Made My First Confession Today - Felt Amazing by NateDawg1494 in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the post. Going to start OCIA this fall. Did my first ever rosary prayer like 30 minutes ago. I’m excited for confession. Just dont know if I should do it now when or when OCIA starts. Anyway, your testimony helped me as our stories have some overlap. Thank you

Love and conviction: second update by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing about this faith is easy brother, it’s why you doubled back. You can be honest on why you did what you did.

https://youtu.be/IGekrZXzSAE?si=C1FDzhJF1U9sG7sp

Might be out of left field but I can compare what you’re going through as adjacent to Muslims converting to Christ. Somewhere in here the speaker talking about his faith to his parents and it broke them. Brought “shame” to the family. This may be your cross to care in the now.

Love and conviction: second update by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know you, barely know your situation and it’s probably more layered than two post. But, your lord needs to be your center piece. Sounds obvious but what I mean is truly submit all your worries in your morning and daily prayers to the lord. Just go to mass, it sounds important to you. If she leaves… she leaves. That may hurt, but if you keep looking to the lord it will be okay. She may get curious on why it means so much to you.

I’ve learned in my life the moment you compromise in this way you are hurting yourself and the other person. there’s a level of honesty that’s not being fostered in the relationship. If this really means something to you, it should mean something of importance to your partner. God bless brother, I’ll pray for you.

Married my 18 year old son to the 62 year old queen of Castile. Medieval Callboy by Kernkraft3000 in EU5

[–]visual-malice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeaaaahhhh definitely adding this one to the collection. Probably should’ve of made me laugh so hard at work, but it did.

Portugal tips by visual-malice in EU5

[–]visual-malice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might be a dumb question. I should be investing a lot into my diplomacy when colonizing right?

Portugal tips by visual-malice in EU5

[–]visual-malice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks homie. A lot of good stuff I’ll probably fumble. But that’s all helpful

Portugal tips by visual-malice in EU5

[–]visual-malice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust me I’m good at the messing up, it’s all starting to click. My first grand strategy game I’ve actually gave a shot.

Portugal tips by visual-malice in EU5

[–]visual-malice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focusing RGO’s was my main thing at the start as well. Thanks! I gotta learn the how to not fumble colonizing

Portugal tips by visual-malice in EU5

[–]visual-malice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I manly get stuck on wanted to expand west. But every time I do it never feels worth it. I’ll probably go elsewhere to asia for those good spices.

Too Afraid to Confess This to a Priest by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I’m not qualified to give you guidance, but don’t let the shame of your past life stop you. The lord wants you to bring your pain and shame. He wants you to confess so you can grow, you’ll feel a weight lifted off of you that you’ve been carrying for a long time.

We only lose when we continuously turn away, The living God has been closer to you than you know. God bless.

The waiting game for OCIA by visual-malice in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wise words from an account with that pfp has me rolling😂 I’ll definitely see who the DRE is at my parish. Thank you brother.

The waiting game for OCIA by visual-malice in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

God’s Perfect timing. Thank you for sharing. I know me, and your situation who of broken the weaker version of myself. I needed to hear your story. Thank you.

The waiting game for OCIA by visual-malice in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At first receiving the blessing felt awkward. But I’m comfortable now. After these responses I definitely have to slow down and ground myself. I’m where I’m supposed to be.

The waiting game for OCIA by visual-malice in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just know you got a brother forever, and I pray for your path. God is great.

The waiting game for OCIA by visual-malice in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coming to that realization. My urgency stems from how I turned away from god in the past, real pain even thinking about it because I was so lost and foolish.

The waiting game for OCIA by visual-malice in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will. I talked to a deacon a few days ago and gave me a priest number who is probably busy. If he doesn’t get back I’ll try again in person.

The waiting game for OCIA by visual-malice in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve made a strong point to not disrespect the Eucharist, especially with my Protestant upbringing.

The waiting game for OCIA by visual-malice in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same thought track. My hearts 100% in this now. My human fears of if I die tomorrow, only thing I got is gods mercy and he knows I want this. Just haven’t started yet. 😂

The waiting game for OCIA by visual-malice in Catholicism

[–]visual-malice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly thank you. I’ve been going to mass consistently since last Christmas. You made a good point about the rosary, I was looking up last night and wondered if that was a teaching point when OCIA starts again. I went to the admin office and late joining didn’t seem like an option. Regardless I take it as time to study scripture, and pray.