I’ve become a person of (some) faith in the past year, and my life has been better for it. But it feels lonely not to fit into either the secular or religious communities—I'm not far enough along the spectrum one way or the other. Is there any way I can meet other people in a similar place? (Sorry, a little long and snowflake-y.)
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posted by honey wheat
on Mar 4, 2013 -
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Please talk to me about your experiences with interfaith wedding ceremonies (specifically, Catholic/non-Catholic.)
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 10, 2013 -
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I want to read more about the cultural history of Quebec's
Quiet Revolution, a short period in which suddenly the people of the province became more secularized and the pace of life revolved less and less around their traditional Catholic faith. What are some good papers and books about this?
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posted by deanc
on Jan 26, 2013 -
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My husband was married briefly and divorced over 20 years ago. Since then, his ex-wife has remarried, divorced again and recently remarried. My husband and his ex wife have had no contact since before the divorce. She has just (out of the blue) asked if my husband was baptized (he was not). She said she would need him to fill out some paperwork acknowledging that he hasn't been baptized so her new marriage is recognized in the Catholic church. Can someone explain what my husband's baptismal status has to do with her current marriage being recognized? They are divorced, there was one child born from their marriage. Could she be trying to have their marriage annulled??
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posted by getyourlife
on Jan 1, 2013 -
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I'm in the process of applying for an annulment to my marriage in the Catholic church, and am already feeling incredibly violated and offended by what the tribunal wants to know in order to pass judgement. Help me figure out if I want to suck it up and proceed.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 20, 2012 -
27 answers
I'm looking for a source, preferably in English, on the history and/or origin of the Catholic school girl uniform. Thanks in advance!
posted by lrnarabic
on Jun 17, 2012 -
3 answers
I am writing a piece that includes a child's experiences in a Catholic elementary school in the early 60s. I was looking for memories of the details specific to such a place.
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posted by dances_with_sneetches
on Apr 9, 2012 -
30 answers
Latinfilter: how would one replace "Satan" with "Christ" in the "Vade Retro satanas" exorcism formula?
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posted by herbplarfegan
on Mar 23, 2012 -
7 answers
Why would a Catholic or Anglican choose to use a cathedral as their regular church over more geographically convenient parish churches? How would their religious and social experiences differ as a result?
posted by grouse
on Jan 3, 2012 -
34 answers
We can't actually make it to a baptism tomorrow... and I'm sure this will rankle the family. What kind of meaningful gift can we give them?
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posted by Madamina
on Sep 30, 2011 -
32 answers
Help us try to reconcile our desires for having an outdoor wedding with my the wishes of my fiancée's family / the rules of the Catholic Church. We're in Houston, TX and trying to figure this out. It's making our wedding planning very stressful!
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posted by swhitt
on Sep 7, 2011 -
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Just moved to Houston; my girlfriend is looking for a Catholic church with liberal leanings - is that even possible?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 16, 2011 -
8 answers
Is there any reason why a Catholic would be unelectable as British Prime Minister, or any practical difficulties in having a Catholic Prime Minister?
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posted by plonkee
on Jul 8, 2011 -
23 answers
Where to buy a barong tagalog shirt for an 8-year old's First Communion in SF Bay area?
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posted by ao4047
on May 7, 2011 -
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My (Roman Catholic) church choir is singing a piece with decidedly Jewish harmonies (think rowdy klezmer celebration) on Palm Sunday. Am I being overly sensitive in being offended?
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posted by QuantumMeruit
on Mar 29, 2011 -
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Funeral Question: So my grandmother died. The wake is on Thursday and the funeral is on Friday. I've never been to a funeral before and not any Catholic services before. What's expected of me? What can do to help? Or at least not make things worse?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2011 -
32 answers
Calling all Roman Catholics, Nuns, and Priests! Help me incorporate the Rosary into a Funeral Service for my best friend! (kinda long)
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posted by Tchad
on Mar 16, 2011 -
14 answers
Are there any books/articles/blogs written by priests or ministers about what they have heard in confession?
