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absolutely the Buck stops with the Pastor within a parish, although if there is something that is not in alignment with Church Teachings, it can be escalated to the Bishop, and if not resolved to satisfaction, it can even be brought to the Vatican, but heaven forbid you encounter that.

But the Parish is NOT a democracy. The parish council serves the priest, not the other way around,

CARose
 
re: stations of the cross, there are a specific set of images upon which the prayers of the Stations of the Cross are said. You may see if he has a small booklet or pamphlet on the stations that he can lend you. Then try praying it. After having seen the movie, you should find it to be a moving experience.

It’s typically said on Friday’s during Lent, but can be said at any time during the year when wanting to meditate upon Christ’s Passion.

CARose
 
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CARose:
absolutely the Buck stops with the Pastor within a parish, although if there is something that is not in alignment with Church Teachings, it can be escalated to the Bishop, and if not resolved to satisfaction, it can even be brought to the Vatican, but heaven forbid you encounter that.

But the Parish is NOT a democracy. The parish council serves the priest, not the other way around,

CARose
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I don’t know much about Church government, but I’m glad that there are checks and balances to insure that legitimate grievances can be heard.
 
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CARose:
re: stations of the cross, there are a specific set of images upon which the prayers of the Stations of the Cross are said. You may see if he has a small booklet or pamphlet on the stations that he can lend you. Then try praying it. After having seen the movie, you should find it to be a moving experience.

It’s typically said on Friday’s during Lent, but can be said at any time during the year when wanting to meditate upon Christ’s Passion.

CARose
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Thank you, I had no idea. I’m going to ask him for a booklet tomorrow.
 
That’s one of the things that most impressed me about the church when I returned. The deeper I delved, the richer it got, and each area I investigated fit tongue and groove into the rest in a way that a human established organization never could. I finally realized that for the degree of consistancy I was encountering, it had to be divine. It was at that point that I realized I needed next to learn how to surrender to the truth of it.

CARose
 
Hi everyone,
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 I wanted to tell you all about something that happened to me today after Mass.  I was praying, kneeling in front of the statue of the Virgin Miriam at church (Sorry, lately I feel more comfortable referring to her by her Hebrew name.  I hope no one objects.)  I had some things on my mind.  I prayed to both Miriam and Yeshua  (Again, I hope no one objects, but I'd rather call Him by His Hebrew name.).  I wasn't upset, as in crying, but I was concerned about some things.  
 As I was praying, I felt someone wrap their arms around me, as if I was being hugged.  Actually, that's exactly what it felt like.  A big, but gentle, hug.  I felt a sense of peace and calm come over me.  It's really weird, but I felt warm too.  Not a hot, unpleasant warmth, but a relaxing, comforting warmth.  I don't know how long I felt this, but it was a while.  A minute or two maybe.  
 Now it gets REALLY WEIRD.  I swear this is what happened next.  I smelled roses.  Sweet smelling roses.  It was beautiful.  Then I heard a woman say, "Romans 8."
 I was a little freaked out, but not really scared.  I came home and turned to Ramans 8, and this is what I found at the end of the chapter, verses 37 and 38:

      For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, 
      nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of G-d in Christ Jesus our Lord.
When I read this, I felt strange. It’s hard to describe, but I almost felt high. I know this all sounds weird, but it’s what happened. This feeling of peace has been with me all day. I almost didn’t post this, because I thought you all might think I’m crazy, but I finally decided to post it here.
 
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CARose:
That’s one of the things that most impressed me about the church when I returned. The deeper I delved, the richer it got, and each area I investigated fit tongue and groove into the rest in a way that a human established organization never could. I finally realized that for the degree of consistancy I was encountering, it had to be divine. It was at that point that I realized I needed next to learn how to surrender to the truth of it.

CARose
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I’m finding the Catholic faith to be quite beautiful.
 
God Bless you, you have been given a special gift. Do not despair if you encounter skepticism. Discuss it immediately with your priest friends, and obey them with what they ask you to do, even if that means no longer talking about it.

Humility and Obedience are important lessons in the Church.

CARose
 
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CARose:
God Bless you, you have been given a special gift. Do not despair if you encounter skepticism. Discuss it immediately with your priest friends, and obey them with what they ask you to do, even if that means no longer talking about it.

Humility and Obedience are important lessons in the Church.

CARose
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Thank you, G-d bless you too. I haven’t told anyone, I’ve only posted my experiences on here. It’s easier to tell on here, since it’s not face to face. Honestly, I don’t know if I want to tell anyone in the parish, at least not yet. I don’t know why, but I just don’t. Should I tell the priest, or would it be ok to keep it to myself?
 
You absolutely SHOULD tell your priest friends, both the one locally and the one you correspond with. They are priests, they should be able to handle it, even though they may choose to be skeptical, either by their nature or by their training. But you should absolutely share the story because it is so exceptional that to not tell them would be akin to the lie of omission.

CARose
 
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CARose:
You absolutely SHOULD tell your priest friends, both the one locally and the one you correspond with. They are priests, they should be able to handle it, even though they may choose to be skeptical, either by their nature or by their training. But you should absolutely share the story because it is so exceptional that to not tell them would be akin to the lie of omission.

CARose
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Okay, i will then. If they’re skeptical, I’ll do my absolute best not to take it personally.
 
There is something that I want to say very badly. I believe that the time has come for me to post it here, on this thread. After researching the Church, praying, talking on here, reading the Gospels, and talking to my two priest friends:

I BELIEVE THAT YESHUA IS THE FULFILLMENT OF ALL THE PROPHECIES IN THE TANAKH. I BELIEVE THAT HE WAS CRUCIFIED, DIED, AND ROSE ON THE THIRD DAY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ME WITH ETERNAL LIFE WITH G-D. I BELIEVE THAT HE WAS BORN TO THE VIRGIN MIRIAM, AND THAT SHE HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN HEAVEN AND WATCHES OVER ALL THOSE WHO LOVE HER. I BELIEVE THAT YESHUA AND MIRIAM LOVE ME, AND WANT ME TO SPENT ETERNITY WITH THEM AND G-D IN HEAVEN.

My hands were shaking like crazy as I typed this!
 
night! Good luck tomorrow, both with learning about Stations of the Cross and seeing what the priest says about what you experienced today.

You are truly being blessed.

Oh, and good luck with your exams. You should be the one calling it a day! 🙂

CARose
 
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CARose:
night! Good luck tomorrow, both with learning about Stations of the Cross and seeing what the priest says about what you experienced today.

You are truly being blessed.

Oh, and good luck with your exams. You should be the one calling it a day! 🙂

CARose
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Thank you! Good night to you as well! G-d bless!🙂
 
I just read your last post.

Welcome home! I must say I am not surprised. I was wondering earlier today when you’d be ready to come home for certain. Yours has been an absolutely amazing journey and I thank you for allowing me to be a part of it!

God Bless you JM,

CARose
 
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CARose:
I just read your last post.

Welcome home! I must say I am not surprised. I was wondering earlier today when you’d be ready to come home for certain. Yours has been an absolutely amazing journey and I thank you for allowing me to be a part of it!

God Bless you JM,

CARose
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Thank you for being a part of it. Posting on this forum has helped me tremendously! G-d bless you too, CARose! I am now a completed Jew who has accepted his Jewish Moshiach, and I will be praying for Israel and for Jews all over the world, that they will see Him as I see Him.
 
I will join you in that prayer. And on that note, I will call it a day.

Night!

CARose
 
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