Should I talk to a priest about this?

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    A few months ago I had a dream and it's been on my mind ever since. Actually, this dream was one of the huge factors that made me want to learn about my Catholic faith that I was not really raised in at all.
I’m not really sure how it started, but it ended with me in my own living room. There was a lot of people around me. Then, all of a sudden, all of these people started being dragged into the ground. They were screaming and hollering and it was horrifying. There was so many people! Then, all of a sudden, some kind of a voice said: “In the end, all will be calling His name, but only those who lived by His word will be saved.”
Then, silence. Everyone was dragged into the ground and I was the only one standing on my living room, all alone. A few weeks ago, I was reading things online and came across this quote:
“Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord” shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father.” Matthew 7:21

The really odd thing? Before this dream, I wasn’t involved with religion at all, and had never read the Bible either! I haven’t even heard this quote in my life before this. I was baptized Roman Catholic as an infant and that’s about the only involvement I have ever had in my Church (my family does not believe in our Catholic religion any longer). I don’t even know any Catholics!

I’m terrified of what this dream meant. I have never been to Confession before but I’m going now after thinking about all of this. By “modern” standards I probably “haven’t even committ a sin” seeing how, for example, I’ve never even kissed anyone before. But I know after finding out more about my faith that there is way more sins we are accountable for that most people don’t even think are sins, and I know I’ve done a lot of them now.

Should I talk about this to a priest? Is it good or bad, or is this all just one huge coincidence? Any opinions are welcomed, friends. Thank you. 🙂
 
ImmaCatholic said:
Hello friends!
Code: 
    A few months ago I had a dream and it's been on my mind ever since. Actually, this dream was one of the huge factors that made me want to learn about my Catholic faith that I was not really raised in at all.
I’m not really sure how it started, but it ended with me in my own living room. There was a lot of people around me. Then, all of a sudden, all of these people started being dragged into the ground. They were screaming and hollering and it was horrifying. There was so many people! Then, all of a sudden, some kind of a voice said: “In the end, all will be calling His name, but only those who lived by His word will be saved.”
Then, silence. Everyone was dragged into the ground and I was the only one standing on my living room, all alone. A few weeks ago, I was reading things online and came across this quote:
“Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord” shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father.” Matthew 7:21

The really odd thing? Before this dream, I wasn’t involved with religion at all, and had never read the Bible either! I haven’t even heard this quote in my life before this. I was baptized Roman Catholic as an infant and that’s about the only involvement I have ever had in my Church (my family does not believe in our Catholic religion any longer). I don’t even know any Catholics!

I’m terrified of what this dream meant. I have never been to Confession before but I’m going now after thinking about all of this. By “modern” standards I probably “haven’t even committ a sin” seeing how, for example, as I’ve never even kissed anyone before. But I know after finding out more about my faith that there is way more sins we are accountable for that most people don’t even think are sins, and I know I’ve done a lot of them now.

Should I talk about this to a priest? Is it good or bad, or is this all just one huge coincidence? Any opinions are welcomed, friends. Thank you. 🙂
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If you voluntarily don’t go to Mass, you’re commiting a mortal sin (that is, if you knew that it was an obligation). I think you have to set up a confession due to your situation. Approach a priest and tell him what’s going on. God bless!
 
How fortunate you are, to have had such a dream! Yes! Act on it! Pick up the telephone and call your nearest rectory, right now!

The door is open, all you need to do is knock. The sacrament of baptism imparts an indelible character to the soul. It may be calling to you. God believes in you. It should not be difficult for you to see why, once your study begins. I hope you find a great series of classes to help you on your way.

“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people, and kindle in them the fire of your love!”
 
adamhovey1988 said:
If you voluntarily don’t go to Mass, you’re commiting a mortal sin (that is, if you knew that it was an obligation). I think you have to set up a confession due to your situation. Approach a priest and tell him what’s going on. God bless!
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“Judge not, that you may not be judged; for by the measure with which you measure shall you be measured also.” Let’s see if we can encourage, rather than frighten, please. The ways of the Lord are gentle. Remember that mortal sin requires full knowledge, full consent of the will, and serious matter. No interest in having a flame war. God bless your thinking too.
 
My friend, you should talk to a priest as soon as possible. It is unfortunate that your religious education was neglected, but you can repair that. Lent is the ideal time to reconcile to the Church.
 