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posted by amicamentis
on Mar 11, 2011 -
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My wife's parents are Catholic and they want us to baptise our daughter. Fine, whatever. But now my wife and I have to go to some kind of class.
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posted by phelixshu
on Jan 12, 2011 -
17 answers
Hi, a friend of mine is a Mason and is encouraging me to put myself forward to join with him as my sponsor. My issue is, I'm a practicing Roman Catholic and understand there's an element of history between the 2 organisations. Looking at the web, all I can see is the polarised for and against arguments. Are there any Catholic Masons on here who could give some advice? Set up catholicmason@gmail.com if anyone wants to get more detail.
posted by anonymous
on Jan 10, 2011 -
16 answers
We are two very secular people who, for family reasons, are having our wedding ceremony in the Catholic church. What can we do within the restrictions of a Catholic ceremony to make the wedding feel like it's our own?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 8, 2010 -
31 answers
I am trying to find the definitive warts-and-all book on Papal history. Any suggestions please?
posted by kenchie
on Oct 6, 2010 -
6 answers
What can I, as an agnostic, expect from attending a baptism of two friends' baby during Sunday Mass? I want to celebrate with them but I know there are limitations due to my non-belief.
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posted by librarylis
on Jun 20, 2010 -
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Before recent times (say, mid-20th century to the present), have there been other accusations, admissions, or convictions of Roman Catholic priests committing sexual abuse, molestation, and rape?
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posted by raztaj
on Apr 5, 2010 -
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Does anyone know of any Catholic priests or parishes in the Cleveland area that will issue a godparent sponsor letter quickly?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 20, 2010 -
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I need help finding Christian (preferably Catholic) sources for the idea that freedom comes from submission to the will of God.
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posted by philosophygeek
on Jan 15, 2010 -
29 answers
For a school project I chose to redesign a Catholic Missalettes. Only problem, can't find any to redesign!
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posted by Brainy
on Oct 29, 2009 -
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Trying to find a Catholic night time prayer,
very similar to the Prayer For Daily Neglect, that was included in a small booklet of Catholic prayers recently distributed via pew pockets, July or August in the Lubbock dioceses. It was also a three-part prayer, and was also for neglects, but worded differently than the "official" prayer. Basically, it contained to the effect of a "provide the good I saw but did not do", a "complete the good that I did incompletely", and another part. Any clues? Google came up empty for me.
posted by CodeBaloo
on Oct 18, 2009 -
2 answers
Help me think of some clever sponsorship levels for our upcoming tech conference.
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posted by pyjammy
on Oct 14, 2009 -
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I live in London. My housemate will be baptised a Catholic on Saturday. I'd like to get him an appropriate gift, but am too much of a useless heathen to know where to start.
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posted by Acheman
on Jul 23, 2009 -
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I'm wondering if others can share their experience with the Pre-Cana classes/process before getting marred in a Catholic church.
I've looked online and found very vague descriptions and I'd really like to know what we're going to be involved in.
Especially interested in the FOCCUS test they have you take (I haven't been able to find sample questions and I really want to know what sort of things they ask to see if you are 'compatible'.
Please share as much as you can or are comfortable with.
posted by mittenbex
on Jul 23, 2009 -
17 answers
Is the name/label "Protestant" generally considered derogatory by non-Catholic/non-Eastern Rite Christians?
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posted by snachodog
on Jul 18, 2009 -
43 answers
"Pea green pink Irish Catholic" - what, if anything, does this phrase mean and/or refer to?
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posted by MaudB
on Jun 24, 2009 -
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Writing a funeral scene. Am familiar only with Jewish funerals. What happens, graveside, at a Catholic funeral? Prayers? How is the casket carried, and covered with dirt? Any specific rituals I should know about?
If any knows particularly what happens at a Catholic funeral in France this would be even more helpful.
posted by Wittamer
on Jun 23, 2009 -
20 answers
I want to learn about the Catholic social justice movement. What are some good books or other sources?
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posted by naoko
on Jun 5, 2009 -
19 answers
Can an Anglican minister from a different province marry two kinda-lapsed Catholics in Canada?
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posted by pised
on Jun 4, 2009 -
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