You've got to admire Katie Holmes, the way she took control of her miserable life and turned it around in, like, 10 seconds. Just look at what she managed to do in a mere few weeks. She needed a new home for her and her daughter, and she bought it. She wanted out of her marriage, and she did it. Divorce done. She sought custody of her daughter, and she got it. Screw you, Tom Cruise, don't mess with Katie.
I never really thought much of anything about Katie Holmes before this divorce went down, but I officially LOVE this woman now. Especially, especially her latest statement against the Church of Scientology that has clearly been the source of much of her sorrow and angst these past years. In the ultimate "ef you!" of all time, Holmes has returned to the Catholic church, her religion of birth.
Who knows if she ever fully embraced Scientology in the first place. My guess is not. She never officially left the Catholic church, from anything we heard. But I can't believe Cruise, from all we know about that control freak, would have let her attend services or even think about the Hail Mary even if she wanted to.
Holmes recently registered as a parishioner at the Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York City. She apparently hasn't attended a service yet, but it sounds like a wonderful, welcoming parish, a lot more "open-minded" perhaps than some churches. Whatever the vibe of this church, the bottom line is it's still Catholic, and you really coudn't be any further on the religious spectrum from Scientology than that.
Returning to her Catholic roots is probably as much an attempt to return to the things that once centered her, gave her peace and meaning, as it is about creating distance from her old life as Mrs. Cruise. At its heart, that's what religion is all about.
No matter how badly she wanted the divorce or how easily it all seemed to go, I'm sure it was and is excruciating emotionally behind the scenes. As much as Katie seems like a bastion of strength, parts of her must be falling apart. What better way to move forward than by going back and to start picking up the pieces.
Do you think Katie Holmes embracing the Catholic faith again is a good move for her?
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tom cruise is a freak. Never liked him since he announced he belonged to that freaky cult
also, I recall a family guy episode on both of them several years back that was hilarious. He kept her on a ball/chain, but they were not far from the truth. Glad she ran
... Isnt there a "no divorce" rule in Catholicism?
Going back to your roots after a life changing event is always good. She did the right thing, not sayong divorce is good, but in some cases it is the best option. Any person who has been in a situatuion where one of the parts was fanatical about something, know how terrible it can be.
Christina, I think there is , but the church is now more open, plus, there are always valid reasons for a divorce to be basis for annulment of a catholic weding.. Also, divorce is a legal procedure, intended to end relationships that are beyuond repair. So, as catholic as I am, I would divorce without hessitation should I ever find myself in such a relationship. Many divorced catholics take communion, I know my aunt and a cousin do... Times a' changing.
She did what she had to do for herself and her child. Never get between a monther and her child.
I personally to a very simple addage when it comes to faith "harm NONE and do as you will". By that I mean if practicing Buddihism helps you find peace than by all means practice, if it's the Catholic Church then follow your heart. My only objection is when you use your faith to harm others ex. forcing people to undergo rituals they are not comfortable with (wether that's a childhood or adult baptisim, a testing ritual such as scientology things that have been mentioned, brain washing/indoctornating tactics, or generally making others feel bad about themselves for believing differently). We all have to share this world and whatever kindness and comfort we can find we should embrace and encourage others to embrace the things that comfort them. I am glad Katie seems to be doing just that and I hope that their whole family finds peace and comfort.