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Hi Fellow CatholicHangout Members!

I apologize for this late announcement. My Mom is not feeling well (feeling weak from bad medicine), and things happening at my job and my church.

After Much prayers and discernment and seeking God’s advice, I have posted this announcement. Before I begin, let me start with St. Paul in 1st Corinthians Chapter 13:

If I speak in human and angelic tongues* but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal

And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing 
If I give away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast but do not have love, I gain nothing

 Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated
it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.f

Love never fails. If there are prophecies, they will be brought to nothing; if tongues, they will cease; if knowledge, it will be brought to nothing.
For we know partially and we prophesy partially, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away.

So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love

For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control

He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began, but now made manifest through the appearance of our savior Christ Jesus, who destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel for which I was appointed preacher and apostle and teacher.


In short, love wills the good of the other. As St. Pope John Paul II once said, Love is being a gift of self to another. It would not be loving of me to break my promise to Don, even if this forum comes to an end. He and I made a formal agreement to now allow it as I trusted his wisdom on these matters.

Does this mean the forum will come to an end - No. No one can predict the future except Jesus or God. God Himself is the master of the Universe and all time belongs to him. He loves all of us and encourages us to love one another as He loved us. He died for all of our sins and those who continue to persecute our beliefs. We must love God and our neighbor.

In regards to politics, let me state the following:

1. There shall not be any threads discussing politics. 
   
2. If you want to have a private discussion on politics, that is what our private messaging system is for. However, anything that is shared in private in a public post will be deleted to protect the dignity of users. CatholicHangout does not get involved with personal disputes between one or more users. 
   
3. As stated, there are other platforms that have politics. One of them is PolticsForum which has been active since 2002. I will be happy to help you research and find other forums if that forum will not suffice.
   

In regards to historical topics, let me state the following:

1. What we can try is a trial run. Let’s see how historical topics can work out.  
   
2. Try to make the historical post from an educational standpoint. If you are unsure, please pray during Adoration, in front of the Tabernacle, at a shrine or some time during Mass to see God’s guidance. 
   
3. If you are using a source in your post, please add a citation as if you are writing a paper (i.e. an Essay on History of Rome by XYZ author). I will be sure to post a link on “How to cite this way or that way” type resource. Otherwise, you are better off posting a link
   

I hope this helps clarify some things. If you have any questions or concerns, you may send me a private message. God Loves us]]>
Hi Fellow CatholicHangout Members!

I apologize for this late announcement. My Mom is not feeling well (feeling weak from bad medicine), and things happening at my job and my church.

After Much prayers and discernment and seeking God’s advice, I have posted this announcement. Before I begin, let me start with St. Paul in 1st Corinthians Chapter 13:

If I speak in human and angelic tongues* but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal

And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing 
If I give away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast but do not have love, I gain nothing

 Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated
it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.f

Love never fails. If there are prophecies, they will be brought to nothing; if tongues, they will cease; if knowledge, it will be brought to nothing.
For we know partially and we prophesy partially, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away.

So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love

For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control

He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began, but now made manifest through the appearance of our savior Christ Jesus, who destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel for which I was appointed preacher and apostle and teacher.


In short, love wills the good of the other. As St. Pope John Paul II once said, Love is being a gift of self to another. It would not be loving of me to break my promise to Don, even if this forum comes to an end. He and I made a formal agreement to now allow it as I trusted his wisdom on these matters.

Does this mean the forum will come to an end - No. No one can predict the future except Jesus or God. God Himself is the master of the Universe and all time belongs to him. He loves all of us and encourages us to love one another as He loved us. He died for all of our sins and those who continue to persecute our beliefs. We must love God and our neighbor.

In regards to politics, let me state the following:

1. There shall not be any threads discussing politics. 
   
2. If you want to have a private discussion on politics, that is what our private messaging system is for. However, anything that is shared in private in a public post will be deleted to protect the dignity of users. CatholicHangout does not get involved with personal disputes between one or more users. 
   
3. As stated, there are other platforms that have politics. One of them is PolticsForum which has been active since 2002. I will be happy to help you research and find other forums if that forum will not suffice.
   

In regards to historical topics, let me state the following:

1. What we can try is a trial run. Let’s see how historical topics can work out.  
   
2. Try to make the historical post from an educational standpoint. If you are unsure, please pray during Adoration, in front of the Tabernacle, at a shrine or some time during Mass to see God’s guidance. 
   
