hallo

[florence_ngui]

hi brothers and sisters in christ. Please advice me on what to do for I have a boyfriend who is a non catholic and I really love him but Im afraid he may not change to be a catholic. please help and pray for me to make a wise decision

 

[afcheviron]

Have you talked to him about Religeon much? How does he feel about the Catholic faith? It would seem that if he is hostile towards it you would have very hard times ahead of you. or maybe he is indifferent? My brother in law was not Catholic, but he married my sister in the Church. It is impossible for us to change someone’s heart, Only God can do that. All we can do is ask him to hear our prayers. I will say a prayer for you. Trust in the Holy Spirit and he will speak to your heart and give you an answer.

 

[Trishie]

Holy Spirit of God please guide Florence to lovingly find and live the will of God for her life. Please guide her to make choices that fulfil Your wishes for herself and others, and that lead her to holiness and peace.

 

[revert_jen]

I think it depends on whether your boyfriend has respect for the Church, even if he does not intend to join it. It also depends on whether he is a Christian at all. It is harder to be married to a non-Catholic Christian than a Catholic Christian, but not impossible. That is why the Church allows it. However, if he is an atheist or another sort of non-Christian, it is much harder. Also you need to get a special dispensation if he is not baptized, in order to be married in the Church.

Lord, please watch over and guide Florence, that she might know and do your will always. Help her to know whether the man she is dating will be a good husband to her and whether they will be able to help each other to increase in holiness, as happens in the best of marriages. When You have let her know your will, help her also to be sure of it so she will not doubt. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Best wishes,

–Jen