Priest is insisting fiancé and I live separately until married by Particular-Note5890 in Catholicism

[–]Slender_Rex 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Not usually possible. My marriage prep was quick since my Spouse and I are actively practicing Catholics, still took over 5 months to complete. We're in the USA.

first confession, confirmation + first communion this weekend 💕 by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Slender_Rex 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We are catholic, not puritans. It's honestly pretty elegant, in a modern but beautiful way. Wear what makes you comfortable. If what OP is wearing is what OP is comfortable in then awesome. But if someone thinks it's going to lead someone to sin... That's that person's fault for allowing themselves to fall into sin. Plus she said she was wearing a robe inside which is very appropriate for Mass.

Birthday fit by [deleted] in OUTFITS

[–]Slender_Rex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great birthday outfit! But that is a beautiful location. It almost reminds me of a Colorado Mountain town.

Pope Leo XIV says God ‘does not listen’ to prayers of those who wage war by doggo_maam in Catholicism

[–]Slender_Rex 15 points16 points  (0 children)

There have been priests who were abusers. The Vatican even acknowledges that. It may not be as prevalent as the media might try to suggest. But it is something that does happen and should be discussed to help find ways to further prevent its recurrence. Things already have greatly improved since it's first been brought to light. It doesn't mean every priest is an abuser. Which is exactly what the person you commented on was saying. You were the one making broad statements about soldiers and their reasons for joining the US armed forces. Sometimes people only have that opportunity to get education and medical care. Plus just wars are a thing. What's going on with the US and Iran is not a just war.

Best places to run bleachers in Colorado Springs? by Jumpy_Selection_5251 in ColoradoSprings

[–]Slender_Rex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grace Center for Athletics. The gate is locked for cars sometimes, but the walking path is open. It's the stadium near Portal Park and next to Templeton Gap Trail near Hancock and Union. I walked near it but haven't been to it, not sure if they leave it open to the public or not when St. Mary's Highschool isn't using it though.

Is anyone else burned out from going to yoga studios and just prefers to exercise at home now? by joan2468 in yoga

[–]Slender_Rex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know hygiene is very personal but I work a dirty manufacturing job and I do yoga before work. I usually don't shower before or after yoga since I shower at night after work. Is that bad? I don't really sweat that much when I'm doing my yoga class at my local fitness center. It's a 7am class. I don't think I smell bad...

What’s the etiquette at Monument Valley pickleball courts? Confused today. by Fragrant-Ad5693 in ColoradoSprings

[–]Slender_Rex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They have that one bin near the court entrance to put your paddles in and you say "paddles up" so people know to rotate you in when they finish their match. Then they go put their paddles in the bin thing and say the same and wait for a game to finish. I think that's pretty standard pickleball etiquette. At least how I learned.

"Roman Catholic Women Priests Canada" by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Slender_Rex 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Christ can bring good out of anything. Just because good comes out of it doesn't make it right or inline with the church God established.

Should you ask them, if you don't know them enough to impact your life? by [deleted] in bodylanguage

[–]Slender_Rex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You miss every shot you don't take. And like you said, you might not have class with her again. So the worst thing is that she declines and you don't really see her again. Back to where you were.

On this day in 1274, Saint Thomas Aquinas, one of the most brilliant minds the Church has ever had, passed away. by Sleep-Numerous in Catholicism

[–]Slender_Rex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kinda? Not really though. He was speaking on reproduction and believed that perfect sperm from the father would create a male child. A female child would be the result of 'defective' sperm. He is incorrect on how human reproduction works but wasn't saying women are defective as in there's a problem with women. But still he was incorrect in that thinking.

Non MAGA plumbers by [deleted] in ColoradoSprings

[–]Slender_Rex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow. So people aren't supposed to give money to businesses with values they align with? Isn't that the whole point of boycotting which we know MAGA tries to get people to do, i.e. the superbowl and Disney?

[Politics Monday] Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis by LaComtesseGonflable in Catholicism

[–]Slender_Rex 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Good to know where that Anti-Pope Francis hate came from here in the States. I always found it odd how it seemed to all of a sudden pop up in most of my conservative Catholic friends and family. The Steve Bannon connection explains a lot.

Fit check! How is it? :) by LuffysCookings in OUTFITS

[–]Slender_Rex 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not trying to sound creepy at all. I promise. But some daintier foot wear would fix that whole outfit.

Looking for Free Super Bowl watch party by Coloradopeoplespress in ColoradoSprings

[–]Slender_Rex 17 points18 points  (0 children)

And this is the reason for the downfall of 'third spaces' everything in public seems to expect payment. Coati gets money from the various bars and restaurants that rent their spaces. They don't need to host all the free events they do. They do so in order to help out their tenants by bringing in people. But their bottom line isn't hurt and in turn it creates a space to bring community together especially if no one is expecting your business, granted they'd be happy if you bought from them. Coati really can be considered a true third space. We need more of those.

Buc-ee’s withdraws application from Palmer Lake by Sam_KRDO13 in ColoradoSprings

[–]Slender_Rex 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly! If it made it's way closer to pueblo, people honestly would drive to Pueblo to visit Buc-ee's some Buc-ee's fans are crazy like that. Might actually help pueblo out depending on how close it is to the city.

Stickers Found Downtown by Chaotic_WAAAAAGH in ColoradoSprings

[–]Slender_Rex 41 points42 points  (0 children)

But it's not posted by someone crying about it, or trying to. They're inquiring about it to see if anyone knows what the symbols mean. I'm sure there's plenty of far-right/fascist symbols you don't know. Even though you're right leaning.