Parents Oppose Ash Wednesday

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But did Jesus disobey his parents? That would be a sin. It sounds like he was travelling with family and just slipped away in the confusion. Before he was told who to be with. Almost like a real life “Home Alone” situation in a way.
 
I don’t believe that honoring our Father, as Jesus was doing by teaching in the Temple, can possibly be called a sin … I do believe that we are always supposed to honor our heavenly Father before honoring our earthly Mother and Father … so no matter what Jesus did, I do not believe for a moment that it would be considered a sin.
 
yeah, they were at a festival, it wasn’t just a family travel, there would have been a large group of men and women, and both groups would have likely traveled separately. Jesus, being 12 years old at the time, could have been in either group since He was nearly considered an adult at that age. most likely, Mary thought He was with Joseph, and Joseph thought He was with Mary.
 
I am a few days late seeing this. If a teenager is going to be rebellious, there’s worse things than celebrating Ash Wednesday. Many good points have been made about respecting your parents etc. But I feel that if it’s an observance that is special to you, there’s a level on which it’s wrong to discard the ash markings early. However, if outwardly observing your faith sends your parents into a temper, you could be adding to their aversion to Catholics, rather causing them to stumble ( be even less inclined to ever see the light ). It was just one Ash Wednesday, though. Next year will be better. If you are still living with your folks, you might try explaining why it’s important to you.
 
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I just took a straw poll at my house and all four of us agree that your parents are being disrespectful.
 
Please do not alter my statements. Simply make your own.
 
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I was doing exactly that.

Their house…their rules. Respect that or move out…
 
No, you changed my quote.

Just make your own statement. Do not change other people’s. That’s all. I meant my statement, and it did not need fixing.

If you’ve read my comments in the thread, I have encouraged this to the OP. My comment reflected that even though a rule is unjust, it must be respected.

Obviously, as Catholics, we know it is unjust to require someone to remove Lenten Ashes.
 
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Just make your own statement.
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I have multiple…multiple times. It’s your opinion that it’s an “unjust” rule. Their roof…their rule…

Eh…I would also consider poor ettiqite to expect we can do whatever under a roof we don’t pay for.

If I have offended anyone, I apologize.

Then move out…you’re an adult

I’m sarcastic by nature…but if you’ve said you’ve done it before…glass houses.

I’ll make my statement: The rule is not unjust…they own the house and pay for the roof
Don’t like the rule, get your own place. I’ve seen this thread before on CAF where the “ox was being gored” from the other side and they all said “kick them out, it’s your house”.
 
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I have multiple…multiple times. It’s your opinion that it’s an “unjust” rule. Their roof…their rule…
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Fine, just dont alter other people’s posts. And why would the Church see it as a just rule to require removing Lenten Ashes in any home? It’s not simply my opinion.
Eh…I would also consider poor ettiqite to expect we can do whatever under a roof we don’t pay for.
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I have not implied that, but expressed the opposite.
I’ll make my statement: The rule is not unjust…they own the house and pay for the roof. Don’t like the rule, get your own place.
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Again, having authority by owning something doesnt mean whatever rule you make is just. The Scribes and Pharisees had authority which Jesus recognized, yet He told them they had unjust laws.
 
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You’re legally an adult. Do what you like. If it’s causing a lot of trouble just remove them for the sake of a quiet life.
 
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Fine, just dont alter other people’s posts.
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And again, fine…apologies if you’re in a position where you’re offended by that
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Again, having authority by owning something doesnt mean whatever rule you make is just. The Scribes and Pharisees had authority which Jesus recognized, yet He told them they had unjust laws
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So you’d be 100% fine with someone being in your home performing a religious act you don’t agree with but because it isn’t illigal you have every right to perform said act in any home you decide…
 
Ditto. I really don’t care either.

I grew up next to a Muslim family. They were fantastic.
 
A biblically supported, Christian tradition?

I’d be happy my son or daughter felt inspired.

Non Christian? Probably not. Nothing pagan.
 
i think if they truly believe that’s the truth and it’s not constantly in my face or creepy (like dolls or dead animals or some worship like that) I don’t think I’d mind if my kid practiced differently than me. the major religions aren’t so different from Christianity anyway
 
I’m not into religious relativism.

Those who do not know the Gospel may find truths in other religions. And non Catholic Christian religions know various degrees of the Gospel and Sacraments.

The major religions dont know Jesus. That is huge. Christianity is not just another option for people to find morals and religious observances. It is God revealing Himself and becoming man, so that we can have forgiveness and life.
 
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