Comments on: How can I be more comfortable when attending a Roman Catholic mass / service?

By: PaulCyp

PaulCyp — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:16:05 +0000

It is true that the Catholic Church recognizes the baptism. It is not true that this entitles you to receive the Eucharist. The best way to talk to a priest about these concerns is to call the rectory (where the priests lived) during the week and make an appointment to meet privately with one of the priests. In this way it will not be rushed and can give their full attention, and he will be happy to answer all your questions.

By: physical

physical — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:16:05 +0000

How do you feel comfortable in a Catholic church?
Well first of all, you are a woman and I am assuming you are not a child. Therefore it must be good!

By: WhyNotAs

WhyNotAs — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:16:05 +0000

The Catholic Church has doctrinal problems but at least we know that faith is not, apart from a good heart or nonprofit. They need more monotheistic trinity though.
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit is like the soul, body and works at a single person.

By: mojo2093

mojo2093 — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:16:05 +0000

I personally believe that nothing impedes the spiritual growth of a person or prevent him from an honest relationship with God is not a religion that is worth your time. The only "rules" to follow the Ten Commandments.

By: Joe Rockhead

Joe Rockhead — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:16:05 +0000

We can discuss the rules with the pastor of the church.

By: Sldgman

Sldgman — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:16:05 +0000

The Eucharist is the sign and means of Christian unity. The Eucharist is the Body of Christ and when we receive it, we become the Body of Christ.
The reason we ask non-Catholics to refrain from receiving the Eucharist is that there are divisions and differences between us and others that are obstacles to unity that the Eucharist is a sign. Catholics should not receive communion at other churches for the same reason.
A Catholic should not receive the Eucharist at Mass, if there is something in your life that is an obstacle so that he or she is in union with others. Typically, this is the presence of unforgiven mortal sin in his life.
BTW, any baprismn is done with water and in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is considered valid in the Catholic Church. One principle that makes Metodista Catholicism was not named to its original state once again that the baptism is valid.
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By: leila

leila — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:16:05 +0000

Share your concerns with the priest. From my experience, are very good people and love to help in any way they can. If you do not understand what I just said, they say, and to reformulate their explanations until you understand.
There are other people in the church who are good at helping people like you who are looking for answers. I strongly recommend Secretaries. If you do not know the answer, you will know who to ask. New member classes are especially for people like you who have bunches of questions about the church. I have also noticed janitors and grounds-keeping are a great source of information - often they are doing what they are doing as an act of love for the church, and we are pleased to inform you about it.
Good luck. This has the potential to be a very good thing.

By: Earl D

Earl D — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:16:05 +0000

Probably not be denied, but you have to be "trained" in their ways.
To take Communion everything is going to move the first row.

By: King Wills III

King Wills III — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:16:05 +0000

Just because you feel more spiritually moved by a body that does not mean you have to convert!
Think of all the silly, superstitous dogma will follow. Not to mention that you end up in hell.

By: jaruby05

jaruby05 — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:16:05 +0000

The best thing you can do is talk to the parish priest. By strict rules and doctrine of the Catholic church does not recognize a baptism unless it has been done by a Catholic priest. since it is not allowed to receive communion at mass. The pastor or priest to any matter that could better respond to these and any other questions you may have. All the priests I've talked to are happy to help and answer questions, provide guidance, etc.