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  1. soul_searching_gal

    Charismatic Catholic? Questions via PM

    I am a confirmed Catholic. Before I came to the Church, however, I had an experience with a non-denom/charismatic group...I'd like to discuss it more with someone who is a practicing charismatic Catholic via PM (posting here since the separate Charismatic board is Read only)...please reach out...
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    Lessons to teach your younger self

    Here’s what I’d say to myself at about 15-16 years old: 1) It’s OK if you want to leave your home state, but do find a school that offers programs that prepare you for practices, such as accounting or physical therapy. 2) Major in one of those practice-oriented fields, even if you’re not the...
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    Navigating Career Tides When They Keep A'Changin'

    I've been through some things when it comes to the area of life known as career. After years of part-time and temporary work, I finally made my way to a full-time position where I'm paid just enough to live modestly. I am in my mid-30s now. I'm thinking about making a career move into a field...
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    How's your 30 something going?

    I know this was posted a while ago, but I just want to say I relate so much to this. I'm smack dab in the middle of my 30s and feel like I've done all the things they say to do when you're still young and single and free: Travel! Get a hobby! Get a degree! Get fit and healthy! Enjoy art and...
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    My conclusion as a single Christian

    Several years ago, when I was living in Texas, I went to a day-long singles retreat. There we were- the separated and divorced, the widowed, the never-married, the old, the young, different cultural and ethnic backgrounds...given this space to exist and to share the joys and sorrows of our solo...
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    Searching for my fullest life in Christ, Given Circumstance

    Thank you both for your kind responses. Southernscotty, thank you for the welcoming message. I find that I have struggled a lot to accept what you have written...may I ask...would you pray for me that God will open my heart to understanding Him on a deeper level, particularly with this...
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    Searching for my fullest life in Christ, Given Circumstance

    My faith journey is complicated and ongoing. I was raised nominally Christian, then had a non-denominational experience about ten years ago that led me to become a more serious follower of Christ. Several months after that experience, I was led, I believe, by the Holy Spirit to the Catholic...