Lil Red Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 stop breaking this phroum's rules! nothing that makes you a better Catholic allowed! anyway, I should say that the generally chill atmosphere of jocularity mixed with orthodoxy that the phatmass brand has cultivated over the years has made me a better Catholic over the course of my life. so I like the idea of chilling in the purged phorum where the madness can continue :cool: oh, okay, I'll start being a worse Catholic then. :flex: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 you become a better catholic by being a more authentic you. not everyone will like it, and not everyone will think you're doing it right. so, take heart and keep doing you. xoxo. fyi, y'all: the path to holiness is not all roses and sunshine. [wink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1054 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Or, give up the Pope and become Orthodox!!! :P Just kidding. Seriously, I am kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloysius Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 you become a better catholic by being a more authentic you. not everyone will like it, and not everyone will think you're doing it right. so, take heart and keep doing you. xoxo. fyi, y'all: the path to holiness is not all roses and sunshine. [wink] this. of course one should always be seeking to improve in virtue and grace, doing good and avoiding evil, making use of the sacraments and keeping a deep prayer life... but there is definitely an element to which one needs to try to be authentic to oneself... occasionally veneers of niceness are mistaken for holiness... but of course keep trying to be better... we all should do so... the church is the hospital for sinners, accept its healing touch on what you see as your faults and wounds and sins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 you become a better catholic by being a more authentic you. not everyone will like it, and not everyone will think you're doing it right. so, take heart and keep doing you. xoxo. fyi, y'all: the path to holiness is not all roses and sunshine. [wink] Seriously. I'm out of props, so :child: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountrySteve21 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 My Missal has a whole section dedicated to "how to be a better Catholic" To summarize it, it says one must have a life of prayer, self denial and work. What I've found helpful is a good balance between (Liturgical and silent )prayer, Sacred Reading(LEctio Divina) and work. Especially Lectio Divina with the Holy Gospels. Nothing withdraws the heart from love of the vanties of this world and inspire virtues more (besides the Sacraments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I'm not asking how I can be a better Catholic online, but in general. My spiritual director has recently been preaching on the importance of spiritual friendships; having friends with whom we intentionally try to grow in our faith. Also, spiritual directors are big helps too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 My spiritual director has recently been preaching on the importance of spiritual friendships; having friends with whom we intentionally try to grow in our faith. Also, spiritual directors are big helps too. I've been lacking in spiritual friendships - unfortunately right now in my life, I'm incredibly busy and I haven't made the time lately for my friends. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I've been going to confession a lot more often, it's been like an earthquake in my life. In a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I've been lacking in spiritual friendships - unfortunately right now in my life, I'm incredibly busy and I haven't made the time lately for my friends. :( Oh, that's too bad. Well know that your friends here be praying for you! I'm going to a holy hour. As Luigi would say "I'm gunna learn a prayer and say it for YOU!" Or something like that. You'll be in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo in Deum Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I've been lacking in spiritual friendships - unfortunately right now in my life, I'm incredibly busy and I haven't made the time lately for my friends. :( I'll be your friend Red, and you don't have to worry about making time. We can be busy spiritual friends, offering up our busyness for one another. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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