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131 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…
89 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…
67 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 8:51 AM UTC
Posted by /u/0F4T
A few days ago, I mentioned in a post that I no longer dare to receive Communion because I’m afraid of being humiliated by a priest again since I want to receive Communion on the tongue. I stopped going to that church in my city and started looking for a better place where recei…
61 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 2:27 PM UTC
Posted by /u/CoyoteSouth5126
Hello, I am learning about all sorts of different denomintions and their beliefs. One thing that I was wondering about is why does the Catholic church forbid priests from marrying when the Bible describes priests as being able to get married? Also, one person told me that the ea…
52 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…
47 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 11:13 PM UTC
Posted by /u/aerickus17
I (31m now) grew up Latin (Novus Ordo and TLM attendee) and then became Melkite at 22. Consistently have enjoyed a reverent vernacular Liturgy. I'm a bit concerned over some online rhetoric claiming that the Latin Mass is this timeless, unchanged Liturgy that Christ Himself codi…
47 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 5:06 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Bruandre7
I was Christian by my atheist Mom (she was raised Christian so she thought she would pass it on to me) but due to my sexuality I left. I was angry with Christians at the time and I said truly vile and cruel things about God. Like I committed the unforgivable sin multiple times a…
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, 11:28 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Handsoffmyfishshtick
Just thinking about this after seeing the news about the potential resurgence of the “rigged 2020 election” cycle. Does Trump still really have that kind of sway, and does he still have an impassioned enough base to pull off something like J6 again? Being in a deep red state, I…
24 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…
20 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 2:53 AM UTC
Posted by /u/laudida
I've been reading John-Mark Miravalle's How to Feel Good and How Not To, and although it isn't a book specifically about marijuana or drug use, I think it provides one of the clearest frameworks I've encountered for understanding why the Church teaches that recreational drug use…
18 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 11:22 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Ok_Stay2054
A close family member passed away recently, and in her will she left me her rosaries (along with her crucifixes and religious jewelry). I am an atheist, wasn't raised Catholic, as my mother left the Church when she married my father and joined his Baptist church. I would like ad…
18 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 9:40 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Count_Raymond_IHS
As a convert to Catholicism from Protestantism...I often wonder..."what are the biggest existential threats to the Catholic Church?" I'd love to hear your opinion(s) and views, respectfully please🙏 Thank you🙂
18 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 8:24 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Material_Dirt_6349
Its so beautiful to listen too but I don’t know what it means and its definitions?
17 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 7:55 PM UTC
Posted by /u/ceezalus
I have grown up with no religion and have recently wanted to convert to be Catholic as I am interested in it. My family will judge me if I'd ask to go to a church and the walk is very far. I've never been religious and don't know much. I only have home and online. I've never bee…
17 upvotes
Jul 14, 2026, 6:05 PM UTC
Posted by /u/TaurusAmarum
I'm a very anxious person. Disabled because of my overwhelming anxiety, freaking out a little bit because this is way out of my comfort zone. So part of this is for my own benefit. But I wanted to affirm that I have very basic foundations down before they contacted me next week.…