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Iā€™m new here. My name is Kathy, !'m 37, married, 4 kids, currently a f/t student hoping for acceptance to my nursing program for fall '09. I want to share my story and what brought me here.

My background is Pentecostal, particularly, Church of God until the age of 17. Graduated HS and joined the Army.

Iā€™ve not been active in church since. My mom/dad, grandmother, great-grandmother, uncle, all were in Church of God. It was all I knew. Around the age of 12/13 I started questioning things. Mostly things that the ā€˜churchā€™ said we couldnā€™t do. All of which I was made to abide by. After being taught that **everything ** was sin, needless to say when I left home I was buck wild. Met my husband while stationed in Germany, we married in Denmark. Been together 17 years and he just retired from the Army last April. In the years weā€™ve been back in the states, there were many times I felt the need to go to church. I tried many. Many. None of which I ever really felt comfortable at. I do go to my mother-in-lawā€™s church (Pentecostal, non-denom) when we visit her. I like her church, but I think I feel comfortable there because I know everyone.

Recently, Iā€™d say probably a month ago now, I decided to stop cussing. Big move for me, let me tell ya. And after about a week or so I was getting to where I wasnā€™t thinking of the cuss word(s) even though I wasnā€™t saying them and thatā€™s when I began praying. Thanking God for things I should have thanked him for, asking for guidance and putting an issue w/my school in his hands. Iā€™ve been doing really well. So, this past Tuesday, I came home from class and was on the computer busy w/homework. I donā€™t know for sure if I can describe this to you and you understand, but I pray that you do. I was doing homework and deep in my heart/soul and deep in my head I hear/feel the words ā€œCatholic Churchā€. Thatā€™s it nothing else. Now it wasnā€™t an audible voice as if someone were speaking out loud, like me talking to my husband. It was ā€˜inā€™ me. I looked around like I was crazy. And I was just like ā€œWowā€. I had to finish my h/wā€¦kids were about to come home, had to fix dinner, etc. So after dinner, I got on the computer and typed in Google ā€œCatholicā€. This site was the first to come up. All I did was look around, etc. I also went to catholic.org and looked around there as well. The next day I ended up calling a local parish and havenā€™t heard back yet. So, I took a notebook and I wrote down all the things that I believe and/or had issues with how I was raised. Then made a list of questions I had about Catholicism. And prayed. I told God, I donā€™t know what this means, but please give me guidance. Iā€™ve felt this tremendous pull toward the Catholic church since. Iā€™ve been online reading when I can. Before I look for something, I ask God to show me what He wants me to know/see/understand. Iā€™ve basically been trying to reasearch and find answers myself.

I emailed my brother. Heā€™s the only Catholic I know. He converted a few years ago and yes, we were raised in the same church. He is very supportive and very encouraging. Heā€™s helping to answer my questions the best he can but advised me 1) to call a local parish (which I did) and 2) to go to the bookstore and find a book on RCIA or catechism(hope I spelled that right). I did that today.

I believe, right now, that Iā€™m on the path of Truth. I feel it. Iā€™ve learned so much in the last few days. I hope that my taking those steps to stop cussing, opened my spirit up to be able to listen and that what I felt/heard was God. I donā€™t want to cast doubt at all, I guess Iā€™m needing some reassurance or confirmation. Catholic church/Catholicism was the last thing on my mind. I mean it really threw me for a loop. Last weekend my uncle invited us to attend church w/him (non-denom) but I gave no real answer, just a thank you.

Any advice, encouragement anything, is greatly appreciated.

God Bless,
Kathy
 
Hello Kathy and Welcome!

I know this site has some terrific resources for you.

For basic and simple explanations of where Catholic doctrines come from, I recommend the Faith Tracts Library. They address over 100 of the most commonly questioned aspects of Catholicism and Catholic dogma. It does an excellent job of tracing the roots of major teachings back to Scripture and the Early Church Fathers.

For more day-to-day type questions about applying Catholicism in your life, check out the [forum=4]Ask an Apologist[/forum] forum here on Catholic Answers Forums. There is a search tool specific to that forum. Iā€™d use that first as most [thread=214374]common topics[/thread] have been addressed already.

