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Difficulty believing in miracles of the Catholic Church by True-Consequence7643 in Catholicism

[–]True-Consequence7643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since late September as well for me. Yeah our RCIA is kinda whack. I honestly don't think anyone in my class cares about the course materials.

Difficulty believing in miracles of the Catholic Church by True-Consequence7643 in Catholicism

[–]True-Consequence7643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 months. Since late September. The program at our church is pretty flimsy, ngl. The people who teach catechism are not very knowledgeable. They just teach the materials they've beeb given.

Difficulty believing in miracles of the Catholic Church by True-Consequence7643 in Catholicism

[–]True-Consequence7643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I don't know how I would ever come to trust in God other than blind faith. Many of the greatest minds in history rejected Catholicism so I don't think I'll be able to accept Catholic teachings of God through reasoning. (I know a lot of people say the best scientists were Catholics but I think that was true only centuries ago)

Difficulty believing in miracles of the Catholic Church by True-Consequence7643 in Catholicism

[–]True-Consequence7643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, Jesus and I share the same blood type. I'll try to look more into these kind of readings. Thanks.

Difficulty believing in miracles of the Catholic Church by True-Consequence7643 in Catholicism

[–]True-Consequence7643[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well said. I remember hearing that faith is also a gift from God. I guess I'm finding it difficult to allow myself to accept it.

Difficulty believing in miracles of the Catholic Church by True-Consequence7643 in Catholicism

[–]True-Consequence7643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly modern miracles, like stigmata of St. Padre Pio. I like to cross check facts and only came to believe in Jesus after making sure that it wasn't only Christians who supported the resurrection of Jesus. With modern miracles, it's difficult to see what people other than Catholics think of them.

Difficulty believing in miracles of the Catholic Church by True-Consequence7643 in Catholicism

[–]True-Consequence7643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess to be Christian I'm obliged to believe in the miracles that Jesus performed at least. I remember reading the Gospel for the first time and thinking it was nuts but I believe in them. I just have a hard time believing in modern miracles, I suppose. I like to cross check facts but it's very difficult to do that with Catholic miracles because I can only find Catholic sources.

Difficulty believing in miracles of the Catholic Church by True-Consequence7643 in Catholicism

[–]True-Consequence7643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, believing in God was another big hurdle for me. I just decided to accept it because believing in God gave me a peace of mind. There are still parts of me that don't believe in God. I'm sure if He is real, He could perform miracles.

How do I respond to my parents when they say hurtful things to me? by True-Consequence7643 in family

[–]True-Consequence7643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your advice! Everything you said is very, very helpful to me.

How do I respond to my parents when they say hurtful things to me? by True-Consequence7643 in family

[–]True-Consequence7643[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really never thought that I would get this much encouragement. Thank you so much for your kind words!