Any fellow Catholics?

SnowWhite · 09-04-2008, 08:21 AM

Hi! Just wondering if there were any fellow Catholic friends here. We had a thread for a long time w/ daily mass readings..but it died out after a few years. It would be nice to bring it back

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Your sis in Christ

WenB · 09-05-2008, 02:16 PM

I joined the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil - converting from the Methodist faith to the Catholic one.

It's been an amazing journey so far, and I love it.

SnowWhite · 09-08-2008, 03:12 PM

Oh that's awesome! Welcome! How did you like RCIA?

totalimageguy · 09-08-2008, 03:41 PM

I converted from the Presbyterian church to Catholicism 3 years ago after visiting the Santo Nino Basilica in Cebu, Philippines.

It took me a year to complete RCIA and I also had to get an annulment from my first wife since they didn't recognize my California divorce.

sjl330 · 09-10-2008, 03:08 PM

I'm Catholic too. I've been looking around for a good Bible study to start. Anybody have any suggestions?

I'd love to be part of a Catholic thread here.

SnowWhite · 09-10-2008, 03:28 PM

A friend of mine sent me an email w/ info on a family bible study. Our church offers one and I really wish I could attend. The problem is that it's so late (7pm) and that is when I'm usually trying to juggle 5 different things + DH and kids

Does your church have a website that they archive bible study meetings? Ours does.

Oh - cradle Catholic here

WenB · 09-10-2008, 03:39 PM

Sorry to be so late in responding, I didn't think to check back - lol

For me, RICA was a pain in the rear, because I'd spent several years studying before making the leap. I was baptized and had been active in the Methodist church from the time I was 4 until my late 20's and I'd even taught Sunday School. Even with that, I had to go through a year of Sunday classes and was told that if I missed any more (I missed 6 weeks because of work travels) I wouldn't be brought into the Church at Easter and would have been forced through a second year.

Comming into full communion was like comming home - an amazing experience and I still get emotional when I think about it. I have a cloth that we used to keep the Chrism from staining my white suit in a bag - since I used it to blot my hair where it had dripped, it still has that amazing scent.

SnowWhite · 09-10-2008, 04:14 PM

oh bless you! That must have been an awesome journey. We have great friends in "The Met" church

Yes, I STILL get emotional when I recieve the Holy Eucharist. I'd like to become a Eucharistic Minister...the problem is I'm afraid I'd fall down!! Seriously! Crazy, I know...but can you imagine how I'd feel walking away from the alter and falling?

Ohhhhhh...that wouldn't be good

I've taught RE and loved it. God has me on a different journey right now. The hardest ministry...MARRIAGE!

So glad to see you!

sjl330 · 09-10-2008, 04:24 PM

I too would like to be a Eucharistic minister or a lector but am afraid of falling or something. Maybe we need to pray for confidence, lol.

I don't think our church archives bible studies but I'll check. Thanks. I've been looking around on the web and have come up with a few things.

I was a convert at age 16. Back in the day when we had one on one instruction with the parish priest. I guess when I finished the book and he thought I was ready is when I got baptized. My DH converted about 7 years after we got married. I have 2 grown children. One doesn't attend church at all except for special events for his kids (at his wife's church) and the other one is an Easter/Christmas Catholic. I'm praying that'll change.

Okira · 09-11-2008, 03:59 AM

Another convert from the Presbyterian church here! And yes, I still cry at every mass

My RCIA journey was a bit longer than most. I went through two times! I was a tough sell!!
Peace,
Okira

Livywilltim-mom · 09-11-2008, 05:17 AM

Another proud Catholic here!

Peace

sjl330 · 09-11-2008, 06:24 AM

As we remember Sept 11, I'd like to share the readings and meditation for today for anybody who might want to read it. It really touched me this morning.

Daily Reading and Meditation

Have a great day!

Okira · 09-11-2008, 12:05 PM

Wow. How fitting is that? Thank you.

totalimageguy · 09-11-2008, 01:44 PM

That was a great meditation especially for this day!

Here is one of my favorite Catholic prayer sites. It helped me to learn all my prayers when I was in RCIA

TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC PRAYERS

SnowWhite · 09-11-2008, 07:57 PM

Thank You Sandy for the Mass Reading! Yes, I agree, very appropriate to think about especially today.

David Thank You for that link! I have several little prayer books & daily devotionals that I absolutely LOVE. Now I can save that link and refer to it here on my comp.

Thanks again!