There is also This Rock magazine. There are about 20 years of issues online with 1,000+ in-depth articles freely accessible. This may be more for those interested in knowing their faith better.

As to books, definitely find a Catechism of the Catholic Church. There is also an online version.

I know some parish priests are extremely busy and your message may have gotten mislaid. If you are having trouble getting an answer from a particular parish, Iā€™d suggest trying to reach another.

Saying a prayer that your questions will be answered quickly. May God bless your journey of discovery.
 
Kathy, what an awesome story!
How delightful of God to answer your prayers and searching as He has done.

You asked for reassurance. Jesus gives it to you in His promise by giving you the answer, the ā€˜signpostā€™ like He has, in succinctly guiding you to the Catholic Church!

Jesus has answered your searching in accordance with His promise!, ā€œAsk and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For the one who asks always receives; the one who searches, always finds; the one who knocks will always have the door opened to him. Is there a man among you who would hand his son a stone when he asked for bread? Or hand him a snake when he asks for a fish? ā€¦ How much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!ā€ [Matthew 7:7-11]

It is moving to see the progress of grace in your life., and to read of the preparation God has done by grace, and your own in searching and responding!

Kathy, in view of Godā€™s word to you may I suggest that you donā€™t get drawn into going to
We are delighted to welcome you.
And I thank God that you have shared this much of your history with us, and the graces God has given you.

Warmly, Trishie.

Iā€™ll keep you in my prayers, along with your husband and your four children šŸ™‚

Kathy, may I suggest that since God has given you His word and His call, that you courteously decline your Uncleā€™s kind invitation? It may make it more difficult and confusing to follow Godā€™s revelation to you. It wonā€™t get easier, only harder if you go with him, and it will be it harder on him if you give hope that you will embrace his church by accompanying him.
 
Hooah! (former MP here)

Kathy, it was so great reading your story. I just recently joined the Church (was baptized and confirmed at Easter vigil) myself and it has been a great journey so far. I actually became interested in the Catholic Church about 10 years ago when I was deployed to Bosnia. My boss (a LTC) was a very devout Catholic and watching him pray and go to Mass really inspired me to learn more about the faith.

Anyways, this is about you, not me.

Sorry to hear that the parish has not returned your call, but like Evangel already said, the parish you contacted may be really busy. If youā€™re from SC (I assume thatā€™s what SC in your name stands for), take a look at their diocesan website (catholic-doc.org). You can find your ā€œhomeā€ parish on that site. I would contact them first as they are technically responsible for you (we are free to attend Mass anywhere we wish, but I recommend this as itā€™s the proper thing to do).

Glad to hear you have a brother to guide you. I also recommend the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and maybe even Catholicism for Dummies.
 
Welcome! You start going to Mass on Sunday as soon as possible. It would be great if you could go with your brother; he can ā€œtalkā€ you through it.
 
My first advise is: Call the parish back!

Many parishes, like mine, have only part-time staff, and volunteer help is inconsistent.
They tend to respond to urgent matters first (funeral Masses, emergency calls, etc.)
Phone messages can be misplaced. People can be on vacation. Call and leave a message ā€“ ā€œplease have the RCIA leader call me as soon as possible.ā€

Youā€™re on the right track! Gaining knowledge about the faith is a great adventure. Keep reading and studying ā€“ but only with prayer.

Seems like you already have a sponsor!
 
Evangel:
Thank you very much for your guidance. I have been using this site extensively during my 1st week of discovery, to include the forums. There is another parish thatā€™s actually closerā€¦so I will give them a call in the a.m. when I get out of class. Thank you for your prayers! God Bless!

Trishie:
Thank you so much dear! I PMā€™d you šŸ™‚ I thanked him for the invite but that was it. This was before the beginning of my transformation, but now when I talk to him I will tell him. God Bless and I will say your name in my prayers :hug3:

Damooster:
My hubby was stationed in an MP unit at Ft. Campbell, KY for almost 11yrs. He retired last yearā€¦he wasnā€™t an MP though!
Congrats are in order for your baptism and conformation! :extrahappy: I know my journey is just starting but I canā€™t wait to be where you are! I have such a renewed joy in my heart! :extrahappy:
Yes, that is what the SC stands for. I did do what you suggested and there are several parishes in my city. I had just found the one I called on google. So I should call the one in closer proximity?
Thank you. Unfortunately, my brother works on an oil rig in the Gulf. Heā€™s only home 2 wks a month. When he comes home next week Iā€™ll attend mass w/him at his parish (same state diff. city), but I donā€™t think I can wait til then!!!
Wish I woulda seen your list before I went to the bookstore yesterday :o I bought The Catholicism AnswerBook
Thank you and God Bless!

