Struggling with my faith after something my aunt said

[Rebecca97]

Thanks so much for praying for me! I never thought about it being the Holy Spirit, that’s interesting though, maybe it is. I am starting to feel a bit better. I’m so grateful to you and everyone who has replied to me.

 

[Rebecca97]

Yeah that’s a good point, thank you! Its hard to do that, but you’re right. Especially when its someone you’re close to. If it was just some random person, I think I could let it go a lot easier.

 

[Rebecca97]

Thanks! Yeah I know, that’s what I though, and that’s why I was so confused. But some people pointed out here that maybe I misunderstood her. She’s away right now but I plan to try to clarify everything her when she gets back.

 

[Rebecca97]

Yeah I wondered that as well! But I’m going to try to talk to her about it. And I started praying for her (and for myself, to understand what’s going on) and I already feel a lot better. Thanks!

 

[Rebecca97]

Thanks! I still want to reply to you more, but now I’m getting tired again. Today was a clinic day for me which means I see my treatment team and have tests. It basically takes up my whole day and makes me extra tired. I thought I could finish up replies tonight but… nope. Tired after just a few. But am grateful for your (name removed by moderator)ut though, which was a bit different than other’s. You gave me a lot to think about. And no worries, I am going to speak to my aunt further about this… she’s just away at a conference right now so I have to wait until she gets back. Thanks again, I really appreciate everybody’s (name removed by moderator)ut, its helped me a lot.

 

[joeybaggz]

Thanks, yeah I’m wondering why she is still a nun after 40 years if she doesn’t really believe in the Church.

Why would you say that? She said religion is a container. Well a container is something that contains; that organizes and regulates. A jet plane is a container, an auto is a container, and classroom is a container. All bring people together for a common purpose. The church does the same/.

Religion is man made. Yes, the RCC was made by Jesus, founded on Peter and the apostles, and contains the truth of Jesus’ teachings, spreading them to the world as Jesus commanded. That is the amazing thing about God and his concept of reconciliation. It is accomplished by and through flawed, feeling, fallible men and women.

I wonder if your aunt, after being a religious for so many years, is a bit weary of the limitations age and experience weigh upon us (and her). Personally, I don’t mind being in the container that is the RCC’ I am with so many others with the same goals and direction that I am following. it is a comfortable environment.

Shalom.