the catholic church has failed me in many ways through the years. can you help me?

Question

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.

Answer 1

If you look into the truth of what the Bible realy teaches you WILL find comfort.
Men may do wrong things but God will put all wrongs right, and he will heal the pain.

I found the truth when i started studying the Bible with Jehovah's witnesses, i know many will say that JW'S are wrong and a cult etc, but i know that they have the truth, and it really does set you free.

I found it refreshing to learn what the Bible really teaches, and how far from true Christianity so many are today.
Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

Answer 2

I'm sorry for your bad experiences with your priests over the years. It's obvious that the first one took advantage of you, and the second didn't give a damn about your situation. In both cases these men did not show you Christ-like love, compassion, or live according to their vows.

I'm not Catholic, but I am a religious person. I don't know if you are searching for a new church or some sort of resolution to these instances in your life.

If you are searching for a new Church there are many out there. What you need to do is make it a matter of prayer and study as to what you want from a church and a belief system--visit churches, talk with the ministers, or pastors, talk with the members, read, study, and pray about what you learn. If you are trying to find peace with the Catholics, I suggest talking to some one higher up in the administration of the diocese. Perhaps you can find resolution to your feelings, and you need to tell them about the emotional abuse you suffered.

What you need to remember and realize that thru all of your trials and struggles is that you are a child of God. He loves you and want you to be happy and wants to help you thru your trials. He might not take the trial away, but will help you manage your way thru it, so that you are a stronger person in the end.

Good luck with everything, and God bless you and you search for the answers you seek.

Answer 3

Personally, I love a full-gospel church. But in your case, I think you should visit a Lutheran church, as it may not be as much as a shock to your cultural worship sensibilities.

Though everyone else in the world is a liar, God is true. As the Scriptures say, "He will be proved right in what he says, and he will win his case in court."
"But," some say, "our sins serve a good purpose, for people will see God's goodness when he declares us sinners to be innocent. Isn't it unfair, then, for God to punish us?" (That is actually the way some people talk.)
Of course not! If God is not just, how is he qualified to judge the world?
Romans 3:4-6

Answer 4

I am so sorry for everything you've gone through. You should never have been assaulted like that.

I don't know all of the details or circumstances, but I would ask that you please understand that it is not the Faith that has done those things to you, but a sick, sinful man. Please do not leave the Faith, do not leave Christ's Church. There are tons of protestant churches whose ministers and pastors assaulted young people also. You see, it's not the Faith, but the evil of men. Please keep praying to God, keep going to Mass. I would also suggest considering professional counseling, but make sure you talk to someone devoted to the Faith also.

God knows what you've been through and wants to love you and heal you. Please keep the Faith and His Church. Have you thought of switching to a different parish, or talking to another priest? Your diocese might also have places you can go to for help. God will get you through your pain. I've been through a lot myself, and His Church healed me, and is continuing to heal me. Stay the course.

I will keep you in my prayers. God bless.

Answer 5

I have empathy for you. As a child, when I went to the Protestant Church, a minister tried to fondle me and I told my mother who went to him and had him barred from coming to that church. Now, I attend a Baptist Church (not Protestant or Catholic - comes from John the Baptist) and I have a wonderful teacher who teaches me the Bible from the Bible, not from some other book but directly from the Bible. Thank God that I prayed about it because I was fed up with man-made religions and God answered my prayer like He is answering yours right now by me telling you this. Please put the past behind you and move forward to Jesus and not to man for the truth. I will pray for you. Thank you for your question.

Answer 6

I can sympathize as I was married to a chauvanistic abusive man for 29 years...you might want to try a Ptrotestant church like Presby or Methodist...good luck...

Answer 7

I was a catholic for 25 years
I now belong to the Chuirch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
I envite you to look it up
our basic beliefs can be found at www.mormon.org

Answer 8

are you for real?

well,just dont put all your trust to people...
trust in the Lord Jesus...he is the author of Hope

Answer 9

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