My Catholic Conversion story. A brief discussion about my journey from being a Protestant to converting to a Roman Catholic. #MyCatholicConversion #CatholicConvert
Thank you so much! I'm a Catholic since birth but just recently started to study what do we Catholics, really believe in. I'm looking for the reason why I love the Church, I found the answers just thia week, and realized that the reasons for your conversions are one of the many reason why I love the Catholic church.
Gdrane Rane hello, I suggest you to read Alan Schreck book about "catholic and christian: An explanation of commonly misunderstood catholic beliefs" it reallu helps.
I am a catholic but my husband is protestant i go to their church but the sunday service they preach is a like bible study. No sacred worship. The bread is biscuit and they squeeze in their hands before they distribute. Pastor is the main star. And one thing is scary in the protestant doctrine once save always save. Thats why my husband keep on cheating. I pray to God mercy and grace to enlighten the heart of my husband. I have a son to take care. As catholic, suffering is uniting with my Jesus in calvary. As Jesus say take your cross daily and follow me. God bless you brother.
Thanks for writing and sharing your story. I hope to cover some of the points you've brought up in future videos. Preaching in a protestant church is like an exposition on scripture. Every minister is different in their style and approach. Now as a catholic, I really enjoy the balance that exists in the liturgy of the Word. The 'once saved always saved' doctrine is also called 'eternal security' by some protestant denominations. I never preached eternal security, because I didn't believe in it. Looking at scripture, we find Colossians 1:21-23 which says: And you who once were alienated and hostile in mind because of evil deeds 22 he has now reconciled in his fleshly body through his death, to present you holy, without blemish, and irreproachable before him, 23 provided that you persevere in the faith, firmly grounded, stable, and not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, am a minister. Please notice verse 23, where it says 'provided that you persevere in the faith'. Then we have the words of our Lord in Matthew 7:13-14: “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. 14 How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few. Also in Luke's Gospel 13:23-24: Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” He answered them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough. Finally in John 15:5-6 we find our Lord saying "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. 6 Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned." I'll let those scriptures stand on their own. Keep praying for your husband and relationship. Hand it over to God. I will pray for you and your family. God bless you.
The Conversion to Rome the Bible clearly teaches that a person can never lose their salvation. God does not give the gift of eternal life then change His mind. Salvation can NEVER be earned. The Bible clearly states that. The problem is that some people think praying a prayer, going to church (or whatever else they come up with) can get them to heaven but God's Word (Bible) clearly states that NO ONE is worthy of salvation-- no matter how "good" they are or what they do in life. God clearly states in His Word who gets to heaven and who does not. Did you read all the Bible says about sin, salvation, heaven and hell and who goes where?
Peter Cho -- Mary CANNOT help anyone !! Jesus can. There are many Catholic teachings that are CONTRARY to God's Holy Word. That is why I left Catholicism. I would rather follow what Jesus says than what Catholicism teaches.
I'm a cradle Catholic and I still experience, after confession, a feeling of a heavy weight being lifted. You really do feel lighter after confession. Welcome home!
Your conversion story made me cry. Welcome home brother. Thank you for sharing. I'm a cradle Catholic by the way who is always grateful and joyful each time I hear or watch conversion stories. It made me love my faith more meaningfully.
I became Catholic yr. 1977when I got married,but seldom goes to church and still was confused why many statutes of human images made from woods or marbles were displayed inside churches as this in my perception that why the early Christians during Paul and Peter allowed this to happen mixing the pagan practices of the Greek/Romans to the Church OF CHRIST JESUS OUR SAVIOUR AND OUR LORD. THE ALMIGHTY GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR AND OUR LORD AND BY THE HOLY SPIRIT enlighten upon us all BY HIS GRACE AND MERCY TO HIS CREATION BEING OBEDIENT TO HIS COMMANDMENTS AND TEACHINGS.GOD BE THE GLORY FOREVER AND EVER IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD AMEN.
Welcome home, regular adoration, visiting Jesus, who is alive in the Eucharist,,is life changing.... visit Jesus daily....Receiving Jesus in communion and thanking him and praising him is beautiful. He slowly changes hearts.
Your sins are forgiven in confession and you won't go to hell once you maintain a state of Grace and do not separate from God. The temporal consequences of sin must be repaid also. This can be done in purgatory or you can get relief from these by various means. My favorite is through the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy by saint Faustina. Check it out
@@daisystanley7103 yeah... It's in the Bible... Just not in your Bible. The Bible isn't the peak and summit of faith. That is the Eucharist. Unfortunately something that you will never experience, by your own hand.
skiniomira yes it important that the priests get saved too. Unless we are born again we will not see or enter the kingdom of god. When we call on Jesus the miracle of salvation takes place Luke 23:34-44 Romans 10:9-13
@@seanrathmakedisciples1508 and you too, you should be baptise in water and spirit, john 3:5 "Jesus answered and said to him, 'Truly, truly, Isay unto you ,no one can enter the kingdom of GOD unless they are born of water and spirit".
@@seanrathmakedisciples1508 of course I allways do, and we allways do but baptising is different and even Jesus command all the appostles to baptise every people of nation when he go to Heaven Jesus said "Baptise them In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". . ...
Thank you for your testimony. Absolution from sin with the reward of Christ is the Eucharist are amazing gifts that Christ gave us through His Church. Welcome home!
