the journey continues...

It's been a while since I've written... or looked at this blog. Time for an update, I suppose. In the midst of much contemplation, research, discussion, prayer, seeking, guidance, etc.. I've continued to realize that my heart is finding its home in the Catholic church. Its been an amazingly trying three years, with periods of feeling torn and times of embracing life as a Catholic-Lutheran. And now as I face the decision that needs to be made, though there have been things that have troubled me in regards to other peoples' perceptions of the catholic church, I am sure of what rings true in my heart and that, i am unable to deny. So, it is indeed official! I have decided to convert to Catholicism this Easter Vigil. Wow.. even after all of these years and discussions.. its still sounds a little crazy. Either way, anyone is welcome to attend the vigil the night before Easter, where myself and the others I've been taking RCIA classes with, will be confirmed. Thank you to all of you who have accompanied me on this journey, in prayer, discussion, encouragement, concern, etc..... it certainly hasn't been an easy road.. but your true companionship is greatly appreciated.


So.. I noticed in looking back on these blogs, that I never finished the story that I started in the "why catholic" post. :) I started to tell the Story about the catholic boy i dated for a few weeks who mentioned RCIA to me. ha! I scoffed at the mention of it.. and now, 3 years later, I find myself completing the class. what was so interesting, actually, i don't know if this had even happened when i started that blog.. but for RCIA, we had a service during mass called the Rite of Welcoming. At this service, the chuch officially welcomes us. We are prayed for, prayed over, and presented a Catholic Bible. Just before that service started, I walked to the back of the church to find my place in line. As I made my way back, who should I run into? None other than the catholic boy I had dated.. of whom I previously written. :) He was shocked to see me there.. and I him! But a sincerely large smile covered my face as I told him what I was doing at that church service. As a side note.. this wasn't even the church he normally atteneded. I was so excited to see him.. just because he planted a seed. He gave me a hug and said he'd be praying for me.. it was great.

Much love to you, my friends, during this Lenten season...