St. Monica pray for us! Praying for our husbands....

[imamom]

Heather, you have done 1 novena already. You can choose to start thanking to complete it (9 days), or start another one of petitioning. I would just pick up right where I left off and try to finish what I started. Satan tries to make us feel like failures. Just remember, when we are praying the rosary, Our Lady is right there praying with us, she makes up for anything that we are lacking. The 54 day novena calls for 6 novenas.

God Bless

Day 7

Thank you for your reply St Gabriel. I will start off where I left off then. I do felt like I failed…

 

[Acorn3]

I wanted to start this thread as a place for wives with unbelieving/non-Catholic husbands to come together to pray and support each other. I am a Catholic convert of 2 years now and pray every day for the conversion of my husband. I have found the intercession of St. Monica to be very encouraging, so thought maybe she could be the patroness saint of this thread.

Please join and introduce yourselves!

I am a wife of a non-Catholic husband, married over 31 years. I need to asking St. Monica’s intercession daily. Thanks for starting this thread. It is a good reminder for me and many others, no doubt.
Blessings to you and your husband and may the intercession of St. Monica aid in the conversion of our husbands!

 

[Sr_Sally]

Dh and I had a big long talk last night re: my confirmation Sunday. He still doesn’t see why it’s such a big deal. He’s read some articles I’ve sent him about the Eucharist and he is having trouble “wrapping his brain” around a lot of things, but transubstantiation especially.

He also asked me NOT to ask any saints to pray for him. I can pray for him to God, but I am not to invoke the intercession of Mary or any saints in Heaven.

Did he forbide you to have living-on-the-earth people pray for him? Because I am and I’ve probably asked a few Saints to pray for him too along the way. Just saw this note, so I didn’t realize he was against that!

 

[Haircrew]

Can someone tell me about the tiber swim team?

 

[katy]

Can someone tell me about the tiber swim team?

The Vatican is on one side of the Tiber River in Rome. “To swim the Tiber” has come to mean becoming Catholic. So, many folks who have become Catholic have taken to calling themselves members of the Tiber swim team, with the year being when they came in the Church.

 

[Pixie_Dust]

Did he forbide you to have living-on-the-earth people pray for him? Because I am and I’ve probably asked a few Saints to pray for him too along the way. Just saw this note, so I didn’t realize he was against that!

You may pray for him and ask whomever you wish to do so as well. He can’t stop YOU from asking the intercession of Saints!

PS that’s really me in my siggy pic, in the red and black striped top, and Dixie’s behind me.

 

[St_Gabriel]

Day 8 - It’s going by so quickly.

 

[St_Gabriel]

Day 9 - Awesome - 1 novena of petitioning complete. Tomorrow, thanksgiving for the blessings we have received thus far or more petitioning. How’s it going with the rest of yous?

 

[katy]

I am praying the 54 day novena for all my loved ones outside the church. Right now I am on day 17 of Thanksgiving.

 

[sandraladeda]

Hi folks!

I am on day 27+6=33 days in, day 6 of “Thanksgiving”.

Keep up the good praying!!

 

[DJgang]

I’m on Day 6.

My DH has collected my Rosaries, over time, and all of his work vehicles have one hanging on the mirror…why, I don’t know. Guess he just likes to look at them… We’ve been discussing the Episcopal Church and all the mess that they are dealing with…

He wants us to go out with some friends tomorrow night…I think I might be able to sneak in Mass beforehand.

He has told me that he would become Catholic, but he just doesn’t have the time for nonsense like RCIA, etc…

 

[sandraladeda]

I’m on Day 6.

My DH has collected my Rosaries, over time, and all of his work vehicles have one hanging on the mirror…why, I don’t know. Guess he just likes to look at them… We’ve been discussing the Episcopal Church and all the mess that they are dealing with…

He wants us to go out with some friends tomorrow night…I think I might be able to sneak in Mass beforehand.

