*Can't Believe It!*

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jc-servant said:
Congratulations and welcome home!

I just finished reading a conversion story that you might enjoy. The book is called “No Price Too High: A Pentecostal Preacher Becomes Catholic” by Alex Jones. I got it from a locally owned Catholic book store, but they have it on Amazon.com if you cannot find it locally.

He was a preacher in Detroit for many years and after lots of study and some major upheaval more than 50 people from his church converted with him. It was especially noteworthy because I think it was the only time in many decades that a large group of black people or Pentecostals in the US has converted at the same time. (I know that I’ve fielded tons of questions as one black person who converted, so I cannot imagine the stir these folks caused.) It was an amazing story. I’m only sorry that I missed him when he spoke at my parish last year.
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I was also about to recommend this book, but you beat me to it! This is an awesome account of a Pentecostal preachers journey home to the Holy Catholic Church. I bought it, read it in less than a day, and passed it on to a friend. I also recommend the Suprised By Truth series (1-3)- listening to other’s conversion stories is so powerful. I am also a convert. Part of the reason I became Catholic was that a priest was extremely kind and welcoming to me when I needed some Christian advice, even though I made it clear that I was not Catholic and didn’t want to be. I was Born again, in a huge fancy mega non-denom church, and my pastor was never available to see me- always too busy. The priest of my good friend CALLED ME and said “STOP BY ANYTIME!” How wonderful! Congratulations and Welcome home, friend!👍
 
jc-servant said:
Congratulations and welcome home!

I just finished reading a conversion story that you might enjoy. The book is called “No Price Too High: A Pentecostal Preacher Becomes Catholic” by Alex Jones. I got it from a locally owned Catholic book store, but they have it on Amazon.com if you cannot find it locally.

He was a preacher in Detroit for many years and after lots of study and some major upheaval more than 50 people from his church converted with him. It was especially noteworthy because I think it was the only time in many decades that a large group of black people or Pentecostals in the US has converted at the same time. (I know that I’ve fielded tons of questions as one black person who converted, so I cannot imagine the stir these folks caused.) It was an amazing story. I’m only sorry that I missed him when he spoke at my parish last year.
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TarHeelBrian, congratulations! It is really a good news!
jc-servant, I watched the conversion story of Alex Jones on EWTN. He was crying while giving his testimony. It was so moving and amazing!

I am so glad to hear many are coming home to the true Church.
It is a great blessing to be a Catholic. I thank God for being a Catholic. Seriously, those who are not Catholic don’t know what they are missing. I sincerely hope all may have such a blessing.
 
TarHeelBrian said:
I’m a Christian and I’m converting from Pentecostal to Catholic hopefully on the upcoming Easter Vigil 2008.

However, I just recently got back from visiting the parish that I will be attending. I called our priest earlier and he said it was fine for me to come and talk to him…

I can’t believe how much I felt like I was being welcomed home… I almost broke down in tears when I was telling him some things… yet he told me not to worry about it… just address everything to God through prayer and let His Grace take over.

I just can’t believe that I felt at home.

I know now more than ever I want to become Catholic!
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Just wondering how you are doing? God’s Blessings.
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TarHeelBrian,

Praise God! You are on the way to all truth. Do not allow anyone or anythng to dissuade you in your quest! No matter which church you are coming from, be prepared for much more. Study the Eucharist and re-read John 6:53. When you approach our Precious Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, your eyes will be filled with tears of joy! I just don’t care if I’m crying when I receive-God is watching and I know He appreciates the love in return.

Man has not revealed this to you-but your Father in Heaven!

I will see you in the fullness of time, my brother.
 
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