Why should I become a Catholic?

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StuMondo said:
Is this in the bible anywhere?
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Exodus 3:14 God says to Moses ā€œI AMā€ not I was or I will be. Jesus said God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. All are alive to God. They might be long dead to us but they are very much alive to God. Also with God a thousand years are as a day and a day is as a thousand years (see Matthew 22:32, 2Peter 3:8)
 
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I e-mailed the priest at the parish about RCIA and he told me it starts 17th September. šŸ™‚ It feels so far away.
 
skrlife said:
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I e-mailed the priest at the parish about RCIA and he told me it starts 17th September. šŸ™‚ It feels so far away.
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It gives you time to be prepared. You could start reading the daily Mass readings: dailygospel.org/main.php?language=AM&module=readings&localdate=20130822 for instance. Start attending Mass on Sundays. Pray dailyā€“the Rosary or some other solid devotion. Iā€™d recommend the Liturgy of the Hours for Morning and Evening Prayer: divineoffice.org/, if you think you can do it, but if not, just do what you can and donā€™t obsess over what you do or how much. Read relevant articles on Catholic Answers, etc. This is a golden opportunity to get in gear, so to speak. šŸ˜ƒ
 
But I feel like I am turning Mass into a fashion show for myself. Iā€™m more concerned about what to wear than anything else. I know that a dress should be at least knee-length, but itā€™s really hard to find one. Either a dress is too short or too revealing. I will also find a dress thatā€™s not revealing, or knee-length, but then I will look at the color and think itā€™s too bright for Mass. :o And because I am petite, itā€™s even harder to find a dress.
 
Della said:
It gives you time to be prepared. You could start reading the daily Mass readings: dailygospel.org/main.php?language=AM&module=readings&localdate=20130822 for instance. Start attending Mass on Sundays. Pray dailyā€“the Rosary or some other solid devotion. Iā€™d recommend the Liturgy of the Hours for Morning and Evening Prayer: divineoffice.org/, if you think you can do it, but if not, just do what you can and donā€™t obsess over what you do or how much. Read relevant articles on Catholic Answers, etc. This is a golden opportunity to get in gear, so to speak. šŸ˜ƒ
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Thank you for the links. I used to pray the Church of Englandā€™s daily prayers, so I am used to long prayers as such.
 
skrlife said:
But I feel like I am turning Mass into a fashion show for myself. Iā€™m more concerned about what to wear than anything else. I know that a dress should be at least knee-length, but itā€™s really hard to find one. Either a dress is too short or too revealing. I will also find a dress thatā€™s not revealing, or knee-length, but then I will look at the color and think itā€™s too bright for Mass. :o And because I am petite, itā€™s even harder to find a dress.
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Donā€™t fret about it. Bright color is fine, you can always toss a cardigan or scarf over any dress. Just relax.
 
The ultimate reason to become Catholic: To finally meet Jesus in the Eucharist

John 6
 
Judas_Thaddeus said:
I really recommend this short video:
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For purposes of teaching, I find in depth talks like the following invaluable

History of the Catholic Church and the bible, John Martignoni
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqKjcTHsuw0

Four marks of the Church by Dr Scott Hahn
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URlXFJt_i04
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ielnphipUnk
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23xYAo_b6J0

Answering common objections by Dr Scott Hahn
The pope part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QiteSwGRFQ
The pope part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2rrwprc6iI
The pope part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nm1NPNsXPQ
The pope part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKbR5it7wNs
The pope part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2Ibgx6RNKc
The pope part 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EoinyhtA6M
 
skrlife said:
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I e-mailed the priest at the parish about RCIA and he told me it starts 17th September. šŸ™‚ It feels so far away.
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READ, PRAY, READ,PRAY, READ,PRAY and you better post something on 18th September!
 
Two things:
  1. Catholicism for Dummies. An excellent, easily read and understood guide to the teachings of the faith, and the reasons for those teachings.
  2. Jesus Christ. Really. You may go and spend time before Him at most Catholic Parishes. The source and summit of our faith is Christ Jesus, as made present to us by the Holy Spirit in the Holy Eucharist. Ask about ā€œholy hourā€ at a local parish. Then, just go and sit in Christā€™s presence. Pray. Read scripture. Gaze upon Him. Tell him from your heart that you are not sure about the faith. Then, simply be as patient with Him s He has been with you.
As Fr. Benedict Groeschel says, ā€œWhen you are aware that He is there, you will be changed.ā€
 
I may not attend RCIA because it ends at 9pm, and in Winter it gets dark quickly. I live in a quite dangerous area, so itā€™s not a likeable situation. The priest says he can instruct me himself, to fit my schedule and for my safety. Iā€™m still deciding, but I am not going to let satan stop me from becoming a Catholic. He tried twice yesterday through my anxiety.
 
skrlife said:
I may not attend RCIA because it ends at 9pm, and in Winter it gets dark quickly. I live in a quite dangerous area, so itā€™s not a likeable situation. The priest says he can instruct me himself, to fit my schedule and for my safety. Iā€™m still deciding, but I am not going to let satan stop me from becoming a Catholic. He tried twice yesterday through my anxiety.
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Satan can also stop you by throwing roadblocks in your way. The priest offered a great solution. Take it! Also, perhaps one of the other members could walk you home. I think you said the church was very close.
 
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