Barb Wellman Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins Hebrews 9::22 .and only the blood of Jesus the sinless lamb of God could deal with the sins of the world That’s why Jesus was born of a virgin as only the blood of God could pay for the sins of the entire world. You alone are the Holy One,.you alone the Holy One and You alone are God Most High oh Jesus Christ..The Eucharist Or Lords Supper is the celebration of Jesus victory on Calvary when we are participating in Jesus body and blood and receiving His healing and protection from Jesus body and blood. We overcome the evil one by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony Revelation 12 :11
Welcome home brother. You can never go wrong with something anchored in Truth. No matter how other religions or denominations and media do to attack and destroy the Church, Truth and Good will prevail. God bless you.
Mary Jeremiah the church is made up of the body of Christ or those who have repented and called on Jesus is to rescue them from the kingdom of darkness and to bringing them into Jesus kingdom just like the thief next to Jesus on Calvary who called on Jesus and remember him when he was in his kingdom.The Holy Spirit then Baptizes us into the one body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12,13 using fellowship believers to immersion into Jesus death burial and resurrection Romans 6:2-6. Acts 2:38 -46.. Only believers are baptized (never babies) Acts 8:37
welcome home brother... i am a cradled catholic but did not go to confession until few years ago. i was heavily burdened with guilt for many years , then one day i read this whole day confession advertised in big letters in nearby church i think a week before lenten season.. it was a wake up call, i felt this conviction to myself that i got to set this straight with Jesus and be serious about confession... like what you did, i wrote my sins in a piece of paper and brought it to the confession. the priest told me after my confession that it was a very good confession that i did... he was so glad of what i did.. and i felt so light, and my heavy burden was gone. since then i see to it that i confess at least once a month...sometimes in a span of a week ...i became a renewed catholic at that point.... may God be praised.... God bless you
I was born again in the Catholic Church after a confession I made when I was 18 years old. Around 20 years old I started venturing to other denominations was away from the Catholic Church for at least 25 years. And the preacher talked about finding someone you can confide in and make a confession. At that time I was going through depression and when I heard the preacher suggest that a light came into my head I need to see a priest for absolution. That's when I came back to the Catholic church and never left again. Confession and adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament are truly what a sick Soul needs!
Beautiful Testimony! Thank you for sharing your conversion story specially in these times when our Catholic Faith is challenged so much because of the priests involved in sexual abuse. It is hard to understand for people that those sins are the individual sins of the priests and not the sins of the Catholic Church.
Being born again is an act of God not man or our own wishes, or joining a church or something like that. This is the Holy Spirit of God we are talking about, this is what the Father promised after Jesus paid for our sins to give to those who would turn away from their evil works and seek His face. This is not religion or rituals, this is God, Holy Spirit coming to your spirit and uniting to it so that you become a new creation. Only through this union we obtain the power of God to be transformed and to conquer our own sinful selves, anything else is vain and cannot transform us.
Confession to a priest is a great experience. One experiences deliverance and so much peace after that. The priest prays over you ..absolve your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and not his own power.
I agree. I was away from the Catholic Church for 19yrs. My first confession was so wonderful. I thought I was floating. Words cannot express how I felt.
A weird thing about Protestants who believe in Bible only for their faith, I say "where did you get the Bible from? What organization gave you the Bible?" And of course, the Catholic church gave us the Bible, that one denomination that has lineage back to Christ? Yeah that one.
The Catholic Church is NOT a denomination. It is THE ONE and ONLY CHURCH founded by Jesus bcse it has a VALIDLY ORDAINED PRIESTHOOD. Protestants do not have a priesthood. It was cut off at the so-called reformation when the Church of England was founded which was out and out protestantism. Nothing like the anglicanism of today which only came into being in the last century after the Oxford Movement. Read HISTORY OF ENGLAND, THE TUDORS. by PETER ACKROYD. Also THE GREAT UNFROCKED, 1000 years of Church scandaL. by Matthew Parris. The Archbishop of Canterbury may be a christian but he is NOT a validly ordained priest. Anglicans copied their (fake) mass from the catholics and their robes, altars, also. Canterbury Cathedral, The Abbey, York Minister, Lichfield Cathedral etc etc were ALL built by catholics who were murdered by protestants, and belong to us!
Thank you so much this helps thousands of lukewarm Catholics. Yes true when I confessed all my grievous sins I don't remember them anymore. Otherwise all of them haunted me at the back of my mind. I feel free and contented. Jesus instituted the sacrament of confession and to be absolved by a catholic priest. To God be all the glory and honour forever and ever.
Thank you for your video, it was very moving. I'm also on a similar path and hoping to start RCIA in September, I've come to the conclusion that it's the only way for me as there has been something missing with everything I have experienced so far, and God only found me 3 years ago after 47 years of being a non-believer. God bless you my friend.
God bless you as well as you continue on your journey. I hope you have a great RCIA experience. Don't be afraid to ask questions while you're going through RCIA. There's a lot to absorb. RCIA and Mystagogy were extremely beneficial to me.
Welcome to the Catholic Faith....I was born into a Catholic family, went to Catholic schools, received all the Sacraments...I knew all the words, the prayers but it just wasn't real to me.. by the time I was 21, I really didn't care if I lived or not...I don't know how my mother did it but she talked me into going to a Retreat with her....I went to talk to the priest who was running the retreat...after I talked to him...he tells me, "I can't help you"? I went straight to the chapel & begin praying. A woman who I never knew tapped me on the shoulder & out of the blue, asked me if I needed to talk & I started to cry...after talking to her...it was like scales fell from my eyes & everything I learned all those years in Catholic schools I understood so clearly...I felt intoxicated ...filled with the Holy Spirit...the awesome thing about it...He is always there waiting for you to ask...I too watch EWTN, Word on Fire, & there is a website, I find so illuminating Daily Readings & Meditation, Don Schwager, Servants of the Word, they're brothers & have missions all over the world..God bless & Happy Easter, 2019......
