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LydiaW
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I really am having a hard time right now with the disapproval of my family. My mom and my siblings are very against me being Catholic. My dad is happy that I want to be a christian again, and he himself might convert one day, God willing. Sadly, every time I mention anything catholic and do anything like go to my RCIA classes, I got these hurt and angry looks, harsh words, or the constant criticism. For example, my Dad is protestant, yet he is catholic in some of his ways. He is very happy when I talk to him about Catholic things, or give him anything Catholic, like a small pamplet. Awhile back, he started asking St. Jude for his protection. He bought a candle that has St. Jude on it, and keeps it on the kitchen table. Well, my sister saw it today, and saw that it had a prayer to St. Jude on it. Her reaction follows: " It has a prayer on it! Your not supposed to pray to dead people!" I tried to defend the saints by saying " Your asking them to ask Jesus to help you". She rolled her eyes and kept saying negative things. I didn’t know what to do, since I feel intimidated by her. She may be younger than me, but she has a sharp and quick tounge, and often embaresses me. So, I left the room.
What do I do? I am trying to defend my faith, but it hurts that my family is so angry with me for choosing my faith in the first place. Plus, any suggestions on defending the faith would help. I feel very stupid at times.
What do I do? I am trying to defend my faith, but it hurts that my family is so angry with me for choosing my faith in the first place. Plus, any suggestions on defending the faith would help. I feel very stupid at times.