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Hi. I rarely post, but I would like to ask if you would keep me in your prayers. I'm
an RC who is converting to Orthodoxy. My biggest struggles have been fasting (I'm such
a wimp!) and losing my "identity" as a RC. I know that sounds strange...but as a devout
Catholic, there's a bit of....I don't know....grieving? I don't find Orthodoxy hard to accept
or believe....much of it is what I already believe. The rest of my family is non-practicing
RC, so I sometimes feel very alone. Please pray for me. I am still very attached to my rosary
(although I most frequently say the Jesus Prayer on it) and my dear St. Francis.
I have taken the name Elizabeth (St. Elizabeth Duchess of Russia) as my Patron Saint.
Blessings to all....
"Elizabeth"
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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2011, 11:35:14 PM » |
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Lord, have mercy.
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2011, 11:41:35 PM » |
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+Lord Have Mercy!
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2011, 11:41:50 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2011, 02:50:17 AM » |
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2011, 11:46:42 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2011, 01:48:32 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2011, 04:17:46 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2011, 09:04:52 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2011, 09:56:43 PM » |
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Prayers...... Lord Have Mercy.....Amen Amen Baby steps in fasting, till one get accustom to it.... Fasting is self discipline , but not just from certain foods, but in thoughts, deeds , and words......Good Luck with all these struggles.....  |
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« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2011, 08:09:50 AM » |
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« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2011, 09:24:25 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2011, 07:54:14 PM » |
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Thank you all....for your prayers...I am so blessed!!!
If you have suggestions, please share them with me.
Question....are there any RC converts to OC that still
hold to their rosary? I don't know if its sentiment, or ?
The prayer ropes...I don't know...I'm still more comfortable
with 'beads'. Silly,isn't it? Again, thank you. I will keep all
of you in my heart and prayers too. Blessings!
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« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2011, 08:12:32 PM » |
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Lord, have mercy.
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