Catholic1954:
Thatā€™s my momā€™s birth year šŸ™‚ I just told Mooster that I donā€™t think I can wait til my brother comes home! Thank you and God Bless!

quiet52:
The parish I called had an answering service (not machine). I will call again, but I will also call another thatā€™s closer.
Yes, quiet, I do pray before I study/research and ask God for guidance and that I want to see what HE wants me to see. Iā€™ve prayed and worked steadfastly on keeping an open mind through this and so far itā€™s paying off I believe.
Will my brother be able to sponsor me although heā€™s in a different city? Iā€™m only vaguely familiar with the processā€¦
 
An updateā€¦

I talked to my Mom today. No time like the present, huh?!

It went far better than I expected. As I said, sheā€™s not been in church forā€¦wowā€¦20yrs now. Didnā€™t realize itā€™s been that long. But when she was in church, she was close to God. You could see it in her before she opened her mouth to speak. She took it well and had the normal Catholic misconceptions. Praise God I have been researching and studying as I knew exactly what to say to defend the Church! Iā€™m telling you this site is wonderful! Of course she wanted KJV scripture of which I kindly obliged. Whoever thought to put scripture next to the traditions, history, and beliefs should be kissed!!! :blessyou:

I have class in the a.m. but I will update everyone on the deal with the parish. I even thought of just stopping in. Can I do that??? I donā€™t want to look like an idiot:p

Thank you ALL for such a warm welcome and keeping me and my family in your prayers. Until tomorrowā€¦

God Bless!

Kathy
 
Kathy, youā€™re a delight. šŸ™‚

ā€¦And thank you for your prayers.
 
BornAgain11 said:
I think you need to check out www.pro-gospel.org before you make your decision! May the Lord Jesus direct your path to the truth!
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Proclaiming The Gospel Ministries , established in 1991 by Mike Gendron
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**The Roman Catholic Church, **established 32ad by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ā€¦This is a no brainer Kathy!
 
**Mike Gendronā€™s "The Purpose Of Proclaiming The Gospel Ministries **http://www.pro-gospel.org/


  1. *] To urge Roman Catholics to renounce their faith in anything that opposes or nullifies the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    *] To persuade Roman Catholics to personally place their complete trust in Jesus Christ, His word, His grace, His redemption, His perfect sacrifice, His substitutionary atonement, and His finished work, so they can be saved from the power and penalty of sin and become children of God.
    *] To expose the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church that oppose or nullify the true Gospel, so people can know truth from error and not be deceived.
    *] To awaken Christians and evangelical churches to the reality that Catholics who adhere to the official dogmas of the Roman Catholic Church need to hear the gospel and repent from their dead works. (Hebrews 6:1)
 
BornAgain11 said:
I think you need to check out www.pro-gospel.org before you make your decision! May the Lord Jesus direct your path to the truth!
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According to Mike Gendron, Jesus Christ paid ā€œthe eternal punishment for sin when he died as manā€™s substitute.ā€ That doesnā€™t sound like the Gospel you find in the Scriptures. If Jesus Christ paid the eternal punishment for sin, that means heā€™s still in Hell, right?

According to Mike Gendron, ā€œthe gift of eternal life ā€¦ can never be revoked.ā€ That doesnā€™t match the New Testament testimony of St. Paul and others that we can lose our salvation.

Kathy, continue pursuing this call of conversion to the Catholic Church. God loves you and wants you in to come home!
 
