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118 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 6:13 AM UTC
Posted by /u/NeitherBarracuda
I think I am giving up on becoming catholic due to OCIA/RCIA scheduling conflicts. I am a young mom and my son is 18 months old. I work full time. I have called 7-8 parishes near me and they all have classes and required mass at times that do not work with my family's schedule.…
100 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 4:57 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Spartaco9999999
After 5 years (yes, a very long time) I was still hung up on my ex for various reasons, many reasons, aside from the extremely strong bond and love that we shared I thought she was the woman of my life - years ago I did ask God to let me meet the woman of my life and two weeks l…
95 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 2:03 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Daedric_Prince07
I arrived at Mass about 20 minutes early to find the laity praying the rosary out loud with one person starting the Hail Mary while the rest of the people finished it and they did this for the entirety of the time before the Priest walked out. Is this a normal practice?
67 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Prestigious_Tie_8635
I grew up in the LDS religion. It was my understanding that salvation was earned. If I did all I could, then God would accept me into the highest kingdom of heaven. It was all arbitrary rules (like not drinking coffee, not showing shoulders) so I went through the motions without…
51 upvotes
Aug 4, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC
Posted by /u/FancyFaceFrom1992
For context, I have a just turned two year old and a 3 month old. I am in the process of getting them baptized. I have struggled with regularly attending mass, and this has only increased with the stress of having two kids. My partner is non practicing and works Sundays, so if I…
36 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 5:38 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Consistent-Plan-199
I just wanted to thank Saint Joseph of Cupertino for helping me pass my tests with flying colours. I first prayed to him last year for an important national exam and passed with a good grade, surpassing my expectations. Through my prayer i had promised to make his name known and…
36 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 4:08 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Lochumility
I just can’t get my head around the idea of experiencing pain with no end. Not for an hour, a year, or a thousand years - but eternity. I’m not saying that to question God. I know hell wasn’t created for us, but the thought of eternal suffering is genuinely terrifying to compreh…
34 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 7:11 PM UTC
Posted by /u/imsorrywillwood
Woke leftie here feeling convicted for some reason to go to confessional. I grew up protestant so this concept is really foreign to me. However, I wouldn’t want to give the impression that I’m “using” the priest because I’m not officially a Catholic… very much just struggling wi…
33 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 3:19 AM UTC
Posted by /u/muniilong
I 25F (non religious) have been seriously talking to a 24M white/Italian Roman Catholic man. When he told me his religion I was a little surprised. I don’t know too much about the religion as I’ve grown up around mainly black Christian’s. Please enlighten me
32 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:28 PM UTC
Posted by /u/picklejuicedr1nk
Do you regret it? Or not? And why? How did you know you were sexually compatible before marrying each other?
28 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
Posted by /u/IndigoBroker
I was re-reading the passion narrative in Matthew 27:52-53, which mentions that when Jesus died, the tombs broke open and many holy people were raised to life, later walking into the holy city and appearing to many people. This strikes me as an incredible event, arguably one of…
26 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 6:29 PM UTC
Posted by /u/opjn
I’m seeking to learn more about the lives of Catholic Religious Orders and i’d like to know some of y’alls favorites orders and why.
21 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Queen_Event_Horizon
I grew up in a Christian Orthodox country that’s mostly very secular and while everyone called themselves Christian, most people were not very observant, so if you mentioned Jesus or the Bible in casual conversation, people would look at you like you had 7 heads. I was never bap…
20 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 4:29 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Imaginary_Win_9655
My social, spritual, financial life is all messed up. My mental health is deteriorating day by day. I have no career. I want to make everything right but things are going out of my hand. I can't live like this. I don't know how to fix my life now. I have no hope left in me and I…
20 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Secure-Hamster-5107
Hi everyone. I [27m] am feeling guilt that is eating me alive. I need to know what I should do. My dad was a good dad growing up. Single dad after our mom left. I love him. But for a few years now the problems never stop and I’m burnt out. Last November he wrecked his car (not h…
20 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 2:12 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Fun_Inspection9162
Someone on YouTube called me an "Aleluyo" today, which for context is what they call people in Spain (and other Spanish speaking places) who speaks about God "way too much" and it made me giddy and proud. I know pride isn't good though this guy made the comment in a derrogatory…
19 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 9:38 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Wooden-Reveal2097
How were things 20, 30, 40 + years ago compared to today? I don't mean so much as how Catholicism was viewed or fit into society as it was in the time, but how things were run, the culture within the church, etc.