tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post2247192174880640603..comments2024-03-21T04:02:46.799-07:00Comments on Little Catholic Bubble: A few items and a "Just Curious"!Leila@LittleCatholicBubblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09357573787143230160noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-39422910334230742012011-01-21T13:44:02.169-07:002011-01-21T13:44:02.169-07:00My name is Angela. I just stumbled on your blog wh...My name is Angela. I just stumbled on your blog while researching <br />Catholicism. I am just starting out in my conversion journey. Parents: agnostic (at best). DH: non practicing Mormon. In laws: very practicing Mormon. Me: agnostic to seeker to evangelical Protestant to joyful Catholic Convert!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-43876570267816840812010-12-17T18:14:02.421-07:002010-12-17T18:14:02.421-07:00I grew up in a very non-religious/spiritual home. ...I grew up in a very non-religious/spiritual home. My father was raised Catholic. He went to Catholic school his whole life. My mother is a non-practicing Jew, meaning her parents were Jewish but she is not familiar with the beliefs of the Jewish faith. Not once did my parents speak of Jesus, pray in the home, or bring us to church. However, I was baptized in a Catholic churh as an infant at my paternal grandparent's request. I conciously accepted Jesus as my Savior in high school when I first learned about who He is. I started attending church in college. I am a non-denominational Christian and I love being a Christian. It means everything to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-45718180331425317342010-12-10T13:17:01.148-07:002010-12-10T13:17:01.148-07:00I was born a "Methodistic Deist :-)" Da...I was born a "Methodistic Deist :-)" Dad was a freemason; mom was a non-practicing methodist. Both of them believed in "Something" but were reluctant to baptize me as anything. I purposefully joined the ranks of the Lutherans (keeping that protestant stream of consciousness alive) at the age of 15. Today I am grateful for my Lutheran background as it so propelled me into the divine mysteries of the Catholic church. My conversion across theTiber began in 1992 and bore fruit in 1996 when I joined the Church. I am still experiencing conversion aftershock and get interesting jolts, quakes and tsunamis all the time thanks to the sacraments, holy reading, meditation, service and reading beautiful blogs such as yours my holy friend.Karen Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14779940921144280154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-38810701778490917052010-12-09T22:23:46.878-07:002010-12-09T22:23:46.878-07:00DH and I are both cradle Catholics. His family gro...DH and I are both cradle Catholics. His family growing up actively practiced their faith, and I have learned so much from my mother in law since my family basically went to Mass every Sunday and prayed the meal prayer before dinner. They sent us to CCD and that was it. <br />I however really got into my faith in junior high, and neither of us has fallen away even though our spiritual lives have definite highs and lows.<br />These are so much fun to read!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02246642466824704112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-398607844082419952010-12-09T17:55:03.761-07:002010-12-09T17:55:03.761-07:00Our short story is the same as TCIE's. :)Our short story is the same as TCIE's. :)Kaitlin @ More Like Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260649249438520187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-91233221073470192292010-12-09T16:00:24.817-07:002010-12-09T16:00:24.817-07:00*that they have....*that they have....JoAnna Wahlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09942928659520676271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-90047497452766765982010-12-09T15:58:44.641-07:002010-12-09T15:58:44.641-07:00[callmemama: you can't just baptize and then N...[callmemama: you can't just baptize and then NOT attend mass.]<br /><br />THANK YOU. It troubles me when kids are baptized Catholic but not raised in the faith. I think it's dangerous for parents to make solemn promises to God that try have no intention of keeping.JoAnna Wahlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09942928659520676271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-79292286243594794922010-12-09T13:14:48.442-07:002010-12-09T13:14:48.442-07:00Born and raised Baptist in a family of ministers o...Born and raised Baptist in a family of ministers on both sides. I was basically agnostic in college until my conversion at the beginning of grad school. I've been a Catholic ever since and loving it! I moved across the country and immersed myself in a "Catholic Bubble". Now I spend my time trying to convince the Millers that they need to make more Miller babies! ;) GO FORTH AND BEAR FRUIT! LOLLT Hortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057328553496237374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-46049632174741744662010-12-09T10:02:55.421-07:002010-12-09T10:02:55.421-07:00I am a cradle catholic, though I was raised by my ...I am a cradle catholic, though I was raised by my non-Catholic grandparents. My mother (their daughter) was a convert to Catholicism, and it was her dying wish (she died when I was 7) that I be raised in the Church. So my grandma took me to Mass, although she was not Catholic. <br /><br />I fell away from the faith for a few years in late high school/early college, but had a reversion of sorts in 2006-2007. Going to a great Catholic college helped (shout-out to Mount St. Mary's!). <br /><br />DH was baptized Methodist, attended that church until college, when he switched to PCA for a few years, then had an existential crisis when researching church history for his final paper, and struggled for about a year or two about becoming Catholic. He was confirmed and entered full communion during his first year of law school at Notre Dame and we met just less than a year later, courtesy of catholic match. