My wife is joining me

[JacquelineGrace]

That is wonderful! Welcome home to the both of you! I pray that you will be strengthened and that she will find joy and love.

 

[Prague]

God Bless you and your wife in this journey.

 

[Waiting]

Thank you for your story. It sounds like God was beside you all the way, guiding you. When your wife feels she can, I know all of the forum would love to hear her story, too. I can’t help but feel that God has something special in mind for you.

 

[benidict]

It really is amazing isnt it? When the light turns on, and you find yourself saying. I get it! I praise God for you and your wife! And I pray her family is understanding. Peace and prayers for both of you.

 

[BuckeyezRule]

**This is my 1st post. I’ll post in the meet & greet soon. I love pink, so I pink my posts. =) I’m a practicing Roman Catholic from Ohio, who moved to Utah 4 + years ago. You really need to live in Utah & be LDS to understand the ‘shunning’. I am the only Catholic (along w/ our family) I know of, in our neighborhood. I really don’t care. Mormonism/LDS is a whole ‘way of life’ here in Utah. I know of many who have been shunned by their families because they broke out of that faith.

Congrats to you & your wife for actually having a brain & using it to think.There is a big lack of that here. =P Most just follow what they are told.**

 

[Sunstone]

**This is my 1st post. I’ll post in the meet & greet soon. I love pink, so I pink my posts. =) I’m a practicing Roman Catholic from Ohio, who moved to Utah 4 + years ago. You really need to live in Utah & be LDS to understand the ‘shunning’. I am the only Catholic (along w/ our family) I know of, in our neighborhood. I really don’t care. Mormonism/LDS is a whole ‘way of life’ here in Utah. I know of many who have been shunned by their families because they broke out of that faith.

Congrats to you & your wife for actually having a brain & using it to think.There is a big lack of that here. =P Most just follow what they are told.**

Fortunately, I no longer live in the Mormon Culture Region and don’t have to navigate Utah-ness on a day-to-day basis. My move out of Mormonism has been gradual–it’s taken about a decade since I realized that I didn’t fit too well. I think the gradual movement has kept any bitterness from festering. My wife and I really are “moving on,” so to speak.

I’ve been informally studying Catholicism for several years too, and have been well prepared for RCIA. For the record, I think Raymond E. Brown’s an *Introduction to the New Testament *is a spiritually powerful commentary.

My wife and I are both wondering how well we will fit in culturally. I have several Catholic colleagues (professors) who are elated and who are a built in support system. Politically, my wife and I are pro-life Democrats.

 

[pablope]

Fortunately, I no longer live in the Mormon Culture Region and don’t have to navigate Utah-ness on a day-to-day basis. My move out of Mormonism has been gradual–it’s taken about a decade since I realized that I didn’t fit too well. I think the gradual movement has kept any bitterness from festering. My wife and I really are “moving on,” so to speak.

I’ve been informally studying Catholicism for several years too, and have been well prepared for RCIA. For the record, I think Raymond E. Brown’s an *Introduction to the New Testament *is a spiritually powerful commentary.

My wife and I are both wondering how well we will fit in culturally. I have several Catholic colleagues (professors) who are elated and who are a built in support system. Politically, my wife and I are pro-life Democrats.

God bless Sunstone…

Are you already in RCIA? And will be received this Easter? As some have stated, you and your wife’s conversion story would be awesome to hear or read.

You may want to post it here: The Coming Home Network.

 

[Sunstone]

God bless Sunstone…

Are you already in RCIA? And will be received this Easter? As some have stated, you and your wife’s conversion story would be awesome to hear or read.

You may want to post it here: The Coming Home Network.

I have “audited” RCIA this year. I should have been more bold, but alas, slow movement seems to be my creedo. My wife and I will both officially enroll this Fall, so I’m looking forward to Easter, 2012!

 

[Sunstone]

One issue we are facing is whether or not we tell the LDS Church that we have left. I’m in favor of just moving on, but my wife kind of wants to write a letter to the LDS Bishop so our names will be taken off of the rolls.

Any and all advice is welcome.

 

[Waiting]

Yes, I believe your wife’s reasoning here is good. The break with the LDS church is clean and final with an official resignation.

