Yeah, Catholic again...

[Terrywoodenpic]

I truly believe that! I truly believe that I was witnessing the immense power of Father, Son, and Holy spirit. Because it would not be possible without all three working simultaneously. That was my impression anyway.

I'm seriously considering becoming a Eucharistic Minister, just to be able to take part in this miracle. However small a part it is.

You do take part, wherever by the altar you stand.

 

[Master Vigil]

You do take part, wherever by the altar you stand.

I feel that I need to do this, I'm not sure why. It is an intense feeling that grows more and more as I attend mass daily.

 

[MysticSang'ha]

MV, all I can say is congratulations. On a certain level, I can definitely sympathize. I always said that I feel a "home" when I attend a Catholic mass, but I couldn't put my finger on it. I only assumed that it was because I grew up in the RCC, but my gut always told me it was something else.

Seeing it through your eyes, I can understand better the mysticism and the power of the Eucharist, and how it impacted me whenever I attended church.

So, you get a very enthusiastic applause from this camp. Too bad I fruballed you earlier because I'd give you frubals here. Guess you'll have to deal with a Big Squishy Hug instead.

A fantastic journey! I'm so happy for you!!




Peace,
Mystic

 

[Master Vigil]

MV, all I can say is congratulations. On a certain level, I can definitely sympathize. I always said that I feel a "home" when I attend a Catholic mass, but I couldn't put my finger on it. I only assumed that it was because I grew up in the RCC, but my gut always told me it was something else.

I suppose me too. I just wish I could let others see what I saw. And perhaps I can, but I truly have no idea how.

Seeing it through your eyes, I can understand better the mysticism and the power of the Eucharist, and how it impacted me whenever I attended church.

I'm humbled. Thank you.

So, you get a very enthusiastic applause from this camp.

CAMPING!!! :camp:

Too bad I fruballed you earlier because I'd give you frubals here. Guess you'll have to deal with a Big Squishy Hug instead.

A fantastic journey! I'm so happy for you!!

Peace,
Mystic

I LOVE HUGS!!!!!!!:trampo:

 

[Buttercup]

I've been back to daily mass almost everyday since then, and it has not ceased to happen. Which still amazes me.

You see this every day? Oh my! You lucky man you! Surely and without doubt you are being shown this from a power beyond yourself. And, there must be a reason. You should ask God what the reason is. It has to be more than simply coming back to the Catholic Church. :yes:

 

[Master Vigil]

You see this every day? Oh my! You lucky man you! Surely and without doubt you are being shown this from a power beyond yourself. And, there must be a reason. You should ask God what the reason is. It has to be more than simply coming back to the Catholic Church. :yes:

I'm struggling with this one. Because I feel that he's calling me for something, but I'm afraid it's the priesthood. Because I'm engaged, and we are moving into our first house next month.

 

[blackout]

I'm struggling with this one. Because I feel that he's calling me for something, but I'm afraid it's the priesthood. Because I'm engaged, and we are moving into our first house next month.

Vigil....

I do hate to point this out,
but if you are living in sin with your girlfriend...
you are COMPOUNDING that sin ...
(double mortal sin?),
by participating in the act of recieving of the eucharist.
(communion)

(of course maybe you are not actually partaking.)

These are not my rules BTW...
and as I am no longer a churchgoer of any kind,
I personally couldn't care less anymore what the "rules" are...
(as it is with thousands and thousands
of catholics partaking of communion in a state of "mortal sin".)
It's just that that sort of life comes with an awful lot of rules.
Rules of order that must be upheld in obedience.
What happens then when you outgrow the rules?
Or they no longer suit you?

Ugh. I'm very sad for you , to hear of this situation with your girlfriend.
I would be a liar to say anything else.

If you ever want to talk with me privately,
I tell you the RC, and the Eucharist was my WHOLE LIFE,
I was the ONLY woman in the whole church with a veil over my head.
Daily mass.. adoration... the whole thing.
I in no way mean to diminish your recent experience,
as I myself had many real experiences in that season of my life.

but marriage, and priesthood are not meant to last only for a season.

