I saw some pictures (I don't have them handy) of some wind covers for paschal candles that look like traditional lanterns. Like a metal frame with glass panels. I usually get a cardboard cone, which makes me nervous because it's super flammable, and it doesn't let light through.
Does anyone know wh
This is not the Easter post I would how to be writing
How do you balance hope and practical realities when your marriage is falling apart? Can you move forward with planning practical realities of splitting up while still having hope for a marriage to recover? One spouse wants to split but the othe
Hi, I’ve recently been trying to get closer to catholicism as it was the religion I was indoctrinated with. I’ve attended mass this entire past holy week, but today (Easter Vigil) about a few 10-15 people did their confirmation and or first communion.
This left me a bit puzzled, I understand Easter
Went to Holy Thursday mass tonight. I would assume in most catholic churches it's the only mass of the day.So it was jam packed. I ended up sitting in a chair next to the wall separate from the pew people. As mass got closer to starting I noticed a woman standing against the wall a few feet in fro
so, in this very moment I'm watching the movie "Son of God" and i got interested in Pontius pilate, this led me to this question, do we have any source being secular or religious that he converted to Catholicism? like, he literally saw the messiah by himself, and i think he knew about the miracles o
TLDR: I think Catholicism might be true, but I’m afraid of the relational consequences and don’t know how to take a first step without blowing up my life and marriage.
I am a 24 year old married man and first time father. I have grown up in a nondenominational, reformed Calvinist church, with my da
A local church is doing outdoor stations of the cross, I have never been to any, no idea what goes on really. Anything I should be aware of? Do I just show up and we walk to each station as a group and the priest says something at each?
Thanks
Cradle Catholic here. I never left the faith, never had any reason to, I do go to Mass regularly, and for the past 30 or so years, have been an active participant in my parish(es).
I know we're encouraged to go to Confession regularly, especially during this solemn season. The last time I went, I
As the post says, I lied and embellished my experience in an interview. It’s for a sales position (and I have sales experience), but when they asked me two scenario-based questions about overcoming objections with an upset customer, and “adapting to a company change”, I came up with two scenarios th
Teen catholic here! My little brother is 5, and we’ve started reading yk the basic kids bible, but as we know it’s almost Easter! Easter is more than the rabbit and chocolate, I want to teach him the Easter story but I don’t know how to do that without it sounding scary, the topic of death is sensit
How do you cope/ keep your spirituality when you struggle?
I have GAD, depression and PTSD. Usually I am alright, but I do struggle with things in life. My anxiety makes driving extremely hard to do, I've been battling with that for a couple years.
My depression is mainly just a lack of satisfact
"At my Son’s death I was like a woman whose heart had been pierced by five spears. The first spear was his shameful and blameworthy nakedness, for I saw my most beloved and mighty Son stand naked at the pillar without any clothing to cover him at all.
"The second spear was the accusation against hi
I am getting baptized and confirmed this Saturday. I have been drawn to veiling, but am unsure if I am allowed to do it yet, or during the ceremony. is this allowed?
so i did my first confesion a couple wks ago. my father said i also need to do an act of contrition prayer, which i prayed because i had mortal sins within my life before i became catholic. But i was wondering how many acts of contritions are too much? Because ive been talking to this guy and i tol
Hello I’m trying to figure out this rosary my mother gave me. One of the decades has only 8 beads while the others have 10, maybe a poor repair. It has 7 decades so I thought it might be Franciscan.
Hi, I have a problem. I was raised Roman Catholic from birth. As I grew older, I began delving deeper into the teachings of Christ. I've read the entire Bible, articles, etc. Recently, I came across an article that says we should follow the Law of Moses. A quote from Matthew 5:17-20 was cited: "For
Shawn Ryan's podcast with the priests that does a lot of exorcisms... and I find it strange that there seems to be so much to it... and they seem to spend sooooo much time talking to these spirits, it possibly taking many visits over weeks and studying and investigation... and I don't get it. Jesus
Out of respect for the solemn commemoration of the Lord's Passion & Death, we are now locking down the subreddit on the evening of Holy Thursday. It will remain this way for all of Good Friday, and will re-open on the evening of Holy Saturday.
As the subreddit generally observes the Eastern Dayligh
my very devout catholic 91 year old grandma just passed away, of course right in the middle of holy week. she passed away while holding a crucifix and i was there with her. just sitting here and really hoping shes in heaven with jesus right now. could use some reassurance because im trying to imagin
The gospels tell us that Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. What is a rough estimate that that would be worth in USD? I believe Judas bought the field in which he killed himself with that money (though I might be mistaken on that) so it must have been a substantial sum. 30 pieces just see
So if I'm correct, Eastern Orthodoxy has proper sacrament. But isn't it also true that the church rejects the "sacraments" that would happen in an Anglo-Catholic church? Was wondering since before I was Catholic, I went to an Anglo-Catholic church, and I promised I would come back in half a year; I
I've been thinking about going to my first mass this Sunday but I'm unsure if that would be too overwhelming as it is Easter. I was thinking that it'd be lovely bc I've been getting closer to the Lord for a while now and I finally decided to go but people keep discouraging me saying that the church
I feel amazing.