I knew I was saved when I was Protestant, and never thought God would lead me to Catholicism. I realized that the Catholic faith is more stable. There's just so much division, and different interpretations among the Protestant faiths. That even as a Non-denominational believer I just felt the instability in it. It wasn't until becoming Catholic that I felt like my feet were on solid ground.
I have exactly the same experience catholisism is special and a full experience of Jesus from Stations of The Cross to the Rosary to Holy Communion its all Christ.
I don't think God led you to Catholicism which contradicts scripture, If you believe like Catholicism teaches you to believe, you are like the Galatians, adding to grace and Paul called them fools. Becoming part of God requires repentance and obedience not joining another church, maybe what you need is to read the scriptures to understand what God is doing. We have to be steady in doing what is right and expect the fruit of righteousness to appear which is Love. Catholicism will confuse you even more, they have sacraments, rituals etc, they claim necessary for salvation when you only need faith and obedience.
fcastellanos57, Christ follower, where in the bible does it specifically says that what the Catholics believe (sacraments, specific rituals, etc.)is contradictory to scripture?
God works in such mysterious ways. I was about as anti-catholic as they come. I'm a covert, revert even! I'm so grateful to God for his patience, and I. Am so in love with the faith given to us by Jesus Christ!
What a beautiful testimony, I really want to say many things about this, but my English is very short, so, I'll try to be very clear, I felt the same like you when I went to confess my sins to the preacher, and that was absolutely beautiful, an experience that I never forgot, was almost in the same time, holy week, in Mexico City, in the best place to do that: the shrine of our lady Guadalupe. Thanks for share your testimony, and be sure, we are praying for our separated brothers, greetings from the beautiful Mexico City!! ✋😀
Wonderful conversion story. And it really speaks to my heart because my 21 year old son died recently and his death has brought me much, much closer to God than I ever would have expected or dreamed. I think our respective sons are praying and interceding for us. GOD BLESS.
very sincere story..The Catholic Church is the original true church founded by Jesus Himself....He said upon this rock I build my church (The Catholic/universal church) Anything outside of the True church is Heresy..Martin Luther was not Christ,neither was Mohammad the murderer..,Jesus was the true Christ..
I’m not catholic and I know my sins are also forgiven. Because Jesus Christ said so. What you have explained in your testimony is that you have finally and fully repented in your heart. There is no where that says you cannot be forgiven or redeemed if and only if you are catholic. I’ve listened to many of these conversion stories and the common denominator I am seeing is the desire to become more self-disciplined which is most definitely a fruit that comes from the Holy Spirit, not from converting to Catholicism. That confession you speak of can also be viewed to some as a step 4 in a recovery program and is very healing and can grow your intimacy with God. Still, not because of your religion but because of your repentant heart that turned to God’s desire for you. Through Jesus Christ ALONE we are lead to the Father in Heaven when our hearts truly turn to Christ for salvation. Not because of a denomination.
One thing I love about the Catholic Church is that they say that the faith is either all or nothing; there's nothing that is kind of important or anything like that. Like this guy says, it's the real deal.
I became a Catholic in 2018. Before that I had no believes but felt something was missing, felt like I was being drawn to Christ. I attended a few Christmas masses and I knew I was goner become a Catholic. And unfortunately I stayed away because I was suffering in my soul , my heart and my love for my brother's and sisters but I returned and I'm so happy where I am now, I'm at peace with myself 🙏
So glad you made it into the Catholic church. I love being Catholic and am a cradle Catholic. God is so good to keep calling us and to love us. God bless you and thank you for sharing your conversion story.
I love my Catholic Church. We must understand what the bible church says. The bible belongs to the true christian such as Carholic, Apostolic. God bless us all Amen
I am sooo happy for you...GOD is so good.. I am a cradle Catholic and I thank GOD each day for that Blessing...THE MOST HOLY COMMUNION IS HEAVENLY FOR ME, and I cry most times after receiving Communion..What a Gift JESUS left us, BUT so many people do not realize how Blessed we are to be able to eat the Body and Blood of Christ...WHAT A MYSTERY.. I feel Sorry for the ones who left THE CATHOLIC CHURCH... It is so sad..Amen.. God Bless everyone..
God is certainly good. I've done nothing to merit any kindness from him. God is truly merciful. I hadn't partaken of communion for decades, so it's still a wondrous experience today! Thank you, and God Bless.
