My Feast of the Immaculate Conception

[Thom18]

Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Second Sunday of Advent supersedes it, though), and I just wanted to post something a bit personal. I reverted on this day four years ago, and I recently found out that Saint Josephine Bakhita, who I refer to as “one of my mothers” professed her final vows on this feast.

Though this isn’t her feast day, I can’t help but think, because of a previous “encounter” I had with her (her holy card somehow ended up in my mother’s car several years back), that she had something to do with my reversion. So today, even though the Feast of the Immaculate Conception has been pushed back to tomorrow, I’m celebrating one of my spiritual mothers today.

 

[Tis_Bearself]

We’re glad to have you back on board.

It’s really interesting how different saints “find” us like that.

 

[GiftofMercy]

Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Second Sunday of Advent supersedes it, though), and I just wanted to post something a bit personal. I reverted on this day four years ago, and I recently found out that Saint Josephine Bakhita, who I refer to as “one of my mothers” professed her final vows on this feast.

Though this isn’t her feast day, I can’t help but think, because of a previous “encounter” I had with her (her holy card somehow ended up in my mother’s car several years back), that she had something to do with my reversion. So today, even though the Feast of the Immaculate Conception has been pushed back to tomorrow, I’m celebrating one of my spiritual mothers today.

Welcome home to the Church.
I enjoyed reading your story. I have recently watched a documentary on that saint. She is such a wonderful and patient and courageous saint to know and have. What an amazing woman she was. I really admire her life and works. And most importantly her example.

God bless you