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cora_cobb
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You said it all so beautifully. I appreciate your obvious dedication to the study of God’s Word as well as the Catholic faith. God Bless You
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Johndigger
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This is quite an interesting topic. Thank you cora for bringing it into the spotlight, once more. 
Feelings are very important in Christianity. Jesus wept. Jesus was happy. Jesus was sad.
Feelings are one of our first reactions to something and they can tell us when something is wrong or right.
However, our feelings are lesser in the order of nature than our reason. Thus, the conclusion that we reach from our feelings must always be verified with our reason. If our reason and feelings conflict, then the one of higher order must be triumphant - reason wins.
Feelings are wonderful, God-given gifts. God can use them to inspire us to pray and to do pious things.
Now, whilst it would not be the best to do something just because it feels good, God knows that we are weak and can use our feelings to show us the path of righteousness.
JD
Feelings are very important in Christianity. Jesus wept. Jesus was happy. Jesus was sad.
Feelings are one of our first reactions to something and they can tell us when something is wrong or right.
However, our feelings are lesser in the order of nature than our reason. Thus, the conclusion that we reach from our feelings must always be verified with our reason. If our reason and feelings conflict, then the one of higher order must be triumphant - reason wins.
Feelings are wonderful, God-given gifts. God can use them to inspire us to pray and to do pious things.
Now, whilst it would not be the best to do something just because it feels good, God knows that we are weak and can use our feelings to show us the path of righteousness.
JD
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cora_cobb
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Hi JD, Thanks for your response. Yes one must not act on feelings alone but they do help. We have the written word of God, the writings of the ancient ones who were blessed with a special gift of understanding from God and answeres to prayers. I spent much time reading anything I could find on Catholism and also had a friend who proviede me with material. Give your friend pamphlets and even holy cards, anything Catholic. She may or may not read them but their presence with make a difference. Give her a Rosary and just be there for her if she has a question. May God help you as you life your life in front of her.
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