Why would practicing the Catholic religion be hard for a Catholic?

Answer 1

For the same reason practicing religion of any denomination has become difficult.

Modern life makes people of faith question their belief system more than ever.

Every day we see horrible crimes reported on tv and in newspapers. We hear stories of men and women of religion acting inappropriately. And, we wonder how a loving God could allow this.

We are taught from a young age that what the Church teaches must be believed and lived out in order to be saved and, beyond salvation, in order to be sanctified.

This system of doctrine, cultus, and practice is called Catholic (universal) because it is intended for all mankind, for all time, contains all that is necessary, and is suitable in every circumstance of human life.

In today's hip New Age world, some Catholics find it difficult to keep up with the rituals of the church, most especially the receiving of the Eucharist.

In my town we have three year-round Catholic Churches and one to accomodate the summer people. The masses are usually packed, and there are many people who attend seven days a week.

The most devout among us do not condemn those who find it hard. We pray for them because we know the sacrifices we make in our daily lives to set time aside for our religion.

I'll leave you with the following thought:

Miserere (Psalm 50)

Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness
In your compassion blot out my offence
O wash me more and more from my sin
And from my sin, cleanse me

For my offences, truly I know them
My sin is always before me
Against you, you alone have I sinned
What is evil in your sight, I have done

That you may be justified in your sentence
Vindicated when you condemn
Indeed, in guilt was I born
In sin, my mother conceived me
Behold, you are pleased with sincerity of heart
and in my inmost being you teach me wisdom

Answer 2

There can be a variety of reasons. I found it hard to be a Catholic because of the pedophilia scandal that broke wide-open about four years ago. My father was a pedophile, and this just struck me too close to home.

I'm still a Christian, just not a member of the RCC.

Answer 3

As a Christian we can at situations be fairly emotional. i be conscious of I specific am. yet nonetheless Iam an extremely emotional guy or woman. each and every from time to time my coronary heart is on my sleeve. I basically love all and sundry and animals and positively hate to verify human beings or animals being completed incorrect. Going to Mass is likewise an emotional journey for me. quite as quickly as I gaze up at Christ Jesus on that Crucifix and understand what He has completed for me. That He died for me and saved me from the pits of hell. Iam so grateful to Him for that. i attempt to teach that usually. Being a Christian is a existence-type for many persons. We cant take it off on the door like a jacket. that's who we are. maybe those women folk have been dealing with some thing very own. in the event that they are something like me,I cant turn my thoughts off. Catholic Christian †

Answer 4

It depends on what exactly one is doing or trying to do as a Catholic. It doesn't have to be difficult unless one was considering vocations with the church.

Answer 5

people who doubt, and ask many questions. having a hard time understanding and following certain things, tho they are the right thing to do; love your enemies, always be forgiving, don't lie.

Answer 6

It isnt?? i am catholic, and you just have to listen to your conscience! and pray for guidance, but its easy to talk to god.

Answer 7

I don't think that question even makes sense.

Answer 8

its not hard.

Answer 9

it wouldnt be.