Would you all like to start a weekly thread? We use to have one that lasted a few years but it faded away. SweetSilverBird did a wonderful job keeping the thread beautiful with awesome graphics. Maybe I can track here down once again and tell her we have another group now that is interested

Have a blessed night everyone!

sjl330 · 09-11-2008, 08:52 PM

I'd love to have a weekly thread.

sjl330 · 09-12-2008, 07:18 AM

Here's a video reflection on today's Gospel.

USCCB Video | DAILY REFLECTIONS

SnowWhite · 09-12-2008, 09:53 AM

listening now

Thank You Sandy!

sjl330 · 09-18-2008, 06:15 AM

Daily Reading and Meditation

Here's today's gospel and meditation.

I hope everyone is doing great. Have a wonderful day.

SnowWhite · 09-18-2008, 03:15 PM

Thank You Sandy!

sjl330 · 09-18-2008, 03:54 PM

I found a great web site online somebody else might enjoy too. It's a forum/message board; If you want the address let me know. I don't think I can post the link here.
There are some great posts there.

sjl330 · 09-18-2008, 03:57 PM

I just checked and they don't sell anything so I'm going to post the link. I think it's okay.

Catholic Answers Forums - Home

SnowWhite · 09-21-2008, 12:36 PM

Thank You for the link Sandy! We're going to Teen Mass (Evening Mass) today. I just hope the cry room isn't so loud this time.

I'll check out those links in just a while.

Corail · 09-27-2008, 03:06 PM

Hello All!,

I'm new to low carb friends and posted my introduction in the mail lobby threads.

I'm also a fairly new Catholic. I was initiated last year (april,2007), at the Easter vigil. I was bapitzed around the age of 9 but never went through any of the classes to get communion and confirmation as a child. Apparently my parents thought it was important for me to get baptized but not to be confirmed...we never went to Mass.

I'm happy to have found this thread and look forward to see what becomes of it.

God Bless You All

Valerie

+Pax Christi+

LoraJR72 · 09-27-2008, 03:15 PM

I was baptized as a Catholic as a baby but never confirmed as my parents drew away from the faith.

Over the years I've attended a few services but never had an interest or perhaps the Protestant/Catholic grew too political for my taste. (I live in the Boston area.)

I am happy to see there is a thread.

God Bless!

SnowWhite · 09-27-2008, 05:57 PM

SweetPoison2 · 09-27-2008, 06:17 PM

Episcopal count? Kinda close

SusyQz · 10-01-2008, 04:52 PM

Hello All *

New to the Low Carb Board here... Raised Catholic, still Catholic...

My DD is 7 and we attend Children's Mass every Saturday night...It is such a joy to hear here singing the songs we sing in church during the week when she is coloring or playing with the Dog..

I know my prayers are being answered. I was away from the Church for many years as a young adult and am happy to be back.. I am truly Blessed everyday....Our Heavenly Father is good !!!

Be Well

SnowWhite · 10-05-2008, 06:31 PM

SP

I thinjk you're still part of our extended family

09-04-2008, 08:21 AM	#1
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	Any fellow Catholics? Hi! Just wondering if there were any fellow Catholic friends here. We had a thread for a long time w/ daily mass readings..but it died out after a few years. It would be nice to bring it back <>< Your sis in Christ

09-10-2008, 03:39 PM	#7
WenB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,734 Gallery: WenB Stats: 311 (h)/247.8 (i)/235 (c)/20-24% Body Fat (g) WOE: Lap Band - Atkins Modified for Candida - BMR Start Date: Induction on 7/22/08; Surgery 12/06	Sorry to be so late in responding, I didn't think to check back - lol For me, RICA was a pain in the rear, because I'd spent several years studying before making the leap. I was baptized and had been active in the Methodist church from the time I was 4 until my late 20's and I'd even taught Sunday School. Even with that, I had to go through a year of Sunday classes and was told that if I missed any more (I missed 6 weeks because of work travels) I wouldn't be brought into the Church at Easter and would have been forced through a second year. Comming into full communion was like comming home - an amazing experience and I still get emotional when I think about it. I have a cloth that we used to keep the Chrism from staining my white suit in a bag - since I used it to blot my hair where it had dripped, it still has that amazing scent. __________________ "Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try." ~Yoda Weight Loss Goals Surgery: 311 (Dec-31-2006) 290 (Jan-31-2007) 280 (Mar-28-2007) 270 (Nov-17-2007) 260 (Dec-31-2007) 250 (Jan-25-2008) LC Induction: 247 (Jul-22-2008) 240 (Aug-9-2008) 230 (Mini Goal) 220 210 200 (OWL Starts) 190 180 175 170 165 160 (Pre-Maintenance Starts) Ultimate Goal: 20% - 24% Body Fat

