Lil Red Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 very peaceful. the icons are simply gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 [quote name='Chaya' post='1453359' date='Jan 31 2008, 10:33 AM']as my DH forbade me to join the Church, i have felt the need to have some "sacred space" (dunno how to call it) at home. i hope that in the long run, praing, reading and contemplating there will help me getting out of the whole i'm in, and overcome the anger i feel towards my husband. but i heard, or read -can't remember where- that when making such a place in your home, there are some do's and don'ts if it is to be appropriate and not offensive. had a joined the Church, i would simply have asked the priest to come by my house and ask him. but now... i took some pictures and would like your opinion. is this acceptable, or is there something wrong, or offensive? my children like to go there too. it's next to my desk, a low-traffic area but accessible for everybody nevertheless, to the east (well, almost). i hope you don't think i' silly, but i want to make right everything. [img]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/tsalagicrow/IMG_0738.jpg[/img] [img]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/tsalagicrow/IMG_0739.jpg[/img] Wow. That is amazing what you've done. It definitely doesn't look offensive in the least. If you could get the priest you mentioned to come bless it for you, that would be even better. About your DH, pray for him. We will do the same. I can't imagine having the same issue, but I'm sure it's difficult. Don't give up. God Bless. [img]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/tsalagicrow/IMG_0740.jpg[/img] [img]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/tsalagicrow/IMG_0741.jpg[/img] [img]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/tsalagicrow/IMG_0742.jpg[/img] [img]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/tsalagicrow/IMG_0743.jpg[/img] [img]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/tsalagicrow/IMG_0744.jpg[/img] [img]http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/tsalagicrow/IMG_0746.jpg[/img] thank you![/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionarybelle Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 oh it's beautiful. i'lll add you to my prayer list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisvilleFan Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 [quote name='Chaya' post='1453381' date='Jan 31 2008, 12:10 PM']thank you! all was ok with him until things became 'serious' and i called the priest. he made it known that he does not want me to join the catholic church, and make our children join, too. he wants me to keep going with them to the mennonite church here (30 min drive). i have nothing against them, they are very nice people, and the kids like the camps and such, but spiritually it is not fulfilling for me. my DH was raised reformed (calvinist) and said he has something against such organized religion like in the catholic hurch, and all it's "useless" stuff that is more fancy than anything i.e. decorated churches, incence, altar boys, the hierarchy, the bells, man-made doctrines, the pope who for him is the biggest guru in the world...[/quote] That's interesting since there's a movement in Calvinism towards a lot of those "Catholic" things, especially liturgy, decoration, and insence. In the meantime, I'd challenge you to look for the hints of Catholicism that exist within the Mennonite movement. They may lack the sacraments and a lot of what we hold dear, but God is among them regardless and whenever you finally do become Catholic, perhaps your exposure to Mennonites will give you a unique perspective on your Catholic faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misereremi Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I am praying. It's beautiful, and I recognise a few things...those icons are special. Don't lose hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corban711 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 i am a fan of prayer corners and icons. good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigid Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 beautiful! I would LOVE an area like that in my house. and that wasn't a stupid question at all. you can ask us anything here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaya Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) Anthony, you wrote [i]If you could get the priest you mentioned to come bless it for you, that would be even better. [/i] i did think of that, but i thought that if i'm not catholic, i cannot ask him, or that maybe he would be less willing to come as he is so stressed - lack of priests. but true, when i bought a St Benedicts medal for my husband at a monastery (which he wears constantly now, instead of the eye of Horus he was wearing before) the priest there didn't ask if i was catholic or not and blessed it for me. you think i can just ask? i haven't been to mmass for a while, simply because of his refusal, it was too painful. but i am starting to gain courage. Edited February 1, 2008 by Chaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaya Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' post='1453437' date='Jan 31 2008, 07:13 PM']Encourage your husband to come and ask questions, and make sure he understands that your are not worshipping your statues they are mere reminders of your family in heaven.[/quote] it is even him who offered me the icon of the trinity. the thing is, he doesn't ask questions. he just said he doesn't understand why i'm making such a fuzz. that we don't need people or such to have a relationship with god. and that is it. i am starting to suspect that he was also getting jealous, as he said that i forget him and the family and all i think about is running to mass. thank you for your prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaya Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 [quote name='LouisvilleFan' post='1453613' date='Jan 31 2008, 11:24 PM']That's interesting since there's a movement in Calvinism towards a lot of those "Catholic" things, especially liturgy, decoration, and insence. In the meantime, I'd challenge you to look for the hints of Catholicism that exist within the Mennonite movement. They may lack the sacraments and a lot of what we hold dear, but God is among them regardless and whenever you finally do become Catholic, perhaps your exposure to Mennonites will give you a unique perspective on your Catholic faith.[/quote] that's a good challenge, and i'll try to do so. thing is, he is calvinist, es, but hasn't been practising anything since he finished his studies ~ 10 years ago. his family was not overly practising, but regular church-goers. later he got involved and active in an evangelical youth group, but all ceased when he started to work. thing is, he is not practising, not going to church (well, once every two months or so) or reading his bible or anything. for some time, he has been mocking anyting sacred or religious/spiritual. when i tried talking to him he got rather angry - it is not becaus he is not going to church that he doesn't believe in god. so he leaves the "religion" stuff and the kids religious education to me, but dictating me where and how at the same time. and yet, once he went to mass with me, he said he liked it, liked that the catholic church isn't afraid "of her opinions" and values family. and at the same time, complete refusal. it is good as long as it doesn't effect him personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaya Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 [quote name='misereremi' post='1453702' date='Feb 1 2008, 02:55 AM'] I am praying. It's beautiful, and I recognise a few things...those icons are special. Don't lose hope. [/quote] yes, i found a place for your gift the icon of the crucufixion is very special to me. i bought it in Jerusalem next to the Holy Sepulchre. i had a very special experience in there, and then i saw the very same icon in a icon shop as there was in the Holy Sepulchre. thank you! :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaya Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 thank you all for your prayers! *fuzzy warm around the heart* i really thought it might be a stupd question. at the moment i'm a bit lost. thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 [quote name='Chaya' post='1453974' date='Feb 1 2008, 04:26 AM']thank you all for your prayers! *fuzzy warm around the heart* i really thought it might be a stupd question. at the moment i'm a bit lost. thank you.[/quote] it was an excellent question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman82 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 [quote name='EJames2' post='1453452' date='Jan 31 2008, 12:27 PM']though i dont know what DH stands for,[/quote] divorced husband? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccabeus Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) When the Jews walked with the Ark of the covenant they defeated all armies, So when you walk with GOD anything is possible. Edited February 2, 2008 by Maccabeus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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