 

[Sunstone]

Yes, I believe your wife’s reasoning here is good. The break with the LDS church is clean and final with an official resignation.

No doubt what you say is true. I guess I feel like I’d be implying that the LDS Church has some sort of legitimate authority. It’s just a business.

 

[rinnie]

Another case of the Holy Spirit comming alive in another soul!!

May I offer this prayer.

Dear Lord please continue to bless this family. Thank-you for the Grace that was given to them to understand your Love and the Blessed Sacraments you have given us. May they be a great example of your love and compassion for others. Amen.

 

[Sunstone]

I am thankful for everyone’s prayers. I feel that God is working in my life.

 

[crazzeto]

in the move from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church.



This won’t be easy on her in terms of her parents and siblings, but way she tells it is:

“The more I learn about Mormonism, the more I feel like it is wrong. With Catholicism, it’s just the opposite.”

Welcome home both of you!!!

 

[stormy99]

in the move from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church.



This won’t be easy on her in terms of her parents and siblings, but way she tells it is:

“The more I learn about Mormonism, the more I feel like it is wrong. With Catholicism, it’s just the opposite.”

**Welcome home to both of you…you are both very brave since her family will be heartbroken with her choice…but the two of you together can do this.

stormy**

 

[Marisa210]

Welcome home! May God bless and guide y’all through this journey!

 

[JeanMichel]

in the move from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church.



This won’t be easy on her in terms of her parents and siblings, but way she tells it is:

“The more I learn about Mormonism, the more I feel like it is wrong. With Catholicism, it’s just the opposite.”

Leaving Mormonism can be very difficult for most people. However, with the length of time that you have taken to disengage, it seems to simplify the process for you. I also realize how difficult it will be for your families to see you leave this group. In some ways the closeness that Catholics feel, the bond, is also experienced within Mormonism. If I place myself in their shoes, I can empathize with what their feelings might be.

Mormons talk in terms of Joy…man is that he might have joy. To facilitate the process, it may be wise to share the joy of Catholicism with your families; the joy you now find in the truth you have found here. In seeing your joy your families may find the “seperation” more easy to accept.

You are not the first ones to leave Mormonism for Catholicism and you certainly will not be the last. The world will become more beautiful for you and your wife. Enjoy the Holy Spirit and the Peace of Eucharistic adoration.

 

[Sunstone]

Leaving Mormonism can be very difficult for most people. However, with the length of time that you have taken to disengage, it seems to simplify the process for you. I also realize how difficult it will be for your families to see you leave this group. In some ways the closeness that Catholics feel, the bond, is also experienced within Mormonism. If I place myself in their shoes, I can empathize with what their feelings might be.

Mormons talk in terms of Joy…man is that he might have joy. To facilitate the process, it may be wise to share the joy of Catholicism with your families; the joy you now find in the truth you have found here. In seeing your joy your families may find the “seperation” more easy to accept.

You are not the first ones to leave Mormonism for Catholicism and you certainly will not be the last. The world will become more beautiful for you and your wife. Enjoy the Holy Spirit and the Peace of Eucharistic adoration.

I’ve spent more time thinking about what we’ll tell our families than I have about an exit letter to the LDS Church. I don’t believe any relationships will be severed, and I hope to get things off on the right foot.

We’ve considered writing a letter to family members so that: 1) We can control our message and 2) Some time can pass before we visit and our families can “settle in” to our new beliefs without a dramatic, in-the-heat-of-the-moment confrontation.

 

[dolphinlove]

Welcome home!
God is truly with you and showing you the way home to Rome

 

[Waiting]

I’ve spent more time thinking about what we’ll tell our families than I have about an exit letter to the LDS Church. I don’t believe any relationships will be severed, and I hope to get things off on the right foot.

We’ve considered writing a letter to family members so that: 1) We can control our message and 2) Some time can pass before we visit and our families can “settle in” to our new beliefs without a dramatic, in-the-heat-of-the-moment confrontation.

I believe this is a great idea. That way everyone has all the facts the way you want them understood. No one can inform the others of your plans by prejudicing the facts as they see fit.