BornAgain11 said:
I think you need to check out www.pro-gospel.org before you make your decision! May the Lord Jesus direct your path to the truth!
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Mike Gendronā€™s ā€œThe Purpose Of Proclaiming The Gospel Ministriesā€ **
www.pro-gospel.org


  1. *] To urge Roman Catholics to renounce their faith in anything that opposes or nullifies the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
    *] To persuade Roman Catholics to personally place their complete trust in Jesus Christ, His word, His grace, His redemption, His perfect sacrifice, His substitutionary atonement, and His finished work, so they can be saved from the power and penalty of sin and become children of God.
    *] To expose the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church that oppose or nullify the true Gospel, so people can know truth from error and not be deceived.
    *] To awaken Christians and evangelical churches to the reality that Catholics who adhere to the official dogmas of the Roman Catholic Church need to hear the gospel and repent from their dead works. (Hebrews 6:1)
 
The Four Marks of the Church

The Nicene Creed identifies four marks (qualities or characteristics) which help to identify the true Church of Jesus Christ. The Nicene Creed A.D. 325 states, "We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church". Thus we have the four identifying marks or characteristics that we can expect to find in the true Church.
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The Church is One
The true Church of Jesus Christ must have a unity in belief, in worship, and in government or leadership. Unity in belief and worship means that the Church of today must hold to the same teachings and traditions that were given to the Twelve Apostles by Christ and subsequently passed on to their successors. The true Church must adhere to the same beliefs today as were practiced by the early Christians. The Bible tells us that there should be one flock (Jews and Gentiles) and one shepherd (John 10:16). Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11 and John 10:14). He entrusted His flock on earth (the Church) to Peter and his successors (John 21:15-17). Jesus knew that there would be contention among His followers so He prayed for unity of His Church ā€œthat they may be oneā€ (John 17:11 and John 17:22-23). The unity that Christ prayed for is to be for ALL: ALL nations, concerning ALL doctrines of faith and morals, and for ALL ages to come.The unity of the Catholic Church is to be found under one visible head of government and leadership, the Apostolic College with Peter and his successors as its head.
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The Church is Holy
The true Church of Jesus Christ must have holiness. Holiness in its founder, holiness in its principles, holiness in its members, and holiness in its miracles. The Bible tells us that Jesus prayed for the holiness of His Church, to ā€œSanctify themā€ (John 17:17), ā€œconsecrated in truthā€ (John 17:19). Jesus Christ desires that the Church consist of His own sheep who have been purified for Him as an acceptable people (Titus 2:14). However, we must expect that there will be unworthy members in His Church as well. To demonstrate this, Jesus gave us some parables to help in our understanding. In the parable of the sower of seed, Jesus shows us the good and bad dispositions with which various men hear the word of God (Matthew 13:3-8). In the parable of the weeds and the wheat, He said that we must allow both the weeds and the wheat to grow together in the field until it is time for the harvest (Matthew 13:24-30). In another parable, he likened the kingdom of heaven to a net full of good fish and bad fish which will be separated by the angels at the close of the age (Matthew 13:47-50). Jesus also tells the story of the king who saw one of his guests without a wedding garment. When asked how he got there, the man was speechless and the king had him cast into the outer darkness (Matthew 22:11-14). All of these parables point to the fact that there will be both holy and unholy people together in the Church until the final judgment when the unholy members will be cast out (Matthew 7:16-17). Indeed, scandalous crimes have been committed by some members of the Catholic Church. Sometimes these mistakes have involved not only the laity, but also priests, bishops, and on occasion even a pope. These scandals do not prove that the Catholic Church is false, only that the Church contains sinners as well as saints. Paulā€™s words concerning the Jews also applies to Christians. (Romans 3:3-4) (see also 2 Timothy 2:13)
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he Church is Catholic**
The word ā€œcatholicā€, with a small ā€œcā€, means general or universal, from the Greek word katholikos. ā€œCatholicā€ comes from the Greek. ā€œUniversalā€ comes from the Latin. They both mean ā€œallā€. The word ā€œcatholicā€ first occurs in Christian use in the letter of St. Ignatius of Antioch to the Smyrnaeans around A.D. 110: ā€œWheresoever the bishop shall appear, there let the people be, even as where Jesus is, there is the Catholic Churchā€. The Catholic Church consists of a universality in time and in place. There are two elements to the word ā€œuniversalā€: 1) all AND one, and, 2) all IN one. The Catholic Church has consistently been the ā€œuniversalā€ Church for the past 2,000 years. The Bible tells us that the gospel will continue to be preached throughout the whole world until the end of time (Matthew 24:14), to the whole creation throughout all the world (Mark 16:15), and by the power of the Holy Spirit to the end of the earth (Acts 1:8). The Catholic Church (with a capital ā€œCā€) is catholic (with a small ā€œcā€) or universal because it consists of ā€œALL of Christā€™s teachings to ALL men at ALL times in ALL places.ā€
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The Church is Apostolic**
The true Church must always teach the identical doctrines that were originally delivered to it by Peter and the Apostles. Her ministers must derive their powers from the Apostles by an uninterrupted chain of succession and their teachings must be the same as those of Christā€™s Apostles. ā€œConsequently, no church can claim to be the true one whose doctrines differ from those of the Apostles, or whose ministers are unable to trace, by an unbroken chain, their authority to an Apostolic source; just as our Minister to England can exercise no authority in that country unless he is duly commissioned by our Government and represents its views.ā€ We read in the Bible that Peter is the rock upon which Christ will build His Church (Matthew 16:18). Christ knew that Peter would not live until the end of time, so the promise to protect His Church against the powers of death must have been intended to include Peterā€™s successors as well. Jesus commissioned His disciples to preach the gospel and make disciples of all nations. He promised that He would be with them always, to the close of the age (Matthew 28:18-20). Again, since He knew that the disciples would not live until the close of the age, this promise must also apply to their successors. The Church was ā€œbuilt upon the foundation of the Apostlesā€ (Ephesians 2:19-22). ā€œAny church claiming to be Christā€™s own must be able to trace its lineage in unbroken continuity back to the apostles.ā€
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japhy said:
According to Mike Gendron, Jesus Christ paid ā€œthe eternal punishment for sin when he died as manā€™s substitute.ā€ That doesnā€™t sound like the Gospel you find in the Scriptures. If Jesus Christ paid the eternal punishment for sin, that means heā€™s still in Hell, right?

