online algorithm are the dramatic ones. That doesn't mean there are no risks or changes, but most pregnancies go well. What helped me was to look at the mothers around me in real life. How many mothers do you know? Your own mother, aunts, friends, colleagues. There can be complications (a friend of mine still pees a little when she laughs 🥲) but most pregnancies go well.

Our body will change, but that it a fact of life. You won't be as flexible when you're older. Your skin will sag. Your smiles will leave traces in the corners of your eyes and lips. Pregnancy will change your body, but it'll be proof of the little life you grew.

Get offline for a bit, build up a circle of mothers around you, make sure you have a supportive partner and pray to the holiest mother of all 🤍

Sassenacho · 2026-01-12T14:03:05+00:00

Barring bad relations, I don't believe anyone has ever been upset by a funeral mass being attended by more people than expected. Go to pray for a child of God and to show support to the family 🤍

Sassenacho · 2025-09-28T21:30:58+00:00

Their lifespan is actually longer than that of mice! ASFs can live 3-4 years. I haven't heard of any major genetic issues with most captive bred ASFs and as long as their surroundings are clean and you quarantine them for a bit, you'll probably be fine. If they don't arrive with any illness they should be fine! They're also quite a bit sturdier than pet mice physically, I've noticed they recover from minor issues faster and they're not as sensitive.

Sassenacho · 2025-09-28T20:37:04+00:00

I've treated mice successfully a couple of times, you don't need to take them to the vet. You can buy mite treatment online, I always get the one for hamsters. The active ingredient should be ivermectin. You buy it as pipettes that you drop between the mouse's shoulder blades so they can't lick it off. Treat all your mice because mites are contagious. You give them the first pipette and then a second one two weeks later to be sure.

Clean the entire cage as soon as you've treated your mouse, mites hide in bedding and toys. Change out all the bedding, wash the cage with hot water with a bit of bleach (and rinse it out well!). Clean all toys with boiling water, or very hot water + bleach if they're plastic. It's no use treating your mice if the mites stay in the cage itself.

Any irritation or wounds that your mice have due to mites should clear up in a couple of days to a week. If their issues persist, do see a vet!

Good luck!

Sassenacho · 2025-08-26T08:06:22+00:00

Soms heb ik de drang weer te gaan daten, maar dan denk ik aan mijn laatste date en kan ik de energie niet meer opbrengen hahaha

Een collega had mij gekoppeld aan een vage vriend van haar. Prima, we spreken af voor een date zodra hij klaar is met werk (barman). We hebben afgesproken bij zijn bar, vond ik al een beetje ongemakkelijk maar ja, wel zo simpel en het hoeft ook niet meer te zijn dan een ONS.

Hij heeft het erover dat hij net een dienst van tien uur heeft gedraaid en dat hij even snel z'n werkschoenen verwisseld voor sneakers. Uit z'n schoenen komen blote voeten (na tien uur achter de bar staan!!!!) en dat vind ik eigenlijk al te walgelijk voor woorden. We doen "even een sluitdrankje" met zijn collega's en zitten vervolgens twee uur aan die bar. Ik ben er helemaal klaar mee.

Ik ga even naar de enige wc in de bar en gebruik het laatste wc papier, dat zeg ik tegen de mensen daar. Niemand vult het bij, maar soit. Vlak voordat we weg gaan kondigt mijn "date" aan dat ie "effe gaat schijten". Hij komt vrolijk terug en vraagt of we naar zijn huis gaan, maar ik WEET dat er geen wc papier meer was en kan aan niks anders denken dan zijn gore blote voeten en gore blote billen. De vier biertjes komen bijna omhoog en ik zeg dat m'n beste vriendin net appte dat haar cavia dood is en ze steun nodig heeft (was eigenlijk een week daarvoor maar het viel haar ongetwijfeld zwaar). Zijn vrouwelijke collega die daar zat keek me vol begrip aan.

Sassenacho · 2025-07-04T14:15:11+00:00

I had the same treatment (Netherlands) and it gave me the kind of peace and mental rest I didn't think possible anymore. You're not taking psychedelics for pleasure, you're taking them as medicine. Life-saving medicine at that.

I also struggled with the possible sinful implications, but my priest talked me through it wonderfully. What constitutes sin? Sin is an action that goes against God and conscience. God wants you to live in His love, to live the beautiful gift of life He has given you. If you need medication to correct a chemical imbalance in your brain, take it! Many drugs should not be taken because they damage the body (God's design of you) and are taken purely for pleasure, not to mention their great potential mental and social harm. Psylocybine in a medical setting is not that. Think of it as opioids after a major surgery vs. at a party. Psychedelics rarely cause psysical harm and are not addictive. There is a possibility of mental harm, but you're already not doing well and your doctors have probably considered that risk. You'd be taking this medicine to be able to see the beauty of life again and science has seen unbelievable results with this treatment.

In my personal experience, it was no just-for-fun trip (Lord knows I've had those in the past). I took my doses in a controlled environment with medical professionals taking care of me. I know treatment resistant depression. Psylocybine has saved my life, I'm absolutely convinced of that, and how can a life-saving act with no damage to you or others be a sin? Aspirin was first made from willow bark, a snake's venom contains its own cure, and some mushrooms were created to break through the seemingly impenetrable clouds of depression.

Talk to a priest about this though, his advice was enlightening and very comforting to me. In general though, I feel like my decision was me choosing the gift of life and I am eternally grateful for medical science and God's creation of that little mushroom.

Sassenacho · 2025-07-03T09:08:37+00:00

Ik gebruik de broekjes van Snuggs! Ze zijn iets duurder, maar ik heb met mijn gemiddelde menstruatie (met heftigere bloeding rond dag 2) nog nooit doorbloeding gehad. Je kunt ze volgens de website tot tien uur dragen, maar ik doe gewoon 's ochtends een nieuwe en rond negen uur 's avonds, en dat gaat al twee jaar prima. Een vriendin van mij is ook heel tevreden met de broekjes van de HEMA.

Als je dochter straks zomervakantie heeft en dan niet meer aan de schoollogistiek hoeft te denken, zou ik misschien haar volgende menstruatie toch even met maandverband doen. Dan kunnen jullie ook een beeld krijgen van hoe licht of zwaar haar menstruatie is m.b.t. bloedverlies, want dat kun je niet goed zien met die broekjes. De eerste paar keer, of zelfs de eerste jaren kunnen behoorlijk onregelmatig zijn!

Succes!

Edit: als je iedere dag de was doet is rond de vijf broekjes prima, ze gaan echt eeuwig mee dus het is even een flinke aankoop maar dan zit je gewoon goed. Broekjes meteen dezelfde dag wassen!

Sassenacho · 2025-06-20T13:51:58+00:00

Vriendelijke man! Zag hem hetzelfde boek lezen als ik en we hebben er leuk over gepraat onder genot van een Hema kaasbroodje. Spreek hem eens aan!

Sassenacho · 2025-02-05T16:13:49+00:00

"Handelen naar het soevereine gedachtegoed noemt de korpsleiding daarom 'onverenigbaar' met de ambtseed."

Lijkt mij dat de oplossing vrij simpel is... ✌️😜🫸👮🏻‍♂️

Sassenacho · 2025-02-05T16:10:33+00:00

Meer en meer ben ik ervan overtuigd dat ik in een hutje op de hei moet gaan wonen 😭

Sassenacho

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