He has told me that he would become Catholic, but he just doesn’t have the time for nonsense like RCIA, etc…

Others have felt the way your husband feels. I have a friend who attended mass quite faithfully with his very Catholic wife and was somewhat well catechized before deciding to become Catholic. When he went to RCIA, he felt that he was beyond the group in terms of his formation (and yes, his is a busy career ) He was able to work with a priest on his own and is now Catholic.

It may be possible that your pastor may be able to tailor an RCIA experience that your hubby is more comfortable with. It may be worth discussing with him.

 

[DJgang]

Others have felt the way your husband feels. I have a friend who attended mass quite faithfully with his very Catholic wife and was somewhat well catechized before deciding to become Catholic. When he went to RCIA, he felt that he was beyond the group in terms of his formation (and yes, his is a busy career ) He was able to work with a priest on his own and is now Catholic.

It may be possible that your pastor may be able to tailor an RCIA experience that your hubby is more comfortable with. It may be worth discussing with him.

Funny you mention…because this is how I feel. I’m in RCIA right now, and ssshhhh, don’t tell anyone, but I"M BORED! Being Episcopalian already and being on this forum, having already read the CCC twice…I feel like I know quite a bit…you know?

I wish that I could just skip to the goodies…

But I’m under the impression that eveyone has to go through this process in the church…but I just may ask anyway.

 

[sandraladeda]

Funny you mention…because this is how I feel. I’m in RCIA right now, and ssshhhh, don’t tell anyone, but I"M BORED! Being Episcopalian already and being on this forum, having already read the CCC twice…I feel like I know quite a bit…you know?

I wish that I could just skip to the goodies…

But I’m under the impression that eveyone has to go through this process in the church…but I just may ask anyway.

My opinion, (for what it’s worth… )

I am sure my pastor would be happy to see people convert to Catholicism, whatever route they may take to get there!

(of course I used to be in sales…understood the concept of having a strong prospect, what will it take to close this deal… )

Definitely worth the discussion!

imo

 

[mom4truth]

Hi DJANG,:coffeeread:

Saw your #390 post. I think it’s great your husband has collected all the rosaries around your house and put them somewhere. That definitely tells you something. He must REALLY be thinking about A LOT of things… I, too, have rosaries hanging on every blessed picture/object in the house. My husband doesn’t object, though he still hasn’t come to the faith (he’s Lutheran). Right now, our family is going through so many things that I can’t even pray for his conversion. Please pray for him - and me, if you have a minute or two. I’m happy that your husband is making SOME progress. I’m sure it will happen! God bless you and encourage you in your hope and faith.

Love,

mom4truth:heart:

 

[DJgang]

Thank you mom4truth!

I will pray for you. I know what you mean by other things needing your attention in prayer. Sometimes there is so much to take care of.

I have a little notebook, I’ve been writing down my prayer intentions.

One page for personal. One page for the CAF members that I read here. One page I’ve written prayers to St. Monica, there I specifically mention you gals here , then I have my Rosary intentions (I probably only get to the Rosary twice a week) and one page of intentions for the Divine Mercy which I pray daily. I punched holes in my prayer cards and have them like a book with those little rings holding them all together…now, that makes a wonderful key chain!

Oh, and yesterday I go a Holy Water Font for the house, beautiful, the Holy Family…I asked DH…hey do you know what this is…he said “yep, I can cross myself ever morning now”… I’ve been thinking about getting some CDs for him to listen to in the truck during the day.

Praying, praying for all of you!

 

[DJgang]

My opinion, (for what it’s worth… )

I am sure my pastor would be happy to see people convert to Catholicism, whatever route they may take to get there!

