C
Christmysavor
Guest
Why is it so hard for my family to understand why I am Catholic now? I came Home last night at the Easter vigil service.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
- Status
- Not open for further replies.
M
misstherese
Guest
They won’t understand until their hearts are softened and their minds are fed with Truth. The first is only something God can give, the second is something anyone who knows the Truth can give.
They can have the intellectual knowledge of your reasons, but they will never understand until they themselves are converted.
It takes prayer to change a heart. And sometimes opportune conversations.
They can have the intellectual knowledge of your reasons, but they will never understand until they themselves are converted.
It takes prayer to change a heart. And sometimes opportune conversations.
J
JamalChristophr
Guest
You have been given graces that they have not been given. They may never understand. Be patient. Be at peace.
U
UpUpAndAway
Guest
And pray, pray for them always.
F
Francis
Guest
Hi,Forgive them and pray for them they also by God’s Grace may come to the Catholic Faith some day be patience with them.
Romans 5:18-21 Therefore just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all. 19 For just as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. 20 But law came in, with the result that the trespass multiplied; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, 21 so that, just as sin exercised dominion in death, so grace might also exercise dominion through justification[f] leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Peter 4:12-14 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory,[e] which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you.
Romans 5:18-21 Therefore just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all. 19 For just as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. 20 But law came in, with the result that the trespass multiplied; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, 21 so that, just as sin exercised dominion in death, so grace might also exercise dominion through justification[f] leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Peter 4:12-14 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory,[e] which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you.
C
cmjmevans
Guest
I balk at a lot of things at first
L
lilypadrees
Guest
I’ve always been Catholic. My mother was a Protestant until she was in her 80s. She was raised in 2 Protestant churches and then married a Catholic where she promised to raise any children they had as Catholic.
Even so, because of her upbringing, she didn’t fully understand what it mean to be Catholic until she converted.
Pray for your Protestant relatives. Be willing to answer any questions they have. Invite them to Mass with you. When they see for themselves, it should help to alleviate any fears they may have of your new faith.
Even so, because of her upbringing, she didn’t fully understand what it mean to be Catholic until she converted.
Pray for your Protestant relatives. Be willing to answer any questions they have. Invite them to Mass with you. When they see for themselves, it should help to alleviate any fears they may have of your new faith.
A
ascetic
Guest
Spiritually speaking, you are in my prayers.
On a more inter-personal level, I’d say to try to be the lamp placed on a stand (Mt 5:15) that they may see the good that you do and give glory to God!
On a more inter-personal level, I’d say to try to be the lamp placed on a stand (Mt 5:15) that they may see the good that you do and give glory to God!
- Status
- Not open for further replies.