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u/dan-kappa · 247 pointsr/nottheonion

Catholic teaching on "turning the other cheek" is not in the literal sense.


In Jesus's time, a person would never have used their left hand for any form of social interaction (considered 'unclean'). So, if someone strikes you on the right cheek, he's hitting you with the back of his left hand. This was the manner in which one would strike a slave or a social inferior.




So, in the face of violence Jesus is recommending:
neither fighting back nor fleeing, but rather standing one's ground.





So to turn the other cheek is to prevent them from backhanding you again. Humiliating you again. Treating you like an inferior. It's to signal that you refuse to to take shit from the aggressor while showing him that you are occupying a different moral space.


Edit: Sorry for going all theology one you, I know it's just a joke but the Catholic in me couldn't help it :/

EDIT: Sauce for the doubters... .

The Path of Nonviolence - Catholic Church (4 pages)

The Source is Catholicism by Fr. Robert Barron(doctorate in theology)

>"Holy Scripture must be understood in the light of what Christ and the saints have actually practiced. Christ did not offer His other cheek, nor Paul either. Thus to interpret the injunction of the Sermon on the Mount literally is to misunderstand it. This injunction signifies rather the readiness of the soul to bear, if it be necessary, such things and worse, without bitterness against the attacker. This readiness our Lord showed, when He gave up His body to be crucified. That response of the Lord was useful, therefore, for our instruction." (In John 18, lect. 4, 2)



u/DKowalsky2 · 30 pointsr/Catholicism

> I have no idea if this post contains anything insulting/against the rules/breaking some secret taboo. I just want to become closer to the family of the man I love.

This last sentence just made me smile so big today. We're a pretty thick skinned bunch, and hearing that you want to come into this with an open heart and mind, prompted by a man and family whom you love, is an occasion for joy. Welcome! We're happy to have you here. Please stick around and ask as many questions as you wish!

I want to make this offer at the beginning of this post, so it doesn't get buried. As you embark upon this journey, please feel free to keep my username handy and DM with any specific questions that trip you up or pique your curiosity. I mean that, I'm happy to be a resource in addition to all the wonderful folks who help this subreddit tick.

I'm a cradle Catholic, 28 years old, and I, too, feel like there's an eternity's worth of stuff to discover about the faith. It's always overwhelming.

I'm going to first echo /u/Trubea's sentiments, Catholicism For Dummies is an excellent resource book and worth picking up.

Given that your SO has been sharing lots of biblical stories with you it would also make sense to buy a Bible. I'd recommend the following for a very readable Bible with awesome footnotes, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a teaching companion to reference against. It may take time to dig really deeply into those, but eventually you'll want them.

  • Bible
  • Catechism

    Two YouTube channels (finally I'm recommending something free, right?) where you'll find great short videos on what the Church teaches, pop culture, and everything in between are found here:

  • Bishop Robert Barron's "Word On Fire" Channel
  • Father Mike Schmitz on "Ascension Presents"

    Also, I've noticed you seem to be drawn to the "beauty" of the faith. The aforementioned Bishop Barron has some great media that I think you'd really enjoy.

  • The Catholicism Video Series - A 10 episode documentary with some great cinematic work and soundtrack that break down some of the basics of the faith. A bit pricey for the whole thing, but something to consider. A trailer for the whole series can be found here and they did post a free, 53 min long episode on YouTube which can be found here.

  • Bishop Barron's book that covers some of the same info as the video series, aptly named Catholicism.

    Before I recommend too many more options that break the bank, I'll leave you with that. :) There are lots of free resources to learn about the Catholic Church online, as well. The teachings, the stories, the lives of the saints, the miracles, you name it! Just let us know what is piquing your interest the most, and we'll do our best to direct you to something awesome on it.

    In the present, will say a prayer for your journey. Peace to you!

u/Jefftopia · 6 pointsr/Catholicism
u/baddspellar · 5 pointsr/Christianity

From simpler to harder:

A Well-Built Faith: A Catholic’s Guide to Knowing and Sharing What We Believe

Short, simple introduction to Catholicism

Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith, by Bishop Barron

A very readable overview.

