I couldn't post in your ljchristians post so here I am
anonymous
February 28 2009, 17:35:20 UTC
I hope this is not an intrusion of your privacy. I just read your post on the ljchristians community and wanted to suggest that you check out an RCIA group! Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults. If it's available at a Catholic church near you, it'll help you learn about the traditions and beliefs of the Catholic Church.
I kind of have the same story as you - I grew up a cradle Catholic but didn't really absorb anything. In my teenage years, I studied Islam, with the Jehovah's Witnesses and searched within other Christian denominations. However, I felt more comfortable in and felt called back to the Catholic church. One special reason is because I receive the Eucharist and it's a very special one. I know that rest_in_thee has already mentioned that.
Anyway, I am now doing the RCIA thing at my church and it's really amazing to see how NOT scary and how truly beautiful the Roman Catholic Church (I'm RC) is despite all the bad/silly things it has done in the past.
I also don't know your age but I'm 20 and I became involved in Catholic groups at my university. If this is possible for you, I recommend that, too. I always thought that the Catholic church was dying, but I was wrong. The young Catholics are more alive than ever!
Sorry for this long post! This is just a suggestion, however. No denomination on earth is perfect. Just know that God loves you no matter how you worship Him.
Re: I couldn't post in your ljchristians post so here I amcouture7February 28 2009, 20:18:19 UTC
Thank you so much for seeking me out! The RCIA group does sound interesting, maybe something I should try! I'm in college too, but it's mostly nom-denominational Christian. If I'd never come here, I would probably still be an unquestioning Catholic, but then again probably wouldn't be trying to have as strong of a relationship with God either. Maybe seeing more young Catholics would change the way i feel about things.
I kind of have the same story as you - I grew up a cradle Catholic but didn't really absorb anything. In my teenage years, I studied Islam, with the Jehovah's Witnesses and searched within other Christian denominations. However, I felt more comfortable in and felt called back to the Catholic church. One special reason is because I receive the Eucharist and it's a very special one. I know that rest_in_thee has already mentioned that.
Anyway, I am now doing the RCIA thing at my church and it's really amazing to see how NOT scary and how truly beautiful the Roman Catholic Church (I'm RC) is despite all the bad/silly things it has done in the past.
I also don't know your age but I'm 20 and I became involved in Catholic groups at my university. If this is possible for you, I recommend that, too. I always thought that the Catholic church was dying, but I was wrong. The young Catholics are more alive than ever!
Sorry for this long post! This is just a suggestion, however. No denomination on earth is perfect. Just know that God loves you no matter how you worship Him.
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Thanks again for your advice!
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