If for any reason you ever want to speak with me,
if only as a small part of your discernment,
just send me off a PM. ok?
I have no agenda. really.
Just a soft spot in my heart,
and a story worth hearing.

Stacey.

 

[Master Vigil]

I have a meeting with the priest to discuss all of this, I would rather talk with him first than getting into it deeper on here.

 

[Pariah]

What would you say to a person who has felt a similar experience in another religion?

 

[Quiddity]

Wow!...A true gift indeed MV. I can't say my experience has been that intense. Mine is probably more like MysticSang'ha's. Sometimes I'm not sure if it's a gift or something you are doing that most others are not. Maybe both? Either way, I certainly believe in the power of the Eucharist. Welcome home...:hug:

 

[Quiddity]

What would you say to a person who has felt a similar experience in another religion?

He'd probably become catholic...

Seriously, I know you want to make them all in the same but is this really the place?

 

[Master Vigil]

What would you say to a person who has felt a similar experience in another religion?

Again, I'm not here to convert anyone. If others have seen the same thing in other religious services, then I'm extremely happy for them! And I wish them nothing but peace, joy, and everlasting love! I'm just saying what I experienced.

Wow!...A true gift indeed MV. I can't say my experience has been that intense. Mine is probably more like MysticSang'ha's. Sometimes I'm not sure if it's a gift or something you are doing that most others are not. Maybe both? Either way, I certainly believe in the power of the Eucharist. Welcome home...:hug:

I am not sure, hopefully a priest will be better suited to guide me. At least, I hope so.

 

[YmirGF]

I suppose me too. I just wish I could let others see what I saw. And perhaps I can, but I truly have no idea how.

Oh I assure you I do see what you are saying kind sir.

Any response to the question I asked earlier in post #6?

I am curious Dan, in another thread I was blathering on about "something" beyond the "nothingness" -- Do you have an inkling of what I mean now?

 

[Master Vigil]

Any response to the question I asked earlier in post #6?

I'm not sure, perhaps if I read your blathering in that other thread I'd understand better?

 

[Quiddity]

Again, I'm not here to convert anyone. If others have seen the same thing in other religious services, then I'm extremely happy for them! And I wish them nothing but peace, joy, and everlasting love! I'm just saying what I experienced.

Well, you did post it in the Catholic DIR, so conversion doesn't seem to even be crossing your mind. If anything, it looks more like people coming in to question your experience.

I am not sure, hopefully a priest will be better suited to guide me. At least, I hope so.

Me too.

 

[Pariah]

He'd probably become catholic...

What would he say to a person who had a similar experience in another religion? I already realize he is one.
Isn't what this is for - discussion?

Seriously, I know you want to make them all in the same but is this really the place?

Look, I know your happy he converted but I can't even ask a question? Maybe it is a good thing you stepped down from your Modhood.

Make them all the same? What? He's not the first person in the world to have a profound life changing mystical experience.

 

[Master Vigil]

Is one line too much for you to read?
What would he say to a person who had a similar experience in another religion? Isn't what this is for - discussion?

Look, I know your happy he converted but I can't even ask a question? Maybe it is a good thing you stepped down from your Modhood.

I answered your question, I said...

If others have seen the same thing in other religious services, then I'm extremely happy for them! And I wish them nothing but peace, joy, and everlasting love! I'm just saying what I experienced.

 

[Pariah]

I answered your question, I said...

No, I know.
I was responding to Victor.

EDIT:

A few mystics worth researching.
Meister Eckhart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Teresa of Ávila - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There should be external references and sources for books and other repositories below, as I am sure you aware of.

 

[lilithu]

The last maybe 6 months have been pretty tough on me, spiritually. A lot of change in meditations, understandings, visions, etc... It all ended last week when I was able to spiritually see what happens at the Consecration. WOW!!!!!!...

Sounds very cool MV. It sounds like the Spirit welcomed a wandering soul home. :hug:

 

[Pariah]

If we assume a generalized, loving, divinity exists and wishes for its creation to realize it, does it every strike anyone as odd that some have an easier time (not specifically referring to Vigil because I realize he has done a great amount of meditation prior to this experience) than others "experience God" (however that may be defined)?

Why?
Is it simply birth, actions, etc.?