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119 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?
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…
43 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Truebluejello
I've been wondering about something, and I'm genuinely curious if there's research on it. There's been a lot of discussion about rising male loneliness, fewer young people dating, and declining relationship formation. But one factor I rarely see mentioned is the Dobbs decision.…
37 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…
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…
34 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?
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
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.
20 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:34 AM UTC
Posted by /u/utaikune
This is long, but I'm really excited to share! About two months ago, I posted on this subreddit with deep sorrow asking how I can heal from the strained relationship I had with my muslim mother. It was leading to absolute bitterness and anger towards her. I'm still new to Cathol…
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.
19 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 12:58 AM UTC
Posted by /u/throwRA_problemssss
I am married and wish I could be a sister or nun but you can't have both. What is the closest career that resembles this vocation?
18 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:40 PM UTC
Posted by /u/ItsG91
Hey everyone! I’ve worn the same white gold Crucifix chain for 10+ years and it recently broke. I’m interested in picking up something else. I’d love to see what others are wearing, and where you got it from. Thank you, God bless!
18 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:40 AM UTC
Posted by /u/hello_e_1986
So, I am a fellow agnostic here, I need an answer and it's, I am afraid that the true God will bring me to hell like one day when I die I might wake up to see a god, could be any god for that matter and he could look down at me and say I will go to hell. And I don't want that,…