Question about Matthew 10:37 Vs. Exodus 20:12; Eph 6:2

[ps682242]

Hi Brothers / Sisters,

I’m writing you because I have a Question for you:

My wife and I grew up as Catholic; we married Catholic; and even have two children … along the way, she gave up Catholicism and embraced Mormonism; though, I stay Catholic!

Now, It’s gotten to the point that she does not even allow my children to talk (or respond) to me. So, my question is:

Is this her malinterpretation of the obligation to honor one’s parents, which is bounded by one’s obligation to God: “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me (Matthew 10:37)?”

Or, in another sense, is she forcing my children to disobey God’s Commandment “Honor your father and mother (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:2)?”

Please correct me if I’m wrong! And please, take into Considerations, that

I don’t want to put things like, “If your religion forces you to choose between Faith and Family … YOU ARE IN A CULT!”
Though, I want to keep up with Family values … So, which one would be a righter perspective according to God’s Plan?

In advance, thank you so much for your time and understanding

May God bless you, richly !

Yours,

in Christ

Pepe Silva

 

[McJenn929]

Hi Pepe, welcome to CAF

Have you directed these questions to your priest yet?

Just to clarify, does she not allow interaction between you and your children in regards to Catholicism or in general…?

I too am Catholic and married to a mormon so know that you’re not alone. It’s not always an easy path.

 

[Dan_Defender]

My advice, don’t debate with her, she has fallen away and stands self-condemned. Focus on your children, be patient and be a good example to them so they can see themselves who is acting correctly. Pray.

 

[FOG]

Both compliment each other, rather than contradict each other.

We are called, by the Decalogue to “honor” our Mother and Father…but, we are also called to “love” God with all our heart, mind, and soul.

Those of us who are married, and parents, know that our primary duty is to take means necessary to bring our spouse and children to salvation, through God.

And, if they reject God, we continue to pray for them, but we do not forsake God to have peace in the family.

See Matthew 10:34-37. It was, when uttered by Christ, and still is today, revolutionary…but it is part of the cross we are called to bear.

 

[gazelam]

Hi Brothers / Sisters,

I’m writing you because I have a Question for you:

My wife and I grew up as Catholic; we married Catholic; and even have two children … along the way, she gave up Catholicism and embraced Mormonism; though, I stay Catholic!

Now, It’s gotten to the point that she does not even allow my children to talk (or respond) to me. So, my question is:

Is this her malinterpretation of the obligation to honor one’s parents, which is bounded by one’s obligation to God: “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me (Matthew 10:37)?”

Or, in another sense, is she forcing my children to disobey God’s Commandment “Honor your father and mother (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:2)?”

Please correct me if I’m wrong! And please, take into Considerations, that

I don’t want to put things like, “If your religion forces you to choose between Faith and Family … YOU ARE IN A CULT!”
Though, I want to keep up with Family values … So, which one would be a righter perspective according to God’s Plan?

In advance, thank you so much for your time and understanding

May God bless you, richly !

Yours,

in Christ

Pepe Silva

Friend,
I’m just giving you my personal experience and I am not a counseling professional. I’ve experienced something of an opposite experience. My ex-wife and I married as Latter-day Saints and many years later she divorced me, joined the Catholic Church and had my son baptized Catholic without telling me.

It sounds to me that your marriage is in trouble. We Latter-day Saints are taught to honor each spouse and that’s not happening per your telling.

You might ask your spouse about the LDS “Proclamation on the Family”, which specifically states:

“By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Ensign, Nov. 1995, 102).

IMHO, whatever promises you and your wife made to each other when marrying regarding your future children should carry over beyond her LDS baptism.

You might also confide in a trusted friend or to to determine whether counseling is in order in your case. That’s about all I can offer you from here in cyber-space. Take care and God bless you!