Eater Vigil 2008

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I just got back from Easter Vigil at my church. This was my first vigil as a Catholic, even accounting for my past. For those of you who don’t know me, I grew up Catholic and left the Church at age 20. I became a Baptist, and after almost 30 years I have returned.

And to think that only a year ago, I went to an Easter Vigil as my niece and nephew were baptized and confirmed. I remember that all the Bible readings were cool (except they always have to throw in one of those Apocryphal readings). But all the kneeling, standing, candles, lighting the fire, etc. I almost couldn’t stand. I kept thinking to myself, “these people are pagans. Pagans!”

How far the Lord has brought me in less than a year. I can’t believe that I could never see the truth as revealed through the Church. My first Mass as a Catholic was last August, on Assumption Sunday. I once rejected Mary as our Mother. Now I have had more victory over sin in the past year because of her intervention than I have ever had in my entire life. Praise God for his grace and mercy and lovingkindness! Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
 
God bless you and WELCOME HOME! I’m so happy for you. Please pray for my sister, “C”. She has been away from the Church for more than 30 years… and is mired in the lies of the New Age Movement. Please, pray for her. And a very HAPPY EASTER to you.

P.S. I was away from the Church for 10 years. And it was Our Blessed Mother who brought me back to her Son, and to the Church, too. I am in awe, each time I think of the generosity of Jesus, in sharing His own precious Mother with us.
 
I am excessively happy for you. I was raised baptist, but always longed for the Catholic church, to be a part of it even though I knew nothing about it except the lies I had been told. I knew no one that was Catholic nor had I been inside. But anytime I walked by a Catholic Church I always felt like it was pulling at me, telling me to come home. So when I grew up that is exactly what I did and I have never felt more peace. I am at home and home is where I’ll stay. Happy Easter to all !
 
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I am excessively happy for you. I was raised baptist, but always longed for the Catholic church, to be a part of it even though I knew nothing about it except the lies I had been told. I knew no one that was Catholic nor had I been inside. But anytime I walked by a Catholic Church I always felt like it was pulling at me, telling me to come home. So when I grew up that is exactly what I did and I have never felt more peace. I am at home and home is where I’ll stay. Happy Easter to all !
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Oh, how wonderful! :hug1: God is SO good. Happy Easter!
 
jmcdzzz said:
How far the Lord has brought me in less than a year. I can’t believe that I could never see the truth as revealed through the Church. My first Mass as a Catholic was last August, on Assumption Sunday. I once rejected Mary as our Mother. Now I have had more victory over sin in the past year because of her intervention than I have ever had in my entire life. Praise God for his grace and mercy and lovingkindness! Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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Thank you so much for sharing your faith with us. Thanks be to God! Hail, Holy Queen! Our Blessed Virgin is so loving. I couldn’t agree more that She helps us so much! She is the most loving Mother!

If you could, please remember my brother and sister too! They’ve been away from the Church around 30 years also. They both are very good Christians.

God bless.
 
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