Mother-in-Law

We told my mother in law that we will be raising the baby Catholic and she flipped out, and started talking a lot of sh*t about the church. My husband was baptized Catholic and we both agreed to take the RCIA classes together. She’s even trying to talk us out of getting married through the church. I don’t want the baby to be around her because she’s into all the spiritual stuff. Like the chakras, crystals, etc. But I also don’t want to keep her from her first grandchild. What do I do about her?

Show your support

Have your husband set the boundaries. He’s Catholic too and needs to be the spiritual leader of the household. Let her know this is a nonnegotiable and that she needs to respect your family’s decisions.

Also, I highly recommend getting exorcised holy water or better yet, epiphany water to have at your home. Get the book Deliverance Prayers for the Laity by Fr Ripperger. These will provide extra protection from the “spiritual stuff” your MIL has.

We’re going to create a little prayer/study room so I wouldn’t mind having holy water or epiphany water in that room. Luckily she hasn’t come over or asked to come over since we moved there

Stand your ground, you’re doing great. We’re going through similar issues with my in laws and I know it can be really hard. I say absolutely limit her access to your baby and never leave baby unsupervised with her. Your husband needs to take the lead on this and be a strong leader and protector. Proud of you for doing what’s best for your family

Also, God bless you and your husband in the faith and raising your children in the faith as well. It seems like a lot of people are flocking to the Catholic church and it makes me so happy for them and the whole body of the church. 💪🏼⛪️

I will say this, the first time I attended mass I felt like I didn’t belong. I had no clue what to do. But after going a couple times, I can confidently walk in. And I’m so excited to show my kids how beautiful the church and religion is

I was just confirmed alongside my husband at Easter. There’s something unique about how participating in the Eucharist makes you feel at home ❤️ it will continue to feel more and more comfortable and loved at church

Pray for her. Be the better person and show her what a Catholic is. 😊

Also you can always talk to a priest about things like this. We had a similar situation in my family though not quite as hostel. Our priest helped a lot.

Pray never underestimate the power of prayer. Have an open and honest conversation with your husband about what is and is not acceptable from his mother. Explain the need for good strong boundaries and why those boundaries have to come from him. Also talking to your priest is an excellent idea.

I spoke too soon. MIL and I got into a massive argument about boundaries and new age healing. Anyone who has been though something similar message me so we can vent to each other.

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