The Eucharist is the most awesome event our prepared soul can behold. When we approach the priest for our daily bread and wine, we actually walk to the cross. The last supper and the crucifixion in which we participate, the moment 2,000 years ago frozen in time by God, made present. A perpetual event. Not crucifying Jesus over and over. A one time event that spans the past, present and the future. Heaven, earth, Purgatory all celebrating the most Holy Eucharist. Imagine billions and billions of Catholics going to communion at the same time. It is said that if our faith were strong enough, we would witness a great choir of angels singing above our heads during Mass. The soul in a state of Grace approaching the altar is elevated into Heaven were the event takes place. The book of Revelations describes the Heavenly Mass. The exact same Mass that takes place on earth. God is truly amazing. *The Book of Revelation and the Holy Mass* The Book of Revelation shows us glimpses of the heavenly liturgy - Jesus Christ’s once and for all sacrifice eternally present in heaven. This is why the Church has always incorporated the elements that John saw in the heavenly liturgy into her earthly liturgy, for they are one and the same liturgical action of Jesus Christ our High Priest. Rev. 1:6, 20:6 - heaven’s identification of the priesthood of the faithful is the same as the Church’s identification on earth. Rev. 1:10 - John witnesses the heavenly liturgy on Sunday, the Lord’s day, which is a Catholic holy day of obligation for attending Mass on earth. Rev. 1:12, 2:5 - there are lampstands or Menorahs in heaven. These have always been used in the Holy Mass of the Church on earth. Rev. 1:13 - Jesus is clothed as High Priest. Our priests also clothe themselves as “alter Christuses” (other Christs) in offering His sacrifice in the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 1:13, 4:4, 6:11, 7:9, 15:6, 19:13-14 - priests wear special vestments in heaven. Our priests also wear special vestments in celebrating the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 2:5,16,21; 3:3; 16:11 - there is a penitential rite in heaven which is also part of the liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 2:17 - there is manna in heaven given to the faithful. This is the same as the Eucharistic manna given to the faithful at the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 4:4, 5:14; 11:16, 14:3, 19:4 - there are priests (“presbyteroi”) in heaven. Priests offer sacrifice. Our earthly priests participate with the heavenly priests in offering Jesus’ eternal sacrifice in the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 4:8 - heaven’s liturgical chant “Holy, Holy, Holy” is the same that is used in the liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 4:8-11, 5:9-14, 7:10-12, 18:1-8 - the various antiphonal chants in the heavenly liturgy are similar to those used at the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 5:1 - there is a book or scroll of God’s word in heaven. This is reflected in the Liturgy of the Word at the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 5:6 and throughout - heaven’s description of Jesus as the “Lamb” is the same as the description of Jesus as the Lamb of God in the Eucharistic liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 5:8, 6:9-11, 8:3-4 - heaven’s emphasis on the intercession of the saints is the same as the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 5:8, 8:3-4 - there is incense in heaven which has always been part of the liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 5:14; 7:12; 19:4 - heaven’s concluding liturgical prayer “Amen” is the same as is used at the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 6:9 - the martyrs who are seen under the heavenly altar is similar to the Church’s tradition of keeping relics of saints under the earthly altars. Rev. 7:3, 14:1, 22:4 - there is the sign of the cross (“tau”) in heaven. This sign is used during the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 7:9; 14:6 - the catholicity or universality of heaven as God’s family is the essence of the Catholic faith on earth. Rev. 8:1 - the silent contemplation in heaven is similar to our silent contemplation at the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 8:3, 11:1, 14:18, 16:7 - there is an altar in heaven. But no altar is needed unless a sacrifice is being offered in heaven. This is the same sacrifice that is offered on the altars used in the Holy Masses on earth. Rev. 11:12 - the phrase “come up here” is similar to the priest’s charge to “lift up your hearts” at the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 12:1-6, 13-17 - heaven’s emphasis on the Blessed Virgin Mary is the same as the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 12:7 - heaven’s emphasis on the Archangel Michael’s intercession is the same as the concluding prayers at the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 14:4 - there are consecrated celibates in heaven, as there are with our Catholic priests and religious on earth. Rev. 15:7, 16:1-4,8,10,12,17; 21:9 - there are chalices (or bowls) in the heavenly liturgy. This is like the chalices used to offer Christ’s sacrifice in the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 15:3-4 - there is the recitation of the “Gloria” in heaven. This is also recited at the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 15:5 - there is a tent or tabernacle in heaven. Tabernacles are used to store the Eucharist at the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 17, 19:9 - the consummation of the Lamb at heaven’s marriage supper is the same as the Lamb’s supper in the Holy Mass on earth. Rev. 19:1,3,4,6 - there is the recitation of the “Alleluia” in heaven. This is also recited at the Holy Mass on earth. *Extracts from (SC Apologetics)
Sam Young What does Eucharist mean!?!? Satanic!?!? My Lord!! You are very very mal informed !!! Who ever told you those lies is doing Satan’s work!! Your are being misled horribly!!!
@@samyoung5964 dear sam, you may as well bash your head against a brick wall.....you'd go further than you would with any hard bitten catholic. …..i was one for 60 yrs and finally found the truth, but you cannot tell them.
@@samyoung5964 WHERE did you get the Bible and WHO gave it to the world? THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. Sadly, YOU are the one being deceived by Satan. The Bible is Catholic honeybun!
@@Anon.5216 you made me laugh...no it aint the watch tower.....you just blasphemed against God's words.....yes all you need is the bible...not catechism or tradition
I enjoyed your testimony. I was just received into the church on Easter. Confession was amazing! Thank God for this wonderful sacrament. But communion is my favorite! To receive the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ..knowing that He lives within me gives me a grace I cannot explain. He strengthens me, loves me, and I know Him. The beauty of Catholicism is everywhere. The puzzle pieces all fit together. It all makes sense. I was like you and was living with pain and guilt from all my sins. Though I asked Jesus directly to forgive me, the weight never truly lifted until I went to my first confession. There’s something to saying your sins out loud to another person. Actually hearing, “you are absolved”, is a glorious feeling! Glory to God!