YOUCAT

A book that tries to explain the Catechism to Teens and Young Adults. More thorough than the above books.

United States Catholic Catechism
for Adults


Similar to the above, but targeted to adults

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Really a reference, but included here for completeness

u/amslucy · 5 pointsr/Catholicism

If you have any specific questions, Catholic Answers is a great resource. Catholic Culture has good information on the liturgical year, and they also do reviews of Catholic websites. If you're interested in offline reading material, there's the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, which (despite the name) is a very readable resource. I also really like Father Barron's Catholicism.

u/Stari_tradicionalist · 5 pointsr/Catholicism

Welcome


You did first part by contacting your nearest parish. They will send you to RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is kind of course that will teach you basics.

About reading these two newer books are good:
https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Catholicism-Religion/dp/0521608554

https://www.amazon.com/Catholicism-Journey-Heart-Robert-Barron/dp/0307720527

If you are short on money, I can recommend three older books which you read for free:

The faith of our fathers - Cardinal Gibbon

The spirit of Catholicism - Karl Adam

The belief of Catholics - Ronald Knox

Godspeed

u/serious_tea · 4 pointsr/Catholicism

Two different titles that might be along the lines of what you're looking for:

Catholicism, by Bishop Robert Barron

How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization, by Thomas Woods

u/michalita · 4 pointsr/Catholicism

Father Barron's Catholicism is a great book. Good for the beginner, but not overly simplistic.

u/stuck_in_bed · 4 pointsr/Catholicism

> why the Catholic faith is the only true faith as opposed to just "one of many paths," a.k.a. religious relativism

u/Pax_Christi_ · 3 pointsr/Catholicism

This book is really great It's Catholicism: Journey to the heart of the faith by Bishop Barren

https://www.amazon.com/Catholicism-Journey-Heart-Robert-Barron/dp/0307720527

u/Sparky0457 · 2 pointsr/Catholicism

I often recommend Bishop Robert Barrons book “Catholicism”

Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307720527/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CCCYDb5RDFXEF

u/love_unknown · 2 pointsr/Catholicism

It's not a Catholic book, but if you want to go the 'not pushy' route, I would suggest something like C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce—something that gives a little bit of a taste of broader Christian theology, but that isn't itself overwhelmingly doctrinal (since I know that many non-believers tend to react quite forcefully against that kind of thing).

If you want to be more explicitly doctrinal but still just want to give a kind of inviting teaser into greater mysteries, I would recommend picking up a short topical work in theology. Something, perhaps, like Ratzinger's 'In the Beginning…': A Catholic Understanding of the Story of Creation and the Fall.

Otherwise there's always Bishop Barron's Catholicism.

u/coolwhhip_ · 1 pointr/Catholicism

I would recommend Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith. It's a great overview of how Catholics think. Specifically, it also includes a few topics that you and Catholics might disagree on such as the Eucharist, the nature of the Church, and the saints.

http://amzn.com/0307720527

u/KrazyKranberry · 1 pointr/Catholicism

Redemptoris Missio - This encyclical kick started my passion for evangelization. St. JP2, 'nuff said

Forming Intentional Disciples - I truly believe that this book is going to transform the way parishes and individuals approach their methods of evangelization.

Evangelical Catholicism - This book gave me the most comprehensive vision for how the popes of the 20th century began a movement that will fully take root in 21st century Catholicism. It challenged the way I express my faith and provided a vision for priesthood and married life that affects the world by living lives radically transformed by Christ.

Evangelii Gaudium - Pope Francis rounds out my essential texts on Catholics living lives that evangelize. He gives a compelling vision for how our Catholic witness starts with an encounter with Christ, that leads to a profound joy and requires us to reach out to others.

I Believe In Love - This book was my introduction to St Therese. The series of reflections reinvigorated my prayer life, introduced me to Mary, and inspired my attention to Christ being present in my daily life.

Catholicism - This is my go to book when people ask me for an introduction to Catholicism. Fr Barron gives a phenomenal explanation of how the Church is not an organization of rules, but rather a living, breathing witness of Christ.