(of course I used to be in sales…understood the concept of having a strong prospect, what will it take to close this deal… )

Definitely worth the discussion!

imo

well, I’m going to go through RCIA, but I might inquire about my DH later on, after I scope out the class…kwim?

ha…we are in sales too! Sometimes you got to do, what you got to do to get the deal done…

 

[mom4truth]

Hi Dana,

Thanks for your prayers. I really do need them. I also like your suggestions about the notebooks with prayer intentions and the ring binder. I think I may try to do that. Is your husband that open to listening to a (I’m assuming Catholic) CD? Mine would probably listen, but not with his ears, if you know what I mean. He’s into Worship music right now. He blasts it in the car for the kids and I to hear as if to say: look at me! I’m a Lutheran. Yippee. That’s not nice, but it can be annoying (his behavior). Anyway, I will pray for your intentions.

God bless you, hon.

Love,

mom4truth:thumbsup:

 

[Pixie_Dust]

Funny you mention…because this is how I feel. I’m in RCIA right now, and ssshhhh, don’t tell anyone, but I"M BORED! Being Episcopalian already and being on this forum, having already read the CCC twice…I feel like I know quite a bit…you know?

I wish that I could just skip to the goodies…

But I’m under the impression that eveyone has to go through this process in the church…but I just may ask anyway.

I was able to take RCIA this summer - my parish has a RCIA Summer Intensive specifically designed for baptized Christians. I’ll be honest - I helped teach the class. I studied myself into the Catholic Church. I had to have all the information before I would darken the doorway. It was good for forming relationships with some of the parishioners, though. So just think to yourself that you’re there for fellowship and to (hopefully not necessary too often) offer your insight. We had one woman in our class who had never been to church at all, so she was just there to get to know people, since she will have to go through the full RCIA program starting in a few weeks.

So, keep in mind that God may have you there for other reasons. From one local parish’s website:
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Q. Why do I have to go have to go through all of these programs to join the Church? Can’t you make it easier?**

A. Is anything worthwhile easy? But seriously…the Church wants you to understand as fully as possible what it is you are joining. In being received in to the Church, you will be asked to state that you believe in all that the Church teaches. It is important that you know what you are agreeing to! Additionally, programs like RCIA are wonderful opportunities to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ as you prepare to enter His church.

 

[DJgang]

Hi Dana,

Thanks for your prayers. I really do need them. I also like your suggestions about the notebooks with prayer intentions and the ring binder. I think I may try to do that. Is your husband that open to listening to a (I’m assuming Catholic) CD? Mine would probably listen, but not with his ears, if you know what I mean.

You are welcome!

You know, I think he would listen, but it’s going to have to be a powerful speaker…do you have a suggestion?

I was able to take RCIA this summer - my parish has a RCIA Summer Intensive specifically designed for baptized Christians. I’ll be honest - I helped teach the class. I studied myself into the Catholic Church. I had to have all the information before I would darken the doorway. It was good for forming relationships with some of the parishioners, though. So just think to yourself that you’re there for fellowship and to (hopefully not necessary too often) offer your insight. We had one woman in our class who had never been to church at all, so she was just there to get to know people, since she will have to go through the full RCIA program starting in a few weeks.

So, keep in mind that God may have you there for other reasons. From one local parish’s website:

Q. Why do I have to go have to go through all of these programs to join the Church? Can’t you make it easier?

A. Is anything worthwhile easy? But seriously…the Church wants you to understand as fully as possible what it is you are joining. In being received in to the Church, you will be asked to state that you believe in all that the Church teaches. It is important that you know what you are agreeing to! Additionally, programs like RCIA are wonderful opportunities to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ as you prepare to enter His church.

Thanks my friend! You are right, I am there for fellowship as well. In the class is a cradle Catholic that I’ve known for years. Back about 8 years ago, I asked him if DH and I could go with them to midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. He was so honored for us to attend, he showed us around, I actually think he was shocked…I look back now, and that was the beginning of my intrigue with the Catholic Church.

I am really surprised at the young couples in my class…yes, husband and wife…let me think…well…everyone is a couple I think I’m the only single…awww, pray for me now, that has me depressed!