The worst part about being Protestant is no one can agree on biblical interpretation. Calvinist vs Wesley vs Arminian vs Methodist vs jws, what Good is a bible if we all have wildly different interpretations?
I can't believe that I just now saw this video. I also am a convert through RCIA about three years ago when I was 60 years old. The best thing I ever could have done.
Thank you! I have been Baptist. Methodist. Assembly of God. Pentecostal. Word of Faith. No denomination. . I have been self identifying as Catholic and plan to take the step. My son has done it
ThanQ Soooo Much for your enlightening share. Welcome Home. I'm a cradle Catholic who also in my younger days did not live up to all that the Church enjoins on us . Almost 3 decades. But Never gave up the Rosary. The JWs came witnessing and ironically, that made me look into my Faith more closely. Today after a few full General Confessions, l am closer to The TRIUNE GOD and Our Blessed Mother than ever before and have Never been happier. Stay blessed, our Brother in Faith. So spiritually enriching to have followed your video. I' ve clicked the Like button and the notification bell.
Good conversion story. You are sincere and credible. Having examined the Catholic Church, I have no desire to seek any further. You are a believer, that is all that matters. One can find many ex-Catholics that have good conversion stories; what matters is that they are believers. It's too bad that the majority of priests are homosexuals, and don't share your experience. "Church militant", a Catholic website confirms the %. The Catholic Church, containing many fine people like yourself, as an institution is decadent from the top down.
There are never exCatholics ..there are non practicing Catholics. The people that chose this either don't know their faith or something happened to them and they don't want to follow the rules anymore (ie divorce and wanting to remarry as a small example). Being Catholic is hard but that fact that our beliefs haven't changed since the time of Jesus is comforting. Thank you for your kind words to him I just didn't want to let you know these facts. I am a convert as well and so is my husband. We never know where the Lord will take us. Have you listened to Call to Communion or read any of Dr. Scott Hahn's books?
Amazing thanks...wow confession is truly awesome...I get made fun of at work when I say I'm going to confession...even when I travel to China on business I find a Catholic church so I can go to mass and confession. Catholicism is the most beautiful journey to GOD and to Heaven...we have all the tools to fall deeply in love with Our GOD. Welcome and thank you for spreading our faith 🤗
I was always confused about the father and the son who went astray. I used to think it was unfair that the one who did wrong was honored by the father while the good brother didn't receive extra rewards. Only until later that I understood that I was the brother who was always with the father. Why should I get a great reception when I have always been in good grace, loved and protected everyday of my life? THAT would b ridiculous. I was born catholic, raised traditional catholic and will always be catholic. I dont like confession. But the examination of consience really hits home...this is where you open your heart, where you genuinely say sorry to everthing sinful you have committed that has wronged you or others. It is like a bitter drink that in the end has been the medicine to the poison you have drank without worry. Communion is the highest honor, but one that we must take. Jesus is there and he is waiting everyday every Sunday at a banquet laid for you but its you who must attend his invitation. Being in the presence of adoration is the most peaceful time of an entire week. In adoration every thing goes. You have a one to one talk with God and the Holy spirit. The Trinity in one is there. There has been many times in which I have just sat there in silence not doing or thinking anything amd just being present. But my heart was being cleaned and beating fast yet slow. I dont know how to explain the Holy spirit. It is both hot and warm. The peace you feel is like a moment of relaxation and a joy that is immense that seems like it radiates within and around. God talks....but we must listen.
My question: Were you not trusting in Christ for salvation before turning to the Catholic Church? Why not, when the gospel of Christ is for ALL? Why were you needing to “take action”, as opposed to simply trusting and resting in Christ and what He accomplished for you on the cross? Trusting in Christ and resting in His finished work for eternal salvation is all that God asks of anyone, regardless of what they identify as; Protestant, Charismatic, Catholic, etc, etc,….. Eternal salvation is received on an individual bases. It has nothing to do with our identifying as……Catholic. The gospel of Christ is revealed to us IN THE BIBLE. It’s the indwelling Holy Spirit that does the work inside a born again Christian, not the Catholic church.
Just like every conversions I've seen: You studied deep and well about Church History and theology. "To be deep in History is to cease to be protestant" - Cardinal Newman
JESUS CHRIST established His Church in Jerusalem through Apostle Peter,,,, all of the Christian pilgrimage sites in Israel are all Holy Catholic Church,,,, Good job brother,,, welcome home to the Remnant Church of Christ Jesus,,, the Holy Catholic Church
Welcome home sir. Not easy. It costs coverts a lot because it can be seen as betrayal at worst and bewilderedness at best by all your Protestant friends. I’m from Ireland which in the last thirty years has gone through a collapse of faith, so it’s little wonder that the Evangelicals are moving in. One of my best friends is an Evangelical pastor. He hates the prosperity gospel and mega church pastors/tv evangelicals. I’m the Catholic and I don’t have as much problem with them (tv evangelicals) but I suppose I just see the best side of them. Yes, the “saved” business just doesn’t cut the mustard with me. And John 6. Talk about doing the side step. But he is one of my best friends and we agree to disagree. Better than all the blood letting from centuries ago.
I thank you for share your history time life, about your convertion. It's a fight for until the end. To be Catholics is a grace. Sorry my bad English, I am from Brazil
Your story is so inspiring and moving! Your keeping eyes, ears and heart always open to the call of God is a great lesson to any lifetime Catholic, your sense of sin and of the greatness of hope and forgiveness is like a refreshing oasis in the desert of human fragility. Thanks for your video!
