This is a tough chapter for me because it talks about church and basically tells me I need to be apart of it. I understand the things I need to do but I get wrapped up and allow life to take over and then the excuses come as to why I don't go. I also struggle sometimes because I don't feel like I get a lot out of the gospel at mass. I really need to just pray about this and ask God how t handle it. I really want my boys to know about church and think that it is a regular thing that we do. The foundation of our family really needs to be built around God. I need to fellowship of other believers because they keep me in the straight path of God. I would like to be more consistant in going to church and would love for my family to be apart of this. I know that it will be very difficult to get my husband to join me but I will just pray about it and maybe he will see the light.
I agree Jess, I have been struggling with going to church. I don't know if its struggling or just challenged with what religion I should be a part of. It seems as though I feel the Christian Church relays the message clearer and I retain more. Yet, I feel I would be betraying and I'm not sure what I would be betraying if I leave the catholic church. I connected to the Catholic Church all my life especially during my illness. It was more than just the church though I connected with God more than I did just the church. This chapter was eye opening because of how it relates everything to fellowship. I really never thought of fellowship so I need to committ towards more fellowship and committment to my faith. This needs to include Church and services.
Janina, I know what you mean because I experienced this for a long time. Catholic vs. Christian. The only way I got through it was with my relationship with God and I can attend any Church as long as I have this relationship with God. When I was in high school I knew this guy and he was the most Christian guy on campus. He was part of the Christian club and an awesome person. During one summer he visited Rome in Italy and he came back with a changed mind. I couldn't believe the day he told me he had changed from Christian to Catholic. I thought wow...I asked him why? He said the Catholic religion is the route of everything God is trying to tell us to believe and be. He said that the word was so meaningful and he felt that God was pulling him in that direction. I'm telling you I was so super shocked by this. I never thought in a million years this guy would be a Catholic. I always remembered that and I think about where he is today. He made such a huge impact on me in high school. I say continue to pray about it and you will find the answers you are looking for.
This is a tough chapter for me because it talks about church and basically tells me I need to be apart of it. I understand the things I need to do but I get wrapped up and allow life to take over and then the excuses come as to why I don't go. I also struggle sometimes because I don't feel like I get a lot out of the gospel at mass. I really need to just pray about this and ask God how t handle it. I really want my boys to know about church and think that it is a regular thing that we do. The foundation of our family really needs to be built around God. I need to fellowship of other believers because they keep me in the straight path of God. I would like to be more consistant in going to church and would love for my family to be apart of this. I know that it will be very difficult to get my husband to join me but I will just pray about it and maybe he will see the light.
ReplyDeleteI agree Jess, I have been struggling with going to church. I don't know if its struggling or just challenged with what religion I should be a part of. It seems as though I feel the Christian Church relays the message clearer and I retain more. Yet, I feel I would be betraying and I'm not sure what I would be betraying if I leave the catholic church. I connected to the Catholic Church all my life especially during my illness. It was more than just the church though I connected with God more than I did just the church. This chapter was eye opening because of how it relates everything to fellowship. I really never thought of fellowship so I need to committ towards more fellowship and committment to my faith. This needs to include Church and services.
ReplyDeleteJanina, I know what you mean because I experienced this for a long time. Catholic vs. Christian. The only way I got through it was with my relationship with God and I can attend any Church as long as I have this relationship with God. When I was in high school I knew this guy and he was the most Christian guy on campus. He was part of the Christian club and an awesome person. During one summer he visited Rome in Italy and he came back with a changed mind. I couldn't believe the day he told me he had changed from Christian to Catholic. I thought wow...I asked him why? He said the Catholic religion is the route of everything God is trying to tell us to believe and be. He said that the word was so meaningful and he felt that God was pulling him in that direction. I'm telling you I was so super shocked by this. I never thought in a million years this guy would be a Catholic. I always remembered that and I think about where he is today. He made such a huge impact on me in high school. I say continue to pray about it and you will find the answers you are looking for.
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