According to Mike Gendron, ā€œthe gift of eternal life ā€¦ can never be revoked.ā€ That doesnā€™t match the New Testament testimony of St. Paul and others that we can lose our salvation.

Kathy, continue pursuing this call of conversion to the Catholic Church. God loves you and wants you in to come home!
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*****You put your faith into a church, when you should be putting your faith ONLY in the Lord Jesus Christ. He did pay it all, on the cross at calvery. It was His blood covering attonment that sealed the deal. We are to put our faith in Jesus alone!!! That is what scripture says! READ John 10:4-16, Colossians 2: 13-14 Hbrews 10:14 Hebrews 9:22 1 John 1:7 Hebrews 1:3 Hebrews 10:18 John 19:30 Acts 17:11 Shall I continue?
 
japhy said:
According to Mike Gendron, Jesus Christ paid ā€œthe eternal punishment for sin when he died as manā€™s substitute.ā€ That doesnā€™t sound like the Gospel you find in the Scriptures. If Jesus Christ paid the eternal punishment for sin, that means heā€™s still in Hell, right?

According to Mike Gendron, ā€œthe gift of eternal life ā€¦ can never be revoked.ā€ That doesnā€™t match the New Testament testimony of St. Paul and others that we can lose our salvation.

Kathy, continue pursuing this call of conversion to the Catholic Church. God loves you and wants you in to come home!
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ā€œAccording to Mike Gendron, ā€œthe gift of eternal life ā€¦ can never be revoked.ā€ That doesnā€™t match the New Testament testimony of St. Paul and others that we can lose our salvation.-ā€
***ā€”YOUR RIGHT I do not agree with this theory ā€œonce saved always savedā€ ā€¦that is why you should never put your trust in a mere man. Only Jesus Christ is ā€œthe way the truth and the lifeā€
Mr. Gendron does open up a lot of other truths found in the Bible for those who are confused to where to turn.
 
In the spirit of love there is unity with room for diversity without elimination. Christ consciousness is ready to reveal itself to the sincere soul that makes an intense effort to search for love. It seems Our Lord is guiding you with His love. What is needed is not submission to an external authority, a flawless book, or a rigid church that divides and eliminates, but an inward realization of God that unites. It is good that your are testing your realization with reason, witnessing it at work and perceiving the unity of everything in the different churches that you have attended. In every race, in every country and in every stage of history and culture people talk about God so we must admit that our minds are being qualified and supported with Godā€™s love to reach within our selves and others to experience Godā€™s pure consciousness that permeates everything. Good luck in your search.
 
