Hi everyone,
I’m interested in studying Christianity in a deeper and more structured way. In Islamic tradition, we have detailed biographical works about scholars and early figures (like companions, narrators, etc.), which really help in understanding the development of the religion.
I was wonderi
I’m looking for perspective, especially from practicing Catholics, because I know I’m coming into this with my own bias.
Over the past decade, I’ve slowly drifted away from the faith—to the point where I now feel more resentment than connection. My husband has gone the opposite direction and has do
Ive always been someone who expresses their love via acts of service, and since getting deeper into my faith, this style of love has become exponentially more pronounced in my day to day life. I express my love for my friends, family, potential romantic interests via acts of service and sacrifice, a
We have a new priest in our parish who seems uncomfortable distributing Holy Communion on the tongue.
Most people here receive in the hand, but a small number of us receive kneeling, on the tongue. This has never been an issue before, but with this priest it feels noticeably different.
When I rece
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I am a big reader and I have so many books that I forget I have. I only became a Christian a couple years ago and before that, my search for the meaning of life as a teenage girl was messy so my books don't always reflect my current beliefs.
Anyway I have this book about paganism an
Hello! My name is Evelyn, and I’m a Catholic high school student with a deep passion for medicine and helping others. I’m currently working on creating a website dedicated to offering prayers for those suffering from various medical conditions. Each prayer is paired with a brief explanation to help
A blessed and happy Palm Sunday to you all.
My fiancée and I are moving steadily towards our wedding in December. The church is booked, the booklet is taking shape (after more revisions than I care to admit), and the practical arrangements are gradually falling into place.
Because we are an in
One time, years ago, when I was still in college, I had a religion class where the professor gave an assignment to attend a religious service of a different religion than your own, and then write a paper about it.
I was still Protestant at the time (Lutheran), but didn't feel comfortable attending
So I recently saw a thread in which many stated they went to Confession 1-2 times/month. That threw my own habits into doubt, but I’m a new convert myself (received all my sacraments last Easter Vigil, thanks be to God).
Ever since I was baptized, I’ve been regularly going to Confession once a week
This is a genuine question that I would like to have a better understanding of so that later on I may be able to answer properly should the need arise.
I recall a long time ago, a year ago or so, there was a comment on Reddit accusing Jesus of potentially "stealing" the colt in Luke 19:28-35. The c
Lately, as I'm kneeling at Adoration or praying my rosary, an awful thought has entered my head;
What if I got it wrong?
I have some grasp of theology and philosophy, and it all seems solid to me. But what if, against all reason I can muster, it turns out that I actually should have been worshippi
Too unhealthy? fine in “moderation”?
I don’t think it’s sinful to use them but I don’t know. It would be a venial sin if so, given the skin cancer risk increase.
I ask because of a job opportunity at a gym. It is a cleaning job
Today at Mass we were given palms for palm sunday, a few of the sponsors at RCIA told us we should taken them home and place them behind our crucifixes, they also said traditionally they would be burnt, my question is what should i do with it after easter? do i take it back to my parish or burn it a
Hi everyone,
I’ve been baptised and went to church a few times when I was younger but now I’m 23 and probably haven’t been for over 10 years.
I made a promise that I’m going tomorrow as I keep putting it off and I’m a bit nervous about going and not knowing what to do.
I’ve watched some videos t
I do love them both dearly but my faith and heart are in a turmoil. I need some advice not in a way that I should confront them how i should feel about it. Please pray for me and my siblings
Hey, I wanted to know if it counts to watch mass online for the obligation to go to church. I wanted to know be use I am on a trip and not sure if im going to church in person today ( I am under 18 and cant drive my self to a church). I did ask my mom before we went to the trip and she said I don't
This can be something that is not so much talked about, a story from their lives, your favourite quotes from them, etc.
My favourite saints are.................... UM, THE STRUGGLE'S REAL, BUT I'LL SAY st. Therese of Lisieux and st. Faustina!
So, st. Therese... usually she's known for her *little
What is the importance of chasing a “good” Catholic Church vs sticking around at a parish that is less reverent?
I have been told that some churches are “better” than others. While all of them still being valid, some can be more reverent than others, and more reverence is a good thing, yes?
Here’s
Basically title, I'm looking for a verse in the Book of Psalms that accurately represents what the whole book is about, a very important verse. Thank you for all your help!
I have a chronic health issue that has flared up over the last couple months. It's to the point that I've been on medical leave and not been at work this whole time. I only leave the house to walk my dog, go to doctors appointments, and maybe get groceries (although usually I have to order them).
N
I started a rosary business to help support my family. If anyone could help by following or liking my products I would be so happy. 🩷 thank you!
First HAPPY PALM SUNDAY!!! May the Lord bless you all. Hail Christ the King!
I just wanted to ask you all if what happened is normal and if i can even be critical of it.
So yesterday we had a Palm Saturday walk and it was from an Oratory to the Cathedral of our city (it was about 5 km). We then h
Resurrection of condemnation is the punishment to sinners. Are those in hell should die or continue living to receive their punishment? Is dying escaping hell or accepting the final consequence of sins? Hell is too contagious, even normal humans are suffering from other people’s hell.
