Last Sunday was my first anniversary in the Catholic church. …In order to keep peace in my household and eliminate the unbearable tension, I’m going to have to leave the Church.
…I’m not strong enough to stand up against her. …
God bless you all.
Hogwash. You need to grow up, but a mature woman of God, and march yourself into the church each and every Sunday (and as many days between) and all the church activities that you feel God is inviting you too. Apparently no one ever told you that persecution, trials and hardship are the lot and norm for those who choose to follow Jesus Christ.
You need to not rely on yourself but turn to God who supplies the strength needed to follow Him. Otherwise, you risk turning out to be the seed that “fell on rocky ground” and “when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away” in the parable of the sower. This is your moment of faith. No excuses. Think of the early Church and today martyrs for the faith and what they had to endure beyond human strength in giving witness to the faith.
Excuse my bluntness, but get a backbone, and if you do not have one, pray that God will give you one, if only a temporary loaner one, until you develop your own.
“And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they had not much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, but when the sun rose they were scorched; and since they had no root they withered away. Other seeds fell upon thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears, let him hear.” …“Hear then the parable of the sower. When any one hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in his heart; this is what was sown along the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the delight in riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit, and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”
Matthew 13: 3-9, 18-23
“My son, when you come to serve the LORD, prepare yourself for trials. Be sincere of heart and steadfast, undisturbed in time of adversity. Cling to him, forsake him not; thus will your future be great. Accept whatever befalls you, in crushing misfortune be patient; For in fire gold is tested, and worthy men in the crucible of humiliation. Trust God and he will help you; make straight your ways and hope in him.You who fear the LORD, wait for his mercy, turn not away lest you fall. You who fear the LORD, trust him, and your reward will not be lost. You who fear the LORD, hope for good things, for lasting joy and mercy. Study the generations long past and understand; has anyone hoped in the LORD and been disappointed? Has anyone persevered in his fear and been forsaken? has anyone called upon him and been rebuffed? Compassionate and merciful is the LORD; he forgives sins, he saves in time of trouble. Woe to craven hearts and drooping hands, to the sinner who treads a double path! Woe to the faint of heart who trust not, who therefore will have no shelter! Woe to you who have lost hope! what will you do at the visitation of the LORD?”
Sirach 2: 1-14
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” **Philippians 4: 19 **
“ May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, …”
Colossians 1: 11
Not a good idea! Please reconsider.
. But, we stand firm knowing what we believe is right and pleasing to GOD! He is the ONLY ONE YOU HAVE TO PLEASE!! PLEASE do not leave the Catholic faith to pacify your mom, I know this would be difficult if you were underage, but you are an adult!!! Be respectful of your mom but stand firm!!!