tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16783132.post7281201370031525418..comments2023-03-29T04:38:09.319-07:00Comments on My Journey Into the Catholic Faith: Is the Honeymoon Over?Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12195596975035514562noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16783132.post-82774844205841220902007-07-16T20:00:00.000-07:002007-07-16T20:00:00.000-07:00Jennifer, I couldn't help but comment. I know the ...Jennifer, I couldn't help but comment. I know the loneliness of being single. I didn't find my significant other until I was 42. It's probably even more challenging for you as a single mom. There's no easy answers, but attitude can make a huge difference. Is the glass half empty or half full? (If you think it's more than half empty, take a look at someone less fortunate than you--someone without parents, or someone physically incapacitated; someone lacking a sense of humor, or--God forbid--a Protestant.) ;-) <BR/><BR/>Learn to love yourself and do things for yourself! If you don't like what you see in the mirror, develop the discipline to regularly exercise or do without as much food. If you need more friends, get involved in politics, pro-life work or other works of charity. <BR/><BR/>Join a hard-core group of like minded Catholics who can offer good fellowship and good teaching.<BR/><BR/>God bless you and may He give you an even greater blessing of faith and trust!Austin Explorerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603794385169264116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16783132.post-16289886928257153222007-06-15T15:23:00.000-07:002007-06-15T15:23:00.000-07:00You're welcome for the advise. Parishes do get qu...You're welcome for the advise. Parishes do get quite slow in the summer months. Even our Bible Study closes down for the summer. ;-)Cura Animarumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16390519434537183764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16783132.post-52652689154241933472007-06-15T14:49:00.000-07:002007-06-15T14:49:00.000-07:00Thanks for the suggestions. I am going to be gone...Thanks for the suggestions. I am going to be gone for a week, but I will try to make those connections when I get back. In the summer is when I have the most time, but it's the time that is "slow" at the church generally. Our music director is gone and there's just not much going on other than Mass. I am going to make the effort to get back in the swing of things. I do appreciate you being a regular reader of mine despite my lack of posts lately.Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195596975035514562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16783132.post-51277758744659766482007-06-15T09:51:00.000-07:002007-06-15T09:51:00.000-07:00That is a completely normal part of this pilgrim j...That is a completely normal part of this pilgrim journey so don't worry about it. It's good that you are aware of it though.<BR/><BR/>The 'Honeymoon' comparison is a good one. A conversion experience as you ahve had over the last little while is very much a falling in love process with all of the fire and passion that experience brings with it.<BR/><BR/>What you are experiencing now is that next stage of the relationship where the two of you need to figure out how you are going to live your life together.<BR/><BR/>You're also right in realizing that it is the constant connection with the Christina community that fules and fires this relationship with God. It's easy for life to get away on us. That's why seasons like Advent and Lent are so essential, they rmeind us of the need to constantly 're-convert', like thos especial anniversaries away that we married couples (if we're lucky) take from time to time, they are times to re-discover the love that enflamed us in the begining.<BR/><BR/>Find ways to maintain your connection with you parish community, try to make that your first priority even if it means sacraficing something else. I would also suggest finding a Spiritual Director that you can meet with on a regular basis. Your Diocese should have a list of men and women approved to offer Spiritual Direction.<BR/><BR/>This will do two things, first, it makes you more accountable for maintaining a regular prayer life...you need to have prayed before seeing your director so you'll have something to talk about. Second, they will be able to guide your prayer time into those types of prayer and expereinces that work best for you. I think you would find it quite a rewarding experience.<BR/><BR/>I hope some of this helps.<BR/><BR/>Peace and God BlessCura Animarumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16390519434537183764noreply@blogger.com