What are your thoughts on the catholic religion?

Darla

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Need some help deciding on whether to give this religion another chance or move on. I converted when I met my husband. I had been going to the catholic church with a friend but was really inspired to continue when I met my husband. He grew up in catholic schools and was the most wonderful person I had ever met. I thought it was the religion that made him this way and still do believe that. My problem isn't really with the religion but catholics themselves. My husband and my one friend are the only catholics I have met that inspire me. Other catholics just seem gossipy, judgmental and superior. I realize I am being judgmental but only because I opened my heart to the people in this faith and I feel totally disappointed and let down. I was hoping to feel included and apart of something really wonderful. Instead I feel judged, gossiped about and like I really don't belong. What can I do to change this? I am not ready to give up. I like the peace I feel when I pray at mass but I can pray at home or at any church. Are all catholics this way or have I just had bad experiences in my church? Honest answers please, I am really trying to figure this out.
 
Darla, I don't know the people you are referring to. I have no clue why they don't practice what they preach. But regardless of them does it really matter? People are ridiculed every day for their beliefs, I went to Catholic school my whole elementary and junior high life and I have to tell you I was ridiculed to the point of giving up my religion because I wanted friends. It took me a long time to come back to the church realizing I left for the wrong reasons.

Being a Catholic is about being a part of the Mystical Body of Christ. The people you meet are a mix of both good, bad and regular joes. The community of it is nice (if it's there) but it isn't really the point. The point is to be a part of Christ and at Mass you get the fullness of that through the Eucharist. No other church can offer this to you. You can pray anywhere but only one church offers you God in the flesh to help strengthen your soul.

My advice, ignore the gossip queens, and continue on in your journey of faith. Who cares what these people think or say. It is what you feel in your heart that matters most. As long as you are at peace with who you are and what you are doing every week in church (you know worshipping God) then ignore it.

Love and God bless you,
Kate
 
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