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11889780681891693861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-6527139067616477432010-12-09T07:43:49.128-07:002010-12-09T07:43:49.128-07:00I was baptized and was raised in the traditional C...I was baptized and was raised in the traditional Catholic Church (not Novus Ordo). <br />My hubby was baptized in the Anglican church I think, but was not raised with any religion really. <br />We don't currently practice anything...but maybe that will change when kids come into the picture. I don't like the idea of our kids not being baptized...and you can't just baptize and then NOT attend mass. So...we'll see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-57211233341188890152010-12-09T05:47:07.869-07:002010-12-09T05:47:07.869-07:00Born Catholic, Catholic junior high and high schoo...Born Catholic, Catholic junior high and high school...wavered a bit with the Church but not with my faith (other than the times when I was just too busy for God). And now, I am blessed to be the Director of Faith Formation at my Church. Each year I work with people in RCIA and hear their wonderful stories. I hope that I can help them a bit with their faith journeys (me and the Holy Spirit that is), and I know that they help me with mine.<br />AndieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-70223222599263555782010-12-08T20:54:13.693-07:002010-12-08T20:54:13.693-07:00Cradle Catholic all the way! I've always been ...Cradle Catholic all the way! I've always been Catholic, but didn't really start to come to understand my faith until about a year ago. Praise be to God! Still learning. I do not have a hubby, but I hope if I am called to have one, that he is Catholic too :)Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568652187821916186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-83594718290862368772010-12-08T20:26:21.652-07:002010-12-08T20:26:21.652-07:00Born and raised Catholic. Dh was born and raised ...Born and raised Catholic. Dh was born and raised Catholic as well. His dad was Catholic, mom was Lutheran and when his dad passed when he was twelve and his mom married a lutheran 5 years later, that sort of ended his active Catholicism until he met...me :) Let's just say his dad side was thrilled when they found out I was Catholic :) Now we are both learning together! When I became truly committed and more knowledgable about my faith, dh knew he had a decision to make and I am so glad he chose on his own to pursue RCIA and got confirmed.WheelbarrowRiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786312554610653043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-78321111267565454872010-12-08T20:23:08.064-07:002010-12-08T20:23:08.064-07:00I was born Muslim, became an atheist when I was 13...I was born Muslim, became an atheist when I was 13, baptized at a non-denom Protestant church and found my way home when I was 26. Hubby was born Lutheran, became an atheist and became a Catholic when he was 22. We met on Catholic match when I was 29 and he was 34. God is good :)<br />DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-31103009949821448022010-12-08T20:17:06.872-07:002010-12-08T20:17:06.872-07:00Hey Miss Leila! I was born into a very lapsed Cat...Hey Miss Leila! I was born into a very lapsed Catholic family (Dad was Catholic and Mom converted "just because") and became a lapsed Catholic at birth. I went through the necessary sacraments and that was kind of it.<br /><br />Che had practically zero Christian foundation but his mother did send him off to various Bible Schools and things to get him out of her hair I think. He was baptized as an older teen I think as Church of Christ, then as Baptist, then in 2007 as Cathoic!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13423875819058806871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-1455014099317921102010-12-08T18:42:08.443-07:002010-12-08T18:42:08.443-07:00Hi!
I am a cradle Catholic from a mainly Catholi...Hi!<br /><br />I am a cradle Catholic from a mainly Catholic country =)<br /><br />On my mom´s side they have always been very Catholic. A very pure faith without a lot of theological knowledge. My grandma was my very first example of a deep faith in God above all things. <br /><br />On my dad´s side both German Lutheran (my grandfather) and Catholic ( my grandma). <br /><br />My dad was raised in basically a mix and was Baptized a Lutheran and converted fully when he married my mom (his decision, my mom did not even ask him, only that her children be baptized Catholic).<br /><br />I studied all my life in a very liberal international school (despite my home being conservative) where I began the quest of studying my faith so I could give reasons why I belived in it and then Jesuit university, where I was blessed to have amazing friends that solidified my faith and began, leading by example, helping me study my faith even further. <br /><br />My DH, is a crade Catholic, that went his whole life to Catholic schools and became a member in his 20´s of the Carmelite´s 3rd order. Very, very strong faith all his life and even considered seriously a religious vocation. He has always been a teacher to others about faith and Catholicism.A Martha trying to be Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994249358687675474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-81749583825111281992010-12-08T17:50:33.366-07:002010-12-08T17:50:33.366-07:00I was born into a non-practicing anything househo...I was born into a non-practicing anything household. Attended Christian Sunday school in the middle of elementary until high school. I am Agnostic but my husband is Christian, born and raised and I do attend church with him, the same one from my childhood. I Also plan on having my kids attend church.