Annie12 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Is it possible to talk too much about Jesus or be too open about your love for him? Sometimes I think I do but it's not from any desires of proselytism, it just happens without thinking. Sometimes, I think I have no control over my mouth. lol! :hehe2: Do any of you experience the same thing? I'm pretty sure everyone I know (who isn't catholic) thinks I'm a bit crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 well there's a point where it can become obnoxious. But that's true of anybody "in love." Usually relationships mature past the goo-goo-ga-ga phase. I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern california guy Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Have you every heard the slang term "talking Jesus". It means talking gibberish, just saying something for the sake of talking and having somebody listen to you, and it doesn't have to do with literally talking about Jesus. I'm sorry it's not a very supportive thing for me to say. But if you are doing it for that reason than perhaps you should back off and think of other things to say, or just say less and listen to other people more. At least that is my cheap advice. I probably should stop talking now... :notme: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Yeah, I think so. :) I think a lot of us should be striving to get to the "preach the Gospel always, and only use words when necessary" phase. I agree with Lilllabettt, though - it's the same thing with any relationship. If all I did was talk about how awesome my boyfriend was to my friends, they'd get tired of it pretty darn quickly. But if I talked about a specific example of how my boyfriend was awesome every so often, that would probably not only be fine, but expected. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Might Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 "Don't throw your pearls before swine." Also, people don't want to be dragged into the narrative of your life. You know your relationship with God and where you are going in life, but everyone has their own narrative. Live yours, help people refine theirs, but don't drag them into yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maqOpMXnDjQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I think sometimes I do, at least in some people's opinions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maqOpMXnDjQ You totally just made me think about this one: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDNpscDSqpU[/media] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarysLittleFlower Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Is it possible to talk too much about Jesus or be too open about your love for him? Sometimes I think I do but it's not from any desires of proselytism, it just happens without thinking. Sometimes, I think I have no control over my mouth. lol! :hehe2: Do any of you experience the same thing? I'm pretty sure everyone I know (who isn't catholic) thinks I'm a bit crazy. I know what you mean Annie, hehe... I found that at times I was "too open" - at times just from being excited about it all. Especially when I was a really new convert. I think it's understandable... I'm trying to not talk as personally now unless I know that it can help someone, just to kind of meet people where they're at: if someone doesn't feel this way about Jesus, they might not be ready to talk about Him all the time :) I've found that it helped me to journal because then I can "say" everything but more as a prayer to Him, rather than out loud to others :P there's also something beautiful about keeping certain things a 'secret' between Jesus and yourself, - like more personal devotional things, - unless it's something to tell your spiritual director, which is an exception of course. I read about Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity and how she didn't really discuss her inner life with people, even those close to her, but she wrote poems in her journals describing how she felt. Often those around her had no idea at the depth of her spiritual life etc, though they could see she was very joyful to be around. But maybe that's about discussing one's inner life... I read about St Catherine of Siena too and how she loved to talk about Jesus with her SD, - but then again, this was her SD who understood. I think it's good to talk about Jesus with others to help them come to Him, but if it's something really personal, it could be prudent to not mention it - however, I know what you mean about wanting to just talk about Him, and the intention is good, - it's just that people might not really understand. God bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I know what you mean Annie, hehe... I found that at times I was "too open" - at times just from being excited about it all. Especially when I was a really new convert. I think it's understandable... I'm trying to not talk as personally now unless I know that it can help someone, just to kind of meet people where they're at: if someone doesn't feel this way about Jesus, they might not be ready to talk about Him all the time :) I've found that it helped me to journal because then I can "say" everything but more as a prayer to Him, rather than out loud to others :P there's also something beautiful about keeping certain things a 'secret' between Jesus and yourself, - like more personal devotional things, - unless it's something to tell your spiritual director, which is an exception of course. I read about Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity and how she didn't really discuss her inner life with people, even those close to her, but she wrote poems in her journals describing how she felt. Often those around her had no idea at the depth of her spiritual life etc, though they could see she was very joyful to be around. But maybe that's about discussing one's inner life... I read about St Catherine of Siena too and how she loved to talk about Jesus with her SD, - but then again, this was her SD who understood. I think it's good to talk about Jesus with others to help them come to Him, but if it's something really personal, it could be prudent to not mention it - however, I know what you mean about wanting to just talk about Him, and the intention is good, - it's just that people might not really understand. God bless! I second the journaling bit. That's helped me to avoid saying a lot of things I would otherwise feel I have to get out in conversation. And I agree that keeping some things private, just between you and Jesus, is a really good idea. Close relationships are built on intimacy, and part of intimacy is having things that are "just yours". But good Lord, who in the world was qualified to be St. Catherine of Siena's SD???!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarysLittleFlower Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) St Catherine's SD was Blessed Raymond of Capua :) as we can see he also lived a holy life and became a Blessed :D he wrote her biography... Edited July 21, 2013 by MarysLittleFlower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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