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[Churchman25]

Yesterday before I went to Church I tried to get other members of my family to go but they would not. I know I didn’t sin because I at least attempted to get them to go. Im saying for the future does anyone have any recommendations on how to get other members of their family who may be feeling lazy to go to Church? I even told my two other sisters that it was a serious sin, and they did not really care. My third sister went at the beach with my mother. As for my dad, I asked him and later on said do you still want to go and he said no.

 

[27lw]

I think that all you can do is invite them, and offer to go with them. You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink.
Try to be a helpful, loving cheerful person who shows the love of God to others - - they may want to come with you sometime! I went alone to Mass for quite a while - - I never thought my husband would join me (he was a lapsed Catholic for a few decades - - while I was a “wannabe” convert). Now our whole family goes - - thanks be to God!

I can tell you really love them and care about them. Sounds like you are trying your best to influence them in a positive direction. Sometimes it is better to let your actions speak louder than words. Stay positive and say a prayer for them! : )

 

[Graceful_Lamb]

All you can do is invite them. If they don’t want to go, then they don’t go. You have done your part.

 

[brad90956]

Yesterday before I went to Church I tried to get other members of my family to go but they would not. I know I didn’t sin because I at least attempted to get them to go. Im saying for the future does anyone have any recommendations on how to get other members of their family who may be feeling lazy to go to Church? I even told my two other sisters that it was a serious sin, and they did not really care. My third sister went at the beach with my mother. As for my dad, I asked him and later on said do you still want to go and he said no.

Trust me, I know the feeling. I have 2 brothers and 1 sister that I’ve tried to get to come to Mass with me and my Mom. I’ve been trying for about a year now. Each month I have a Mass said for my Dad, who passed away. I always invite all of them but have never had all 3 show up. One brother came a couple times and my other brother showed up once. My sister has never shown up.

This is what I’ve learned…you cannot “make” them come. All you can do is keep inviting them (as I do every month) and pray for them.

Pray to St. Monica. She prayed to God for years for the reformation of her son, St. Augustine of Hippo.

St. Monica, I need your prayers. You know exactly how I’m feeling because you once felt it yourself. I’m hurting, hopeless, and in despair. I desperately want my children (brothers and sister) to return to Christ in his Church but I can’t do it alone. I need God’s help. Please join me in begging the Lord’s powerful grace to flow into my children’s (siblings) lives. Ask the Lord Jesus to soften their hearts, prepare a path for their conversion, and activate the Holy Spirit in their lives.

Amen.

 

[zab]

Yesterday before I went to Church I tried to get other members of my family to go but they would not. I know I didn’t sin because I at least attempted to get them to go. Im saying for the future does anyone have any recommendations on how to get other members of their family who may be feeling lazy to go to Church? I even told my two other sisters that it was a serious sin, and they did not really care. My third sister went at the beach with my mother. As for my dad, I asked him and later on said do you still want to go and he said no.

I wish I knew but I don’t. I know it is difficult not to worry about your family members. I have learned that I have to let go. I pray for them and remember them in my daily offering and I try to do as Padre Pio has said, “PRAY, HOPE, AND DON’T WORRY”. It is not easy- not to worry- but I try.

 

[thephilosopher6]

Tell them they’ll actually get to meet Jesus upfront in person if they go. It’s called the Eucharist.

 

[Dorothy]

Yesterday before I went to Church I tried to get other members of my family to go but they would not. I know I didn’t sin because I at least attempted to get them to go. Im saying for the future does anyone have any recommendations on how to get other members of their family who may be feeling lazy to go to Church? I even told my two other sisters that it was a serious sin, and they did not really care. My third sister went at the beach with my mother. As for my dad, I asked him and later on said do you still want to go and he said no.

Pray for them, and make sure you keep going and growing closer to the Lord. It is good to be community with others your age who are into their faith, and are eager to learn more about the faith and prayer.

As we become more Christ-like, others will notice our peace and want to have it also.