Muslim going to church?

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Their is a woman who comes to church with her Muslim Husband.
I haven’t talked to them but my friend has. I want to say hello; but I am a bit scared too.
Have you ever seen this? IS it OK with the church for him to attend mass? :confused:

One more thing; She “sometimes” where’s head covering.
I “was told” from the woman who talks with her that she feels more “religious” with it on in church.
I remember my grandma wearing it when i was younger but haven’t seen it since.
 
KathyCatholic said:
Their is a woman who comes to church with her Muslim Husband.
I haven’t talked to them but my friend has. I want to say hello; but I am a bit scared too.
Have you ever seen this? IS it OK with the church for him to attend mass? :confused:
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Anyone can attend mass… they just can’t receive communion.

Its wonderful! To be witness to the Holy Sacrifice is a blessing that all humans should have! Pray for their conversion 🙂 - their souls depend on it.
 
Freshman88 said:
Anyone can attend mass… they just can’t receive communion.

Its wonderful! To be witness to the Holy Sacrifice is a blessing that all humans should have! Pray for their conversion 🙂 - their souls depend on it.
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The women is Catholic.😊
Sorry I thought I mentioned that.
 
As Freshman said, this is fine as long as the Muslim person does not receive the Eucharist. I would also think that the Muslim should show respect by kneeling and genuflecting when appropriate.

However, I don’t know if I like the fact that he may be praying to “Allah” in the presence of Our Lord. Hopefully, he will receive the grace of Faith one day as a result of his experiences with Mass.

The Lord may have a plan for this man; attending Mass may be the beginning of a wonderful faith journey for him. I hope that he embraces Christ and his Church one day. Pray that his heart may be softened to the Gospel message.
 
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The women is Catholic.😊
Sorry I thought I mentioned that.
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Ah, then I restrict my post to her husband.

Pray for her still though, it must be hard to have a home that is half Catholic and half muslim. I hope the children are raised Catholic.

… actually this brings to mind one of my best friends. He was raised Catholic by his Irish mother, while his Persian father was zorostrian. I often see his dad, Shahin, at Church - he thinks its important that his son (my friend) goes to Church, for a proper upbringing. Too bad he has never thought about converting - I suspect its because he feels that he should be loyal to a religion that the Muslims have almost destroyed.
 
I suspect its because he feels that he should be loyal to a religion that the Muslims have almost destroyed.
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Hopefully, one day there will be no religion apart from Catholicism. There is but one true faith; the rest of them, while containing elements of truth, are false.

This man should embrace Christ. Loyalty to Zoroastrianism doesn’t matter but the salvation of his soul does.
 
Dempsey1919 said:
Hopefully, one day there will be no religion apart from Catholicism. There is but one true faith; the rest of them, while containing elements of truth, are false.

This man should embrace Christ. Loyalty to Zoroastrianism doesn’t matter but the salvation of his soul does.
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Don’t get me wrong - I agree wholeheartedly with you brother!
I was only pointing out why he felt the way he did.

There is but one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church! Outside of which, there is no salvation.
 
Aside from the interesting head-covering bit you noted (pause for reflection on the irony), yes, all are welcome at mass.

But can I caution you on this first: since you’re not hearing this first hand that he is a Muslim, it may not be true. There are plenty of Arab Christians, many (most of them?) Catholic as well. I suggest introducing yourself to them… couldn’t hurt to get to know them better, especially if he turns out to actually be Muslim.

Let them see the face of Christ in you. What an opportunity you have here.

In Him,
mp
 
** I would also think that the Muslim should show respect by kneeling and genuflecting when appropriate.**

Would you kiss the Koran or do prostrations with the congregation in a mosque?

To expect him to genuflect is to expect him to make an act of faith and adoration he presently doesn’t believe in.

At this point such “showing resepct” would actually be rankest hypocrisy.
 
But can I caution you on this first: since you’re not hearing this first hand that he is a Muslim, it may not be true. There are plenty of Arab Christians, many (most of them?) Catholic as well.

Indeed.

There are several Christian Churches dating to the times of the Apostles in the Middle East. All but one, the Maronites, have a non-Catholic counterpart.
 
Good point!
bpbasilphx said:
** I would also think that the Muslim should show respect by kneeling and genuflecting when appropriate.**

Would you kiss the Koran or do prostrations with the congregation in a mosque?

To expect him to genuflect is to expect him to make an act of faith and adoration he presently doesn’t believe in.

At this point such “showing resepct” would actually be rankest hypocrisy.
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Dear Kathy Catholic,

I believe that Yassir Arafat’s wife (I assume she is still alive) is a Palestinian Christian. I am almost certain that I have seen pictures of him attending Mass with his wife in the newspapers some years ago.

Anyone know for sure if this is correct?
 
maurin said:
Dear Kathy Catholic,

I believe that Yassir Arafat’s wife (I assume she is still alive) is a Palestinian Christian. I am almost certain that I have seen pictures of him attending Mass with his wife in the newspapers some years ago.

Anyone know for sure if this is correct?
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Thats very interesting!
 
bpbasilphx said:
** I would also think that the Muslim should show respect by kneeling and genuflecting when appropriate.**

Would you kiss the Koran or do prostrations with the congregation in a mosque?

To expect him to genuflect is to expect him to make an act of faith and adoration he presently doesn’t believe in.

At this point such “showing resepct” would actually be rankest hypocrisy.
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Bless Vladyka,

You took the words right out of my mouth 👍

Many years,

Neil
 
maurin said:
Dear Kathy Catholic,

I believe that Yassir Arafat’s wife (I assume she is still alive) is a Palestinian Christian. I am almost certain that I have seen pictures of him attending Mass with his wife in the newspapers some years ago.

Anyone know for sure if this is correct?
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I remember that, also, but I thought his wife, who was born Greek Orthodox, converted to Islam. Anyone know for sure? The Muslims believe Jesus was a great prophet, perhaps they were honoring His birth?
 
He can and should attend Mass. It will be an enlightening experience, as long as he doesn’t recieve communion.
 
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