Comments on: Dear Beautiful Woman Who Stopped Going to Church

By: Lexie

Lexie — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:25:23 +0000

I’m thirsty for their return, too.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 14:37:42 +0000

In reply to maryjo. You sound very passionate - perhaps you are called to be a missionary or support the missions in some way! That fire in you could sure help many people in need that Catholics and Christians serve in our country and abroad!

By: maryjo

maryjo — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 02:42:36 +0000

I am a cradle catholic. I got disgusted by all of the gold, the Italian marble, the extravagant fixtures, and the expensive decorations in the churches. They are neither humble nor simple. The child in me understands service, simplicity, and humility that I do not find among others in our church. Jesus never wore expensive robes nor traveled expensively. He walked or rode on a donkey. He was a simple man of great faith and virtue. Material things were not if great import. That was His example.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:40:29 +0000

In reply to Richard. Prayer and love are the best. May God bless you Richard.

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 21:56:22 +0000

I think we need to be very careful about judging anyone for leaving the church, or to stop some devotions for a while, and not assume that they will never be back. And honestly, to compare this woman’s reaction to the priest buying a 50,000 dollar statue to Judas Iscariot, is just ridiculous and heartless! And also shows the person who wrote this does not have a full grasp on the meaning of the story in the gospel. There is an old son and an old poem which contains the line, “walk a mile in my shoes” I have been on the peaks of spirituality, blessed with consolations from our good Lord. I have also walked the barren valleys when life doesn’t make sense, and at times God doesn’t make sense. Sometimes the “dark night” is not just in the soul. As you said Amy some people are quite blessed, and cannot understand this woman’s reaction. Myself, before I left the church, I would have asked the priest why he spent 50 grand on a statue. I guess some would say that would make me like Judas! You want to help those who struggle with faith? Stop judging and get on your knees and pray for them.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:57:53 +0000

In reply to ALLISON GINGRAS. Thank you so much for sharing Allison!!!

By: ALLISON GINGRAS

ALLISON GINGRAS — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:42:08 +0000

I stopped going because I got busy with work and life. I thought God was for when I was old- and had MORE TIME for Him. There were also many teachings I misunderstood or disliked (mostly cuz I misunderstood them) Finally, I could not see the connection between Church and my everyday life…I am so grateful for all the ways the Lord wooed me back!!

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 10:04:59 +0000

In reply to Alicia Potvin. Wow. That is a powerful statement. Thank you for sharing and I am so gad you are back! Great to hear from you Alicia - I always appreciate your comments!!

By: Amy

Amy — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 10:03:04 +0000

In reply to Miranda. That is so awesome that you pray the rosary. Yes, please, come back!!! <3

By: Alicia Potvin

Alicia Potvin — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 11:57:43 +0000

I was gone for 38 years and I know that if just one person said they had missed me, it probably would have broken a few walls. I don’t know if I would have come back sooner but it would have made me think of being missed more often.