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pattiann

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hi to all, I'm very new to the chatroom world, I have a problem that has been pulling on my heart and I can't seem to get an answer anywhere. I have prayed & prayed, I ask for Our Lord's help and guidance and for which way to go, I can't seem to hear Him. Please if someone can advise me I need your help. Almost 9yrs. ago I divorced my husband. Being that I was the 'bad guy' who broke up the family and wouldn't buy my children everything and tried to make them responsible people my children left me and went back to their dad. All of them turning into self centered, ungrateful people, because dad didn't have them face consequences or do the right thing. Just in the past few years my son has been talking to me. Last year my son was involved in a horrific car accident where the other driver died at the scene. The case will soon be coming to trial. My son has now asked me to take him back to church. I have pulled away from the catholic church without finding a church that I'm comfortable with (I am so ashamed of that). Anyway, his attorney tells me that it would be good if my son goes back to a catholic church. My problem is; Do I bring him to a catholic church every Sunday, or do I find another church reguardless of what his attorney says? Please tell me what you think I should do. Thank you and God Bless
 
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Harley_Angel

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I honestly think you should go back to Church. I think this is God's way of trying to get you to come back to Him, too. It doesn't have to be Catholic. There is no reason why the attorney should tell you that it has to be a Catholic church. This could be a way for you and your son to bond. Go "shopping for Jesus" as I like to call it. Try out different churches (try anglican or Episcopal if you want a nice transitional step away from the Catholic church. It's all the ritual, none of the guilt). Go where you feel comfortable. I have firsthand knowledge of how going to a church you aren't comfortable at can actually ruin your walk with God. There is nothing wrong with trying on different brands of Christian, and it could be enlightening for you both.

Also, good luck with the trial. My prayers are with you and your son.
 
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broken

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I would look for a new church if it were me. But do what you are comfortable with, you need to start somewhere.
 
loveschild

loveschild

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You pulled from the fiest church for a reason. Find a good spirit filled church. Phone book will say spirit filled church.
 
loveschild

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Why is a lawyer telling you what church to go to. Tell him to mind his business.
 
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nanabean

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In my humble opinion I would say if your son is asking you to take him back to church, ask him where he wishes you to take him. Talk it over with your son, (not so much the lawyer) and decide what is best for him, and you as well. Start going where you are/were most comfortable going, then maybe challenge yourselves to go sonewhere new if you no longer feel fed there. Take baby steps and let God lead you both. God Bless, I do pray you and your son find your way......
 
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