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Offline Jennifer

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Decision Made
« on: January 23, 2005, 07:57:57 PM »
I've alluded to this recently but hadn't officially announced it.  I've made the decision to become a catechumen in the OCA.  So you guys are stuck with me now.  Too bad for you.   O0

Seriously though. It's been a tough decision.  I'd made it "intellectually" a few months but it took awhile for my emotions to catch up. 

My family isn't thrilled although they don't know I've made up my mind definitively.  My mom keeps suggesting that I check out a local Catholic church recommended by a priest she knows.  My father, a very serious Roman Catholic, won't discuss it with me.  I've pretty much explained Orthodoxy to them as Roman Catholicism without the pope which seemed to make them happy.  I'm not becoming Baptist after all.   ;D 

I feel happy and somewhat relieved to have finally come to a conclusion ending a somewhat 'stormy' part of my life.  The discernment process takes a lot out of a person. 

I expect a long catechumenate period as I am entirely too argumentative for my own good but at least I'll be a member of the Orthodox Church. 
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2005, 08:14:35 PM »
Good for you Jennifer!

God bless you always!
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2005, 08:14:56 PM »
Congrats :) I wish you well. I remember when I told my Roman Catholic Grand Mother I was converting to Orthodoxy. I had been attending an Antiochian parish about 35 miles away and she just didn't see the point of it all. When I told her, she just got this blank look on her face and said "But WHY? There's a Greek Catholic Church right down the road. It's the same thing. It's Greek Orthodox." I replied, "Gram, that's a Greek Catholic Church, not an Orthodox Church." To which she responded "That's the same thing." lol :) Have fun trying to navigate the family rapids.
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2005, 08:27:28 PM »
Congratulations!  Our prayers are with you. 
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2005, 09:02:21 PM »
Congratulations Jennifer,

If I remember correctly you were thinking about this as far as 2 years ago on the Byzcath site. I just remember you mentioning being interested in Byzantine Catholicism and Orthodoxy on one thread. Congratulations on a good decision.

God Bless your and you journey to Orthodoxy
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2005, 10:02:56 PM »

Jennifer:

Congratulations!  Take all the time you think you need.  There is no hurry.  You are inquisitive and like to think outside the box.  I like and respect you for that.

Always respect where you came from as well as where you are once you arrive.

God Be With You!

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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2005, 10:59:22 PM »
congratulations Jennifer! altho the journey to my decision to become a catechumen was not nearly as involved or long as yours, i remember the relief and peace i felt once i had finally made it :) my prayers are with you!
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2005, 06:34:00 AM »
Congrats, Jennifer!
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2005, 09:16:01 AM »
Mazeltov!
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2005, 09:25:11 AM »
Quote from: Paradosis on January 23, 2005, 08:14:56 PM
Congrats :) I wish you well. I remember when I told my Roman Catholic Grand Mother I was converting to Orthodoxy. I had been attending an Antiochian parish about 35 miles away and she just didn't see the point of it all. When I told her, she just got this blank look on her face and said "But WHY? There's a Greek Catholic Church right down the road. It's the same thing. It's Greek Orthodox." I replied, "Gram, that's a Greek Catholic Church, not an Orthodox Church." To which she responded "That's the same thing." lol :) Have fun trying to navigate the family rapids.


i  am so confused...

I have been reading here about so many different orthodoxs...I though Greek Orthodox was an eastern orthodox....it is not?


and also Jennifer...good for you...
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2005, 10:13:47 AM »
Yes, it is. Greek Catholic is Catholic, under Rome, that uses a Byzantine rite of liturgy.

Yay Jennifer! Welcome home!
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2005, 10:21:00 AM »
Quote from: choirfiend on January 24, 2005, 10:13:47 AM
Yes, it is. Greek Catholic is Catholic, under Rome, that uses a Byzantine rite of liturgy.

Yay Jennifer! Welcome home!

It is an eastern ortdox but is it in communion with the Pope John II since it is under Rome? 


I just want to be so clear on this....
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2005, 10:23:48 AM »
No. Greek Orthodox is Orthodox and not in communion with Rome. Greek Catholic is Catholic and is in communion with Rome. Have you ever heard of Byzantine Catholics? That's what Greek Catholics are. Check the post again and look at the bolded word.
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2005, 10:26:59 AM »
Quote from: choirfiend on January 24, 2005, 10:23:48 AM
No. Greek Orthodox is Orthodox and not in communion with Rome. Greek Catholic is Catholic and is in communion with Rome. Have you ever heard of Byzantine Catholics? That's what Greek Catholics are. Check the post again and look at the bolded word.

oh ok...gotchya...I see where I got confused...thanks
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2005, 10:35:29 AM »
Congrats, Jennifer.  I'm glad you've made up your mind.  Living in a limbo, so to speak, is just plain frustrating.  May God bless you on your journey into Orthodoxy!
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2005, 01:25:37 AM »
Congratulations on getting through a tough discernment that many of us are familiar with.  As to the family thing, just like anything else, I guess it just has to be taken one day at a time.  Prayers for the continuation of your journey!

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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #16 on: January 26, 2005, 01:40:26 AM »
:thumbsup: Congratulations to you Jennifer, make God bless you on your journey and bring you peace.  :)

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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2005, 11:41:10 PM »
In case you didn't notice the change in my religious affiliation box, I am now officially a catechumen. 
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2005, 11:46:32 PM »
Quote from: Jennifer on January 31, 2005, 11:41:10 PM
In case you didn't notice the change in my religious affiliation box, I am now officially a catechumen.

Congratulations!!
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2005, 11:50:39 PM »
WOO HOO! Congrats indeed! May God bless you in your catechumenate :) go cats! (hahaha made that up)
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #20 on: February 01, 2005, 02:29:02 PM »
We will pray for you even more as you prepare to enter the Church.  God be with you. 
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Re: Decision Made
« Reply #21 on: February 02, 2005, 03:45:13 PM »
YEE HAW!  :angel:

Peace be da journey!

God guie your footstep, and angels guard your paths.  May the Prayers of our Blessed Lady the Theotokos and all the saints be with you.  And May you find your journeys end to be a new beginning in Christ. :)


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