Posted on 04/19/2014 9:34:15 AM PDT by Salvation
In my observation, converts know what they are doing and very often have to overcome a significant anti-Catholic prejudice. The result is that those who complete the RCIA (the adult conversion process) have a strong faith and not likely to become tepid in their faith.
I was in RCIA over 20 years ago and the drop rate was significant. Many would come to inquire, stay for couple of months and would not come back. I remember several “seeker” types, who had tried everything else, from Baha’i to Presbyterianism that soon were on their way again. One guy was struggling with a drug addiction and was not interested in anything but his condition. Some had a serious problem with one doctrine or another and seemed to expect that someone would tell them that the Church did not really mean it. So the weaker types have many chances to drop off.
Can only be here briefly, but as an RCIA team member, 3 canidates, Catholics who are finishing their last two sacraments, confirmation and eucharist tonight.
Congrats to all who are the elect and the canidates! Happy Easter!
Our parish has a small RCIA class, only 6 people, but they’re very fervent. None of them are there just because their spouse or parents want them to do it.
I’m very happy for you, Rich. I hope you have a wonderful Vigil. Ours was 1993!
Thank you both so much.
God bless you! Best wishes as you continue your journey of faith!
Catholicism is not for sissies. It is HARD being a devout Catholic and many just don’t have the intestinal fortitude to live the faith. One thing that attracted me to the Catholic Church was the strict rules and regulations (so to speak) that reminded me so much of the military. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a beautiful blueprint on how to live your life for God and your fellow man, and be the best person you can possibly be. There are no gray areas. It’s either right or wrong. Take abortion for example, there is no abortion allowed and it’s none negotiable. You either believe the teaching of the church on abortion or you have forfeited the right to even call yourself a Catholic. Some Catholics might not know this but it’s true. There is no wiggle room. Whoever said the Catholic Church was the fullness of the faith was exactly right.
True.
I do think God hears all 500 voices, every whisper, every soprano, mezzo soprano, tenor, bass, baritone alto, contralto and BASSO PROFUNDO!!
EVEN the trebles: young male/female voices in the soprano range.
EVERY single one of them!
I go to the opera and LOVE the voices, every one of them!
I was in RCIA over 20 years ago and the drop rate was significant. Many would come to inquire, stay for couple of months and would not come back. I remember several “seeker” types, who had tried everything else, from Baha’i to Presbyterianism that soon were on their way again. One guy was struggling with a drug addiction and was not interested in anything but his condition. Some had a serious problem with one doctrine or another and seemed to expect that someone would tell them that the Church did not really mean it. So the weaker types have many chances to drop off.
WELL PUT.
They seem to be choosing God the way they would choose a car, a shirt or an entree at a restaurant.
It's pretty sad, isn't it? They were probably brought up by their mother and father was AWOL, just absent.
There are a million excuses, aren't there? I would NOT want to be in their shoes. I am SO GLAD that I had a father who insisted on Mass for his two daughters. We never missed.
When I went away to college (across the bay) I would still come home on the weekends...and go to Mass. It was inculcated into me at a young enough age to "take." God bless him. I miss him still very, very much.
Yes everyone sang multipart harmony
resurrexit christus, allelulia
cantante domino, alleluia
Ad Majoram Die Gloriam
Not all, but yeah, I know the type. Not a good start on the road to Catholicism.
Amen to that.
It’s not difficult if it’s a labor of love.
WHAT'S not difficult if it’s a labor of love?
Referring to your line about the “difficult” faith. I love it here.
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