Having trouble forgiving heretics and schismatics

i think it might be one of my struggle too. thank you Peaceful Dove for sharing some wisdom from Fr. Joe

i'll be praying for you Joab, and with you

i really don't know why i don't come in this sub forum more often. i so miss being able to attend a charismatic prayer group. there's none in the area

This thread has got me somewhat curious, I don't know how many of you know me, but I know I've spoken with some of you the past. I'm curious how you regard me?

Greetings,
I have known you for a long time.
I regard you as a Brother in the Lord.
How do you regard me?

I have always enjoyed your posts. You seem to be so very balanced.
Hope you continue to post here.

I have a great deal of respect for the Catholic Church, and for you in particular.

I can say with certainty that there are many people within the Catholic Church who disagree more with Catholic doctrine than I do, and for my part, I'm happy to consider Catholics who hold true to what the Church teaches (meaning the Catholic Church) my brothers and sisters.

I think a lot of people that have left the catholic church and gone to others have done so simply because of trials within their families, bad examples set, etc.

take myself for instance. But you know what, we all are in our own place in our walk with Christ, some prefer a smaller congregation more than anything else.. a closer one on one.

My entire family is catholic.. I have an aunt who is a faithful catholic, my grandmother was also I loved her so much, my grandad..but in my immediate family (parents, sisters, brother).. they do not really believe. Maybe it was just the times we grew up in. But because of their, literal, hatred toward Christ, I felt it was imporatnt for me to attend a different church. I have one sister who is a lesbian, and literally, she will foam at the mouth and rage at the mention of the name Jesus.

it's not pretty. There are problems within the huge hierarchy of the catholic church I think, politics etc.. a lot of room for wolves to creep in. but again I am so very aware of the church standing strong for Christians throughout the ages..holding our faith.. its very perplexing.. even I can tell you having visited many churches through the years.. there are problems in most every church. But we, as believers, we are all one body of Christ.. no jew, no greek, no gentile, no male nor female.. I have met on fire true believers who love the Lord everywhere in every church, well almost every church there was one that cold as a stone but that's another story.... it has been a truly interesting and rewarding journey.

I will pray for you, as you pray for me. Forgivness is key to our salvation, and in that we are healed. Each church fulfills a particular role for the body of Christ, of that I am sure.

I am not sure if the one post above where he says.. forgiveness without repentence.. is he referring to non-catholics not repenting? I hope not, because nothing could be further from the truth.

Visit other churches maybe, get to know them a little.. you will see how much they love the Lord and then you will know.. there is nothing to forgive them for in this matter.. only forgive ourselves for hardness of our own hearts.