I struggle with it constantly. I mean no disrespect and the following statement is based on my own experience but a lot of that for me is because I was raised catholic. It really leads us down a path of shame sometimes when we are constantly living in a state of penance instead of living in God's grace and mercy. I am happy the prayer helped you. It's not easy, I don't pretend it is. Some days are easier than others! Appreciate your comment, Lisa :)
No disrespect taken, Janelle. I totally get it. When I was getting ready to make my First Communion (won't even say how long ago that was, LOL), we had to first have our First Confession. That was a bit of a terrifying experience. We had to say the Act of Contrition and even though my parents practiced it with me when I got into the confessional I froze and couldn't utter a word of it. The priest who was in there to listen to our confessions was very old school. I had to stay in there for quite sometime until I was able to recite it. And seriously, I was six years old. I am sure my confession was pretty boring. They have renamed/rebranded that Sacrament and call it the Sacrament of Reconciliation now. They are trying though. 😀
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Ugh. That's awful. I also had to do the same thing (remember and recite the act of contrition.... "O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God..." etc etc LOL)
The priest wasn't terrifying at all, but the situation was! I don't think most Catholics are bad I just think the church itself is a little....misguided as far as scripture goes.
I really try not to judge. It's a personal walk with God and we all have our misguided moments, I'm sure!
Right, @jangle! I have some issues with the Church but there are still things I feel connected to around it. I am pretty sure I will never completely abandon my faith even though it has lapsed a bit. But yes, we are all on our own journey with God. Have a great week! 😀
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You too! :D
Hey, @jangle! Hope your week was great and your weekend is even better! Happy Saturday!😀
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Thanks Lisa! You as well :)
Good Morning, Janelle! You're very welcome and Thank you! Happy Tuesday! 😀
Enjoy your day!
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