The best thing to do is contact and arrange to speak to a catholic priest.He then can give you more direct solutions in regards to what level you are at and the appropriate books and sources best suited to you,not to mention,guide and re-educate you and remedy your ignorance of the faith.
RCIA. You can sit in on the board and learn about the faith all over again. But in an engaging way where you can ask all the questions you can think of and have them adequately answered (and if they can’t answer them immediately they can pass them on to someone who can give you a concise answer). I just came into the Church last easter vigil. I plan on joining RCIA every year that I’m still around this area. I learn something new every weekend I go. It’s to my benefit as much as it is to others. I think that would be a good step for you. But that’s just my personal opinion. First things first schedule an appointment with a Priest. When you study Catholicism in its entirety then it all makes sense. The fullness of Truth is with us. You will remember that soon
God BlessCatholics confess one God. There are not three Gods. The Eternal Father is God, the Eternal Son is God, The Eterenal Holy Spirit is God yet there are not three Gods but One God. To say there are three Gods in One God is a contradiction and therefore false. There are Three Divine Persons in One God and this is not a contradiction but a mystery. The Father eternally begets the Son, the Son is eternally begotten of the Father, the Holy Spirit eternally proceeds from the Father and the Son.
Read the Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma by Ludwig Ott. Catholics confess that there is only One God. You must come back to the Church your salvation depends on it. If you want to send me a private email please do so. I will do everything in my power to help you.
Allah means God, it’s a matter of different language and not names.
Wrong!
You are right, the Christian in the Arab world use arabic word Allah for the english word God in monotheism and ilah for singular of one of many gods.
Assalamu Alaikum MarySweet!
Frank Sheed’s Theology for Beginners, would be helpful, especially with his chapters on the Most Holy Trinity.
First you should go to church (I know a thing or too about feeling lost). Even if you can’t recieve communion just go, for some reason I feel at peace in church. If you can find a priest who speaks your native language fluently (sounds weird I know) make a confession. Be sure you are true and contrite. Then, go to communion. Confession may seem hard but just start like this (I don’t know if you know or not, I didn’t know so I’m not one to judge)
I would also recommend reading the New Testament, particularly the Gospels. Try reading one chapter a day, or what have you, and work through the New Testament to understand what the Church teaches. Some parts (e.g., Mark) are easier reading than others (e.g., Romans or Revelation), but overall it will help you find your way on your journey.