tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post3408887574232691302..comments2024-01-09T20:51:09.679-06:00Comments on Leaving and Loving on a Jet Plane: Bad Catholic...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-24904930408527943742009-02-25T18:52:00.000-06:002009-02-25T18:52:00.000-06:00I'm a million miles away in Australia but your pos...I'm a million miles away in Australia but your post could have been written about me. I too was raised a Catholic, attended Catholic schools but over the last 8 years I have not attended Mass on a regular basis. I can't remember the last time I went to reconciliation.<BR/><BR/>My mother too was diagnosed with breast cancer and is also thankfully fully recovered. As angry as I was that she was sick I know that God listened to my prayers (and plea bargains!) and helped to heal her. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for this post, it's helping me to think through some faith issues of my own.Miss High Heelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17496131413053433413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-77290221191119358852009-02-25T18:47:00.000-06:002009-02-25T18:47:00.000-06:00While I am not Catholic, I was recently on the sam...While I am not Catholic, I was recently on the same journey you're currently on. Trying to figure out my faith and the part that I wanted it to play in my life.<BR/><BR/>I'm on that road now and couldn't be happier. It's done wonders for me, my marriage, and my relationships with those around me.<BR/><BR/>Good luck on your journey! I'm sure it will be worth it!Perfectly Imperfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128584550959614381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-12024881294848538252009-02-25T17:36:00.000-06:002009-02-25T17:36:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing this, and for being so honest. ...Thanks for sharing this, and for being so honest. I'm Catholic too and I try to go to church every week, but the way I see it, if you have a relationship with God then that's great. After reading "The Shack" I realized that being religious or your belief in God shouldn't be determined by how often you go to church, it should be determined by your relationship with God. Things like praying and beleiving that what God does is the best for us. Every individual can have their own special relationship with God and that is the most beautiful thing. :)Dugout Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645430768570824866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-35464112536315383302009-02-25T13:26:00.000-06:002009-02-25T13:26:00.000-06:00I am so glad your mom only had stage 1. I am not C...I am so glad your mom only had stage 1. I am not Catholic but I used to not go to church as well. By choice. I just didn't no where my faith was at the time. But I found my way back.~Mrs. Guru~https://www.blogger.com/profile/18136189041916641118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-33970008697939230132009-02-25T12:44:00.000-06:002009-02-25T12:44:00.000-06:00Such a great post. I was like that way with my mom...Such a great post. I was like that way with my mom when she was sick as well. It's hard to trust in someone when they seem to be hurting you so much. It was hard and I really struggled with it a lot, but then I realized it was all for the better good and it made me a stronger person in hindsight. Though when it was going on I was one angry girl! :) I hope everything works out for youChic Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670504238110246108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-71454023669182009922009-02-25T12:42:00.000-06:002009-02-25T12:42:00.000-06:00That was a really sweet post!!! I could tell that ...That was a really sweet post!!! I could tell that it really came from the heart. I am having kind of a similar problem though a bit different. I do attend Catholic church every Sunday with my grandmother and it really is something special we share. I wouldnt trade it for the world. I grew up in a Catholic home. Attended Catholic school grades k-8. <BR/><BR/>I am just at a point in my life where I am not questioning God...but questioning the Catholic religion. There are many of my morals, beliefs, etc. that do not agree with the Catholic religion. There are many things I am supposed to believe that I find myself disagreeing with and I sometimes feel ashamed about it.<BR/><BR/>I cant find myself to stop going to church though because of what it means to me to go with my grandmother every Sunday.<BR/><BR/>I think religion/faith/spirituality is a great thing and it is very important to respect another persons personal beliefs. Whatever a persons journey I am always happy to hear when they are on a positive path =) Best of luck!!!<BR/><BR/>Wow sorry that ended up being so long, girl!!!! haha....I go off on my own lil mini blogs in comment sections sometimes lolKatieSaysSohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265945897348549064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-56348548738478348832009-02-25T11:37:00.000-06:002009-02-25T11:37:00.000-06:00I know everyone has different beliefs, but God doe...I know everyone has different beliefs, but God doesn't cause bad things to happen to us. The devil does. He's the one that wants us to suffer. God said He would be there when bad things happen and give us grace to go through it, which is what He did for your mother.