Well, This Was Interesting... Any Help?

[PhuturePriest]

Everyone does, some just hide it better that others

 

I strongly disagree.

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you dont need to get snippy about it. 

[PhuturePriest]

you dont need to get snippy about it. 

 

I wasn't being snippy.

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I wasn't being snippy.

 

chill man :cold:

just joking

[PhuturePriest]

chill man :cold:

just joking

 

I was chill. I don't know why you think I'm not being chill. :anyone:

[MissyP89]

SO ANYWAY YOU GUYS.

 

 

 

Here are some videos giving basic, but helpful insight into the devotion to Our Lady, the promises, etc. done by the great gabiafterhours (Gabriel) and famous (now) sister sheiscatholic (Leah):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lN0MrjRow0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38hMoGfh10U

I really hope your brother is just going through a phase. The devil doesn't want people to wear the brown scapular because he won't triumph if they are both outwardly and inwardly devoted to the Blessed Mother. Having two older brothers at home, I know they can be a hassle, but I think that the others on here are right. Instead of saying "this is something you're supposed to do," try to make it more of a "this is a cool thing to do because it grants you protection and graces." Of course, it is always harder to offer the long explanation, but he does have to right to know what he is getting himself (back) into if he chooses to wear it again.

 

Thanks so much for posting those videos! This is the first I've heard of him and he's amazing. I can't wait to dig in. :bounce:

[Gabriela]

I agree with the others that saying "you're supposed to" was probably the trigger. I don't know how old your brother is, but if he's over 16 and still living at home, he may be undergoing an internal struggle to separate himself from his family, find out who he is independently of others, become his own man, etc. If he's at that age, then most of the people in his life are still telling him what to do, what he should do, what he's "supposed to" do, all the while his internal urge is to free himself, decide for himself, do for himself. In that case, he's probably actually being quite patient and calm by walking away whenever someone mentions something to him that he knows they think he ought to do. And this time, he may have just heard it all day long, and you were the straw that broke the camel's back.

 

Possibly.

Edited February 1, 2013 by curiousing

[PhuturePriest]

I agree with the others that saying "you're supposed to" was probably the trigger. I don't know how old your brother is, but if he's over 16 and still living at home, he may be undergoing an internal struggle to separate himself from his family, find out who he is independently of others, become his own man, etc. If he's at that age, then most of the people in his life are still telling him what to do, what he should do, what he's "supposed to" do, all the while his internal urge is to free himself. In that case, he's probably actually being quite patient and calm by walking away whenever someone mentions something to him that he knows they think he ought to do. And this time, he may have just heard it all day long, and you were the straw that broke the camel's back.

 

Possibly.

 

He's nineteen, but he spends 99% of his day in his room. He doesn't ever come out except to eat.

[Gabriela]

He's nineteen, but he spends 99% of his day in his room. He doesn't ever come out except to eat.

 

I was that way at 15, and boys develop more slowly than girls. If I were in your position, I'd wait till he cools down, then go apologize and gently ask if there's anything he wants to talk about. You may not have that kind of relationship, but you never will, either, unless you tell him that you're willing to—even when he's not. It's a gesture that welcomes intimacy and friendship, even if that intimacy doesn't come now.