Please pray for my conversion

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I’m raised in a christian family in Sweden, where the lutheran protestant church, also called the Swedish church, is the main church in the country. I’ve been attending services in the Swedish church every Sunday in my whole 21 year long life, but never sincerily been questioning why. There’s never been any reason either, because we’ve a great priest and I’ve got lots of friends in the congregation.

But 5 years ago, my 4 year older brother converted to the Catholic church. I can tell my parents were not at all happy about that. There were a lot of discussions between the three. I did not participate, but listened with interest. Both of my parents think about the Pope as a dictator, but I’ve never actually disliked him. I’ve always thought that my brother’s arguments made sense (e.g. about the Eucharist and the foundation of the first Church), but it is not until now that I’m starting to seek the Truth for real. I’ve been talking a lot to my brother about the Catholic church this week now that he’s at home for Easter celebrations, and of course he’s really pushing me to think about these questions and to seek to learn more about the Catholic church.

Today I went with my brother to the Catholic church in Stockholm for a very special service with the Bishop. At night my parents asked me if I too was about to convert. I could not lie, so I said I’m considering it. This I felt was the first step; to confess my thoughts for my parents. But I’m still at the start of my jurney and have yet a lot to learn. But I already now long for the day when I’ll be able to recieve the body of Christ for real. Please pray for me that this day will come. Only God knows when is the right moment, but I hope at least within a few years, when I’m ready to give up my position in the local Church Counsil.

(Sorry that my English is not perfect)
 
Praying for you from today’s Liturgy of the Hours:

Love of you with our whole heart, Lord God, is holiness.
Increase, then, your gifts of divine grace in us,
so that, as in your Son’s death,
you made us hope for what we believe,
you may likewise, in his resurrection,
make us come to you, our final end.
He lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
Amen.

May the Lord bless us and keep us from all harm; and may he lead us to eternal life.
AMEN
 
Praying that you do not delay entering the Catholic Church. May the Lord help you to leave your position in your local church council without delay. May this new knowledge you have about the Catholic Church move you to learn a lot more and hasten your steps toward union with the mystical body of Christ. May you continue to look to the day you will be able to receive our Lord in the sacraments with great eagerness and let nothing stop you from receiving Him. You are responsible for what you know, dear friend, so please don’t delay doing what you know to be right. May the Lord give you courage, strength, and His peace. Amen.
 
Thinking of you this Easter and sending prayer for you and for your family.
 
Praying for your conversion -

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.:signofcross:
 
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!

Jesus, I trust in You!

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You!

:gopray:
 
Praying for your conversion and your parents’ acceptance of it.
 
I will pray a Rosary for you and also for your family. May God bless you all! :cool:

(No need to apologize for your “not perfect” English - what you wrote is absolutely understandable 🙂 My English is not perfect either, and I’m a native speaker :D)
 
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!
 
Dear Bettan89,

I will pray too.
I understand your feelings.

The major tenet of Catholicism
is that the Eucharist is not a symbol.

When the Priest says: …“take and eat, / drink, in memory of me,”
this is not nostalgia.
Instead it’s the live broadcast of spoken words by Jesus
and through the Priest / Celebrant, at that very given moment.

Thus it’s no longer bread and wine, but it has
transformed into the literal Body and Blood of Christ.

I read the story of the Miracle of Sienna 1730 on the internet,
and hope that you will find it of interest too.
 
Praying for your conversion-

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.:signofcross:
 
Hail Mary, full of grace
the Lord is with thee,
Blessed are thou amongst women
and Blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus
Holy Mary, mother of God
pray for us sinners.
now, and at the hour of our death.
Amen
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women and
blessed is the Fruitof thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
Bettan89 said:
I’m raised in a christian family in Sweden, where the lutheran protestant church, also called the Swedish church, is the main church in the country. I’ve been attending services in the Swedish church every Sunday in my whole 21 year long life, but never sincerily been questioning why. There’s never been any reason either, because we’ve a great priest and I’ve got lots of friends in the congregation.

But 5 years ago, my 4 year older brother converted to the Catholic church. I can tell my parents were not at all happy about that. There were a lot of discussions between the three. I did not participate, but listened with interest. Both of my parents think about the Pope as a dictator, but I’ve never actually disliked him. I’ve always thought that my brother’s arguments made sense (e.g. about the Eucharist and the foundation of the first Church), but it is not until now that I’m starting to seek the Truth for real. I’ve been talking a lot to my brother about the Catholic church this week now that he’s at home for Easter celebrations, and of course he’s really pushing me to think about these questions and to seek to learn more about the Catholic church.

Today I went with my brother to the Catholic church in Stockholm for a very special service with the Bishop. At night my parents asked me if I too was about to convert. I could not lie, so I said I’m considering it. This I felt was the first step; to confess my thoughts for my parents. But I’m still at the start of my jurney and have yet a lot to learn. But I already now long for the day when I’ll be able to recieve the body of Christ for real. Please pray for me that this day will come. Only God knows when is the right moment, but I hope at least within a few years, when I’m ready to give up my position in the local Church Counsil.

(Sorry that my English is not perfect)
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This is truely wonderful news! I am praying for you …
 
I’m praying for you and your whole family.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, we fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To you do we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not our petitions but, in your mercy, hear and answer us. Amen.
 
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