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Does it ever get confusing as to what you should fast from on different days? Why fast from all meat/dairy/eggs some days, meat/fish/dairy/eggs other days, and meat/fish/dairy/eggs/alcohol/oil on others? Do all Orthodox churches fast from the same foods on the same days?

^^^ THIS! If you become Catholic without agreeing with - or at least not disagreeing with - all of the Church's teachings, you run the risk developing cracks in your faith down the road.

Interesting. I've found more "meaning" in the Latin Mass than in the NO Mass, so I can't wait to have the opportunity to attend a Divine Liturgy.

That's my plan!

Thank you! Patience has never been my strong suit, but I'm not planning to make any changes until a few other things in my life fall into place. My main concern, if you can call it that, is what if I attend a Liturgy or two, or an inquirers' class, feel it's where I belong, but my husband...

My husband wants to go to a Tridentine Mass at least once so he can see what it's like. I think he's more traditional in some ways than I am. He constantly remarks about the music (a lot of parishioners vent to me about the music, 1) because I'm a cantor, and 2) the liturgy director dooesn't...

that, theologically, I'm Orthodox. Each year I bemoan the fact that the Catholic liturgy - at least in my parish - seems to become more and more "watered down". Don't get me started on the "watering down" of Catholic teaching. And don't get me started on the Eucharist, the lack of respect...

I read that they were developed in the US in the 1980s, but are these commonly used by Anglicans, Episcopalians, etc.? Is this (Wiki) how it's commonly prayed? I have to say, I would like this if it is. The Jesus Prayer ("Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.") is probably...

I also want to thank you for this link. I cannot get too deeply into any long-term studies right now as I will have my plate full when nursing school resumes in a couple of weeks, but I will keep it in mind after I finish school in a couple of years.

Thank you for your reply. I didn't mean to imply that her post wasn't in agreement with scripture. I apologize if that's what anyone thought I meant. I want to know what all of the Baptists on this sub-forum think/believe, not just Bella Vita. I agree with this. I am looking for...

Thank you, Bella Vita. You have answered my second question completely, but I was looking for specific examples for my first question. Your example is similar to how my husband and I live out "leadership" and "submission" in our marriage. When my husband and I cannot agree on a decision, I...

that this thread makes me think of this song: Ebony and Ivory - Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder - YouTube

To address the OP, I found this post in another thread and it made me think of the very traditional Catholics on a Catholic forum I frequent: I think it shows that the more "traditional" Baptists and Catholics seem to have plenty in common (except certain aspects of doctrine). From what...

:wave: Hi my Baptist friends. You may have noticed by my user name that I'm not Baptist; but I come in peace, I promise. I have decided to make 2013 the year I better understand my fellow Christians by asking questions of them. I chose y'all first because of a forum I landed on a couple of...

G-ma, I find both of the possible reasons you gave intriguing, even if we disagree about how Jesus' "brothers" were actually related to him. Thanks for the food for thought.