Encouraging returning to the faith

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How would you go about helping a wayward adult child back to confession and mass if you’ve asked would they like to come to mass and they reply maybe next week ?
Not sure whether they are just being polite or almost there in their thinking.Very worried about this adult child’s lifestyle and safety at times.
Thanks in advance 🙂
 
I think the most important thing is to invite people to Mass. Don’t ask for a commitment, don’t ask them to come every week, but invite once and maybe occasionally after that. One you’ve done that, don’t nag or pester them about it. The next big thing is to pray. Take your inspiration from St. Monica who prayed for her son.
 
Agree wholeheartedly. If we press, they dig their heels in.
Pray and invite. God bless you dear one!
 
And if that adult child takes risks that endanger their lives?
 
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How would you go about helping a wayward adult child back to confession and mass if you’ve asked would they like to come to mass and they reply maybe next week ?
Not sure whether they are just being polite or almost there in their thinking.Very worried about this adult child’s lifestyle and safety at times.
Thanks in advance 🙂
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If the positive approach doesn’t work, don’t hesitate to bring up the consequence for their lack of attention.
 
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And if that adult child takes risks that endanger their lives?
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Yes…what can a parent do?

The doctor tells your adult son that his blood pressure is quite high and he should watch his diet, exercise, and start taking medication. Your son refuses to do these things and puts his life in danger. What can a parent do?

Parents can encourage their adult children to follow the doctor’s advice; they can certainly pray for their children. They can’t force an adult child to take a pill every day, get exercise, or watch what they eat. If the parent nags the child it is unlikely to have the desired effect.

You can force a young child to do certain things. You can’t do the same for another adult, no matter how misguided they may be.
 
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