as a young child i was very spiritual. catholic school, loved going to church. i would go to mass befor going to school. went to retreats. my home life was ok somedays and other days were very hard. dad wes alcoholic, mom was quiet and depedent. i was asked to work in the rectory answering the phone, door, clean, laundry, cook,.... prieat saw through may sadness and said he could help. i trusted, he helped! he mind cotroled me, told me to trust him. through time he took over my life, i was traped, cofused and scared. well, in a very short story he taugh me the male anothy . told me "God wanted him to teach me".there is Much, more! He raped me phyisically, mentally, and spirituality. i got through it somehow. i surpriest it some how deep inside. married years later to a great guy. couple years into my marriage husband had a heart attack, i was scared i prayed! went to our church priest he listened that day, that was it. never called, never visited. i got through it.its a long story.
2006-10-04 04:16:15 · 18 answers · asked by windy 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
a stranger called my home and wanted to talk to me. i met with her it happened to her too, by the same priest. we called the bishops office. the go between priest told us, quote! "you are both layers, and no one will believe you"! back then,18yrs ago, he was probably right. people didn't say such things about priest. a couple of years ago i went to court with this. i sued, i won, they payed a small amount, less than a years salairy, but that wasn't what i wanted. i wanted an apology. they wouldn't do that the money was for treetment!!!
2006-10-04 05:35:19 · update #1
You would be amazed how many Christians, especially Catholics, turn to Islam.
If you believe in the tenets of the Bible you believe in the tenets of Islam. I'm not trying to convert you here, but start reading info wherever you can find it.
Also check out other religions as well to balance out.
2006-10-04 04:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by aliasasim 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋
As a Catholic, my heart breaks when hearing such a story.
Get in touch with your bishop, there is a lot of support within the Catholic Church. We need to be sure that Priest is no longer in the Priesthood. We also need to be sure you get the help you deserve and need.
I will never defend any bad member of the clergy, they will however get their punishment from God, but he also needs punished on earth.
Every Catholic Church and Priest answers to a Bishop, there is one in every geographical area. I know this is hard, but PLEASE contact the bishop in your area, they can help you!
They can also make sure this person cannot harm any other people.
I wish I knew where you lived, so I could get you a phone number to your Bishop!!!
You might ask your question on the d-board at www.Catholic.com
I will pray for you today, again PLEASE contact the Bishop in your Diocese!
May God Bless you!
2006-10-04 04:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by C 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the world is very hard on God's children. And unfortunately, ministers and priests are mortal men with all of their attendant weaknesses. That 'priest' will certainly reap his reward when he stands before the Lord. Believe that! As for you, know that God loves you more than you can imagine, and He feels your pain and confusion. Be assured that you will have a great reward for having to deal with such an unfair trial. And God himself will hold you close as he wipes away every tear.
2006-10-04 04:44:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I sympathize with you ,over the trauma , you experienced as a baby, i'm sorry you're a widow now, and that i've got faith sorry that the priest did no longer assist you. i will declare that for the period of the Bible it says "you're better than a conqueror " And, the try of time has shown you to be..in spite of problems you have now, there's a promise in the bible that addresses it. you may flow purchase a e book on the ensures of God , at a Christian e book shop we live in a international of excellent and evil,, you may initiate vacationing diverse church homes.
2016-10-18 11:37:48 · answer #4 · answered by briscoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that, I can't even imagine what you went through.. all I can tell you is that the church is made up of men, and because men are flawed, the actions of the church is flawed.. you have to put your faith in God, and try looking for Him where you feel comftable, try joining a prayer group.. I am so sorry that all those things happened to you, and I truly admire your strength.. I will pray for God to help you find your path, so you can walk in His path, and let him carry all your burdens..
2006-10-04 04:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by verito 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry this has happened to you. You don't need to trust in religion. You need to trust in the God who made you, and Loves you. Pray to Him, and He will give you all the answers you need.
2006-10-04 04:19:57 · answer #6 · answered by Casey M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
what makes you think that its limited to catholics? are people of other religions any better? grass is not always green on the other side, and what you should do is try to be a secular christian just as i am.
i was born into a strict christadelphian family, and then i became a jehovah's wittness. from there i converted to islam and left that too.
the best way is to be a christian who never goes to church as myself but believe in the good liberating teachings of jesus
i am that man now.
2006-10-04 04:25:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
wow. i am sorry to hear that you have had such a rough time in life. unfortunately, earthly institutions like churches may fail us time and time again. but God will never fail us. i hope you can put your trust in him.
2006-10-04 04:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by truth seeker 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Pray and trust in God. Ask him for guidance.
2006-10-04 04:20:23 · answer #9 · answered by Osunwole Adeoyin 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
YOu should have left the catholic church years ago...I was never molested and I saw through their bullshi*t...I cant believe you would ever go back or think somone you took that much from you would ever give something back....and if you want a religion that worrys about you and will visit and prey for you...become Mormon...they will bother the shi*t out of you...I think you need to find your own way and quit looking to a church for moral support
2006-10-04 04:19:56 · answer #10 · answered by nicole 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