ImmaCatholic said:
Hello friends!
Code: 
    A few months ago I had a dream and it's been on my mind ever since. Actually, this dream was one of the huge factors that made me want to learn about my Catholic faith that I was not really raised in at all.
I’m not really sure how it started, but it ended with me in my own living room. There was a lot of people around me. Then, all of a sudden, all of these people started being dragged into the ground. They were screaming and hollering and it was horrifying. There was so many people! Then, all of a sudden, some kind of a voice said: “In the end, all will be calling His name, but only those who lived by His word will be saved.”
Then, silence. Everyone was dragged into the ground and I was the only one standing on my living room, all alone. A few weeks ago, I was reading things online and came across this quote:
“Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord” shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father.” Matthew 7:21

The really odd thing? Before this dream, I wasn’t involved with religion at all, and had never read the Bible either! I haven’t even heard this quote in my life before this. I was baptized Roman Catholic as an infant and that’s about the only involvement I have ever had in my Church (my family does not believe in our Catholic religion any longer). I don’t even know any Catholics!

I’m terrified of what this dream meant. I have never been to Confession before but I’m going now after thinking about all of this. By “modern” standards I probably “haven’t even committ a sin” seeing how, for example, I’ve never even kissed anyone before. But I know after finding out more about my faith that there is way more sins we are accountable for that most people don’t even think are sins, and I know I’ve done a lot of them now.

Should I talk about this to a priest? Is it good or bad, or is this all just one huge coincidence? Any opinions are welcomed, friends. Thank you. 🙂
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You should call the parish office and make an appointment with a priest, as soon as possible. Tell him about your faith journey so far and ask to be enrolled in the next RCIA class so you can prepare to receive the sacraments. If all goes well, this time next year, you will getting ready to receive communion and be confirmed! :o
 
Catholic1954 said:
You should call the parish office and make an appointment with a priest, as soon as possible. Tell him about your faith journey so far and ask to be enrolled in the next RCIA class so you can prepare to receive the sacraments. If all goes well, this time next year, you will getting ready to receive communion and be confirmed! :o
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Will be praying that you find a merciful, godly priest. When you call to set up the appointment, just tell the secretary, or whoever answers the phone that you need to set up an appointment to talk to the priest for confession. Don’t discuss anything with them. They may try to set you up for classes that dont start until the fall usually. Just say you are a baptized Catholic and need confession. Feel free to tell the priest about the dream.

Not all parish volunteers are trained in spiritual direction.

May God protect and guide you back to His Church quickly.
 
Parish volunteers sure like doughnuts and cake, coffee, etc.

They certainly are not people who could advise anyone on spiritual direction. They would just tell you to come to their yearly craft show.
 
ImmaCatholic said:
Hello friends!
Code: 
    A few months ago I had a dream and it's been on my mind ever since. Actually, this dream was one of the huge factors that made me want to learn about my Catholic faith that I was not really raised in at all.
I’m not really sure how it started, but it ended with me in my own living room. There was a lot of people around me. Then, all of a sudden, all of these people started being dragged into the ground. They were screaming and hollering and it was horrifying. There was so many people! Then, all of a sudden, some kind of a voice said: “In the end, all will be calling His name, but only those who lived by His word will be saved.”
Then, silence. Everyone was dragged into the ground and I was the only one standing on my living room, all alone. A few weeks ago, I was reading things online and came across this quote:
“Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord” shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father.” Matthew 7:21

The really odd thing? Before this dream, I wasn’t involved with religion at all, and had never read the Bible either! I haven’t even heard this quote in my life before this. I was baptized Roman Catholic as an infant and that’s about the only involvement I have ever had in my Church (my family does not believe in our Catholic religion any longer). I don’t even know any Catholics!

I’m terrified of what this dream meant. I have never been to Confession before but I’m going now after thinking about all of this. By “modern” standards I probably “haven’t even committ a sin” seeing how, for example, I’ve never even kissed anyone before. But I know after finding out more about my faith that there is way more sins we are accountable for that most people don’t even think are sins, and I know I’ve done a lot of them now.

Should I talk about this to a priest? Is it good or bad, or is this all just one huge coincidence? Any opinions are welcomed, friends. Thank you. 🙂
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there is no such thing as coincidence

god works in all kinds of unexpected ways sometimes

call a priest
 
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