Who cares many leave their respective church. What's new. Same in non religious beliefs, many start thinking they have the correct beliefs. Thats reality,why you think the Roman papacy' is the true church.
We rejoice in the Lord Jesus Christ that even in these end times when we all are nearing the judgement day and the second coming of Jesus there is the resplendence of a gainful beginning for many like you and we feel convinced that it is Jesus Himself calling people like you out of the depths of oblivion. We rejoice that many more good people will take cue from you and find the graceful path to salvation. In one aspect you may also thank your own Guardian Angel for guiding you to our Lord Jesus Christ. Beloved of God - with your finding the way truth and life as taught by Our Lord Jesus Christ you bring in inspiration for us to renew our promise to love our neighbour as ourselves. You have brought celebration in heaven and the greatest factor to be happy about is that you got on to the right path at a time we are expecting the judgement day and the second coming of Christ. While I wish you all the blessings from God it also enthuses your audience to know that your ardent desire is to go nearer to Jesus with purity of body mind heart and soul. Glory be to God and may God advance you a hundred fold in your spiritual life. Amen Hallelluia
Welcome home my Brother in Christ! May the grace of God and the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always.
Thank you. May God bless you!
Amen 🙏.
Welcome home. Ave Maria. Amen
Thank you so much! I'm a Catholic since birth but just recently started to study what do we Catholics, really believe in. I'm looking for the reason why I love the Church, I found the answers just thia week, and realized that the reasons for your conversions are one of the many reason why I love the Catholic church.
Gdrane Rane so what have you found in your studying?
Gdrane Rane hello, I suggest you to read Alan Schreck book about "catholic and christian: An explanation of commonly misunderstood catholic beliefs" it reallu helps.
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You can born into a catholic family but you cannot born as a catholic.
You Baptised into Catholic Church through Sacrament of Baptism.
Welcome home! God bless you always!!! Confession feels BETTER than a shower for your soul!!! And it's God's free gift in His holy Catholic Church.
Yes, confession is great. Truly a display of God's mercy for us. God Bless you!
@@theconversiontorome860Thank you. God bless you, too!
I am a catholic but my husband is protestant i go to their church but the sunday service they preach is a like bible study. No sacred worship. The bread is biscuit and they squeeze in their hands before they distribute. Pastor is the main star. And one thing is scary in the protestant doctrine once save always save. Thats why my husband keep on cheating. I pray to God mercy and grace to enlighten the heart of my husband. I have a son to take care. As catholic, suffering is uniting with my Jesus in calvary. As Jesus say take your cross daily and follow me. God bless you brother.
Thanks for writing and sharing your story. I hope to cover some of the points you've brought up in future videos. Preaching in a protestant church is like an exposition on scripture. Every minister is different in their style and approach. Now as a catholic, I really enjoy the balance that exists in the liturgy of the Word.
The 'once saved always saved' doctrine is also called 'eternal security' by some protestant denominations. I never preached eternal security, because I didn't believe in it. Looking at scripture, we find Colossians 1:21-23 which says: And you who once were alienated and hostile in mind because of evil deeds 22 he has now reconciled in his fleshly body through his death, to present you holy, without blemish, and irreproachable before him, 23 provided that you persevere in the faith, firmly grounded, stable, and not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, am a minister.
Please notice verse 23, where it says 'provided that you persevere in the faith'.
Then we have the words of our Lord in Matthew 7:13-14: “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. 14 How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.
Also in Luke's Gospel 13:23-24: Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” He answered them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.
Finally in John 15:5-6 we find our Lord saying "I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. 6 Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned."
I'll let those scriptures stand on their own.
Keep praying for your husband and relationship. Hand it over to God. I will pray for you and your family. God bless you.
The Conversion to Rome the Bible clearly teaches that a person can never lose their salvation. God does not give the gift of eternal life then change His mind. Salvation can NEVER be earned. The Bible clearly states that.
The problem is that some people think praying a prayer, going to church (or whatever else they come up with) can get them to heaven but God's Word (Bible) clearly states that NO ONE is worthy of salvation-- no matter how "good" they are or what they do in life.
God clearly states in His Word who gets to heaven and who does not.
Did you read all the Bible says about sin, salvation, heaven and hell and who goes where?
Dana Smith Actually, a person can lose their salvation. God doesn’t change his mind but a person can forfeit it.
Powerranger6342 WRONG.
Peter Cho -- Mary CANNOT help anyone !!
Jesus can.
There are many Catholic teachings that are CONTRARY to God's Holy Word. That is why I left Catholicism.
I would rather follow what Jesus says than what Catholicism teaches.
I just heard your beautiful conversion story. Thank you for sharing! And Happy Easter!
I'm a cradle Catholic and I still experience, after confession, a feeling of a heavy weight being lifted. You really do feel lighter after confession. Welcome home!
I feel the same
same.
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so very sad.
catholicism isn't Christianity.
Rome sweet Home 🏡 ⛪ 🙏🏻
Your conversion story made me cry. Welcome home brother. Thank you for sharing. I'm a cradle Catholic by the way who is always grateful and joyful each time I hear or watch conversion stories. It made me love my faith more meaningfully.
God bless you. Thanks for watching!
I cried while watching your video! I dont cry easily!
Welcome home brother.
