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Recent content by meliz

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    new and have questions :)

    Becoming much more clear now. This is weird because if you had asked me even a few months ago if I would ever consider Catholicism, I would have given you a shocked look and said "No Way!" I've been taught that Catholics are unbiblical in practice and don't know their bibles. However, I've seen...
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    new and have questions :)

    That's reassuring. I will admit that I have some sins I have confessed to God and repented of, but I do still feel weighed down by them. Getting them off my chest to a person could feel like a great relief.
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    new and have questions :)

    And also, what about the thief on the cross? He didn't get baptism, or confess his sins, yet Jesus said he would be with him in paradise. I'm guessing this means that there are some exceptions to the need for baptism and reconciliation?
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    new and have questions :)

    Thanks. Definitely making more sense now. Although, I will admit the idea of confession sounds downright embarrassing. It's also overwhelming to think, if I do decide to become Catholic, then all these sins from my past that I thought had been forgiven by God aren't really forgiven. And what if...
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    new and have questions :)

    I actually stumbled across this video the other day...it's partly why I'm interested in learning about Catholicism. I understand that there are venial and mortal sins. Mortal sins will condemn you to Hell, unless you do confession and repent of your sin before death. Here's my question...what...
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    new and have questions :)

    Thanks to you all for responding. I still have some questions, specifically about reconciliation/confession, but would really appreciate if someone could discuss it with me through PM. They might be sensitive in nature, and I really don't want to offend anyone!
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    John 20:21-23

    I'm getting tripped up on the last verse. Does it mean that he allows to forgive/not forgive others' sins?
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    new and have questions :)

    I understand that Catholics believe it becomes the actual body and blood of Jesus Christ. I have always been taught that communion in symbolic, so I have been praying about it. Is there anything else I need to know about the Eucharist? The more knowledge I have, the better!
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    new and have questions :)

    Thanks so much for the response!
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    John 20:21-23

    Can someone please explain what this verse means. I've looked at various commentaries online, but they all have me confused. Thanks! John 20:21-23New International Version (NIV) 21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed...
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    new and have questions :)

    Besides my question about heaven, here are some others... 1. I would have to go to Mass alone if I choose to go. I've been in Catholic churches maybe 3 times in my life. Would it be awkward to go alone? Will I be in the way when everyone goes up for communion and I don't? 2. I was married in a...
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    new and have questions :)

    Hello everyone. I am currently learning about a variety of different churches in the search for my church home, and although I never originally planned to learn about Catholicism, I stumbled across the Catholic boards the other day and was intrigued and now want to learn more. I stumbled across...
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    I feel terrible and fear losing my mind

    wr2, I read your most recent post, and for some reason thought about prisoners who have committed dangerous crimes and are sentenced to life, yet turn their lives over to God and give it all up to God. Imagine being sentenced to life in prison because you've made a terrible decision or...
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    Some questions for Lutherans

    Thanks! I will definitely be checking it out.
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    Some questions for Lutherans

    I have some questions maybe you could answer, or perhaps direct me to the answers. I have looked around online for clear, concise answers, but everything I have found seems a bit complicated for someone who knows little about Lutheranism. First, what did Martin Luther attempt to accomplish...