I don't know where to start

[Ani_Ibi]

Abira:

I think this may take me a few years lol but I like the idea of retreats and silent retreats.

No rush. God doesn’t force and God doesn’t rush.

Abira:

thanks for the ideas, I’ll keep checking back here when I have more questions… erm… are there different ‘types’ of Catholic churches in the same sense that some anglican churches are more liberal than others etc.

Yes, but there aren’t supposed to be. Pick one that respects Magisterial teaching.

Abira:

How do you know what style of church would suit you?

Visit different ones. But after a while you realize that you are at home anywhere you go in the world because the Church is always there with you.

Abira:

It was strange that someone said that people in catholic churches don’t tend to chatter at services as in anglican churches people are very sociable and always go over to say hello to new people before service and as they go in.

Generally the priests stand outside after Mass and they shake hands. People chat after Mass and sometimes have coffee in the church basement. Generally though the church is quiet and gives you privacy and peace.

Abira:

also, I have never heard of anyone requesting a confession from an anglican vicar… even thouhg I’m sure it can be done it’s not something that I’ve ever seen done, so it’s kinda alien to me.

First time for everything. Don’t be afraid.

Abira:

although that’s kinda the reason I’ve been dodging church; as I feel that I’ve done/ doing kinda bad things and shouldn’t be there.

You are not alone in that feeling. Btw we all do bad things. The Church is for sinners.

Abira:

I think maybe silent retreats must be kinda hcallenging for me lol.

I thought you might like them silent until you can emotionally connect.

 

[Abira]

No rush. God doesn’t force and God doesn’t rush.

I thought you might like them silent until you can emotionally connect.

thanks a lot.

S