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Racaela Fultz
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| Location: | Indiana USA |
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| First Name: | Racaela | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Nondenominational, will be Catholic Advent 2007 |
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Posted: Wed Sep 26th, 2007 06:55 pm |
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So, I sent a letter to my parents, and they should be recieving it today.
I should point out that, in my family, we do letters. What I mean is, if you have something important to say, you say it in a letter.
Therefore, following the advice of my priest, I have written my parents a letter in which I told them that I am becoming Catholic and why. I didn't go into trying to prove Catholicism, but only explained how my spiritual walk had grown through it, and how I have become sure that this is where God wants me.
I have no idea how they will respond. They will either call, write, or ignore. I'm nervous, but I also need to bring closure here. To tell them, hear what they say, and then move on.
But, I'd appreciate all the prayer I can get.
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"To be deep in history is to cease to be protestant" - Cardinal Newman
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susiedear
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| Joined: | Thu Oct 12th, 2006 |
| Location: | Twin Cities, Minnesota USA |
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| First Name: | Elizabeth | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Pentecostal / Evangelical / Catholic! |
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Posted: Wed Sep 26th, 2007 07:08 pm |
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Dear Racaela, your family sounds like mine. When my mom learned that my conversion was definitely going to happen, in no time a stinging letter appeared in my mailbox. I wrote back, answering each of her objections. That was the end of it. As many of said, how can you argue with the truth?
My prayers are with you, and with your parents as well.
Elizabeth
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But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the return you get is sanctification and its end, eternal life. St. Augustine
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faithfl1
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| Location: | Illinois USA |
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| First Name: | Sharon | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | protestant, non-denominational (born-again), Roman Catholic |
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Posted: Wed Sep 26th, 2007 07:13 pm |
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| I will say prayers for you!! God Bless you on your Journey Home (to the CC)
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Sharon S.
...I love you, Lord, my strength Psalm 18:2
I have the strength for everything through Him who empowers me. Phil 4:13
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Lisa
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| Joined: | Tue Jul 10th, 2007 |
| Location: | Kennerdell, Pennsylvania USA |
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| First Name: | Lisa | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Lifefime Roman Catholic |
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Posted: Thu Sep 27th, 2007 03:55 am |
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Racaela,
You and your family will be in my prayers
Lisa
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Don't be afraid to try something new! Professionals built the Titanic, and Amateur built the ARK!
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Racaela Fultz
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| Joined: | Sat Aug 4th, 2007 |
| Location: | Indiana USA |
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| First Name: | Racaela | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | Nondenominational, will be Catholic Advent 2007 |
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Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2007 01:37 pm |
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I talked with one of my brothers on the phone yesterday, and he said my parents had gotten my letter. He said my mom kind of freaked out at first, and then my dad said "it's all right, she's an adult, she can make her own decisions." Remember how he sort of semi-disowned/washed his hands of me? It has to do with that. Anyway, so, my brother said my parents are "resigning themselves" to me becoming Catholic, and he actually told me that if that is really where God is leading me, then he supports me, though he sure doesn't agree.
So, that's positive anyway, though I haven't had direct contact with my parents on the issue. If they relax and just accept this - that's all I ask - then that's an answer to prayer. And I know you've all been praying...thanks guys...
I'm going to go to adoration on Tuesday, then talk with Father and my sponser on Thursday, and decide when to convert. Right now, I'm thinking the first Sunday of Advent, but I'll keep you all updated.
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"To be deep in history is to cease to be protestant" - Cardinal Newman
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JillD
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| Joined: | Fri Sep 29th, 2006 |
| Location: | Visalia, California USA |
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| First Name: | Jill | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | heathen, EvFree, Messianic, LC-MS, Catholic 2007 |
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Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2007 02:49 pm |
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Yahoo! What a relief! Now you will have the opportunity to act out your faith before their eyes without the amount of tension you feared there would be. They will see that you're still the same person, and whatever differences in you become apparent will almost certainly be good ones.
Thanks be to God!
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"Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men." Ps 140
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Posted: Sun Sep 30th, 2007 04:17 pm |
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Racaela Fultz wrote: I'm going to go to adoration on Tuesday, then talk with Father and my sponser on Thursday, and decide when to convert. Especially in light of your father's statement, I think I would invite them, and schedule it when they can attend if they are willing to do so. Even if they do not agree with you, I would give them the opportunity to support you. It's even possible you could be accepted at the church in your own town on the Feast of Christ the King, which is the Sunday after Thanksgiving, or on the first Sunday you return for the holidays.
