Famous last tweets before cardinals enter media blackout of conclave
Cardinal O'Malley lists sex abuse, Curia reform as priorities
Old establishment cardinals hope for quick conclave
Cardinals Begin Pre-Conclave Meetings Amid Scandal
Lombardi: 12 Cardinal electors yet to arrive as 1st Congregation concludes
A ticket to vote for the first Latin-American Pope
Three candidates for Pope who are on few people's lists
Omens and portents and signs! OH MY! (minor earthquake near Castel Gandolfo)
‘Church changing big time,’ says Cardinal Dolan
Letter #30: The Next and the Last (media, papabili, Ganswein in tears)
Editorial: "Religious correspondents", "Vaticanists": don't know more about Conclave than us
During “Sede Vacante” what must priests say in the Eucharistic Prayer now that there is no Pope?
What is a [Catholic] Cardinal? A Basic Review of the College of Cardinals in History and Today
Benedict XVI's first night as Pope emeritus
Toward the Conclave. The Pressure on the Cardinals [Catholic Caucus]
Papal Apartments, Basilica Sealed for Sede Vacante
Update on Conclave Start Date
Cardinal Dolan: Pope Benedict 'fragile' on last day of papacy (good handling of msm)
Prayer for the Election of a New Pope
Interregnum Terms and Expressions, Q and A Format (Nuts & Bolts-current situation) [Catholic Caucus]
I do not want to go into details, but I grew up in a very abusive home, only to go to school and receive abuse there. I believe there were nuns who while intending to please God, make sacrifices so hard that lead them to take it out on others, many others. Priest too. I found out later that the priests were harming nuns in many ways, including not allowing them to have enough to eat, which leads to this vicious circle of dysfunction.
When I was in high school the church was changing; not so traditional. But the damage to me was done, so I stopped looking for God. I “did” what was expected of me, but in my heart I believed God did not care.
I was angry for many years, but in my early twenties I realized, they are just hurting people like me and forgave them and put it behind me just as I forgave my dad.
When my husband was stationed at Pearl Harbor Sub Base I decided to reconnect to God. I taught CCD and then again when we were in Omaha. It was in the church I was baptized in that I was told I should not have or read a bible. I wanted to learn more about God and His word. I know now God was hearing my prayers, even when I was little, because I was searching for Him. I believe had I not had all those terrible things happen to me I would be a whiny liberal today. I left the church after much study and prayer. All the different churches I went to at the time could not and would not answer my questions. I was always respectful, but not given respect or understanding back. I took it as a sign from God that He had different plans for me. I was right. By the way, today many Catholics Churches have bible studies, in English, to help people to learn more about God.
I respect the churches’ recent stand against abortion, homosexuality, and the evils of this world. I did not blame the whole church for the scandals that developed from some evil priest who either sexually abused children or those who protected them. I think Pedophiles use churches, many different denominations, to get close to children. On the other hand it really breaks my heart that the church I was baptized in, my mom too, is very anti-conservative. At their festivals , they allow democrats to speak, but not republicans. I'll let God deal with them, all I can do is pray for them.
When I said I was bored in church, it was because I really needed Him, but I only heard Latin or repetitive prayers. When I learned about all the martyrs and how many died because they would not turn from God I thought I had my answer. I use to pray that God would send someone to martyr me because I thought that was the only way for me to get to heaven. After all, everyone but my mom was mad at me and thought I was a bad person; even God, because he did not stop what was happening to me. I'm not looking for sympathy, because what happened to me brought me to where I am today. I know I am right with God. I know He loves me. I am continuing to learn his word and truth.
No, I do not believe you must be Catholic to go to heaven. I do think there are many Catholic who are going to heaven, but only God knows who they are, we are not to judge our follow believers.
I do care who is elected Pope because I have many Catholic friends. I still love the church in many ways because there were many kind nuns; some I still keep in contact with today. I want to see all Christ followers look to Him and His will for us and our country. Just like Obama is leading people away from God's truth, a good Pope can lead people to God and His truth.
I don't know why I'm telling you all this, but I do hope we conservatives can see we all are seeking the God of the bible. You may do some things I don't agree with and I'm sure you don't agree with some of my beliefs, but when it comes down to it, what we think won't matter, only what God thinks.
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