09-10-2008, 04:14 PM	#8
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	oh bless you! That must have been an awesome journey. We have great friends in "The Met" church Yes, I STILL get emotional when I recieve the Holy Eucharist. I'd like to become a Eucharistic Minister...the problem is I'm afraid I'd fall down!! Seriously! Crazy, I know...but can you imagine how I'd feel walking away from the alter and falling? Ohhhhhh...that wouldn't be good I've taught RE and loved it. God has me on a different journey right now. The hardest ministry...MARRIAGE! So glad to see you! __________________ 2003 - (443lbs to 429lbs) 14 lost, 2004 - (429 lbs to 306lbs) 123 lb lost (WLS 1/15/04), 2005 - (306lbs to 260lbs) 46 lbs lost, 2006 - (260lbs to 236lbs) 23 lbs lost, 2007 - 21 LB GAIN (236 (AFTER HAVING BABY) - 257 ) 2008- (257 to 231) 25 lbs lost!), 2009 -(231 -?) 218.8 lbs GONE! <>< Merry CHRISTmas & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! <><

09-10-2008, 04:24 PM	#9
sjl330 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 6,501 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	I too would like to be a Eucharistic minister or a lector but am afraid of falling or something. Maybe we need to pray for confidence, lol. I don't think our church archives bible studies but I'll check. Thanks. I've been looking around on the web and have come up with a few things. I was a convert at age 16. Back in the day when we had one on one instruction with the parish priest. I guess when I finished the book and he thought I was ready is when I got baptized. My DH converted about 7 years after we got married. I have 2 grown children. One doesn't attend church at all except for special events for his kids (at his wife's church) and the other one is an Easter/Christmas Catholic. I'm praying that'll change. __________________ *Sandy* "I'd rather be on the beach!!

09-18-2008, 03:54 PM	#21
sjl330 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 6,501 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	I found a great web site online somebody else might enjoy too. It's a forum/message board; If you want the address let me know. I don't think I can post the link here. There are some great posts there. Last edited by sjl330 : 09-18-2008 at 03:55 PM.

09-05-2008, 02:16 PM	#2
WenB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,734 Gallery: WenB Stats: 311 (h)/247.8 (i)/235 (c)/20-24% Body Fat (g) WOE: Lap Band - Atkins Modified for Candida - BMR Start Date: Induction on 7/22/08; Surgery 12/06	I joined the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil - converting from the Methodist faith to the Catholic one. It's been an amazing journey so far, and I love it.

09-08-2008, 03:12 PM	#3
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	Oh that's awesome! Welcome! How did you like RCIA?

09-08-2008, 03:41 PM	#4
totalimageguy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cypress, California Posts: 31 Gallery: totalimageguy Stats: 252/235/190 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: April 7, 2008	I converted from the Presbyterian church to Catholicism 3 years ago after visiting the Santo Nino Basilica in Cebu, Philippines. It took me a year to complete RCIA and I also had to get an annulment from my first wife since they didn't recognize my California divorce.

09-10-2008, 03:08 PM	#5
sjl330 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 6,501 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	I'm Catholic too. I've been looking around for a good Bible study to start. Anybody have any suggestions? I'd love to be part of a Catholic thread here.

09-10-2008, 03:28 PM	#6
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	A friend of mine sent me an email w/ info on a family bible study. Our church offers one and I really wish I could attend. The problem is that it's so late (7pm) and that is when I'm usually trying to juggle 5 different things + DH and kids Does your church have a website that they archive bible study meetings? Ours does. Oh - cradle Catholic here

09-11-2008, 03:59 AM	#10
Okira MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,229 Gallery: Okira Stats: 223/181/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August, 2005	Another convert from the Presbyterian church here! And yes, I still cry at every mass My RCIA journey was a bit longer than most. I went through two times! I was a tough sell!! Peace, Okira

09-11-2008, 05:17 AM	#11
Livywilltim-mom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,579 Gallery: Livywilltim-mom Stats: 200/196/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Last Start Date: Dec. 30, 2008	Another proud Catholic here! Peace

09-11-2008, 06:24 AM	#12
sjl330 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 6,501 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	As we remember Sept 11, I'd like to share the readings and meditation for today for anybody who might want to read it. It really touched me this morning. Daily Reading and Meditation Have a great day!

