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I was recently given a car. By the way, this is not the gift referred to in my latest thread. A lovely car given by a kind relative. Nice+small, easy 2 run. 1 problem: its not Catholic enough for me. It says SPORT on the side, + i am not remotely sporty. Its perfect apart from that word. I feel its not humble enough. Im v feminine+wear long skirts+driving a sports car feels weird. I just wish it didnt say sport on it. Any advice?
 
Suck it up and be grateful for an amazing gift. Do you have any idea how many thousands if not millions of people in this country would just be so happy to have that car?

Humility and being a gracious receiver. It goes a long way toward making you holy.

~Liza
 
1 Corinthians 10:[26] The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof. [27] If any of them that believe not, invite you, and you will be willing to go; eat of any thing that is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. [28] But if any man say: This has been sacrificed to idols, do not eat of it for his sake that told it, and for conscience’ sake. [29] Conscience, I say, not thy own, but the other’s. For why is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience? [30] If I partake with thanksgiving, why am I evil spoken of, for that for which I give thanks?

[31] Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatsoever else you do, do all to the glory of God. [32] Be without offence to the Jews, and to the Gentiles, and to the church of God: [33] As I also in all things please all men, not seeking that which is profitable to myself, but to many, that may be saved

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Take the word “sport” off. You can use dental floss to get behind the badge and cut through the glue.
 
I will trade you! You can have my '85 Dodge pickup. It gets maybe 15 mpg and needs tires. The AM/FM radio only picks up 3 AM stations. Heater works! Crank down the windows if you’d like air conditioning instead. 😃 (And I love it, so no, I’m not being serious.)

I agree with another poster, its a gracious gift and I think that it would be appropriate to accept it humbly. Drive it and make your relatives feel good about how much use you’re getting out of their gift; they probably wanted to please you.
You could also lovingly speak with the giver, thank them for their generosity, and explain your difficulty, if you are extremely uncomfortable. I wouldn’t trade it in or donate to charity without informing them; it could unnecessarily hurt their feelings.
 
bethanysamuel said:
I was recently given a car. By the way, this is not the gift referred to in my latest thread. A lovely car given by a kind relative. Nice+small, easy 2 run. 1 problem: its not Catholic enough for me. It says SPORT on the side, + i am not remotely sporty. Its perfect apart from that word. I feel its not humble enough. Im v feminine+wear long skirts+driving a sports car feels weird. I just wish it didnt say sport on it. Any advice?
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Do not be troubled over such trifles. Praise God for the wonderful gift and drive it in peace.

If you want to make it more “Catholic”, look around for something that can be put in the back window…a decal or something…I bet a web search would turn up something appropriate.
I guarantee more people will see that than the “Sporty” in the side…👍

Peace
James
 
Nice problem to have,
no, never been given a car, always had to work for one:(
 
Do you understand marketing? They slap words like ‘Sport’ on anything, it doesn’t make it a sports car, just like Cadillac slapping Cadillac badging all over a chevy citation didn’t make it a luxury car.

Drive the car, enjoy it, how you drive it makes more of a statement about who you are than whatever idiocy the manufacturer dressed it up with.
 
If this sounds harsh, I am sorry,
but are you kidding me?!?! 🤷
Someone, out of the kindness of their heart, gave you a car,
and it’s not Catholic enough?
What exactly does that mean? :confused:

Here in WNY, not having an SUV (sports utility vehicle) could mean the difference between getting around or not.

Really, I want to understand,
I just can’t wrap my head around your objection here.:confused: :ehh:
bethanysamuel said:
I was recently given a car. By the way, this is not the gift referred to in my latest thread. A lovely car given by a kind relative. Nice+small, easy 2 run. 1 problem: its not Catholic enough for me. It says SPORT on the side, + i am not remotely sporty. Its perfect apart from that word. I feel its not humble enough. Im v feminine+wear long skirts+driving a sports car feels weird. I just wish it didnt say sport on it. Any advice?
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bethanysamuel said:
I was recently given a car. By the way, this is not the gift referred to in my latest thread. A lovely car given by a kind relative. Nice+small, easy 2 run. 1 problem: its not Catholic enough for me. It says SPORT on the side, + i am not remotely sporty. ?
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I guess I am not getting the whole “I am defined by my car” vibe
if it is a decal have the dealer remove it
if not just have fun knowing you define your own personality and don’t allow a used car to determine who you are
 
Great responses, thanks! I think i wil put stickers on each side, i live fairly close to a Marian Shrine so i’l take a spin up there+go to the store. Also, where do i get those little fish symbols you see on the back of cars? I’d love 1 of them.
 
bethanysamuel said:
I was recently given a car. By the way, this is not the gift referred to in my latest thread. A lovely car given by a kind relative. Nice+small, easy 2 run. 1 problem: its not Catholic enough for me. It says SPORT on the side, + i am not remotely sporty. Its perfect apart from that word. I feel its not humble enough. Im v feminine+wear long skirts+driving a sports car feels weird. I just wish it didnt say sport on it. Any advice?
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If you want to make your car more Catholic, use it to drive someone to the local food bank so they can pick up provisions to feed their family. Or drive an elderly person to Mass. Or drive over to the hospital and sit with someone who hasn’t had a visitor today. Or use it to drop off some snacks at nursing home or hospice.

There are plenty of way to make your sporty car totally Catholic.
 
Luna_Lovecraft said:
If you want to make your car more Catholic, use it to drive someone to the local food bank so they can pick up provisions to feed their family. Or drive an elderly person to Mass. Or drive over to the hospital and sit with someone who hasn’t had a visitor today. Or use it to drop off some snacks at nursing home or hospice.

There are plenty of way to make your sporty car totally Catholic.
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Outstanding! 👍

~Liza
 
Speaking of a Catholic enough car- several years ago our family took a long road trip to Missouri and we stopped at a rest stop somewhere around South Dakota. An older man pulled up in his car that was covered with holy pictures- Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, angels and saints- rosaries hanging from his mirror and numerous statues on his dash board and even as a hood ornament on the outside. It was too much. I’d rather drive SPORT and have a rosary in my pocket!
 
If you really want to conform your driving experience to the Catholic Church, remember, the disciples all prayed in one Accord. :rolleyes:
 
bethanysamuel said:
I was recently given a car. By the way, this is not the gift referred to in my latest thread. A lovely car given by a kind relative. Nice+small, easy 2 run. 1 problem: its not Catholic enough for me. It says SPORT on the side, + i am not remotely sporty. Its perfect apart from that word. I feel its not humble enough. Im v feminine+wear long skirts+driving a sports car feels weird. I just wish it didnt say sport on it. Any advice?
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Repaint it with a Hello Kitty job?



You know you want to…
 
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