I used to go to Mass for the socialization and homily. Now, I go for Jesus

[Giannawannabe]

I have slowly come to realize that I no longer go to Mass to “feel good”. I go to be with Jesus!!! Going to Mass to be with Jesus and to receive Him in the Holy Eucharist makes me “feel good” in a different way. I have prayed so long to increase my love for Jesus. I kept thinking I was “missing out” on something when listening to my friends talk about going to Mass.
I get so excited during the Consecration. I actually visualize a veil being lifted over the altar, bringing everyone closer to Heaven.
I am so thankful. I also have been compelled to attend daily Mass more often----I am so disappointed when I can’t go.
I just wanted to share my experience and wonder if anyone else has had the same one.

 

[NotWorthy]

I assume you can relate to Sunday’s Gospel. Your seeds were sowed in fertile ground. So even though you’ve been through a drought (regarding your spirituality), you had the deep roots to sustain it. That’s the makings of a true faith, my friend!

NotWorthy

 

[jegow]

I sure have had that experience. It’s an awesome thing once the reality of the Mass hits a person. So - Amen! I’m happy for you, that you have had this experience.

So … do you go to daily Mass now? That’s what eventually happened to me. I wanted to experience that as many days as I was able.

 

[Tonks40]

Go figure! I’ve gone through the same experience myself. I’m now attending daily Mass, and find that spending time with my Friend Jesus is one of my most favorite things to do. I also find that I’m more reverent at Mass now, realizing the amazing grace He gave us when he sacrificed His life for our sins. I hope to pass down this understanding to my teenage sons, who due to no one’s fault but my own in the past have a precarious understanding of their Catholic faith. I’m hoping by grace and by my example they’ll yearn to learn more about it.

Tonks40

 

[Mamamull]

Gianna,

That is the way it should be – just think how many others are being led to Christ just that way.

I am most happy for you that you are experiencing this growth.

Now if I could not see my relatives who left The Faith for protestantism as “leaving Jesus” . Hacks the Prots off, but they don’t have the Real Presence and that is the meaning of Mass.

 

[Edwin1961]

Good News to hear!
I go to Church on Sunday NOT because I have to but because I WANT TO!
There is a difference here.

Yes, everyone should go becuase it is a Mortal Sin if you don’t go, but going because YOU WANT TO is really a sense of Freedom!.

 

[Giannawannabe]

jegow:

I sure have had that experience. It’s an awesome thing once the reality of the Mass hits a person. So - Amen! I’m happy for you, that you have had this experience.

So … do you go to daily Mass now? That’s what eventually happened to me. I wanted to experience that as many days as I was able.

Yes. I try to go as often as possible. During the summer months, I’ve been trying to bring my kids at least 1 time per week. I LOVE daily Mass. It’s so quiet and peaceful. One can truly appreciate the miracle taking place without the usual distractions of Sunday Mass.

 

[Giannawannabe]

Edwin1961:

Good News to hear!
I go to Church on Sunday NOT because I have to but because I WANT TO!
There is a difference here.

Yes, everyone should go becuase it is a Mortal Sin if you don’t go, but going because YOU WANT TO is really a sense of Freedom!.

This is EXACTLY what I was trying to say Edwin1961!!!

 

[Giannawannabe]

Mamamull:

Gianna,

That is the way it should be – just think how many others are being led to Christ just that way.

I am most happy for you that you are experiencing this growth.

Now if I could not see my relatives who left The Faith for protestantism as “leaving Jesus” . Hacks the Prots off, but they don’t have the Real Presence and that is the meaning of Mass.

Lately,
I’ve been praying for all the Protestants I know, and the lapsed/lukewarm Catholics during the Consecration—I offer them to the Father to change and soften their hearts to hear God’s will for their lives.