If I revert, should it be to the Melkite or Latin Church?

[Isa_Almisry]

Marina14,

I cannot say that I am happy by your decision, as I am moving the opposite direction after having been Roman Catholic for much of my life, and after having attended an Eastern Catholic church for several years. Just ask yourself why you are making the change back to the Roman Catholic Communion. If it’s for theological reasons, ask yourself what you believe. If you still are Orthodox in your theology, then you might want to consider the Melkites, as they do not accept Latin doctrinal formulations and in most regards approach theology from an Eastern standpoint. If you are convinced of how the Latins formulate original sin, papal infallibility, purgatory, etc., then you do not want to be in an Eastern Catholic church but in the Roman one. I came to the conclusion that Eastern Orthodoxy is much different from Roman Catholicism, and that on several points there is significant doctrinal disagreement that precludes communion.

Me too!

This original intent of the mod for this thread was:

This thread was divided between an Apologetics issue and an Eastern Catholicism issue. To discuss whether Marina’s spiritual needs will best be met in the Roman or Melkite Church, please see this thread.

Not whether Marina’s spiritual needs will best be met in the Orthodox Church :yup: :banghead:

 

[Irish_Melkite]

And if I do, should it be to the Melkite Greek Catholic Church which we were members of & my daughter was Confirmed in before we left the Catholic Church or should it be to the Roman Catholic Church were I was Confirmed and we were not members of before we left the Catholic Church to become Orthodox Christians?/QUOTE]

Marina,

If you return to communion with Rome and you were canonically a Melkite prior to leaving communion, you should technically return to the Melkite Church - that is the intent of the Canons as written. However, it is not absolute and you may return to the Latin Rite.

If you are most spiritually comfortable in Eastern praxis, as would seem to be the case given your recent history of being Melkite and then entering communion with the Greek Orthodox, I would - by all means - return to the Melkites.

Prayers for you in your discernment of what to do, whichever decision you make as to each aspect of this situation.

Many years,

Neil

 

[Edwin1961]

If the Holy Spirit guides you go for it. Offer prayers, sacrifices, and almsgiving.

I totally agree iwth you.
When I reverted back to my Byzantine roots, it was first for geographical reasons (the closest church to me is the Byzanitne church across the street from me). Then when I stated attending the Divine Liturgy, I knew I was totally ‘home’.

Go with your heart with the aid of the Holy Spirit!

 

[Madaglan]

Originally Posted by Edwin1961:

(the closest church to me is the Byzanitne church across the street from me). Then when I stated attending the Divine Liturgy, I knew I was totally ‘home’.

Go with your heart with the aid of the Holy Spirit!

Ruthenian chant is beautiful.

 

[Mannyfit75]

If you revert, I think Melkite would best suits you

 

[kentuckyliz]

Realistically, it depends on what is available in your area. There are no Eastern Rite Catholic Churches within four hours travel time from me, for example.

So crack open your yellow pages. What are the options?

Among those options, what resonates with you most? Might require some visits.

Good luck to you.

 

[Catherine_Grant]

**Moderator Note:

This thread was divided between an Apologetics issue and an Eastern Catholicism issue. To discuss the Early Church Father quotes about the papacy, please see this thread.**

 

[dessert]

And if I do, should it be to the Melkite Greek Catholic Church which we were members of & my daughter was Confirmed in before we left the Catholic Church or should it be to the Roman Catholic Church were I was Confirmed and we were not members of before we left the Catholic Church to become Orthodox Christians?

Moderator Note:
This thread was divided between an Apologetics issue and an Eastern Catholicism issue. To discuss the Early Church Father quotes about the papacy, please see this thread.

It appears to me it is like you are a salmon trying to swim back up stream, I pray you are happy with your decision.

I don’t think it will be as difficult as it may seem. If it was me I would pick the one your daughter was confirmed till she is older and she may not get as confused by thowing her into a whole new rite as I am learning the latin is, I guess and I have to add I have never been to the others but am Latin.

You may not want to wait till she grows up as it will more than likely divide on issues of marriage, contraception etc. for her? Are you doing this for? her? or yourself or ? If this is too personal just ignore me I’m used to it.
God Bless you in your search. My children are all protestant unfortunately but they know where I stand now and you don’t want your daughter to think you are wishy, she probably won’t undrstand why you are doing this. If you are taking her away from friends this is what she will remember, if you are taking her away from someting harming her than you must do what is best for her.