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thednt
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I was brought up in the Church of England (high church mainly) way of life. Parents both worked for the church.
Over the last few years (slow and steady), I have had what I would refer to as a ‘crisis’ and a shaking of belief in my involvement with the Church of England, for reasons too many to list here and, frankly, deeply personal.
I have spend a great deal of time praying and ‘meditating’ / reflecting on my current condition and feel a very strong affinity for and with the Catholic church. This is the second time this has happened in my life. The last time was around five years ago. As adherent to high church ‘ways’, I have always had a spiritual home, guidance and support from what I would call the clear and concise manner that high church and Catholicism has.
My spirituality is the type where I need something solid to get my back up against, something that is more concrete than a type of ‘pick what you like’ Christian brand. I don’t do modern. I cannot abide ‘happy clappy’ - it’s not my bag. For me, religion is deeply personal and private. I find the spoken word, in worship, to have more of an impact than anything else.
I really have no idea if I should approach the local Catholic priest over this, or if there’s a central organization that can offer some pastoral support and informal / formal advice.
Although my prayers seem to be leading the Catholic way, the fact my deceased father was a C of E Vicar is causing some anxiety, as I have no idea what effect such a conversion will have on my tight nit family.
This may be a trivial matter to most, but to me its literally a life changer.
Any advice appreciated.
Over the last few years (slow and steady), I have had what I would refer to as a ‘crisis’ and a shaking of belief in my involvement with the Church of England, for reasons too many to list here and, frankly, deeply personal.
I have spend a great deal of time praying and ‘meditating’ / reflecting on my current condition and feel a very strong affinity for and with the Catholic church. This is the second time this has happened in my life. The last time was around five years ago. As adherent to high church ‘ways’, I have always had a spiritual home, guidance and support from what I would call the clear and concise manner that high church and Catholicism has.
My spirituality is the type where I need something solid to get my back up against, something that is more concrete than a type of ‘pick what you like’ Christian brand. I don’t do modern. I cannot abide ‘happy clappy’ - it’s not my bag. For me, religion is deeply personal and private. I find the spoken word, in worship, to have more of an impact than anything else.
I really have no idea if I should approach the local Catholic priest over this, or if there’s a central organization that can offer some pastoral support and informal / formal advice.
Although my prayers seem to be leading the Catholic way, the fact my deceased father was a C of E Vicar is causing some anxiety, as I have no idea what effect such a conversion will have on my tight nit family.
This may be a trivial matter to most, but to me its literally a life changer.
Any advice appreciated.