I suggest that Dr. Brant Pitre video will help you depends your faith as he did mine. God bless you too
It helped me also.Brant Petrie he is so good. He explains things so clair
Thank you for telling your story. May God continue to have blessings in your life. 🙏🏽
That’s so beautiful! Welcome home!🙌🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing your story. I love it, god bless you.
God Bless you brother and your family. May holy spirit lead to witess the truth that Jesus has taught us.
God bless Catholic church
Amen!
I became Catholic yr. 1977when I got married,but seldom goes to church and still was confused why many statutes of human images made from woods or marbles were displayed inside churches as this in my perception that why the early Christians during Paul and Peter allowed this to happen mixing the pagan practices of the Greek/Romans to the Church OF CHRIST JESUS OUR SAVIOUR AND OUR LORD. THE ALMIGHTY GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR AND OUR LORD AND BY THE HOLY SPIRIT enlighten upon us all BY HIS GRACE AND MERCY TO HIS CREATION BEING OBEDIENT TO HIS COMMANDMENTS AND TEACHINGS.GOD BE THE GLORY FOREVER AND EVER IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD AMEN.
@@bercollarte8150 wedding rings and white dresses are pagan practices also.
Go criticize them.
What a beautiful and inspiring testimony! God bless you!!!
God bless you and welcome to the true church.
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Welcome home, regular adoration, visiting Jesus, who is alive in the Eucharist,,is life changing.... visit Jesus daily....Receiving Jesus in communion and thanking him and praising him is beautiful. He slowly changes hearts.
Wonderful! Thank you. I’m a cradle Catholic and often need to defend our faith. Weary. It’s encouraging to hear your testimony. God bless.
Thanks for watching, and God bless you.
Your sins are forgiven in confession and you won't go to hell once you maintain a state of Grace and do not separate from God.
The temporal consequences of sin must be repaid also. This can be done in purgatory or you can get relief from these by various means. My favorite is through the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy by saint Faustina.
Check it out
Pat...…..purgatory is not in the bible...if it was true, Jesus would have told the apostles in plain language...but He didn't, did He.....wake up
@@daisystanley7103 yeah... It's in the Bible... Just not in your Bible.
The Bible isn't the peak and summit of faith.
That is the Eucharist. Unfortunately something that you will never experience, by your own hand.
Welcome back to the church, true prayer brings us closer to God.
Welcome home brother, in the Catolic Chuch we a real presence of God : Soul , Body, Blood, and Divinity .
God bless you, welcome home
Congratulations!! Happy for you
Thank you!
Welcome home brother to the Church of Jesus Christ.
JESUS IS TRUTH 🇻🇦Amen
One must walk ever without the talk.
Welcome home ❤
Thank you, and God bless!
Thank you for sharing your story!Let's pray for our catholic priests to be holy and brave! They need our prayers so much. God bless you.
Thank you, and God bless.
@@samyoung5964 all the more reason we Should pray for them
skiniomira yes it important that the priests get saved too. Unless we are born again we will not see or enter the kingdom of god. When we call on Jesus the miracle of salvation takes place Luke 23:34-44 Romans 10:9-13
@@seanrathmakedisciples1508 and you too, you should be baptise in water and spirit, john 3:5 "Jesus answered and said to him, 'Truly, truly, Isay unto you ,no one can enter the kingdom of GOD unless they are born of water and spirit".
@@seanrathmakedisciples1508 of course I allways do, and we allways do but baptising is different and even Jesus command all the appostles to baptise every people of nation when he go to Heaven Jesus said "Baptise them In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". . ...
Thank you for your testimony.
Absolution from sin with the reward of Christ is the Eucharist are amazing gifts that Christ gave us through His Church. Welcome home!
Thank you, and God Bless!
Barb Wellman Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins Hebrews 9::22 .and only the blood of Jesus the sinless lamb of God could deal with the sins of the world That’s why Jesus was born of a virgin as only the blood of God could pay for the sins of the entire world. You alone are the Holy One,.you alone the Holy One and You alone are God Most High oh Jesus Christ..The Eucharist Or Lords Supper is the celebration of Jesus victory on Calvary when we are participating in Jesus body and blood and receiving His healing and protection from Jesus body and blood. We overcome the evil one by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony Revelation 12 :11
Welcome home brother. You can never go wrong with something anchored in Truth. No matter how other religions or denominations and media do to attack and destroy the Church, Truth and Good will prevail. God bless you.
Juan Miguel Exaltacion it’s not an attack it’s a warning to run and seek the Word!! His Kingdom!!!
Mary Jeremiah the church is made up of the body of Christ or those who have repented and called on Jesus is to rescue them from the kingdom of darkness and to bringing them into Jesus kingdom just like the thief next to Jesus on Calvary who called on Jesus and remember him when he was in his kingdom.The Holy Spirit then Baptizes us into the one body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12,13 using fellowship believers to immersion into Jesus death burial and resurrection Romans 6:2-6. Acts 2:38 -46.. Only believers are baptized (never babies) Acts 8:37
Thanks for sharing your story. The part about your first confession moved me to tears!
And welcome home!
Thank you! When Fr. gave me absolution at my first confession, it brought me to tears as well. I'm thankful for God's mercy!
welcome home brother... i am a cradled catholic but did not go to confession until few years ago. i was heavily burdened with guilt for many years , then one day i read this whole day confession advertised in big letters in nearby church i think a week before lenten season.. it was a wake up call, i felt this conviction to myself that i got to set this straight with Jesus and be serious about confession... like what you did, i wrote my sins in a piece of paper and brought it to the confession. the priest told me after my confession that it was a very good confession that i did... he was so glad of what i did.. and i felt so light, and my heavy burden was gone. since then i see to it that i confess at least once a month...sometimes in a span of a week ...i became a renewed catholic at that point.... may God be praised.... God bless you
Thanks for sharing your testimony and experience with us. God bless you!
