Does Anyone Here Speak Croatian?

[St_Aloysius]

I’m pretty sure this is the right section.

See, my mother (a Protestant) is finally, at last letting me be received into the Church! Originally, I had planned for it to be done on Easter, in my parish the usual way.

However, my mentor had an even grander idea. A wonderful idea, really. She asked what would I do if I could be received however I wanted.

I told her bluntly: “It wouldn’t be here. It would be overseas. Maybe in France or Poland.” (She’s Polish, you see, and I am in love with the country primarily because of her.) She laughed and responded, “Why not in Croatia, with Father Sudac?” (Father Sudac is a stigmatic priest, you see, who we both passionately love and know is destined for canonization.) My excitement flared up. “That would be INCREDIBLE!” “Alright,” she said, “but we’ll have to raise funds.”

Ever since then, I haven’t been able to shake the idea. We spoke today and she said, if that was what I truly wanted, we would make it happen. She suggested that I translate a letter I wrote quite a while back for our bishop (with my Confirmation class) for him.

So, all that said: I am hoping to get someone who speaks Croatian to help. Any takers?

Also, and this is even more important, really: If you know anything about affordable trips to Croatia, if you know how to make it happen, reply, PM me, SOMETHING!!! I’m going to do research, post on yahooanswers, and make a separate thread for that… but any help is appreciated.

Really.

 

[Lux_et_veritas]

My good friend,

Congratulations on your decision to be received into the Catholic Church.

Moreso than being concerned with where you are brought into the Church, I would be concerned with your formation between now and Easter. Most parishes who will receive you want you formed in their parish program, understandably.

Some parish programs are not solid. Some, unfortunately, have well-meaning people teaching things that are not in the catechism and even counter the CCC.

In the last 30 years or so, there has been an explosion of alleged visions, stigmatisms, mysticisms, and all kinds of things. History has shown that the majority will end up being inauthentic. Only a small percentage end up being fully approved by the Church.

I strongly encourage you to stay close to home, check out the program and make sure you choose a parish that will give you the best possible formation.

Fr. Sudac may very well some day be seen as an authentic stigmatist by Holy Mother Church. Or, he may not ever be seen as authentic.

I would also strongly encourage you to dive into private revelations, visionaries, mystics, and stigmatists that have been approved. There are so many that have been authenticated that you don’t need to worry about ever having been “duped” should a negative judgment be handed down in one of these other cases that are ongoing.

If a particular bishop is permitting a following that is somewhat different.

Either way, I don’t think your coming into the Church should be with some kind of “bang” in some distant land. Is not the experience of just being received good enough?

God bless and prayers!

 

[St_Aloysius]

You see, I went through Catechism last year with the Confirmation group, even though I knew I would not be able to be received.

Education is not lacking, I assure you. The class was wonderful–but less than intellectually (or spiritually) stimulating. It was still an altogether wonderful experience, however. It was there that I met my closest friend and his mother, my mentor–who is also my own spiritual mother, I daresay.

I crave this journey not so much to supplement my reception of the sacraments (which would be an equally joyous occasion wherever it took place) but more so as a great metaphor: a new start, a new land, aided by the many saints that have already been placed in my life.

That is all. Please believe me when I say there is no doubt or uncertainty in me regarding this. I know my intentions in this matter.

I am simply looking for some aid.

 

[maryj]

I know someone who speaks croation, actually quite a few. My grandparents were croation, and the area in which I live is thick with croations, slavs, serbians. what is it your looking to have translated? Pm me if you wish.

 

[Aramis]

It is most appropriate to be baptized & chrismated in the diocese where you will be participating.

While these two sacraments are permanent changes to your soul, they also are PUBLIC signs of your joining the church. Signs that let others know you are now one of “Us”.

Also, reception of adults (which, essentially, is how you should be received, if you are the same poster I think you are) is done at Easter, during the liturgy. How better to come into the church than before the largest collection of those who will be around you?

 

[matthew76]

I speak Croatia, how can I help you?

 

[bpbasilphx]

You should be received in your local parish Church.

It is through the local faith community that we become a part of the Church Catholic.

That someone has received the stigmata does not in itself mean anything. Padre Pio was not canonized because he was a stigmatic.

And it certainly doesn’t mean that such a priest can make stronger juju than your local parish priest.

 

[drno]

Dear friend,

I am so happy about you coming to the Church.

I would like to point out that it is not about what you want, but what God wants, and I think that you should pray over your wish to receive the initiation to the Church outside of your diocese (and get the bishop’s permission, of course).

That said, I live in Croatia, and am willing to help you out with text translations and your trip over here. But please don’t ask me to put you in contact with father Sudac

I will send you my e-mail address over private message, so you can contact me directly.

God bless

 

[puzzleannie]

any town with a sizeable ethnic population probably has a Croatian parish, try there, or look for the travel agents that specialize in trips to that area, very likely they also book pilgrimages for Croatian customers, parishes etc, and could help you with contacts. However bear in mind that you are a member of the parish where you reside, so the priest preparing you for reception into the Church should be consulted as his permission should be sought if you want to do this elsewhere. Also the bishop of the Croatian diocese will have to give his permission and will likely decide where you would be received.

 

[mahalia]

I’m Croatian from Croatia

I can help you. But, let me just say that father Sudac would probably advise you to take the sacrament of confirmation in your own parish, surrounded by your community.
You could still come to Croatia, for a vacation, or a pilgrimage, or something

Whatever you decide, feel free to pm me.