She is a baptized, confirmed adult. I would like to present her with a simple book or writings of Church fathers that argue for the faith, in an intellectual, but easy read format.  Somewhere between a Baltimore Catechism and Aquinas, if possible.  

She has moved away from the faith, and avoids all talk of it, but she is always respectful and polite.  My traditional Catholic son told me this evening that apparently she is going to 'have a talk with me' when we are all together Christmas week, to address that I'm too religious.  I can easily discuss that aspect with her, but no doubt a discussion on Why Catholicism will take place.  A writing(s) as described would best help her afterward, to solidify or enlighten her further.

Veni Creator!

Perhaps her objection is not religion per se, but what she perceives as the negative effect it has on some people, namely you.

If she perceives you as 'too religious' presumably she means that some of your character traits that she finds annoying or distasteful or disagreeable are down to your "religiousness" being excessive.

I've never heard an agnostic accusing Jesus of being 'too religious'.  Nor the Good Samaritan for that matter.

"Too religious" normally means that the other person perceives that you don't walk-it-like-you-talk-it.

The fact that she avoids all talk of it -- that says a lot. Her conscience is bothering her.

It could mean that.  It could also mean that she finds discussing it fruitless.

I avoid talking about lots of subjects with atheists and agnostics as I find their trite responses annoying and the conversations never lead anywhere.

Matthew, she and I used to talk about Aquinas/Aristotle years ago.  Thanks for that reminder that I can fall back on.

Los Angeles has a few SSPX chapels and some sede chapels and even indult diocesan TLM chapels.  Los Angeles is not the reason for your daughter becoming agnostic.  

I'm guessing it's boys and what she wants to do with those boys.

That's an important question, ggreg. I'm sure I am to blame.  We were ewtn-conservative Catholics, if you know what I mean. Traditional in many things, but, for examples, no headcovering in church, and <gulp> women in pants.  She went to a Catholic co-ed university.  That's when I noticed small changes beginning.  Had I been truly traditional then, I would have 1) not permitted a co-ed university and 2) reigned things in hard and fast while I could.  But hindsight, what a guilt trip.  
She was working in NYC shortly after graduation, just a few blocks from the towers on Sept 11, and witnessed it all, and herded with the zombied dust covered masses who were trying to exit Manhattan.  That experience drove her to the west coast via a promotion.  It was all a steady downhill slide from there.

Yes, she is the only family member who very quietly stopped receiving the sacraments.    For several years, she pretended she was still practicing; i.e., would attend Mass with the family when she visited, or we visited her, etc.,  but I found out from her brother that she was not.  Then last year she finally admitted the same. So we had what I thought was a straightforward discussion about salvation.  No name calling, no anger, but a very serious tone.  At the end she said "I just don't feel it anymore".  

I've wracked my brain as to why she suddenly feels she must tell me to tone it down.  In sincere honesty, I haven't changed at all and this took me by surprise.  I believe the farther she moves from Christ, the more painful it is for her to hear anything related to Him.   Is it akin to a possession, where an exorcist stirs the demon with the Holy Name?  

I'll keep offering rosaries and novenas.  It must be working.

Thanks for your feedback.











 

My Catholic Faith book.  I gave this book to my niece when she graduated from High School.  She did not know the value of this book, til after she married and then she found the value.  It is "the" book.  You can find one on Amazon or go to :  Sarto House, p.o. box 270611, Kansas City, MO 64127-0611.  Brand New it can cost $40. at least and is 11" X 8" hard cover and is maroon red.  It is a manual of Religion with the old pictures like you see in the Imitation of Christ.  The book is by Louis LaRavoire Morrow.  Everyone should have one on their shelf.

My Catholic Faith book.  I gave this book to my niece when she graduated from High School.  She did not know the value of this book, til after she married and then she found the value.  It is "the" book.  You can find one on Amazon or go to :  Sarto House, p.o. box 270611, Kansas City, MO 64127-0611.  Brand New it can cost $40. at least and is 11" X 8" hard cover and is maroon red.  It is a manual of Religion with the old pictures like you see in the Imitation of Christ.  The book is by Louis LaRavoire Morrow.  Everyone should have one on their shelf.

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