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 Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 11:54 am
Shall we start with what does it mean to be a Catholic? The world means Universal, which is interesting when looking at Christian as little Christ, or Orthodox as true believes. So what do we think, what does it mean?
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:43 pm
This is a complex issue. eek
It also links with being part of the family of God, which even though you hear a lot (like being part of the Body of Christ), carries profound theological and philosophical meaning that most people don't go past the surface level to understand. idea
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:17 pm
Well if people would like, I am asking to start small. Maybe just sit and think, I would love to hear/read so opinions.
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:49 pm
Dividing Solid Well if people would like, I am asking to start small. Maybe just sit and think, I would love to hear/read so opinions. I would like to know what it is to be catholic. I joined this guild so that I could learn about it.
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Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:23 am
To me catholic (with a lowercase "c") means just what it does literally, "universal". We are diverse and carry the Word of God around the world by whatever means necessary. We are universal, diverse, unique. 3nodding I guess, I never really gave it a lot of thought until now. I'll return to this later (if I remember of course wink ) and maybe offer more insights as I learn and encounter them. biggrin Very interesting topic. 3nodding
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Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:10 am
One part that maybe if we wish to discuss is looking at what makes use Catholic is the history of our church,we have such a rich history that cannot be over looked. Also understanding the beauty and ugliness of our past. I feel there are many in the guild who have varying opinions on our history, but to start there with some study might be enjoyable. Or what we as Catholics need to bring to the world, love, caring, hope, and the word of God.
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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:31 pm
Bakura Amane To me catholic (with a lowercase "c") means just what it does literally, "universal". We are diverse and carry the Word of God around the world by whatever means necessary. We are universal, diverse, unique. 3nodding I guess, I never really gave it a lot of thought until now. I'll return to this later (if I remember of course wink ) and maybe offer more insights as I learn and encounter them. biggrin Very interesting topic. 3nodding Also little nerdy but discourse analysis ?
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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:41 pm
Dividing Solid Bakura Amane To me catholic (with a lowercase "c") means just what it does literally, "universal". We are diverse and carry the Word of God around the world by whatever means necessary. We are universal, diverse, unique. 3nodding I guess, I never really gave it a lot of thought until now. I'll return to this later (if I remember of course wink ) and maybe offer more insights as I learn and encounter them. biggrin Very interesting topic. 3nodding Also little nerdy but discourse analysis ?
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:42 am
Bakura Amane Dividing Solid Bakura Amane To me catholic (with a lowercase "c") means just what it does literally, "universal". We are diverse and carry the Word of God around the world by whatever means necessary. We are universal, diverse, unique. 3nodding I guess, I never really gave it a lot of thought until now. I'll return to this later (if I remember of course wink ) and maybe offer more insights as I learn and encounter them. biggrin Very interesting topic. 3nodding Also little nerdy but discourse analysis ? Linguistic nerd moment, the Big c Catholic versus little c Catholic comment you made.
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:18 am
I've asked myself that exact question as I've been trying to find the right spiritual path and find where I fit into the Christian world as a whole.
I disagree with many Church teachings. I don't consider myself a practising Catholic anymore, as I don't...well, practice the religion as it's meant to be practiced. I only attend Mass on Christmas and Easter. I still participate in Lent every year because I feel it can benefit many aspects of one's life, spiritual and otherwise. But for all intents and purposes, I can't really call myself a Catholic anymore.
And yet I still find myself feeling very connected to the Church. It was how I was brought up, and it's the foundation from which I've built my own personal spirituality. I usually refer to myself as a lapsed Catholic, or non-practicing Catholic, but I always leave the Catholic part in there. In ways I can't really explain, I feel like I'll never truly not be Catholic. Sort of a "Once a king of Narnia" kind of thing, I guess. The traditions and theology and rituals have become a part of who I am, and I imagine they always will be.
So I'm not really sure what it means to be Catholic. I'm not Catholic anymore, but I'm not not Catholic, if that makes any sense at all, which it probably doesn't.
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