<BR/><BR/>Don't beat yourself up for what you haven't done. Just start where you're at today. You'll be fine. :) It's great that you've recognized the things that you need to work on. Some people don't take the time to reflect on things.Madison Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350350402291138649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-30951024908906511662009-02-25T10:40:00.000-06:002009-02-25T10:40:00.000-06:00Dear Mrs. Jetplane,I am so excited for your journe...Dear Mrs. Jetplane,<BR/><BR/>I am so excited for your journey during lent. I hope you find something unshakeable - faith that moves you instead of obligates you! <BR/><BR/>SUCH a great post. I love it.Layne Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198979992488019753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-76044318303085770572009-02-25T10:38:00.000-06:002009-02-25T10:38:00.000-06:00Wow, gosh, thank you so much for sharing so much w...Wow, gosh, thank you so much for sharing so much with such honesty. I think this time of year makes us all reevaluate where we are a little bit. It's funny what happens when you start thinking about having a family, though...all of a sudden, it seems a lot more important! I know when we got engaged, church and my faith seemed much more relevant and imperative because I wanted my marriage to be faith based and I knew that my children would be raised in the Church.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, it's all about the journey, right?d.a.r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06915354259913245831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-88467746481654497362009-02-25T10:02:00.000-06:002009-02-25T10:02:00.000-06:00Well, clearly you're going to hell. Just kidding. ...Well, clearly you're going to hell. Just kidding. I think that it is wonderful to reflect on your religion and refreshing to read such an honest post! I was raised Catholic as well but now I attend a Presbyterian church (when I do go to church that is) but I still sometimes go to mass when I'm home with my mother. I read a book called "Mere Christianity" by CS Lewis about 4 years ago... really, really good... I suggest that. Oh, and don't eat fish on Fridays. :)JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374546260940575763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-74044412669876909642009-02-25T09:28:00.000-06:002009-02-25T09:28:00.000-06:00Good for you.I agree with you that religion is imp...Good for you.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you that religion is important for children no matter what it is.<BR/><BR/>If you have any questions let me know. I can gladly recommend some books that will help you ease back into it.<BR/><BR/>I'm still a practicing Catholic down to the no artificial birth control doctrine, so if you ever need anyone to chat with you know who to gchat :)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619255716588830475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-34367634951214390292009-02-25T09:26:00.000-06:002009-02-25T09:26:00.000-06:00I'm trying to be better too. It's hard because it...I'm trying to be better too. It's hard because it seems life gets in the way. But that is no excuse. Good luck! Are you giving anything up for Lent?<BR/><BR/>PS - the pic of you and your mom is beautiful!Miss Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04610486499743096430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-50897679577865089882009-02-25T09:05:00.000-06:002009-02-25T09:05:00.000-06:00Did my mother contact you and tell you to write th...Did my mother contact you and tell you to write this b/c she knows I read your blog and is hoping I will get the message?<BR/><BR/>I have been begging my hubs to go back to Church with me (to help with my motivation) and he says, "We will go to Mass regularly when we have kids." <BR/><BR/>I am going to start going by myself (using some good catholic guilt to get him to go).<BR/><BR/>I actually do miss it though.Running In Stilettoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694211031430322984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-54984551147150779302009-02-25T08:58:00.000-06:002009-02-25T08:58:00.000-06:00I'm with you. I'm what my grandmother calls a "non...I'm with you. I'm what my grandmother calls a "non-practicing Catholic"...I too am trying to get better :)hmbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07241287611810373049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-20442884796748915102009-02-25T08:48:00.000-06:002009-02-25T08:48:00.000-06:00I went to catholic school growing up as well, thou...I went to catholic school growing up as well, though I am technically a methodist. Denomination really doesn't matter to me. I too have neglected church for a while but because I was diheartened in high school by what I found inside our church. Many judgemental people. Made my life just as miserable at church as they did at school. Church was supposed to be a refuge, but it turned into another stressor. I never really recovered from it no matter how I try.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650261128074780986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551831423453911791.post-21142754859138239882009-02-25T08:44:00.000-06:002009-02-25T08:44:00.000-06:00It is like you took a picture into my life because...It is like you took a picture into my life because while I was raised Catholic and married in the Catholic I guess you could say I am not a very good Catholic. I am trying though.Suburban prephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395691728192716148noreply@blogger.com