The joy of conversion, Christian community, and the Catholic faith
“I suggest that you use the experiences of the last few months. What has the Lord brought you through in the last couple of months? Think of one particular incident. Specifically, what story can you share of how God has given you hope when you needed it? Maybe, like me, you failed to trust him at times when you were so unhappy. Did he abandon you or reveal his merciful love to you in an unexpected way?”
God lets me wait for the surprise ending as my sisters did. My older sister would make me wait, just like I did my little sister, for a surprise kiss or cookie until the big task was finished — cleaning the bathroom, cooking dinner or decorating for a party.
When I work hard at my goals and wait on Jesus, I enjoy the ending more than the start because of the joy of looking in his eyes and anticipating a glorious ending.
A uniquely effective and timely guidebook for the New Evangelization, I’m delighted to have this opportunity to review Nancy Ward’s Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story: Tools, Tips & Testimonies. This unique guidebook is a much-needed work for our time. As most know, decades of disastrously poor formation programs have led the Church to a worldwide crisis of faith.
Our focus on the new evangelization makes Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story perfect for parish studies and for the individual seeking opportunities for one-on-one sharing,
Here’s an idea! You are stuck at home. Restless. Uneasy. Unmotivated. You need something to give you hope. Here’s that something: Sharing Your Catholic Faith Stories: Tools, Tips, and Testimonies! Thirty Catholics sharing the fascinating experiences of their conversion, spiritual renewal and return to Catholicism. Their stories lift your spirits and give you the hope...
What does Spring mean to you?
On this first day of Spring, in the middle of the uncertainty created by a pandemic, what is needed is the hope that comes with each new Spring.
Which of these quotations most closely expresses your vision of Spring? Why?
“Spring — an experience in immortality.” — Henry David Thoreau
It is helpful to see that St. Matthew, in chapters five to seven, develops a process of spiritual growth starting with the Beatitudes beginning in 5:3-12. This is a nine-step ladder to grow in holiness and get to heaven. We see here the three major stages of growth from the Purgative stage of turning away from serious sin in our five senses. It is called the Dark Night of the Senses.
“Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story” encourages Catholics to use the simple, workable tools outlined in the book to help organize and share their stories with others. The personal stories leave the reader inspired and motivated to share their stories. Each story is unique. I loved all of them because each story shared their journey of faith where they were at, what happened, and where they are now.
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