A Few Things

First off, my mom has charasmatic beliefes, such as raising hands and shouting, kinda, not real deep yet. Well, a few mins ago (we were listening toh er music and she was acting chara and I didn't say anything), well me and bro used to get anyoed with her chara beliefs when I was Baptist and early Catholic. Hard to explain. But dat's not da point. Anywho, and earlier I said "I ahven't been giving ya trouble with ya beliefs, huh" cuz I listened toh er music and stuff without complaining. Anyway, and she said no, and I said that I understand her religious perscution, for my family does not like my Catholic beliefs and I ahven't been allowed back to Mass. And she chuckled, and I said I was serious, and I walked away crying. I just get so emotional. I wish they would acept my beliefs and bring me to Mass sometimes and let me get baptized. Btw, I haven't got baptized anywhere. Also, she doesn't like the idea of the rosary: A) ten hail mary's to one our father and B) she says it seems kinda pagan and idolotric for it is an item not just prayer, like, holding the rosary. Also, the Pope thing, I don't even nderstand it good. Thanks, all!

Hello CB777,

I am sorry that you are not respected for your beliefs, especially from your family. I reccomend that you take your sorrows and sufferings to the Lord. He will surely help you through your toughest of times. No matter how agonizing your pain is, he is there to ease it.

My prayers are with you, and if I can ever help in any way, I am only a short PM or e-mail away!

God bless you in learning and defending your faith,
Swoosh

Let your mom know that here are Catholics who are charismatic.

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For if you love them that love you, what reward shall you have? do not even the publicans this?

And if you salute your brethren only, what do you more? do not also the heathens this? --Matthew 5

If any man say, I love God, and hateth his brother; he is a liar. For he that loveth not his brother, whom he seeth, how can he love God, whom he seeth not?

And this commandment we have from God, that he, who loveth God, love also his brother. --1 John 4

Be patient. God is with you. God is very pleased with you, because you are willing to follow Him, even when it costs you a lotta grief.

In your desire for Baptism, you are already baptized. Someday you'll make it 'official', but in God's eyes, you are already baptized (by desire, as we say).

The Hail Mary's are to ask Mary to join your prayer. She is the most powerful prayer-partner in the universe.

Basically, the beads help you keep count. You don't have to hold them to pray the Rosary. I have a system, using my fingers, when I'm driving.

The Pope is the Chief Pastor of the Church, just like St. Peter. He is infallible, only on rare occasions. But the Teaching of the Church is always infallible. Every family needs a father; that's what the Pope is.

Here's some scripture to keep in mind: Matt 16:13

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?"

Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hell will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."

Have a good weekend!

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CB7,
I am truly hurting for you. I cannot imagine a Christian mother laughing at her son, as you have described to us.

This may not mean much to you, but it really is true. "Be patient." God will take care of all of this, and He will give you the strength to continue through this.
It is possible that you will not become officially baptized and Catholic, until you are an adult and not living with your mother. Put your trust in the Lord.

And thank Him for being your strength and protection.

Double post.

awwww i'll be praying for you.

God, you reveal your glory in the life and in the power of your risen Son. We pray together, that your kingdom will come. we long for the glorious day of Christ's revelation when the kingdom of death and tears will end and your kingdom of peace, justice and love will be established forever. Amen.



(btw, i'm not that good, i got that prayer off something from church just thoguht it was fitting)

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Stand tall despite these trials. You are doing great things, and are being a wonderful witness. The Lord is closer to you than you know. And the rest of us are just a PM, post, or email away.

The Lord's peace and goodness be with you, my brother.

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I was going to suggest the same thing, and perhaps to ask her if she would like to meet some charasmatic Catholics?

She might be very surprised and it might open a door. .

Hang in there . . this is a cross to bear right now . . give it God, and give the pain in your heart, your suffering to Him as well - you can do so on behalf of another . . perhaps your mom?


Peace in Him!

Thank you all. Today, my catholic friend and I conversed about Catholicism a tad. My mom asked him if he had a rosary, and he said sumtin, and she said sumtin, and he said "Yeah, I just member a lota Hail Mary's" and I named all the pratyers and he called the gloriuss mysteries sumtin else and I corrected im. I felt smart! Lol.