[NYer]

I left of my own volition and years later came to accept Christ and was born again.

You were "born again" on the day you were baptized in the Catholic Church. Scripture is clear that baptism is much more than a mere symbol.

In Acts 2:38, Peter tells us, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." When Paul was converted, he was told, "And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name" (Acts 22:16).

At that point, when I started going back to church, I began attending the Catholic church I was raised in. I also had gone out and bought a Bible, not because anyone told me to, but because I felt the need to.

Was this because your family did not have a bible at home? I see nothing strange or unusual about purchasing a bible.

[Salvation]

** I see nothing strange or unusual about purchasing a bible. **

My friend just had a Jerusalem Bible stolen from her car (hardback).

She now has a paperback version — and I personally like the Jerusalem Bible. Used almost all over the world.