Attended my first Mass today!

[itshannahbelle]

I finally attended my first Mass today and I have to say it was a BEAUTIFUL experience! I never felt so calm & just peace wash over me. I have to admit I was lost during the service (I tried to keep up the best I could)

I have to say that it was quite fitting how I’ve been in constant prayer to see if this was the Lords will and the homily was about following the LORDS PLAN! It spoke to my heart and gave me the reassurance I needed to that this is the path God is forming for me and I couldn’t be more excited! I do wish my family was more supportive. A relative of mine actually said she “hoped I wouldn’t like it”. It’s very disappointing and I’ll never understand what their issues are with me attending a Catholic church, but this is something I feel like I’m being called to do, and I plan on going back as soon as I’m able too!

 

[Beryllos]

That’s wonderful! Give praise and thanks to God.

 

[Jon_S_1]

I finally attended my first Mass today and I have to say it was a BEAUTIFUL experience! I never felt so calm & just peace wash over me. I have to admit I was lost during the service (I tried to keep up the best I could)

I have to say that it was quite fitting how I’ve been in constant prayer to see if this was the Lords will and the homily was about following the LORDS PLAN! It spoke to my heart and gave me the reassurance I needed to that this is the path God is forming for me and I couldn’t be more excited! I do wish my family was more supportive. A relative of mine actually said she “hoped I wouldn’t like it”. It’s very disappointing and I’ll never understand what their issues are with me attending a Catholic church, but this is something I feel like I’m being called to do, and I plan on going back as soon as I’m able too!

Congratulations! Reminds me of my first mass 2 years ago!

I still get emotional at mass most days…it truly is set up to humble the soul before God.

Don’t worry about keeping up you will pick it up in no time. Most parishes have cue cards or missal books with the responses.

My parish prints them in the bulletin.

Check it out here if you want something easy to print out to read at home:smdpyl.org/index.php/parish-bulletin.html

 

[ClearWater]

Wow! Congratulations! Praise God! :bounce::yup::clapping:

 

[RPRPsych]

I finally attended my first Mass today and I have to say it was a BEAUTIFUL experience! I never felt so calm & just peace wash over me. I have to admit I was lost during the service (I tried to keep up the best I could)

I have to say that it was quite fitting how I’ve been in constant prayer to see if this was the Lords will and the homily was about following the LORDS PLAN! It spoke to my heart and gave me the reassurance I needed to that this is the path God is forming for me and I couldn’t be more excited! I do wish my family was more supportive. A relative of mine actually said she “hoped I wouldn’t like it”. It’s very disappointing and I’ll never understand what their issues are with me attending a Catholic church, but this is something I feel like I’m being called to do, and I plan on going back as soon as I’m able too!

Glad to hear that, and welcome aboard!

 

[Annie333]

I finally attended my first Mass today and I have to say it was a BEAUTIFUL experience! I never felt so calm & just peace wash over me. I have to admit I was lost during the service (I tried to keep up the best I could)

I have to say that it was quite fitting how I’ve been in constant prayer to see if this was the Lords will and the homily was about following the LORDS PLAN! It spoke to my heart and gave me the reassurance I needed to that this is the path God is forming for me and I couldn’t be more excited! I do wish my family was more supportive. A relative of mine actually said she “hoped I wouldn’t like it”. It’s very disappointing and I’ll never understand what their issues are with me attending a Catholic church, but this is something I feel like I’m being called to do, and I plan on going back as soon as I’m able too!

Congratulations on attending your first Mass…how blessed are you that has allowed her heart to respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit…I am so happy for you… welcome!

 

[Marat]

OP, this is wonderful news and I’m so happy for you! As others said above, don’t worry too much about trying to keep up. You’ll find yourself knowing just a little bit more every time you attend Mass. In no time, you’ll be a old pro.

 

[pianistclare]

So happy for you! Everything will unfold in time.
Thanks be to God!

 

[tawny]

I finally attended my first Mass today and I have to say it was a BEAUTIFUL experience! I never felt so calm & just peace wash over me. I have to admit I was lost during the service (I tried to keep up the best I could)

I have to say that it was quite fitting how I’ve been in constant prayer to see if this was the Lords will and the homily was about following the LORDS PLAN! It spoke to my heart and gave me the reassurance I needed to that this is the path God is forming for me and I couldn’t be more excited! I do wish my family was more supportive. A relative of mine actually said she “hoped I wouldn’t like it”. It’s very disappointing and I’ll never understand what their issues are with me attending a Catholic church, but this is something I feel like I’m being called to do, and I plan on going back as soon as I’m able too!

Welcome home. God bless you. Keep the faith. May God forever grant you this peace.

 

[airjohn]

I finally attended my first Mass today and I have to say it was a BEAUTIFUL experience! I never felt so calm & just peace wash over me. I have to admit I was lost during the service (I tried to keep up the best I could)

I have to say that it was quite fitting how I’ve been in constant prayer to see if this was the Lords will and the homily was about following the LORDS PLAN! It spoke to my heart and gave me the reassurance I needed to that this is the path God is forming for me and I couldn’t be more excited! I do wish my family was more supportive. A relative of mine actually said she “hoped I wouldn’t like it”. It’s very disappointing and I’ll never understand what their issues are with me attending a Catholic church, but this is something I feel like I’m being called to do, and I plan on going back as soon as I’m able too!

Wow, you just blest my socks off. Welcome to the fullness of grace and may God continue to lead you onward with his wonderful family.

 

[Callmemaybe]

Glad you had a good experience. Something I did was look up the order of the mass before attending. There are some books and places online that have them.

 

[itshannahbelle]

Congratulations! Reminds me of my first mass 2 years ago!

I still get emotional at mass most days…it truly is set up to humble the soul before God.

Don’t worry about keeping up you will pick it up in no time. Most parishes have cue cards or missal books with the responses.

My parish prints them in the bulletin.

Check it out here if you want something easy to print out to read at home:smdpyl.org/index.php/parish-bulletin.html

Thank you!

 

[itshannahbelle]

Congratulations on attending your first Mass…how blessed are you that has allowed her heart to respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit…I am so happy for you… welcome!

Thank you so much!

 

[itshannahbelle]

So happy for you! Everything will unfold in time.
Thanks be to God!

Thank you! God bless you too!!

 

[itshannahbelle]

Welcome home. God bless you. Keep the faith. May God forever grant you this peace.

Thank you so much!! God bless you!

 

[itshannahbelle]

Wow, you just blest my socks off. Welcome to the fullness of grace and may God continue to lead you onward with his wonderful family.

Aw. Thank you! God bless you!

 

[itshannahbelle]

Glad you had a good experience. Something I did was look up the order of the mass before attending. There are some books and places online that have them.

I will have to do that!

 

[Stella_Matutina]

I am wondering if the peace and calm you experienced was not just from the words in the homily but from being in the real presence of The Word for the first time. Being near the Eucharist for the first time is truly unforgettable. I remember thinking, “You have been right here this whole time???” Many blessings to you on this holy and wondrous journey.

 

[itshannahbelle]

I am wondering if the peace and calm you experienced was not just from the words in the homily but from being in the real presence of The Word for the first time. Being near the Eucharist for the first time is truly unforgettable. I remember thinking, “You have been right here this whole time???” Many blessings to you on this holy and wondrous journey.

I’ve been going to church my whole life, yesterday was my first time attending a Catholic church. I think it was a mix of everything, being where the Lord has called me, the homily, I truly feel like I felt the Lords presence. Even though God is everywhere, I honestly felt He was definitely there with me yesterday. Thank you and many blessings to you!