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Irish_Pride
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Saying your prayers in latin
rosary
grace at meals
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grace at meals
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BertBlyleven
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White_Peony
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Ask Our Lady and her Son to give you opportunities to show Catholicism to others. I did one morning and I ended up in a 4-day long debate! They will show you ways to parade your faith!
Wear Catholic tees and hoodies. Wear a scapular! People are always asking me what I’m wearing. Pray a rosary while on a long walk somewhere. Don’t hide it in your pocket, you’re Catholic and proud of it! Make the sign of the cross all the time.
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wisdomseeker
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I make the sign of the Cross everytime I pass by those preachers out in the street. does that count?
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johnthebaptist1
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I,am proud to be a Catholic. I ,ve been a Catholic since birth.
How do I show my Faith as a Catholic. I help people in need.I join group Called; "CHILD of Mary. I give out Rosarys, Brown Scapulars,green ones also.If someone is needs of going to the Hosptial,I take them,and I sit with them in ER, tell I fine out if their going to stay or what…Than I return to visit them at the Hosptial,when I can. I also donated to help the Poor. I f a Family member needs a little money to help them before they get their next check. if I can ,I do. Sometimes I give from my Heart without thinking.I,am not woory about what I want,but how I can make others Happy.
How do I show my Faith as a Catholic. I help people in need.I join group Called; "CHILD of Mary. I give out Rosarys, Brown Scapulars,green ones also.If someone is needs of going to the Hosptial,I take them,and I sit with them in ER, tell I fine out if their going to stay or what…Than I return to visit them at the Hosptial,when I can. I also donated to help the Poor. I f a Family member needs a little money to help them before they get their next check. if I can ,I do. Sometimes I give from my Heart without thinking.I,am not woory about what I want,but how I can make others Happy.
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Sheadad
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This thread really appeals to me because it is something I think about alot.
As a Catholic family, we stand out uniquely in our immediate neighborhood and community. As a Catholic businessman, I stand out uniquely in my workplace. And even as a member of a Catholic parish, I humbly standout as an individual within a group with similar traits.
But what is it specifically that defines us as separate? There is something extremely special about following the teachings of the Church and living a life reflecting just that. We do become that lamp that shines for all to see. Even with our imperfections and scandal sometimes, we rise stronger and more faithful in the end. I heard a visiting Priest say about ten years ago, “the Church grows stronger when every once and a while she has to shake the bad apples from the tree.”
So is it our devotion to works for the Lord? Our renewed dedication to scripture since Dei Verbum was written? Is it our lineage to the ancient Hebrew culture? Is it our sacramental life in our vocations or in the sacramental life of the Church? Or is it because of all these things, our behavior is appropriately aligned with natural law and people know it when they see it?
Personally I believe it is all these things and I’m so thankful for each of them. I’m also thankful for this Forum as over the last 7 months, it has helped me to grow in a deeper understanding of our faith.
As a Catholic family, we stand out uniquely in our immediate neighborhood and community. As a Catholic businessman, I stand out uniquely in my workplace. And even as a member of a Catholic parish, I humbly standout as an individual within a group with similar traits.
But what is it specifically that defines us as separate? There is something extremely special about following the teachings of the Church and living a life reflecting just that. We do become that lamp that shines for all to see. Even with our imperfections and scandal sometimes, we rise stronger and more faithful in the end. I heard a visiting Priest say about ten years ago, “the Church grows stronger when every once and a while she has to shake the bad apples from the tree.”
So is it our devotion to works for the Lord? Our renewed dedication to scripture since Dei Verbum was written? Is it our lineage to the ancient Hebrew culture? Is it our sacramental life in our vocations or in the sacramental life of the Church? Or is it because of all these things, our behavior is appropriately aligned with natural law and people know it when they see it?
Personally I believe it is all these things and I’m so thankful for each of them. I’m also thankful for this Forum as over the last 7 months, it has helped me to grow in a deeper understanding of our faith.
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Dragonslayer
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Great answer.well…I guess you can call it a lifestyle. It ain’t hard. Your day revolves around God rather than the world.
Prayers on arising
Mass If possible during the week
Grace before Meals and After
Meditation
Rosary
Night prayers
Acting towards others with charity, attending your duties of state. Being a good citizen.
Part of your question was about "Showing " ones catholicity…by your actions is much more suitable than proclaiming it from the rooftops.
I would add:
Make going to mass an obligation, not an option,
Abstain from meat on Fridays,
Have a large family (and smile when people comment that “you must be a good Catholic”)
Refrain from bad language/immoral discussions (or actions obviously)
And, similar to perro sarnoso, when asked about your faith or if you’re a Christian, you reply “Yes, I am Catholic”.
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mick321
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I wear a Crucifix next to my skin, where no one else can see. I wear it to remind myself that I am Catholic and as such, I carry the entire 2000 year history of the Church along with me:
So as a Catholic, I force myself to remember that I’m a Christian first. I think this is a particularly useful when opportunity arises to talk about the Faith with non-Catholic Christians. If a discussion starts from common ground, it’s easier to keep it civil and possibly learn a few things.
Over the past few years, I have tried to condition myself to recognize a genuine Gospel message - whenever I hear it - regardless the source. If someone has the courage to knock on my door to make a Christian cold call, all the better. More often than not, this person will be a committed missionary, well versed in the teachings of his Church and trained to adapt the Gospel to Christians and non-Christians alike.
Disclosing one’s denominational orientation at the onset will often result in a more guarded discussion. I sometimes reserve that disclosure until a fruitful exchange is well underway or - for the glory of God - possibly not at all.
- Pentecost and the first Apostolic missions.
- The persecutions and perseverance of the martyrs and saints.
- The victory over pagan Rome and the legalization of Christianity.
- The early Councils that defined & defended our Faith against all challenges.
So as a Catholic, I force myself to remember that I’m a Christian first. I think this is a particularly useful when opportunity arises to talk about the Faith with non-Catholic Christians. If a discussion starts from common ground, it’s easier to keep it civil and possibly learn a few things.
Over the past few years, I have tried to condition myself to recognize a genuine Gospel message - whenever I hear it - regardless the source. If someone has the courage to knock on my door to make a Christian cold call, all the better. More often than not, this person will be a committed missionary, well versed in the teachings of his Church and trained to adapt the Gospel to Christians and non-Christians alike.
Disclosing one’s denominational orientation at the onset will often result in a more guarded discussion. I sometimes reserve that disclosure until a fruitful exchange is well underway or - for the glory of God - possibly not at all.
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paul11b
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Read some of the works of St. Josemaria Escriva, he talks about this a lot. I recommend the Way, Furrow, and the Forge.
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