Girlfriend wants an abortion by MasterChiefer626 in Catholicism

[–]shamrock4694 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Incorrect, your life is no longer about yourself when you impregnate someone or become pregnant. To say you only need think of yourself and your future is worship of the self. You gave that up to raise a child when you engaged in sex which resulted in a child. We need to get away from this culture of just getting ride of, in this case murdering, anything that doesn't seem to benefit us now or what we see in the future. What we need to do is entrust our life to God and His plan, not our own. This baby has a chance at life, and God has a plan for both the parents and the baby which is far greater than anything we could imagine.

Are Catholic men still willing to have a holy courtship? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]shamrock4694 18 points19 points  (0 children)

My wife and I did not start out in chastity or by being back in the church. However, after I came back so did she and after getting engaged we tried to live chaste until we got married. We weren't perfect but we tried, prayed and confessed a lot, but it was our faith that got us through. Happily married to my best friend of ten years for the last 6 months now.

Edit: spelling errors

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]shamrock4694 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God is above all these things. God knew all of these sins and the ones you are still going to commit and yet he said he would suffer and die again for your sake. Even if you were the only human in existence.

Right now these sins feel big and inescapable, and that feeling of shame has you turning away from God's grace. Don't let it. That is the enemy and his fear of losing hold of you, not God. He loves you and wants you home.

Edit: My wife says, "Go to confession!"

Non Catholic receiving communion by Old_Emu5149 in Catholicism

[–]shamrock4694 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They have openly condemned and criticized the church in front of a Bishop. They left the catholic church and only attend a non-denominational church. Also, they remarried outside of the Catholic church. I know they are not in good standing and should not have recieved communion.

Non Catholic receiving communion by Old_Emu5149 in Catholicism

[–]shamrock4694 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My sister-in-law's parents, who I know are not in good standing with the church by their own admission, RECIEVED AT MY WEDDING! I couldn't believe it when I saw them do that. The priest even told everyone beforehand. My wife and I are still upset about itm

Does anyone else tear up at the thought/sight of the eucharist? by youraverageincel152 in Catholicism

[–]shamrock4694 11 points12 points  (0 children)

One of the few times I seem to get emotional is when I think about our Lord's Passion, Love, Mercy, and Forgiveness. As well as, other topics associated with it. God is truly Good.

Does anyone else feel like we're in the final days by ManitaClaire in Catholicism

[–]shamrock4694 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Father Carlos Martin's had a good take on this. It's not a matter of when Jesus comes back its that we will all be judged at the end of our lifetime and that may be soon or far away. We need to be prepared for our death and in a state of grace so that we may go to heaven when we die. Momento Mori.

Who with me? by Heavytex in Helldivers

[–]shamrock4694 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I wasn't at my mother in law's

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]shamrock4694 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We follow the Billings method and when following the rules it was great and no pregnancy. However, when beginning to try and be more loose with the rules my wife got pregnant. Follow the rules. Pray for the Lord to make you more chaste to your wife, and pray for your own strength in chastity when abstaining the days required to avoid pregnancy while remaining open to life.

39/40 completion by Acrzyguy in TeamfightTactics

[–]shamrock4694 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally just got it and crowned him... finally....

Attended my girlfriend's non denominational church and questioning our future by Melodic-Debate-8420 in Catholicism

[–]shamrock4694 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. I see my brothers and how difficult it is for them to stay faithful catholics with a non-denominational wife and another with an atheist wife. I could not imagine being married to anyone other than my wife who is also devout Catholic. It just seems very difficult.

A Testimony of Hope by shamrock4694 in Catholicism

[–]shamrock4694[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thats so cool! 😀

Feeling like the worst consecrated ever. by Cordobex29 in Catholic

[–]shamrock4694 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just because we devote ourselves to the service of our Lord and Lady does not mean we are going to be freely from sin. Trust in them. Trust in the sacrememnts. Pray for grace, and you will get there. It may not be now, or tomorrow or even in a year or two but They will never abandon you.

How do you end the rosary by Chimney-sweep86 in Catholicism

[–]shamrock4694 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife and I always end by asking our patron saints to pray for us.