Why Should a Mormon Become Catholic?

[LivingWaters7]

Thanks, but what I’m asking is, did you have this expectation as a Catholic, before your conversion to Mormonism? Or was it FAIR and other LDS apologetic material that got you to thinking that Mormonism had something in their temple rites/ordinances, that was not in Catholicism?

More the latter, that FAIR and other LDS apologetic material got me thinking that there was something in the LDS temple ordinances that wasn’t in Catholicism, and that had some sort of valid ancient origin, that Joseph Smith “couldn’t have known” (as the thinking goes). In actually experiencing these ordinances, and reading the material, I think much of the relationship is exaggerated. I still laugh at how a poster at MDDB talked about how St. Cyril’s description of an anointing ritual (i.e. Chrismation) had similarity in the words used as compared to the LDS Initiatory, that it was “virtually word perfect”. No it isn’t.

 

[CarolNoel]

Yes, I did receive the Eucharist, for the first time in years. What a wonderful experience. Since I have attended Mass a few times after my conversion to the LDS Church (mostly because my family wanted me to come for a special holy day, like Easter or Christmas or my brother’s Confirmation), including during Holy Week, I was more of a spectator, but today I was a full participant. I felt like I went through a mini-RCIA, where I’ve been doing my own independent reading and study, was cleansed of my sins, and received Christ in the Eucharist. I knew that this is what (or who) I’ve been missing these years. Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament wasn’t the same, and the temple didn’t fill what I was missing. I’m sure a few tears slipped out (against my will!) as I knelt after receiving the Eucharist. I also had a “why did I walk away from all of this? :doh2:” moment.

Now, it’s still a work in progress, I’m still mentally getting back to being Catholic (I think I need to start some sort of daily devotional/prayer routine, as I’m still waking up, folding my arms, and saying “Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this beautiful day…please bless that we’ll be safe as we go about our day…” (I’m sure the LDS and ex-LDS know what I’m talking about )).

You are an inspirations to us all. Happy for you.

 

[RebeccaJ]

More the latter, that FAIR and other LDS apologetic material got me thinking that there was something in the LDS temple ordinances that wasn’t in Catholicism, and that had some sort of valid ancient origin, that Joseph Smith “couldn’t have known” (as the thinking goes). In actually experiencing these ordinances, and reading the material, I think much of the relationship is exaggerated. I still laugh at how a poster at MDDB talked about how St. Cyril’s description of an anointing ritual (i.e. Chrismation) had similarity in the words used as compared to the LDS Initiatory, that it was “virtually word perfect”. No it isn’t.

Yes, I have had those conversations, most likely with the same people, here. I’m glad you saw through the LDS apologetics.

 

[laurenannie]

Now, it’s still a work in progress, I’m still mentally getting back to being Catholic (I think I need to start some sort of daily devotional/prayer routine, as I’m still waking up, folding my arms, and saying “Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this beautiful day…please bless that we’ll be safe as we go about our day…” (I’m sure the LDS and ex-LDS know what I’m talking about )).

I still pray like a Mormon. I do the Sign of the Cross first though, so that counts for something, right?

 

[lynnettejane]

Yes, I did receive the Eucharist, for the first time in years. What a wonderful experience. Since I have attended Mass a few times after my conversion to the LDS Church (mostly because my family wanted me to come for a special holy day, like Easter or Christmas or my brother’s Confirmation), including during Holy Week, I was more of a spectator, but today I was a full participant. I felt like I went through a mini-RCIA, where I’ve been doing my own independent reading and study, was cleansed of my sins, and received Christ in the Eucharist. I knew that this is what (or who) I’ve been missing these years. Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament wasn’t the same, and the temple didn’t fill what I was missing. I’m sure a few tears slipped out (against my will!) as I knelt after receiving the Eucharist. I also had a “why did I walk away from all of this? :doh2:” moment.

Now, it’s still a work in progress, I’m still mentally getting back to being Catholic (I think I need to start some sort of daily devotional/prayer routine, as I’m still waking up, folding my arms, and saying “Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this beautiful day…please bless that we’ll be safe as we go about our day…” (I’m sure the LDS and ex-LDS know what I’m talking about )).

Wow, thanks be to God. So glad you are walking with your hand in his,as we all are, you have so much to share for the benefit of others. God bless.

 

[Brandon_Cal]

The actual presentation format was also…interesting.

Sorry, I just noticed this.

I’m old enough to remember the days before it was done by video. “Interesting” is a very charitable estimation of the new “presentation format”.