New Catholics-How is it going?

[Tiberius1701]

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[novusCatholic]

I “swam the Tiber” at Easter Vigil 2005.

That was a great conversion story, usemelord. I enjoyed reading it.

My conversion came a few months prior to my 61st birthday.

I converted this year at 40. I really wish that I had found the Church sooner. I feel like I’ve found a great treasure. As much as I appreciate it, I imagine that you do even more.

The more I learned, the more I had to learn. I couldn’'t get enough.

I know exactly what you mean. It feeds upon itself, doesn’t it? One topic leads to another. One revelation after another. There is so much depth and history with the Catholic faith.

The seminal moment came when I understood what actually happens during the consecration—that the elements of bread and wine become the Real Presence of Christ’s Body and Blood; that when we take Communion in a worthy manner, Christ lives in us, and we live in Him.

The first time that I received, during Easter Vigil, was one of the most emotional moments of my life. I never want to forget that experience. Isn’t it great that I can go back for more every single day?!

Thanks for sharing, usemelord. I love hearing the stories of converts who have such a great appreciation for the Church and are one fire with enthusiasm!

 

[zipperc98]

…and His mercy and grace are inexhaustible. Praised be our one Lord and one God. (Aren’t new Catholics just obnoxious!!! Would we have it any other way?)

I wish I was being more obnoxious…LOL. Amen!

 

[PJM]

=SC Peach;8117853]I have been away from the forums for a while…but God has drawn me back. I’ve been searching and searching the forums and THIS thread was what my heart said I was looking for.

December will be 2 yrs. since swimming the Tiber; can’t believe it’s been 2yrs. already. These past 2yrs have been a tumultuous roller-coaster ride. I have been fighting Satan the ENTIRE time. After confirmation, I had a hard time adjusting to life on my own as a new Catholic. Here I was so thankful I came Home but was on my own. For real. Aside from my brother I’m the only Catholic in my family, including in-laws. None of my friends are Catholic. I love my Mother with all my heart…her comments never cease. Can’t say anything about the Homily, Mass, etc. Nothing. My husband was supportive of my conversion, but doesn’t fully understand the ‘why’ of my converting. Explaining is of no avail.

I was in nursing school at the time I was attending RCIA and shortly thereafter my conversion. My mistake? Putting school before God. God is first. Period. No buts. My faithful attendance was now at best, sporadic. What suffered? 3 things: 1)my relationship with Christ 2)my family was now more at odds with one another than ever before 3)my grades. After getting dropped from the nursing program at my school this past spring, I had about 3 months where I was not in school. It was in this time that I did some serious soul-searching and asked myself “What’s missing? What is different now than 6mos, a year ago?” I realized then my grave mistake. God got pushed down on the list. I now have my priorities in the correct order and as a result my life is getting back on track.

Please…keep me and my family in your prayers. I appreciate the opportunity to be able to vent a little.

THANKS,

A GREAT reminder for all of us:

God First

Family Second

Work Thired

Everything else

When in doubt see #1

God Bless you. Hang in and Pray often:thumbsup:

Pat