I never thought about this because it was common to pluck extra date palm leaves from nearby trees and take them to mass for Palm Sunday where I grew up, but do churches ship date palm leaves for Palm Sunday if you live in a country where date palms don’t grow naturally?
I should preface by saying this is my first time posting here and I really don't lost on Reddit at all. I don't think this violates any of the rules but am open to being corrected.
Every now and then I search Catholic creators for hobbies I have. About a year ago I stumbled across the writer H.G
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Confirmation
I was raised Catholic. I’ve been baptized, received my first communion, but was never confirmed. I started to randomly attend a non-denom church in my late teens but always identified as Catholic. I’m now almost 28 and have never had a stronger feeling to return to the Cat
Hi, may ask if it's allowed to get Communion in mass (Catholic) even though I only get BAPTIST and CONFIRMATION, and I ask the PARISH NEAR me said that it's enough and I can take communion in daily sunday mass without getting first communion, I got my first confession at (school recollection).
My college has a meditation room and it's one of the only places I can get away with burning prayer incense and the other practices. But I don't know what has happened in that room before, so anything I can do to be safe? And if it's important I do often keep Holy Water with me.
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I’m looking for books that explore what the universal ordinary magisterium actually is. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of material on this.
If any one has any recommendations please provide them
Thanks 😁
Based on my understanding, it seems to me like an act of extreme altruism.
I don’t give cash to every homeless person I come across. I’ve purchased meals for individuals when I’m able to, but I want to be able to do more. I do make time to talk when I’m able to, but never know if straight cash is ever helpful.
What are your thoughts/suggestions? I was in an area this wee
Today many of our Eastern Catholic brothers and sisters celebrate the raising of Lazarus, the Four-day dead. Rejoice o Bethany, for this day God came to thee.
Hello. I'd like to preface this by stating that I am already trying to get in touch with my local priest, but this is a time sensitive matter and I would like some help asap. Long story short, my father in law has cancer, is currently on his death bed, and is planning on taking the "Death with Digni
I’m really struggling and I need honest, faithful guidance. A few years ago, I went through a deeply painful friendship situation where I was lied to, lied on, misrepresented, and mistreated without ever being given a chance to explain myself. They even damaged my belongings! There was a lot of goss
Brothers and sisters in Christ!
I'm pretty perplexed. My wife has been working in the restaurant industry for a little over 10 years, and I am a teacher. Our working hours are good for the children as there is always someone at home. We therefore hardly have to make use of childcare. But it's
so i'm currently converting to Catholicism (i get baptized and confirmed this upcoming saturday), however i've been facing a deep spiritual/existential crisis for the past few months, obviously i've had my fair share of doubts before but never like now, i genuinely feel like there's no more intellec
This is where I see the problem: even if stealing is legal is it not still stealing?
AI scans pretty much the whole internet, even websites that do not want to be included in these chatbots.
Would love some ideas on this.
I have always been Christian/catholic and one aspect I find very hard to do is commit a sin and then turn around and ask for forgiveness from God. I say I will do better and it might last a little bit or sometimes only a few hours and then I commit the same sin again. I understand God wants us to as
Hey guys! Here in my country, the Philippines, we have officially started Holy Week with the Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord! 🙏🕊️ I have a question. What books, habits, or movies which are spiritually nourishing that you would like to recommend regarding Holy Week, Paschal Triduum, and what
First of all, happy Palm Sunday. I'm a Latin rite Catholic but I'd like to know the difference between Byzantine Catholic icons and Orthodox ones and their role. I'm also curious about the difference between icons and sacred art in general.
This doesn’t always happen, but when the church is very crowded, I tend to get so light headed that I can’t focus on anything that’s going on. I make sure not to lock my knees and to shift my weight. I bring a water bottle. However, I still get so light headed that I struggle to focus on prayer or o
I almost teared up praying the divine mercy chaplet just now, and I don’t know why. I pray it everyday but something suddenly felt emotional this time. Just wanted to share lol
Praise be to the Lord! I feel so touched and blessed all of the sudden!! Blessed Palm Sunday to you all :)
We know some people suffer innocently. But what about the opposite? People who aren't innocent? We know that in some cases even evil people are punished. But how likely?
Not a Catholic (I’m Orthodox), but in school have you ever noticed that there seems to be a hidden or indirect but visible propaganda against the Catholic church? Eg, in lessons about the Protestant reformation, despite the school being a non religious school, the lessons seemed to be biased towards
hello!! i'm agnostic, but my boyfriend is catholic. i want to be supportive and somewhat involved in his religion. today i went out and got some supplies and made a rosary for him!
i've done a bit of research, and i've found that it is considered nice to have the rosary blessed for them? how would
I have to go a Catholic Church for a world religions class to write an ethnography. I come from a Seventh day Adventist background. Wondering if anyone has any tips for me or if I would be better off to observe mass on a weekday after Easter where it’s not as busy. What should I expect and how can I
