Thank you for this article...I was not born to Catholic parents, was never a Catholic...always was a Protestant..and yet, over the years, have come to doubt very much, that various Protestant religions actually have the whole truth within them, as they all have so many different and wildly varying beliefs...
I have long fought myself internally, regarding the Catholic religion...never did buy into the arguments that because they were supposedly around from the beginning of Christianity, and that their history, and traditions, and early church fathers, had more knowledge and more authority to speak about the truth of what the Bible said...
And yet...over the years, I have found myself drawn more and more to the Catholic faith... for a wide variety of reasons....one of those reasons, is that altho I do not participate in any of the religious threads on FR, I do manage to read almost all of them, and contemplate what is said in these threads, and pray over what I have read...
Without saying anything negative about any posters, or their postings, I will dwell on the positive...which is, that the Catholic posters, have brought forward a wealth of information, a wealth of historical information, and absolutely clear and stunning arguments and discussions for defending and supporting their faith....I am truly in awe of the Catholics who come here, and really, against some absolutely awful things being said about them, and to them, remain thoughtful, reverent, and willing to assist any and all who ask for help in understanding...
I have no doubt at this point in my life, that my further study into the Catholic religion is the direction that I should be taking...its just clearly apparent to me, that indeed, it is the Catholic religion which does hold within it, the Truth...and this is something that even just a few years ago, I would have never dreamed of saying...
So thanks to all those Catholics on these threads, who through their own diligent perseverance when under attack, are able to remain patient, helpful, and most of all, civil...and so very willing to share so much of their beliefs, their history, and their traditions...I think its their faith, in action...
So thanks to all, who have been effective evangelizers for the Catholic faith...perhaps one day, I shall be able to count myself among you...
"So thanks to all, who have been effective evangelizers for the Catholic faith...perhaps one day, I shall be able to count myself among you..."
Wonderful post! Lent is coming up, starting on Wednesday: perhaps you can journey with us as we anticipate Christ's most glorious Death and Resurrection, and use it as a time to learn more about the Faith.
Dear Andysandmikesmom -
I would like to be the first to say "Welcome Home!"
I have been where you are! I was brought up as a Presbyterian, then became Episcopalian as an adult, and just a few months ago was confirmed as a Roman Catholic. If you are searching for Truth, you will find it - in the Catholic Church. I, too, could never have imagined actually being Catholic even a year ago, but sometimes when one finally understands Truth, it is like a lightbulb going on. Everything finally makes sense...
The EWTN Religious Catalogue has a wealth of books which tell conversion stories. They are always very interesting and enlightening. God certainly moves in mysterious ways! Also, you might check out EWTN's show "The Journey Home" which will be on tonight (Monday) at 8 p.m. EST. The show features guests who have either converted from another religion or denomination or Catholics who left the Church but then came back. It's always very interesting and enlightening.
Please freepmail me if you have any questions or if I may be of any help. My journey took about 35 years, and many, many questions answered, but better late than never! I truly breathed a sigh of relief after Confirmation, as I realized that I was safely home inside the Church - such an awesome gift from Our Lord!
nanette
Welcome Home! May God be with you and guide your steps to the fullness of His revelation!
Bless you! Rest assured of my prayers on your journey.
May God bless you as you continue on this faith journey through life!