At first we and my best friend queued in the nearest line, but got cut off since the Priest was already tired.
Queued to the next nearest one, but decided to move to the next as it seemed a tad too long.
Ended up in the queue to our own Bishop of the Minor Basilica.
Hope everyone
What is some fun things you can do when you’re alone on Easter? (Convert)
I am going to mass and I’ll dress up and such but after that what is traditions that can be fun for me to do at home to just feel in spirit?
Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening, depending where you are Brother’s & Sister’s.
I pray you are all well.
I’m just sharing yesterday’s service from Westminister Abbey, London for any interested souls.
And the Abbey’s programme for all services during Holy Week which will be streamed online too:
How can we logically prove, without resorting to faith, that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day?
Atheists constantly strive to refute this fact, and we end up defending ourselves solely based on the Bible. How can we modify this reasoning and challenge the opposing argument?
A blessed Paschal Triduum!
I'm trying to find some Catholic materials regarding the supernatural phenomena during the Cruxifixion ie. whether there are historical accounts from Jesus’ contemporaries about the earthquake and the darkness during the crucifixion. I mean, such publicly visible phenomen
I’m not Catholic, I’m non denominational Christian, but I enjoy the Catholic Church far more than any Protestant churches I’ve been to. I love how you guys take your faith so seriously, too. Not only that, but the Catholic Churches are gorgeous and the fact that they’re all the same no matter wher
Gonna do my best without getting too deep into my personal life.
I work two jobs M–F:
• 7AM–1PM then
• 3PM–11PM
By the time I get home from my second job, I’m pretty much burnt out. I’m doing this to support my wife and kid, and both jobs have good educational benefits for my daughter, decent pa
I messed up! First Catholic mass, i completely forgot you cannot take communion if you arent baptised. What steps do i take now?
P.s i am a teenage girl so i am not granted with infinite knowledge
I dont understand why i cant just talk to God if he can hear my prayer and knows whats in my heart. Why do i need someone else to forgive me. For context im a teen so its difficult to go to confession with a family who rarely goes to church considering i dont have a car or a license in the first pla
I’ve been Catholic all my life. I go to mass and everything, I’ve posted here before and was told that I’m not a lukewarm Catholic and am doing pretty well. But during reflections I discovered I have a huge crush on my friend. Not in a sexual way. But in a I love them kind of way. I would date/marry
My daughter has a friend (8 years old) that really wants to go to church. This friends parents don’t go to church and I’m not sure what their stance is on it but it seems like they’re pretty indifferent to church in general. This friend has only been to church once in her life, with her grandparents
Hello
I converted from anglican last year. My family was supportive of my conversion and there was 0 problems. They are Anglican but very 'mere Christianity' type (which is very good, not hating). They basically see catholicism as just another denomination and they basically think I converted becau
In Matthew, we are told that marriage in Heaven does not exist. What is confusing me is if married people in Earth will still be united in Heaven and still love one another but just greater, and still be “exclusive” meaning that we have a special bond with one another like no one else in Heaven. I k
How can some Protestants just absolutely reject that baptism saves? It says it so many times in the Bible, yet they just don't want to admit it. How can they just reject the most fundamental things that Christianity teaches?
Hey everyone,
I understand it’s in the Bible that we obey our parents but what if you are a grown married adult with children? Yesterday my mum and I had an argument. She was over my house and my daughter was having a tantrum because she wanted her way with something and I wasn’t giving in. I have
Due to extreme financial problems, I sold all of my valuables except a pendant that has the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is made of gold which I bought it many years ago for $50.
I just want to share this.
I know that your answer is of course everyone should but I have some problems. The main one is that your rules are so strict that I'm likely going to Hell whether I'm Catholic or not. I'm not 100% sure if I even believe in Hell or God but I usually do at least a little bit and some years ago started
Hello.
I want to hear suggestions on how can i meditate/reflect over the passion of Christ, i plan on going through the whole Friday under rigorous penance and reflection.
Have a good holy week!
Bonus more emotionally heartbreaking; The Women's Dayenu: https://youtu.be/keCybX8teZ4
so as a context this is a tradition in our country every holy week. in which we do yearly sacrifices for the week.
Last year we did the Visita Iglesia while for this year we decided to do the local pilgrimage of crossing the nine rivers to reach the our lady of guadalupe shrine while doing the stat
Last night after mass, my parish did an anointing of the sick for all in attendance. I spent some time in the church after I was anointed and did some praying before leaving. I stopped at a grocery store on the way home...and for some odd reason...I would randomly catch the scent of a foul order of
Hi as it’s leading up to Easter week, I’m interested to know how different cultures/communities celebrate Easter/Holy week?
I’m Syro Malabar Knanaya Catholic and we have very specific celebrations during Holy Week such as Oshana Njayar (Psalm Sunday) where we bless psalm leaves and do processions t
