Thinking of converting

MariaRegina · Nov 2, 2009

Hey, one thing nice about Orthodoxy is that we are all aware of our sinfulness.

We are told not to judge and we have the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim to remind us about that.

Knee V · Nov 2, 2009

Quid said:
Knowing what I know now, I too dont feel it is an issue. The more I learn the more secure I feel.

I went to my first Liturgy in early March of 2005. At that point I was a month or so away from being confirmed in the RCC. Driving to the parish that would later become my home, I was very nervous. I pulled into the parking lot and sat there for a minute. On my way there I noticed a catholic parish just up the block. I contemplated just attending mass there instead of going inside and attending Divine Liturgy. I don't know why, but I was really afraid of going in. But I did...

Blackknight · Nov 2, 2009

knee-v said:
I don't know why, but I was really afraid of going in. But I did...

Same here. And I still keep wondering what I was afraid of.

MariaRegina · Nov 2, 2009

Blackknight said:
Same here. And I still keep wondering what I was afraid of.

It could have been the devil who wanted to keep you out of the Church.

Sometimes, I have been afraid to go to confession, but I realized that fear was the devil tempting me too.

E.C. · Nov 3, 2009

Quid said:
Knowing what I know now, I too dont feel it is an issue. The more I learn the more secure I feel.

MariaRegina said:
Hey, one thing nice about Orthodoxy is that we are all aware of our sinfulness.

We are told not to judge and we have the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim to remind us about that.

Oh that is sooo true. Especially with Forgiveness Sunday. What better way to prepare for Pascha (Orthodox Easter) than for the whole parish to ask each other from the bishops to the priests to the deacons and other clergy to the old babushki/yai-yai to the crazy convert to the smallest of children and all in between for forgiveness?

I first went to an Orthodox church when I was nine with my dad and at-the-time-future stepmom. I resisted it for seven years, but eventually realized that I was resisting my home like that Prodigal Son.

gzt · Nov 3, 2009

Jseanluc: Yes, but it might be a little harder.

Blackknight · Nov 3, 2009

Jseanluc said:
due to illness i mean

Yes, the priest would visit you. Shut-ins still receive communion they just get it at home.

MariaRegina · Nov 3, 2009

There are some homebound Orthodox Christians who live not too far from the Priest. He is able to visit them regularly. In fact, he visits them almost every Sunday and serves them Holy Communion. There is a small service that the priest does when he brings Holy Communion into the home.

Quid · Nov 9, 2009

Just an update. Since I started this thread I have been to two Divine liturgy's and speak with the priest via e-mail frequently.

I am having a wonderfull experience so far.

Knee V · Nov 9, 2009

Quid said:
Just an update. Since I started this thread I have been to two Divine liturgy's and speak with the priest via e-mail frequently.

I am having a wonderfull experience so far.

Good deal! I'm praying that you're led exactly where you're supposed to be.

MariaRegina · Nov 9, 2009

Quid said:
Just an update. Since I started this thread I have been to two Divine liturgy's and speak with the priest via e-mail frequently.

I am having a wonderfull experience so far.

Wonderful news. My prayers for you. May God grant you many years.

Quid · Nov 9, 2009

I have been given a book to read called Introduction to The Orthodox Church: Its life and Faith. At the end of each chapter the priest ask that we go over a summery together. When I finish this book then I will proceed in joining the church.

Blackknight · Nov 9, 2009

Glory to God! Welcome home.

ArmyMatt · Nov 9, 2009

I have been given a book to read called Introduction to The Orthodox Church: Its life and Faith. At the end of each chapter the priest ask that we go over a summery together. When I finish this book then I will proceed in joining the church.

glory to Jesus Christ!

Quid · Mar 18, 2011

Just remembered this bored. So, my Christmation was last September and it has been smooth sailing since.

Had my first Greek Christmas, which was delicious.

Breaking Babylon · Mar 18, 2011

Welcome home.

musicluvr83 · Mar 18, 2011

Quid said:
Just an update. Since I started this thread I have been to two Divine liturgy's and speak with the priest via e-mail frequently.

I am having a wonderfull experience so far.

Glory to God!!!

MariaRegina · Mar 18, 2011

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Glory forever!

Thanks for the update.

Blackknight · Mar 18, 2011

Glory to God!

Dorothea · Mar 18, 2011

Quid said:
Just remembered this bored. So, my Christmation was last September and it has been smooth sailing since.

Had my first Greek Christmas, which was delicious.

Ah, long time no see. Many years and congrats! Welcome home and thanks for letting us know!! Glory to God!

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