Everyone I know tells me that I should start going to church again, even though I tell them that I'm a spiritual and religious person every day, at home. I say prayers, read the bible, other religious works, and say my rosary. I'm Catholic, and used to love going to mass, but they have drastically changed the way they say the prayers now. They used to chant them, now they're sung to guitar. In Mattew 6:6 "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door,pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward the openly." Isn't it okay to have a relationship with God at home? Why do people that go to church try to make me feel like that's not enough, when I feel very religious and can quote the bible, too?
2006-11-27 12:58:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I was away from the church for several years and when I first came back I understood the need for community worship. The Holy Spirit was sending me all these people that were truly enriching my spiritual journey. People needing help in their own apostolates, some had stories I needed to hear, some providing knowledge I would not have otherwise gleened. It was a rich and exciting experience. Back then I knew it was because of my devotion to the Blessed Mother and my devotion to the rosary. That was several years ago and now it's like pulling teeth to drag myself to Mass each Sunday. I have a wonderful priest to whom I've confessed several missed Sunday Masses and he said once, "I know God has so many graces in store for you if you will make Sunday Mass a priority." I love Daily Mass and I love the Eucharist...I don't know. I'd love to share more and hear more of your journey...E-mail me. Maybe we can help each other.
2006-11-27 13:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by Babs 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
EXACTLY! I hear you. I was baptised Catholic when I was younger, but never really followed through with religion until when I was around five---when my aunts tried to drag me to Protestant Church...Church is fun when you're a kid and you don't know better; I miss my days of blind faith and my non-questioning soul. As I got older, however, I found that the teachings of the Church (other than in expressing a love for Jesus and what have you) felt as if they were manipulations of the Bible in order to place control over the members of the church. Their prayers were not my prayers; their words only angered me. Jesus would want me to pray and worship him in a way that I know how to best. Not some-- crazy jumping up and down shouting and pretending to faint on the floor NONSENSE. I have a more spiritual connection with God and it has done more for me than all my years of trying to find a Christian sect that suits the needs of my faith.
Do what is right for you.
2006-11-27 21:14:54 · answer #2 · answered by Kelcey W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is good to have a relationship with god no matter where you are even if it is at your home. Some rather have home church. Some worship god at home without distractions. This makes a closer relationship with you and God. Our body is the church. When we are born again his spirit lives inside of us. Not many understand this. For many are called few are chosen. The Church is the building (store house). I would leave it in god's hands. For God will never leave us nor forsake us. .
2006-11-27 21:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by CANDY_GIRL 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are able bodied then you should go. jesus instituted a church, if church wasn't important then why would our savior institute one. also, all books outside of the gospels relate to church and perfecting the church,we even see the leaders being martyred for their beliefs and for the church. you may feel happy at home but i am just trying to let you see the importance of the church. take care and god bless. you read the bible and you can clearly see the role of the church in unifying the people and the strength of fellowship and gathering in the name of the lord.
2006-11-27 21:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it amazes me people .....has not realize jesus came to set us free and those who believe are free indeed .....we are no longer under the old covenant GOD IS NO LONGER DWELLING IN TEMPLES MADE WITH HANDS !!!! acts 17;24........... true believers under the new covenant are now gods TEMPLE!!! (11cor 16;6)....1cor3;15....1 cor 1;19 ......when the temple ceased in the old testament the priesrhood ceased ....1 peter 2;9 you are a chosen generation a royal preist hood a holy nation his own special people,that you may PROCLAIM....the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous LIGHT!!!!!!........well and who is the temple ???? not the church !!!! we are the church christ is the head we are his little members doing the work he called each one of us to do .....to many people playing ....and not doing the true work of the ministry ,,,was jesus in church ? was the twelve followers in church no..........they were about the fathers bussiness going from town to town in many parts of the country ....homes, villages,,, seas,, etc.. the new testament says to be led by the spirit >>>>>>. he the spirit will guide you into all truths ...no man ...can but only god listen to that still small voice that you have ..... god is there to lead you and guide you in this ...pray that which is not of god to be exposed for the truth for we know that the truth will set us free from the lies that the deciever is throwing at us... god bless you and will be praaying for you and your family.... and you can pray and get anwsers whever you may be ... and as getting encouragement david in psalms encouraged himself in the lord !!!! is that not strange we have been told we cant encourage our self s ..... where the spirit of the lord is there is liberty !!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-27 22:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by deborah n 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They want you to join their private club and help give the preacher a free ride. Praying at home is fine. And yes the creator can hear you.
2006-11-27 21:04:24 · answer #6 · answered by Xfile 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God’s word gives strong exhortations for Christians to come out of false religious systems and be separate.
"Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins." Rev. 18:4
"What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols." 2 Cor. 6:14-16
Do you really need to bow on graven images just to get you to heaven?
Do you really need a priest just to get your sins be forgiven?
Do you really need to buy RCC indulgence just to get you to heaven?
Do you really need the Vatican Office just to get you to heaven?
Do Iyou really need to pray to mary and dead saints just to get you to heaven?
Do you really need to use beads or pray the rosary to mary just get to Jesus?
Do you really need the pope to interpret the bible instead of the Holy Spirit?
Do you really need the RCC 7 sacraments just to get you to heaven?
While God delights in making things simple, The Roman Catholic Authority works dilligently to make thing complicated.
Babs FYI,
POPE BENEDICT TEACHES THAT THE CATHOLIC DOCTRINE ON THE MASS IS CORRUPT TO THE CORE. Principles of Catholic Theology (1982), pp. 255-256. This is a total mockery of the Catholic Church.
2006-11-27 21:11:19 · answer #7 · answered by House Speaker 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can pray at home God would still answer your prayer. but staying at home is one of God commandment we he accept us to obey his commandment so not obeying that is a sin, if you do go to church you would learn more about God and you would want to have a more closer relationship with God. so yea not doing to church can affect your relationship with God.
2006-11-27 21:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by steffie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why are you waiting until 6 strong men carry you in?
2006-11-27 21:17:54 · answer #9 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because all you do is sit on the couch all day. Get out and socialize! Get some sun.
2006-11-27 21:01:08 · answer #10 · answered by Atlas 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