This is your call, Racaela, but I think if your parents have the opportunity to see how happy joining the Church makes you, it will go a long way toward them fully accepting your decision.
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Racaela Fultz
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| Location: | Indiana USA |
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Posted: Mon Oct 8th, 2007 04:02 am |
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Ok, I really have to vent here for a moment.
So, I got letters from my parents a few days ago (just before I was to talk to my priest with my sponser, too). Dad listed the five solas as his objection to the Church, and said nothing else. Mom went on and on, saying that the Catholic Church puts people back under the law, and God has better things for me. She said I was acting like someone getting into a cult, pushing other friends away and immersing myself in this new thing. Which, I don't think is what I'm doing. She said she loves me, and has a godly jealousy for me, wants me in correct doctrine, and that she and all her friends, and also relatives, see lots of red flags here for me.
That evening my sponser and I talked with our priest, and the plan is that I'll enter the Church on December 2nd. I'm so happy and so at peace with this. I can't wait!
Why, then, did I mention venting? Well, I just talked to my sister, who at 19 is a year younger than me. She attends the same university and went home this weekend. She bought a car last week, even though my parents specifically told her not too, and then, this weekend, against their direct commands, she and her boyfriend of eight months got engaged. They won't get married for almost three years because of college, but she really wanted to get engaged, so she did. Mom was really really upset at first, but then she and dad changed their tune. They had the boyfriend over for lunch on Sunday and told the two of them that they don't think they should have gotten engaged, but that they didn't want to push them away, so they were going to accept it and be okay with it, and continue to be involved in their lives. Then, mom started talking with my sister about marriage preparations!
Does anyone else see a double standard here?!! I date a Catholic boy who doesn't hold all the same views as they do, and they tell me to break up with him. I say I won't, and tell them I'm interested in Catholicism, and my dad releases me from his authority and washes his hands of me. I tell them - nicely - that I'm becoming Catholic, and dad responds essentially in monotones and mom lectures me, telling me I'm acting cultish and that God has better things for me. And my sister can directly flout their direct commands regarding buying a car and getting engaged, and that's fine?!!! After what I put up with this summer!
Oy, I'll be okay. I'm so glad - so, so glad - I'll be entering the Church soon (I can hardly wait for the Eucharist!), and I love my friends here, my boyfriend, and his wonderful family. But sometimes...I wish life was in some aspect fair.
There, I'll stop venting. I just - I'm tired of pretending that it doesn't hurt when it does!
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"To be deep in history is to cease to be protestant" - Cardinal Newman
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faithfl1
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| Location: | Illinois USA |
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| First Name: | Sharon | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | protestant, non-denominational (born-again), Roman Catholic |
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Posted: Mon Oct 8th, 2007 05:49 pm |
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| Unfortunately, so many people out there share your parent's concerns. The only thing that we can do is pray for them and also, ask the Lord to help us stay strong enough to get past the evil ones attempts at sidetracking our Journey home. God Bless you! I will be praying for you! I will also pray for your parents and the other people who have been fed lies about the Catholic Faith. I am so excited for you, how close you are to actually being able to par take in the Holy Eucharist!! What an awesome experience this is!!Hallelujah!! Let us rejoice in the Lord!!
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Sharon S.
...I love you, Lord, my strength Psalm 18:2
I have the strength for everything through Him who empowers me. Phil 4:13
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Pani Rose
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| Location: | Irondale, Alabama USA |
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Posted: Mon Oct 29th, 2007 06:57 pm |
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| Lord and Savior, You have taught us to honor our fathers and mothers, and to show love and obedience toward them. Racaela, from the depth of her heart prays fervently to You, Jesus. God: hear her prayer that Your understanding and love for her family comes through in what seems to be a family crisis. Bless her parents who have raised her up with the help of Your grace. Protect them from evil, harm, deceit of the darkness, and sickness. Grant them faith, health, and joy. Bless all their works that they may give You honor and glory all the days of their lives. Lord the veil is becoming thinner, we do not see clearly, but we will soon see your majesty for Racaela. Through the prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos grant Racaela wisdom to speak the truth to her parents that they may hear the truth of your Word Jesus and see her love in you. Amen Last edited on Mon Oct 29th, 2007 07:01 pm by Pani Rose
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