305 upvotes
Jul 23, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC
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305 upvotes
Jul 23, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC
162 upvotes
Jul 23, 2026, 1:33 PM UTC
Posted by /u/AdSpecialist6598
97 upvotes
Jul 23, 2026, 4:39 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Radiant-Rose7102
I’m 16f and these are just some thoughts I wanted to talk about and give my viewpoint about. I see people call the Catholic Church misogynistic and sexist a lot. I think there’s definitely some Catholics who contribute to the perception of this especially online where people try…
73 upvotes
Jul 23, 2026, 2:31 PM UTC
Posted by /u/fuzzwatch-original88
My son and I were in the room when we had to put our 12 year old black lab to sleep yesterday and we're both taking it pretty hard. He asked me about if pets go to heaven, and I told him I think so because they're part of God's creation and they make us happy on Earth so I think…
59 upvotes
Jul 23, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Wonders001
I’ve reached a point where I don’t know what to do anymore, honestly I’ll take any advice. My entire childhood, both of my parents neglected me emotionally. They provided food and a home, but I never really knew what it felt like to be loved by them. I can’t remember receiving h…
56 upvotes
Jul 23, 2026, 5:38 PM UTC
Posted by /u/CommonlySensical
I've seen a lot of posts recently about marrying non-Catholic Christians, and even atheists. Never once have I seen someone mention the fact that by doing so, the husband puts his own soul in jeopardy. A husband and father is called to be the priest and head of his domestic chur…
51 upvotes
Jul 23, 2026, 7:05 AM UTC
Posted by /u/butterflyyyydreams
My boyfriend is Catholic and I’ve been going to mass with him. We’re a young couple (teenagers), and he’s taught me a lot about Catholicism. His mom even gave me a rosary recently that she made for me which I thought was really sweet. Also, I talked to my parents about how I wan…
44 upvotes
Jul 22, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Zestyclose-Major-260
I want to clarify one thing first. I am not complaining about modern shapes or materials like concrete or steel. The real tragedy of modern church architecture is the sudden disappearance of figurative art, statues, and visual storytelling. By stripping churches of images, we br…
39 upvotes
Jul 23, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Efficient_Room786
I am 15 years old, and I want to convert to Catholicism. I am currently Mormon, because my parents raised me as one. they wont let me go to mass, or do anything related, until I have served a mission for Mormonism. I am not sure how to maintain my faith until then.
27 upvotes
Jul 23, 2026, 4:10 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Classic-Asparagus
If you have a Bible verse that you think is not discussed or appreciated as much as it should be, please feel free to share it or elaborate on why you like it! Thank you very much in advance! I'm sure the responses will be very interesting to read