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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This might not be a popular opinion, but I think that Catholicism is what it is; although it is often treated as such, the teachings are not a buffet.  Now this isn't to say at all that Catholics cannot doubt, question or struggle with things.  Didn't Thomas?  Didn't even Peter?  I think it would be a very rare thing to find someone who hasn't.  It's all part of the journey.  One good thing is that the Church is universal, so OP attending mass is wonderful and welcome; the only restrictions are on receiving the Eucharist, which is the deepest of the Holy Sacraments.

Have you considered posing this question to someone with a very deep knowledge of Catholicism?  There are a lot of great resources including call-in radio shows like Open Line on Catholic radio where you can call in and get answers from apologists, priests, etc.  It might be worth a shot just to get a different perspective.

Best of luck in your journey and kudos to you for being supportive of your son.  He's lucky to have such an open, caring mother.[/quote]

Of course Catholics doubt and struggle with the beliefs -- they're so incredibly wacky - especially in modern times, when we know something about science.  And Thomas and Peter were struggling 2,000 years ago when people believed in magic.

As for a mother  being supportive of her son -- he has no idea what's in store for him in the Catholic church.  He made an innocent kid's inquiry, and if Mom responds by taking him to a Catholic church he's going to be faced with a bloody Jesus hanging on a cross and the scientifically impossible concept of transubstantiation.[/quote]

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