SC_Peach said:
Hi all šŸ™‚

Iā€™m new here. My name is Kathy, !'m 37, married, 4 kids, currently a f/t student hoping for acceptance to my nursing program for fall '09. I want to share my story and what brought me here.

My background is Pentecostal, particularly, Church of God until the age of 17. Graduated HS and joined the Army.

Iā€™ve not been active in church since. My mom/dad, grandmother, great-grandmother, uncle, all were in Church of God. It was all I knew. Around the age of 12/13 I started questioning things. Mostly things that the ā€˜churchā€™ said we couldnā€™t do. All of which I was made to abide by. After being taught that **everything ** was sin, needless to say when I left home I was buck wild. Met my husband while stationed in Germany, we married in Denmark. Been together 17 years and he just retired from the Army last April. In the years weā€™ve been back in the states, there were many times I felt the need to go to church. I tried many. Many. None of which I ever really felt comfortable at. I do go to my mother-in-lawā€™s church (Pentecostal, non-denom) when we visit her. I like her church, but I think I feel comfortable there because I know everyone.

Recently, Iā€™d say probably a month ago now, I decided to stop cussing. Big move for me, let me tell ya. And after about a week or so I was getting to where I wasnā€™t thinking of the cuss word(s) even though I wasnā€™t saying them and thatā€™s when I began praying. Thanking God for things I should have thanked him for, asking for guidance and putting an issue w/my school in his hands. Iā€™ve been doing really well. So, this past Tuesday, I came home from class and was on the computer busy w/homework. I donā€™t know for sure if I can describe this to you and you understand, but I pray that you do. I was doing homework and deep in my heart/soul and deep in my head I hear/feel the words ā€œCatholic Churchā€. Thatā€™s it nothing else. Now it wasnā€™t an audible voice as if someone were speaking out loud, like me talking to my husband. It was ā€˜inā€™ me. I looked around like I was crazy. And I was just like ā€œWowā€. I had to finish my h/wā€¦kids were about to come home, had to fix dinner, etc. So after dinner, I got on the computer and typed in Google ā€œCatholicā€. This site was the first to come up. All I did was look around, etc. I also went to catholic.org and looked around there as well. The next day I ended up calling a local parish and havenā€™t heard back yet. So, I took a notebook and I wrote down all the things that I believe and/or had issues with how I was raised. Then made a list of questions I had about Catholicism. And prayed. I told God, I donā€™t know what this means, but please give me guidance. Iā€™ve felt this tremendous pull toward the Catholic church since. Iā€™ve been online reading when I can. Before I look for something, I ask God to show me what He wants me to know/see/understand. Iā€™ve basically been trying to reasearch and find answers myself.

I emailed my brother. Heā€™s the only Catholic I know. He converted a few years ago and yes, we were raised in the same church. He is very supportive and very encouraging. Heā€™s helping to answer my questions the best he can but advised me 1) to call a local parish (which I did) and 2) to go to the bookstore and find a book on RCIA or catechism(hope I spelled that right). I did that today.

I believe, right now, that Iā€™m on the path of Truth. I feel it. Iā€™ve learned so much in the last few days. I hope that my taking those steps to stop cussing, opened my spirit up to be able to listen and that what I felt/heard was God. I donā€™t want to cast doubt at all, I guess Iā€™m needing some reassurance or confirmation. Catholic church/Catholicism was the last thing on my mind. I mean it really threw me for a loop. Last weekend my uncle invited us to attend church w/him (non-denom) but I gave no real answer, just a thank you.

Any advice, encouragement anything, is greatly appreciated.

God Bless,
Kathy
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Hello and welcome, Kathy!

First, I just want to say that it is absolutely wonderful that you feel God is calling you to Catholicism! As a recent convert (Easter Vigil 2009), I can understand some of the feelings you are experiencing, and I definitely would encourage you to keep going! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as well.

God Bless!

Stef

P.S.- If you want, you can feel free to send me a private message any time šŸ™‚
 
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