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vince2paul
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Dear all,
It’s been some time since the last time I post anything on CAF. I’ve gotta admit that I kinda lose my interest in Catholicism. The past one year, I’m back to my hometown from the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta. Before that, I spent a few years in Singapore for studies.
My real conversion of heart happened in May 2006 (when I was still living in Singapore), where suddenly, I became so interested with the Catholic Church, started attending Mass regularly, went for confession regularly, and active in a number of church activities; the Legion of Mary, Theology of the Body group, youth group, apologetic group, etc (I got plenty of time because I was still in uni). When I was in Jakarta, I also involved in many church groups.
Since I came back to my hometown, Batam (a tiny island, 40 minute ferry ride from Singapore) in April 2010, I’ve been doing nothing much, except helping with the warden and choir. To be honest, I do those because my mum asks me to.
I have this “obsession” with media, evangelism, apologetic, books, etc. In my current parish, there are only a few groups; Legion of Mary, Divine Mercy Prayer Group, Youth group (on and off meeting) and Charismatic prayer group (it was attended by almost 100 people years ago, nowadays, they are lucky if 25 people attend their weekly prayer session). We don’t even have Bible Studies here. We have RCIA, but it’s dominated by the senior of the church (although I sometimes questions what they teach; one argued with me that Canon Law is written by human and we should not follow it fully -.-"), young people like me won’t make the cut.
I’ve been getting some weird thoughts to join “other churches” where things will be more interesting, but I know that I will only find peace in the Catholic Church. With all the knowledge that I have now, I can’t leave the church no matter what, because I know it’s the one, true church.
I am spiritually dying with each passing day. I see many young adults during Sunday Mass, but that’s all. I feel that something must be done to gather these young adults to be more involved in church ministry. Any suggestion?
If you could, please pray for me. It’s needed badly.
It’s been some time since the last time I post anything on CAF. I’ve gotta admit that I kinda lose my interest in Catholicism. The past one year, I’m back to my hometown from the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta. Before that, I spent a few years in Singapore for studies.
My real conversion of heart happened in May 2006 (when I was still living in Singapore), where suddenly, I became so interested with the Catholic Church, started attending Mass regularly, went for confession regularly, and active in a number of church activities; the Legion of Mary, Theology of the Body group, youth group, apologetic group, etc (I got plenty of time because I was still in uni). When I was in Jakarta, I also involved in many church groups.
Since I came back to my hometown, Batam (a tiny island, 40 minute ferry ride from Singapore) in April 2010, I’ve been doing nothing much, except helping with the warden and choir. To be honest, I do those because my mum asks me to.
I have this “obsession” with media, evangelism, apologetic, books, etc. In my current parish, there are only a few groups; Legion of Mary, Divine Mercy Prayer Group, Youth group (on and off meeting) and Charismatic prayer group (it was attended by almost 100 people years ago, nowadays, they are lucky if 25 people attend their weekly prayer session). We don’t even have Bible Studies here. We have RCIA, but it’s dominated by the senior of the church (although I sometimes questions what they teach; one argued with me that Canon Law is written by human and we should not follow it fully -.-"), young people like me won’t make the cut.
I’ve been getting some weird thoughts to join “other churches” where things will be more interesting, but I know that I will only find peace in the Catholic Church. With all the knowledge that I have now, I can’t leave the church no matter what, because I know it’s the one, true church.
I am spiritually dying with each passing day. I see many young adults during Sunday Mass, but that’s all. I feel that something must be done to gather these young adults to be more involved in church ministry. Any suggestion?
If you could, please pray for me. It’s needed badly.