3. If you are using a source in your post, please add a citation as if you are writing a paper (i.e. an Essay on History of Rome by XYZ author). I will be sure to post a link on “How to cite this way or that way” type resource. Otherwise, you are better off posting a link
   

I hope this helps clarify some things. If you have any questions or concerns, you may send me a private message. God Loves us]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=114 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:47:19 +0000 susanb]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=114 please outline in plain english how I can contribute to fees here...

I am chronically a scammer magnet......smile...frown....

with this message board up and running....my online prospects cannot bother me]]> please outline in plain english how I can contribute to fees here...

I am chronically a scammer magnet......smile...frown....

with this message board up and running....my online prospects cannot bother me]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=103 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:33:41 +0000 ezdays]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=103
princess
knight
  worship
  roll eyes
applause
popcorn and beer 
    Three Stooges
  nope
  curse (or angry)
shoot

We can add more just as soon as we sort through the ones we have available to us.]]>
princess
knight
  worship
  roll eyes
applause
popcorn and beer 
    Three Stooges
  nope
  curse (or angry)
shoot

We can add more just as soon as we sort through the ones we have available to us.]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=73 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:40:29 +0000 Jericho]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=73
As Don mentioned in a sub-forum thread, you are welcome to invite any of your Catholic friends to CatholicHangout  ]]>
As Don mentioned in a sub-forum thread, you are welcome to invite any of your Catholic friends to CatholicHangout  ]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=51 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 01:07:53 +0000 ezdays]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=51
Well, now, quotes show with a light gray background and you can now tell which is the quote and which is the new post.]]>
Well, now, quotes show with a light gray background and you can now tell which is the quote and which is the new post.]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=8 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:19:03 +0000 ezdays]]> https://catholichangout.com/showthread.php?tid=8
Our community is open to practicing Catholics, those on the journey to join the Church, and those who may have distanced themselves but are contemplating a return. We respect your faith journey and assume that by registering, you identify as a Catholic or aspire to be one.

While we are not a dating site, we do provide a private messaging system for those who wish to engage in one-on-one conversations. We are not here to compete with Catholic or secular dating platforms. Our focus is on fostering a sense of camaraderie, sharing information, making new friends, and facilitating discussions on all topics, barring politics.

Catholic Hangout is a free forum, but maintaining our online presence does incur costs. Our team is volunteer-based, keeping our expenses minimal. From time to time, we may request donations to help us sustain the platform. If you’re able to contribute a token donation of around $20 or $25 upon registration, we’d greatly appreciate it. However, if you’re unable to do so, you’re still wholeheartedly welcome. All members enjoy full access to the site, regardless of their ability to donate. Remember, every little bit helps in keeping the lights on.

We commit to a no-ads policy and promise not to bring in sponsors or sell or share any data provided by our members. Catholic Hangout is a not-for-profit initiative, born out of the belief that Catholics need a space to gather, discuss their faith and lifestyles, and most importantly, to engage in friendly conversations. Welcome aboard!

The Catholic Hangout team.]]>
Our community is open to practicing Catholics, those on the journey to join the Church, and those who may have distanced themselves but are contemplating a return. We respect your faith journey and assume that by registering, you identify as a Catholic or aspire to be one.

While we are not a dating site, we do provide a private messaging system for those who wish to engage in one-on-one conversations. We are not here to compete with Catholic or secular dating platforms. Our focus is on fostering a sense of camaraderie, sharing information, making new friends, and facilitating discussions on all topics, barring politics.

Catholic Hangout is a free forum, but maintaining our online presence does incur costs. Our team is volunteer-based, keeping our expenses minimal. From time to time, we may request donations to help us sustain the platform. If you’re able to contribute a token donation of around $20 or $25 upon registration, we’d greatly appreciate it. However, if you’re unable to do so, you’re still wholeheartedly welcome. All members enjoy full access to the site, regardless of their ability to donate. Remember, every little bit helps in keeping the lights on.

We commit to a no-ads policy and promise not to bring in sponsors or sell or share any data provided by our members. Catholic Hangout is a not-for-profit initiative, born out of the belief that Catholics need a space to gather, discuss their faith and lifestyles, and most importantly, to engage in friendly conversations. Welcome aboard!

The Catholic Hangout team.]]>