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Hey guys, I ask that you pray for me. My parents are giving me a real hard time with respect to my Catholic(professed) way of life. E.g., when I ask my parents if they would pray that I may become a better follower of Christ, they respond by saying I’m crazy; they dislike my religious proclivities, despite the fact that they profess to be Catholics. My dad also says things like “You should get a girl, that way you will forget about all this religion and philosophy stuff”. They have been on my case for about a year about my desire to major in philosophy(and to pursue graduate work in philosophy of religion). In any case, I have two years until I finish my degree and go to graduate school, pray that I may be given the patience to persevere their mockery till then.

"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters–yes, even his own life–he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26

“Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me” Matthew 10:37

Thanks in advance.
 
I pray you will be able to be strong and stay the course

Glory be to the Father
and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning
is now and every shall be
world without end
Amen
 
Dear Lord, please give this young man the strength to persevere in your calling for him. Help him conform to your will and keep his eyes set on you, alone. Also soften the hearts of his parents so that they support and not hinder his faith journey. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray, amen! God bless!
 
VeritasSeeker said:
Hey guys, I ask that you pray for me. My parents are giving me a real hard time with respect to my Catholic(professed) way of life. E.g., when I ask my parents if they would pray that I may become a better follower of Christ, they respond by saying I’m crazy; they dislike my religious proclivities, despite the fact that they profess to be Catholics. My dad also says things like “You should get a girl, that way you will forget about all this religion and philosophy stuff”. They have been on my case for about a year about my desire to major in philosophy(and to pursue graduate work in philosophy of religion). In any case, I have two years until I finish my degree and go to graduate school, pray that I may be given the patience to persevere their mockery till then.

"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters–yes, even his own life–he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26

“Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me” Matthew 10:37

Thanks in advance.
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I would say that you must love your Parents and be patient with them. Accept the jokes and joke too. What happens if the girl you find is even more religious than you? - ask them, smilingly.

Dont worry. God has got many ways. If God wants you one way, nothing will stand on His way. Take it easy and do not get offended by your Parents remarks. They love you and they are worried that you follow some path that they do not understand. It is their love for you that make themdo those remarks.

Tke it easy!
 
I will pray for you and for your parents,too. God’s will be done. Choosing to follow where He leads can be very difficult without support. Speak with your priest and possibly get a spiritual advisor, so that you will have an outlet for your personal exchanges. Your parents may think they are helping you, or they may just be worried about never having grand children. Either way, that is not your problem. Get the support you need elsewhere and continue to follow God’s will. :console:
 
Praying for you! You are in good company at least. Many saints had parents, sometimes even Catholic parents, who tried to quash their religious fervor. Pray for them, that they recover fervor for God’s will as well.
 
Am praying for you and your parents and entrusting you all to the guidance of the Holy Family.

Our Father …
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women and
blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
praying that your parents woul be understanding inyour desire to know more about your Faith.
 
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Dear Lord, please give this young man the strength to persevere in your calling for him. Help him conform to your will and keep his eyes set on you, alone. Also soften the hearts of his parents so that they support and not hinder his faith journey. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray, amen! God bless!
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Lord, please grant VeritasSeeker all the graces he needs to persevere in a state of grace. May he pray often and fervently for these graces and remain pure, faithful and holy. Help him to do well in his studies, and help him to carry his cross patiently and lovingly. Thank you, Lord, for hearing my prayer.
 
VeritasSeeker said:
Hey guys, I ask that you pray for me. My parents are giving me a real hard time with respect to my Catholic(professed) way of life. E.g., when I ask my parents if they would pray that I may become a better follower of Christ, they respond by saying I’m crazy; they dislike my religious proclivities, despite the fact that they profess to be Catholics. My dad also says things like “You should get a girl, that way you will forget about all this religion and philosophy stuff”. They have been on my case for about a year about my desire to major in philosophy(and to pursue graduate work in philosophy of religion). In any case, I have two years until I finish my degree and go to graduate school, pray that I may be given the patience to persevere their mockery till then.

"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters–yes, even his own life–he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26

“Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me” Matthew 10:37

Thanks in advance.
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Praying for your intentions….

Lord Jesus, You have said, “Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.” With confidence in Your loving heart which offers rest to weary souls, we come to You in this time of special need. In Your unfailing love, read the prayer that is written on our hearts, and grant the grace that we ask of You, in accordance with Your holy will. In Your name we pray. Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, and sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother, to thee I come, before thee I stand sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate! Despise not my petitions, but, in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
 
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