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SojournerOf78
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Thank you Davis, your words mean a lot, seriously.
Esperanza…what exactly is it that you dont agree with in the Catholic Church?
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Esperanza…what exactly is it that you dont agree with in the Catholic Church?
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puzzleannie
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great suggestions, especially reading Kimberly Hahn’s testimony. Meanwhile, you are still married, your husband is still head of the family. How would you be treating him if he were going through another enthusiam? Taking up golf for the first time, getting really into birdwatching or civil war re-enactments. You would try to show an interest, listen when he wants to talk to you about it, at least go on an outing with him once or twice. Respect what he has to say, really listen instead of mentally preparing your rebuttal. Just as he has to respect your conscience. Time will tell if this is a passing thing or a real spiritual change coming in his life, either way you are his wife and must stand by him, even if you agree to disagree. I believe most Baptists are very strong on respecting the individual’s conscience, so you can cling to this.
One thing my Baptist relatives learned – never, never start praying the rosary. My sister married the son of a Baptist minister (one of the loveliest most Christian couples I have ever known) and after a family tragedy requested that I send her a rosary, and instructions on how to pray it. I sent a scriptural rosary, and advised her to recite the scripture verses if she felt funny about the Hail Mary prayer. She said she felt better going back to the prayers of her childhood. Soon her husband began praying with her, then her sister-in-law who had just lost her young husband, then one by one other family members. Now all of them are in RCIA and preparing to become Catholic. I have sent them a total of 24 rosaries to date.
One thing my Baptist relatives learned – never, never start praying the rosary. My sister married the son of a Baptist minister (one of the loveliest most Christian couples I have ever known) and after a family tragedy requested that I send her a rosary, and instructions on how to pray it. I sent a scriptural rosary, and advised her to recite the scripture verses if she felt funny about the Hail Mary prayer. She said she felt better going back to the prayers of her childhood. Soon her husband began praying with her, then her sister-in-law who had just lost her young husband, then one by one other family members. Now all of them are in RCIA and preparing to become Catholic. I have sent them a total of 24 rosaries to date.
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Lonevoice
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I too am a convert to the RCC from the S. Baptists(OBU alumn and everything!), and I know exactly what you are going through, the FUD(fears, uncertainties, and doubts)thoughts.
(Although, I had an advantage. Due to my parent’s wish for me to enjoy educational opportunities that they never had, I went to Catholic schools, and found out firsthand that most of the beliefs about the RCC were false, although it didn’t stick with me then; it became apparent at the time I needed it.)
My parents(mom from the JW’s and dad from the "hard rock Baptists) are still not accepting of the whole idea, but as I have completed the conversion, it’s a fait accompli, so to speak.
You have a tough row to hoe ahead of you, but if you put your hand to the plow(to mangle the metaphor… sorry!) don’t look back, just drive on. The rewards that await you are amazing.
I wish you all the best in your journey home.
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(Although, I had an advantage. Due to my parent’s wish for me to enjoy educational opportunities that they never had, I went to Catholic schools, and found out firsthand that most of the beliefs about the RCC were false, although it didn’t stick with me then; it became apparent at the time I needed it.)
My parents(mom from the JW’s and dad from the "hard rock Baptists) are still not accepting of the whole idea, but as I have completed the conversion, it’s a fait accompli, so to speak.
You have a tough row to hoe ahead of you, but if you put your hand to the plow(to mangle the metaphor… sorry!) don’t look back, just drive on. The rewards that await you are amazing.
I wish you all the best in your journey home.
Lone
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dream_wanderer
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I think many of you all are misunderstanding the orignal poster’s intent. Right now she doesn’t want to convert. She wants to know how to be a good wife while her husband inquires about the Catholic Church.
I would tell her to respect his choices and listen to him…and not try to debate or argue with him because that won’t work. I"m speaking from experience here…
My husband is a Protestant and we have just agreed to not challenge the hot doctrinal differences. We do know and understand what the other believe and for right now…that will have to do. We still do what we used to together…and still enjoy one another’s company. If your husband is going to Mass I think you should attend some with him just to see what it is that is so attractive to him and to satisfy your own curiosity and maybe put some fears to rest. Like we don’t worship Mary…in fact she is barely mentioned in the Mass…that was something that surprised me. For some reason I thought they would be talking about her in every other sentences. No…its all about Jesus…and its a mutual respect issue. I go to church with my husband and he has gone with me on special occaisons (like Easter Vigil).
It can work.
Howver I think Esperanza has left the building though…she hasn’t made any more posts in this thread.
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I would tell her to respect his choices and listen to him…and not try to debate or argue with him because that won’t work. I"m speaking from experience here…
My husband is a Protestant and we have just agreed to not challenge the hot doctrinal differences. We do know and understand what the other believe and for right now…that will have to do. We still do what we used to together…and still enjoy one another’s company. If your husband is going to Mass I think you should attend some with him just to see what it is that is so attractive to him and to satisfy your own curiosity and maybe put some fears to rest. Like we don’t worship Mary…in fact she is barely mentioned in the Mass…that was something that surprised me. For some reason I thought they would be talking about her in every other sentences. No…its all about Jesus…and its a mutual respect issue. I go to church with my husband and he has gone with me on special occaisons (like Easter Vigil).It can work.
Howver I think Esperanza has left the building though…she hasn’t made any more posts in this thread.
dream wanderer
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