09-11-2008, 12:05 PM	#13
Okira MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,229 Gallery: Okira Stats: 223/181/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August, 2005	Wow. How fitting is that? Thank you.

09-11-2008, 01:44 PM	#14
totalimageguy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cypress, California Posts: 31 Gallery: totalimageguy Stats: 252/235/190 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: April 7, 2008	That was a great meditation especially for this day! Here is one of my favorite Catholic prayer sites. It helped me to learn all my prayers when I was in RCIA TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC PRAYERS

09-11-2008, 07:57 PM	#15
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	Thank You Sandy for the Mass Reading! Yes, I agree, very appropriate to think about especially today. David Thank You for that link! I have several little prayer books & daily devotionals that I absolutely LOVE. Now I can save that link and refer to it here on my comp. Thanks again! Would you all like to start a weekly thread? We use to have one that lasted a few years but it faded away. SweetSilverBird did a wonderful job keeping the thread beautiful with awesome graphics. Maybe I can track here down once again and tell her we have another group now that is interested Have a blessed night everyone!

09-11-2008, 08:52 PM	#16
sjl330 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 6,501 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	I'd love to have a weekly thread.

09-12-2008, 07:18 AM	#17
sjl330 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 6,501 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	Here's a video reflection on today's Gospel. USCCB Video \| DAILY REFLECTIONS

09-12-2008, 09:53 AM	#18
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	listening now Thank You Sandy!

09-18-2008, 06:15 AM	#19
sjl330 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 6,501 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	Daily Reading and Meditation Here's today's gospel and meditation. I hope everyone is doing great. Have a wonderful day.

09-18-2008, 03:15 PM	#20
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	Thank You Sandy!

09-18-2008, 03:57 PM	#22
sjl330 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Middle America Posts: 6,501 Gallery: sjl330 Stats: 184/145/140 5'7" WOE: EFGT-Barry Groves Start Date: January 2003	I just checked and they don't sell anything so I'm going to post the link. I think it's okay. Catholic Answers Forums - Home

09-21-2008, 12:36 PM	#23
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	Thank You for the link Sandy! We're going to Teen Mass (Evening Mass) today. I just hope the cry room isn't so loud this time. I'll check out those links in just a while.

09-27-2008, 03:06 PM	#24
Corail Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 6 Gallery: Corail Stats: 340/294/160 WOE: ~Atkins~ Start Date: 07/21/08	Hello All!, I'm new to low carb friends and posted my introduction in the mail lobby threads. I'm also a fairly new Catholic. I was initiated last year (april,2007), at the Easter vigil. I was bapitzed around the age of 9 but never went through any of the classes to get communion and confirmation as a child. Apparently my parents thought it was important for me to get baptized but not to be confirmed...we never went to Mass. I'm happy to have found this thread and look forward to see what becomes of it. God Bless You All Valerie +Pax Christi+

09-27-2008, 03:15 PM	#25
LoraJR72 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Home of the Crimson Tide, MA Posts: 5,273 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: LoraJR72 Stats: 186/127 - 5'6" / 36 years old WOE: Good Fats - Clean Eating	I was baptized as a Catholic as a baby but never confirmed as my parents drew away from the faith. Over the years I've attended a few services but never had an interest or perhaps the Protestant/Catholic grew too political for my taste. (I live in the Boston area.) I am happy to see there is a thread. God Bless!

09-27-2008, 05:57 PM	#26
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04

09-27-2008, 06:17 PM	#27
SweetPoison2 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 2,461 Gallery: SweetPoison2 Stats: 246/230/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 4, 2008	Episcopal count? Kinda close

10-01-2008, 04:52 PM	#28
SusyQz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gilbert,AZ Posts: 98 Gallery: SusyQz Stats: 313/270/140 WOE: Low Carb Due to Type2	Hello All * New to the Low Carb Board here... Raised Catholic, still Catholic... My DD is 7 and we attend Children's Mass every Saturday night...It is such a joy to hear here singing the songs we sing in church during the week when she is coloring or playing with the Dog.. I know my prayers are being answered. I was away from the Church for many years as a young adult and am happy to be back.. I am truly Blessed everyday....Our Heavenly Father is good !!! Be Well

10-05-2008, 06:31 PM	#29
SnowWhite Lounge Chef & Typo Queen!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 15,069 Gallery: SnowWhite Stats: 450/ 231.2/160 WOE: I'm on "The Beach" Start Date: 5/26/03 * WLS 1/15/04	SP I thinjk you're still part of our extended family