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132 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 6:34 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Responsible-Sir4187
I was thinking about how many people call us homophobic, and how, on average, explaining the reasons why homosexual acts are sinful changes nothing. I realized that offering the usual theological arguments is pointless, because most people fail to grasp the concept of Divine a…
103 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 11:39 PM UTC
Posted by /u/WunderWaffeler
He literally told God "nah you're not dying on me" and got called satan (Matthew 16:22 and surrounding verses). Also when Jesus was washing the apostles' feet, Peter said how could God wash his feet, but then when Jesus told him that he needs to do it for Peter to be with him he…
53 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 7:28 PM UTC
Posted by /u/_flower-petals_
I’m 13 and am trying to get closer with God and basically just be the best Catholic that I can. I’ve been praying and reading the bible more and have a pink rosary that my mom and dad got me that I’ve prayed. I’ve also been trying my best to not complain about going to Mass sinc…
38 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 5:03 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Desi_Vigor
I’m an ex-nondenominational minister and hit a roadblock in OCIA. I couldn’t attend obligated Mass times because my Protestant wife can’t reconcile me going while she has the kids and refuses to let me take them, too. Though I wasn’t raised religious, she comes from a legalistic…
38 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 8:43 AM UTC
Posted by /u/StrikingDoctor4716
For me, I feel a strong need to believe in God.
26 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 9:55 AM UTC
Posted by /u/PetrolForBrekkie
Ask me anything, I'll try my best to answer
21 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Ok-Advertising-1893
Hey everyone! I am having a lot of trouble with food and the ability to fast.... for some context, I was finally able to get a lot more consistent and had a good routine in which I resisted porn and masturbation. Had a recent run of almost 3 months without it. However, it seems…