Wanting to do more

[mymamamary]

Dear Forum

As most of you probably know, I feel a vocation to Holy Priesthood. I know, Im a damaged package. I was once in sexual sins, Im currently carrying the Cross of scrupulosity etc. However I feel the call, the call to do more, to be more, to rise above the mediocre and become a man of GOD, for GOD. However, I want to do more NOW, for example in the nearest city, London, Ontario (which is about 40-50 minutes away), the 40 days for life is going on in front of one of the hospitals… I want to get involved, save some Babies and protest. However I cannot yet drive alone etc. I also wanted to protest in front of the porn shop. I also wanted to visit the hospital and visit the patients, say a prayer with them and for them. I also wanted to help out in the soup kitchen. I see a world hungering for the EUCHARIST, I want to brin them to HIM, but I am unable of doing so. Im still dependent.

Any ideas for getting involved?? I want to get out on the front lines, into the trenches so to speak, but I feel forced to watch the violence from behind the safe zone…

 

[Angelsflight]

I wouldnt stand outside and protest anything…you are young and you could get hurt or in trouble.

Visiting elderly in a convelescent home is always nice…some of those people have absolutely no one to talk to.

Helping out in soup kitchens and things like that are good. Perhaps you could talk to your priest about this also, and see if he could direct you to places where the church helps the needy, like organizing food drives, things like that.

 

[CarlosBarrera]

I wouldnt stand outside and protest anything…you are young and you could get hurt or in trouble.

Visiting elderly in a convelescent home is always nice…some of those people have absolutely no one to talk to.

Helping out in soup kitchens and things like that are good. Perhaps you could talk to your priest about this also, and see if he could direct you to places where the church helps the needy, like organizing food drives, things like that.

I am only a teenager and I have prayed outside of clinics alone. But you should probably go along with somebody else. I never had the intention to be out there alone but for some reason no body showed up. It was an active abortion day too.

I wouldn’t worry about it though, the 40 Days for Life have people constantly outside the clinic so I don’t think you will be alone.

 

[Angelsflight]

I am only a teenager and I have prayed outside of clinics alone. But you should probably go along with somebody else. I never had the intention to be out there alone but for some reason no body showed up. It was an active abortion day too.

I wouldn’t worry about it though, the 40 Days for Life have people constantly outside the clinic so I don’t think you will be alone.

Yeah, but he is talking about standing outside porn shops to protest too, which I think could be very dangerous.

 

[Courtney_R]

Dear Forum

As most of you probably know, I feel a vocation to Holy Priesthood. I know, Im a damaged package. I was once in sexual sins, Im currently carrying the Cross of scrupulosity etc. However I feel the call, the call to do more, to be more, to rise above the mediocre and become a man of GOD, for GOD. However, I want to do more NOW, for example in the nearest city, London, Ontario (which is about 40-50 minutes away), the 40 days for life is going on in front of one of the hospitals… I want to get involved, save some Babies and protest. However I cannot yet drive alone etc. I also wanted to protest in front of the porn shop. I also wanted to visit the hospital and visit the patients, say a prayer with them and for them. I also wanted to help out in the soup kitchen. I see a world hungering for the EUCHARIST, I want to brin them to HIM, but I am unable of doing so. Im still dependent.

Any ideas for getting involved?? I want to get out on the front lines, into the trenches so to speak, but I feel forced to watch the violence from behind the safe zone…

Maybe you could look into finding a “volunteer buddy” from your parish you can ride with to different volunteer events around town. Maybe even try to gather a group of volunteers. As far as your past goes, I wouldn’t worry about that. You should read the biography of Saint Augustine. He’s the saint I chose at confirmation due to mine (I converted at age 28, so I could really relate to him!). I hope it goes well for you.

 

[april32010]

Maybe you could look into finding a “volunteer buddy” from your parish you can ride with to different volunteer events around town. Maybe even try to gather a group of volunteers. As far as your past goes, I wouldn’t worry about that. You should read the biography of Saint Augustine. He’s the saint I chose at confirmation due to mine (I converted at age 28, so I could really relate to him!). I hope it goes well for you.

great idea :newidea:

I want to get involved, save some Babies and protest

and as for 40days for life ,i have been very involved with this since feb 2010,it is not a protest,it is prayer and fasting which one can do at home or work also.and you don’t save babies God does. here is msgr.phillip reilly’s group ,helpers of God’s precious infants helpersbrooklynny.org/ my parish invited him to speak on sidewalk counseling .

 

[JimR-OCDS]

You don’t have the wisdom or spiritual maturity to stand outside of porn shops protesting.

You’ll eventually fail and fall into sin yourself which will only bring great scandal to Christianity.

It’s the very thing those who do not have faith use to justify their resistance to seeking God.

Instead, pray for sinners and do penance for them, as St Theresa did.

You’ll be doing more good, but also through the grace of God, maturing spiritually and will eventually gain the wisdom to combat against immorality effectively.

Right now, you’re seeking to serve your own agenda, rather than God’s will.

Jim

 

[mymamamary]

You don’t have the wisdom or spiritual maturity to stand outside of porn shops protesting.

You’ll eventually fail and fall into sin yourself which will only bring great scandal to Christianity.

It’s the very thing those who do not have faith use to justify their resistance to seeking God.

Instead, pray for sinners and do penance for them, as St Theresa did.

You’ll be doing more good, but also through the grace of God, maturing spiritually and will eventually gain the wisdom to combat against immorality effectively.

Right now, you’re seeking to serve your own agenda, rather than God’s will.

Jim

Serve my own Agenda? Fail and fall into sin?

