Converts -- mixed feelings?

[strngrnrth]

Am I the only convert who feels mixed up sometimes, missing the folks and things from the previous religious groups but still glad I’m here?

 

[Trishie]

It just means you have a loving, loyal heart. Those folk are still your brothers and sisters. They’re part of your history; but I’m glad your’re glad you’re a Catholic! I hope and pray that you have many good Catholic experiences, and good Catholic friends. Love, Trishie!

 

[Running4God]

For sure!
I feel this way from time to time…Miss a lot of the old stuff that went along with the way I used to live
At the end of the day though, I wouldn’t change this for anything!

 

[jmcrae]

Am I the only convert who feels mixed up sometimes, missing the folks and things from the previous religious groups but still glad I’m here?

I get lonely and miss my old Church sometimes - it was a wonderful community; it felt like my family. It was really, really hard to leave.

I’m starting to get that feeling in the Catholic Church now, too, though - it was neat today that one of the kids ran up to me and hugged me and started telling me all about her day. It really made me feel “at home”.

PS: A couple of weeks ago, Father yelled at me for accidentally leaving a light on upstairs - I guess you know they’re not worried about you leaving them, if they can feel comfortable to yell at you for that sort of thing.

“Home” is not only where they have to take you in no matter what; it’s also where they can yell at you, and you won’t go anywhere, because there’s really no place else to go.

 

[ladylinguist]

Definitely feel that way sometimes. My old church was a very social, family-like atmosphere. Not to mention the excellent worship music. I still have a lot of friends that go to that church. But it’s not home in the way that the Catholic church is. There is a such a richness to the Catholic faith that can’t be found anywhere else.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels this way.