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Conversion / Eucharist / Evangelization / Joy / Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story

Testimony: Finding Jesus in the Eucharist

As a lifelong Catholic, I spent many years going through the motions of Mass, catechism class, sacramental preparation, and prayer, without allowing myself to appreciate the beauty of our faith. For a time as an adult, I even drifted away from going to church altogether. Often, even when I was present, I had zero realization of, or respect for, the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.

I allowed myself to be disconnected. I didn’t desire to encounter him and accept his unconditional love found in his sacrifice and resurrection in the Eucharist. I didn’t appreciate the gift before me in the person of our Savior. Little did I know that his Body and Blood would become my point of conversion back to the faith I was baptized into. A fall morning Mass in Ordinary Time changed everything for me—not what I believed, but what I experienced.

Books / Conversion / Evangelization / Joy / Nancy Ward / Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story

Do you panic when asked about your Catholic faith?

Right on the Mark!
When we are asked how we first realized that Jesus is our Lord who loves us, few will be able to share a coherent and extemporaneous narrative. We will probably recall our stories of faith randomly without order. Her many suggestions, especially of journaling and creating a timeline, make for a better understanding of our lives and later, for sharing our stories. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and had to carve a particular time to read it. I did not want to rush myself through the book because I found it spiritually nourishing to be able to dig deep into my memory files to recall those incidents in my life when I realized Jesus was with me. As she was going through her tips and techniques, I knew I was going to implement these in my future writings. The emotions that she felt during her journey were so alive that I thought I was walking in her shoes in my journey as well. A very inspiring read and a treasure-trove of writing tips and faith stories – An Anonymous Writer

Conversion / Coronavirus / Evangelization / Giveaways / Joy / Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story

Who has a story of hope?

Do you have a story of your conversion or return to the Catholic Church? A Covid-19 survival story that renewed your faith? A miraculous answer to a prayer or supernatural healing?

If you’ve ever wished you could be a more effective witness to God’s truth and love, you can learn to share YOUR Catholic faith story. You have a story only you can tell, and someone needs to hear it!

My book. Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story, Tools, Tips and Testimonies is perfect for those of us who recognize the God-moments of grace that continue to transform us into the creation God designed us to be.