Now you have me confused. What interests of mine would it serve to stand in front of a hospital or porn store? What could I possibly gain from that? People flipping the bird at me while I protest? Perhaps? Material Reward: Zilch. Honestly, why could I not protest? I kicked the habit of pornography a whille ago… I want to warn people of its spiritual dangers. What descartes-lie wisdom does it take to hold a sign and pray the Rosary in front of the store. Im sincere in what I say and I mean what I mean. I want to prevent souls from going into those vice shops. I want to prevent people from falling into mortal sin??

Whats so complicated to understand??

 

[Angelsflight]

Serve my own Agenda? Fail and fall into sin?

Now you have me confused. What interests of mine would it serve to stand in front of a hospital or porn store? What could I possibly gain from that? People flipping the bird at me while I protest? Perhaps? Material Reward: Zilch. Honestly, why could I not protest? I kicked the habit of pornography a whille ago… I want to warn people of its spiritual dangers. What descartes-lie wisdom does it take to hold a sign and pray the Rosary in front of the store. Im sincere in what I say and I mean what I mean. I want to prevent souls from going into those vice shops. I want to prevent people from falling into mortal sin??

Whats so complicated to understand??

Yeah, but sometimes really grody people go into porn shops, and you are still a child. Yes, I know you are 16 or 17, but that is still a child to me. Could be dangerous for you. Dont do it.

Protesting is not a good idea for you right now, in my opinion. Most of the time, you are worried too much about your own mortal sin, that I think you would not be truly capable of helping others through theirs. Not yet anyway. Eventually yes.

In my honest opinion, I think you could do wonders for your own spiritual growth by helping other people. Needy people, lonely people.

Think about it at least?

 

[mymamamary]

We are planning to visit a convalescence home this weekend, do excited to help

 

[april32010]

Serve my own Agenda? Fail and fall into sin?

Now you have me confused. What interests of mine would it serve to stand in front of a hospital or porn store? What could I possibly gain from that? People flipping the bird at me while I protest? Perhaps? Material Reward: Zilch. Honestly, why could I not protest? I kicked the habit of pornography a whille ago… I want to warn people of its spiritual dangers. What descartes-lie wisdom does it take to hold a sign and pray the Rosary in front of the store. Im sincere in what I say and I mean what I mean. I want to prevent souls from going into those vice shops. I want to prevent people from falling into mortal sin??

Whats so complicated to understand??

 

[Angelsflight]

We are planning to visit a convalescence home this weekend, do excited to help

Yes! Start there. So many people out there have no one to talk to…no one that cares…you can make someones day by just letting them talk about themselves, and just visiting with them.

Very cool.

 

[CarlosBarrera]

Yeah, but he is talking about standing outside porn shops to protest too, which I think could be very dangerous.

Yes this is my mistake of not full reading the post. Thank you for pointing this out.

It’s probably not a good idea to do this if you have a problem with pornography yourself.

 

[Lady_Love]

Thank You God! I love your zeal and alacrity (willingness to serve with eagerness). I think your desires are very noble but doing the “will of God” is better than anything. Go to prayer, tell Jesus of your desire to serve Him and ask Him to open the doors He wants you to go through. Then, pay attention. Listen for what is needed. It could be that someone is overwhelmed by their overgrowing lawn and doesn’t have time. It could be cleaning the bathrooms at church. He probably DOES want you to be a front line soldier but you have to wait for His command. I know how frustrating it can be WAITING for God’s timing but if you don’t it might be disastrous. God’s ways are not our ways. He will lead you where you will not become prideful or spiritually endangered. Let Him put smack in front of you what He wants you to do.

I have a rule. When it comes to ministry, wait to be called/asked. You can offer yourself to be of service but if you are not accepted or asked, let it be. God has another plan.

Come before the Lord as a true servant, not desiring anything but what He wants, no matter how menial it may seem. It is only in this fashion that you will meet with TRUE adventure. So open your ears and eyes and WATCH for Him.

 

[edward_george]

I might point out that you have another thread going about Impure thoughts, near occasion of sin and mortal sin. If you think looking at a pretty face on the front of the paper is an occasion to mortal sin, how much more is standing outside a porn shop? If you stood outside a porn shop and the door came open, revealing a slight peak at God knows what inside, would you then post a thread about whether it was a sin that you saw whatever you might see?

-ACEGC

 

[Angelsflight]

I might point out that you have another thread going about Impure thoughts, near occasion of sin and mortal sin. If you think looking at a pretty face on the front of the paper is an occasion to mortal sin, how much more is standing outside a porn shop? If you stood outside a porn shop and the door came open, revealing a slight peak at God knows what inside, would you then post a thread about whether it was a sin that you saw whatever you might see?

-ACEGC

Extremely good point!

 

[mommyof4]

Thank You God! I love your zeal and alacrity (willingness to serve with eagerness). I think your desires are very noble but doing the “will of God” is better than anything. Go to prayer, tell Jesus of your desire to serve Him and ask Him to open the doors He wants you to go through. Then, pay attention. Listen for what is needed. It could be that someone is overwhelmed by their overgrowing lawn and doesn’t have time. It could be cleaning the bathrooms at church. He probably DOES want you to be a front line soldier but you have to wait for His command. I know how frustrating it can be WAITING for God’s timing but if you don’t it might be disastrous. God’s ways are not our ways. He will lead you where you will not become prideful or spiritually endangered. Let Him put smack in front of you what He wants you to do.

I have a rule. When it comes to ministry, wait to be called/asked. You can offer yourself to be of service but if you are not accepted or asked, let it be. God has another plan.

Come before the Lord as a true servant, not desiring anything but what He wants, no matter how menial it may seem. It is only in this fashion that you will meet with TRUE adventure. So open your ears and eyes and WATCH for Him.

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