What is more important.... God or Family?

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Ad_Orientem said:
Why is it a choice between God and family? Aren’t there parishes back home?
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Great question. The answer however isn’t just in the Parish but also in the diocese as well. I attend Mass all over the nation and I can tell you that not all are created equal. My diocese is blessed currently with 58 seminarians, thanks be to God!!! I recently travelled to the Northeast and was shocked to learn that the diocese I was visiting was now considered “mission territory.” We also have an ongoing cause for Sainthood in our diocese so it is hard not to feel as though there is something very special going on.
 
Viki63 said:
I had a job that kept me away from home until about 9 PM most nights. I kept thinking the hours would change, and they did eventually, but it was too late for my kids. I really wish I had changed jobs so I could have spent more time with them during the important teen years.

Please take that into consideration. You would not be giving up God, you would just be changing parishes. And if the new parish were not so active, maybe you could be a catalyst.

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Great reply, thank you!
 
mommy_k said:
Your question really is parish community and familiarity versus time with family.

You serve God by being lovingly being present to others, especially nuclear family, which places higher then extended family and community of course.

You cannot effectively parent if you are burnt out, stressed out and not around. If this is the case here…then the decision should be clear.

Money has no bearing in this decision either… If it does not free up time, it should never be a motivating force in decisions if all needs are met…Most people i know would agree. Time with loved ones, both family and friends is priceless. True success is measured by your positive impact on those you love…

Praying God blesses your decision.
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Mommy K, I think you nailed it with the analogy about time. I have been seriously waffling about this decision, further stressing my family with my going back and forth. You are correct, nothing replaces time w/ my family and the move will greatly improve on that. They are all for moving and I should be grateful that they are supportive. You are correct, money should have no bearing on this decision. I should also be grateful that my teenagers still want to spend time with me!!!
 
God is found in your family (i.e. your family in your home).

Unless I misunderstood, it sounds like you are actually trying to decide between:
  1. Time with your wife and children.
  2. Avoiding uprooting them.
If these were the only two choices: I would go with time with your family. Time is more valuable than money. Your children need your time and lots of it.

However, if you can get a different job, where you currently are, you would have the best of both worlds: time at home and not having to uproot the family.

I changed jobs (and industries) because it took too much time away from my children due to travel. One of the best decision of my life. Also, we live near their grandparents, cousins, etc. which is also a great gift (although not as important as them having time with me). Since it sounds like you may already be rooted away from extended family, you may want to talk with your wife and kids about which would be more desirable: staying with current friends or being near extended family.
 
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