<br />-ChrissyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-75287729266372806792010-12-08T17:08:33.600-07:002010-12-08T17:08:33.600-07:00I am born and raised Catholic but my husband was (...I am born and raised Catholic but my husband was (and still is) Methodist, though we disagree on exactly that "practicing your faith" means.Hebrews 11:1https://www.blogger.com/profile/15235249884008648163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-16269893030139512012010-12-08T16:51:55.365-07:002010-12-08T16:51:55.365-07:00I was born and raised Baptist(ish). We bounced fro...I was born and raised Baptist(ish). We bounced from church to nondenominational church. I converted in 2007 and was baptized, gave my first confession and was confirmed three days before we were married in the Church!<br /><br />My husband was born and baptized Greek Orthodox, but his dad converted their whole family to Catholicism when he was in third grade. He wasn't confirmed until he was in his twenties, though, after he was literally hit by a car. Talk about a sign.Calahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07632005486245515873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-91422759689146299942010-12-08T15:23:03.853-07:002010-12-08T15:23:03.853-07:00I was born Communist, converted at the age of 17 (...I was born Communist, converted at the age of 17 (quite an experience, and I now AM careful about what I ask for in my prayers) was really blessed with a solid PCA pastor. We attend a really solid PCA church now.<br />My husband was born into PC USA (a very liberal Presbyterian church, I sometimes wonder why they even call themselves that since they don't adhere to the Westinster Confession) He wasn't a believer growing up though his parents went to church every week. He converted in his 20s and is Presbyterian, as well. It's a real blessing to share the same faith, as we are both very interested in theology and express our opinions freely. LOL.<br />And, yes, it's true, Presbyterians do baptise infants (just ask my kids, they will probably be able to give you a full theological explanation for that, too. Did I mention disscussing these things often at home? LOL)Olyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230704672730866871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-75423890842483253572010-12-08T14:07:24.562-07:002010-12-08T14:07:24.562-07:00I'm cradle Catholic though raised in a intra-f...I'm cradle Catholic though raised in a intra-faith home because my dad was Unitarian.<br /><br />My husband is also a cradle CatholicJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553760391176072177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-7407797179060115692010-12-08T13:56:00.766-07:002010-12-08T13:56:00.766-07:00This is so neat. Thanks Leila! I relate to all t...This is so neat. Thanks Leila! I relate to all those born Baptist. My TX family is very Baptist, but I never understood the reasons for things growing up and I left it very early and was a hard-headed agnostic feminist. <br /><br />Then I met my husband who is a Cuban exile and lifelong Catholic (he's Jose and his sister's Maria, Joseph and Mary) and it all made so much sense I converted joyfully. <br /><br />My mom cried because I was worshipping idols. LOL.Stacy Trasancoshttp://www.acceptingabundance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-91522461361829199042010-12-08T13:52:30.673-07:002010-12-08T13:52:30.673-07:00My father was born into a Catholic family, but he ...My father was born into a Catholic family, but he later tried being a Seventh Day Adventist, Jehovah's Witness, Mormon, thought he was Jewish, and finally settled and joined a Southern Baptist church (although he has pictures of Pope Benedict and St. Joseph in his study). My mother was not anything growing up, joined the Jehovah's Witnesses for a short while and then left after they excommunicated my father for not witnessing enough or something. Now she believes in God but does not attend any church.<br /><br />I never went to church until I married my husband who is Methodist. I did not really know Jesus until this Easter (due to the JW influence growing up, I used to think it was just the Father). <br /><br />We went to a Wesleyan church for the first 2 years of our marriage, and now we sporadically attend a Methodist church. We have 2 kids, and my husband is the only one baptized.<br /><br />Lately, I've been doing a lot of study on the Catholic Church, and I am also drawn to reformed interdenominational churches like Mars Hill in Seattle.<br /><br />~ Z.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-64695308076200683762010-12-08T12:14:06.302-07:002010-12-08T12:14:06.302-07:00WOAH Tridentine Wife. I'm going to have to lo...WOAH Tridentine Wife. I'm going to have to look up your faith story- hope you've written one!<br /><br />LEILA! 200+ comments!!!! An article on Catholic Exchange???? Can I say I knew you when... :) I am a Bubble Original... :)<br /><br />We're both cradle Catholics! :)Lauren @ Magnify the Lord with Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266540380917036624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240447238522390484.post-39253664169907037112010-12-08T11:56:06.518-07:002010-12-08T11:56:06.518-07:00Both me and DH are cradle Catholics... and not to ...Both me and DH are cradle Catholics... and not to toot my own horn, but I never fell away from the faith. Rather, I did the opposite of what most Catholics do - instead of picking and choosing which parts of the faith I was going to uphold and practice, I just went about my sinning, knowing full well it was sinful, and accepting it as such. I got better at avoiding sin in my mid-twenties.<br /><br />DH went through all the Sacraments but never really practiced his faith until I came along ;) And now he's a Knight of Columbus!Amy @ This Cross I Embracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04766112822487858490noreply@blogger.com