You know you are a Roman Catholic when

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…someone asks you what’s your favorite Madonna song and you say “Hail Holy Queen.” 😛
 
Sometimes you wish you had been born Protestant, could make up the rules as you go along and then claim ignorance when you get to the Pearly Gates.
 
You really think you need another rosary even though you already have 3.
 
…you dip your hand into a public fountain for the heck of it and have to resist the urge to sign yourself!

…you join in the Lord’s Prayer at a funeral and hit that awkward moment at the end when you realize you’ve run out of words and the others are still praying.

…you want to smack everybody who adds an extra “r” when talking about prostate health.
 
You feel naked when you don’t have on your scapular!
Or you praise Jesus’ name when someone uses it in vain.
You bow your head at each statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Your kids correct each other and say “that’s not a real church” when they accidentally make the sign of the cross in front of a non catholic church — in front of a non catholic! :eek:

+JMJ+
 
You can tell by how the actor/actress in the movie or tv show makes the sign of the cross if they are a real-life Catholic.
 
Maybe we should start one of these for kids -

My children point everyone that visits or comes to the door of our home to the holy water fonts, and show them how to cross themselves, Catholic or not… :o lol

When my JWitness grandmother comes over, they ask her when is she going to be Catholic (this one especially tickles me and she is convinced that I put them up to it).
 
…you have nightmares about liturgical abuse. Last night I dreamed our alter server was Russel Brand in a speedo :nope:
 
Your grandmother never said a swear word - but when she got “excited” would say “Jesus, Mary and Joseph …” under her breath.

You actually said Hail Marys for the team to win during a Notre Dame game or for your Catholic High School.

The most egregious crimes your Catholic high school staff interdicted were:

Long hair and unapproved shoes (for boys)

Dyed hair and “above the knee” skirts (for girls)

And cigarettes (for the really bad kids).
 
Justin_Swanton said:
…you watch the clock when taking breakfast on Sunday morning before setting off for church.

(who can tell me the significance of that?)
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I never pay attention to that. Choir’s conveniently 1 hour before Mass 😃
Pax2u said:
You can tell by how the actor/actress in the movie or tv show makes the sign of the cross if they are a real-life Catholic.
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When you’re watching Les Mis and it gets to the point where Bishop Myriel blesses the constables, and you can mentally follow where is hand is even when it’s off screen :signofcross:
 
embear said:
…you have nightmares about liturgical abuse. Last night I dreamed our alter server was Russel Brand in a speedo :nope:
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Ha I thought I was the only one who had dreams like that! Or when you dream you can’t remember how to say the Hail Mary, and it stresses you out more than normal nightmares. That’s when you definitely know you’re Catholic 😃
 
You have a dream about the end of the world (see the flash from the bomb) and calmly go "Oh well, I knew this would come someday … sigh … say a quick “Act of Contrition” and get ready for heaven. 😉 < I was amazed at this one.

Woke up and for once thought " … maybe I’m better than my waking hours conscience lets me think about!" :extrahappy:

Awake now. Guarding against pride and presumption again. :bigyikes: :sad_yes:

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You hear an ambulance siren, drop everything – and say a quick “Our Father” (like “Sister” used to lead).
 
When every house could do with a bit of stained glass, in your opinion.
 
when your goal while vacationing in a city that houses a bishop is to go to mass at the Cathedral…
 
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