@@samyoung5964, the Bible you read is canonized by the Catholic Church, so basically you're reading a Catholic book.
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I was born again in the Catholic Church after a confession I made when I was 18 years old. Around 20 years old I started venturing to other denominations was away from the Catholic Church for at least 25 years. And the preacher talked about finding someone you can confide in and make a confession. At that time I was going through depression and when I heard the preacher suggest that a light came into my head I need to see a priest for absolution. That's when I came back to the Catholic church and never left again. Confession and adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament are truly what a sick Soul needs!
Beautiful Testimony! Thank you for sharing your conversion story specially in these times when our Catholic Faith is challenged so much because of the priests involved in sexual abuse. It is hard to understand for people that those sins are the individual sins of the priests and not the sins of the Catholic Church.
GOD Bless U, Dan.
Your story matches mine. Stay Blessed and thnx for this share.
Amen
Being born again is an act of God not man or our own wishes, or joining a church or something like that. This is the Holy Spirit of God we are talking about, this is what the Father promised after Jesus paid for our sins to give to those who would turn away from their evil works and seek His face. This is not religion or rituals, this is God, Holy Spirit coming to your spirit and uniting to it so that you become a new creation. Only through this union we obtain the power of God to be transformed and to conquer our own sinful selves, anything else is vain and cannot transform us.
@@fcastellanos57 being born again means baptism and not all this rubbish you are saying
Confession to a priest is a great experience. One experiences deliverance and so much peace after that. The priest prays over you ..absolve your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and not his own power.
You're correct. My first confession was as powerful and life-changing as you describe! Thanks for watching, and God bless.
If you confess to a priest that honor his vows.
I agree. I was away from the Catholic Church for 19yrs. My first confession was so wonderful. I thought I was floating. Words cannot express how I felt.
A weird thing about Protestants who believe in Bible only for their faith, I say "where did you get the Bible from? What organization gave you the Bible?" And of course, the Catholic church gave us the Bible, that one denomination that has lineage back to Christ? Yeah that one.
The Catholic Church is NOT a denomination. It is THE ONE and ONLY CHURCH founded by Jesus bcse it has a VALIDLY ORDAINED PRIESTHOOD. Protestants do not have a priesthood. It was cut off at the so-called reformation when the Church of England was founded which was out and out protestantism. Nothing like the anglicanism of today which only came into being in the last century after the Oxford Movement. Read HISTORY OF ENGLAND, THE TUDORS. by PETER ACKROYD. Also THE GREAT UNFROCKED, 1000 years of Church scandaL. by Matthew Parris. The Archbishop of Canterbury may be a christian but he is NOT a validly ordained priest. Anglicans copied their (fake) mass from the catholics and their robes, altars, also. Canterbury Cathedral, The Abbey, York Minister, Lichfield Cathedral etc etc were ALL built by catholics who were murdered by protestants, and belong to us!
Exactly, the Catholic Church precedes the Bible.
Thank you so much this helps thousands of lukewarm Catholics. Yes true when I confessed all my grievous sins I don't remember them anymore. Otherwise all of them haunted me at the back of my mind. I feel free and contented. Jesus instituted the sacrament of confession and to be absolved by a catholic priest. To God be all the glory and honour forever and ever.
Welcome brother in Christ.There is a great feast indeed celebrated in heaven for your coming home. Peace of Christ in your heart.
Thanks for watching, and God bless you!
Thank you for your video, it was very moving. I'm also on a similar path and hoping to start RCIA in September, I've come to the conclusion that it's the only way for me as there has been something missing with everything I have experienced so far, and God only found me 3 years ago after 47 years of being a non-believer. God bless you my friend.
God bless you as well as you continue on your journey. I hope you have a great RCIA experience. Don't be afraid to ask questions while you're going through RCIA. There's a lot to absorb. RCIA and Mystagogy were extremely beneficial to me.
@@theconversiontorome860 Thank you, I'm really looking forward to it 🙏
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Welcome to the Catholic Faith....I was born into a Catholic family, went to Catholic schools, received all the Sacraments...I knew all the words, the prayers but it just wasn't real to me..
by the time I was 21, I really didn't care if I lived or not...I don't know how my mother did it but she talked me into going to a Retreat with her....I went to talk to the priest who was running the retreat...after I talked to him...he tells me, "I can't help you"? I went straight to the chapel & begin praying. A woman who I never knew tapped me on the shoulder & out of the blue, asked me if I needed to talk & I started to cry...after talking to her...it was like scales fell from my eyes & everything I learned all those years in Catholic schools I understood so clearly...I felt intoxicated ...filled with the Holy Spirit...the awesome thing about it...He is always there waiting for you to ask...I too watch EWTN, Word on Fire, & there is a website, I find so illuminating Daily Readings & Meditation, Don Schwager, Servants of the Word, they're brothers & have missions all over the world..God bless & Happy Easter, 2019......
I love EWTN..
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To all Catholics...if you haven't made your Cursillo... It's a must, something you need to do. Best decision I've made in my faith.
I knew I was saved when I was Protestant, and never thought God would lead me to Catholicism. I realized that the Catholic faith is more stable. There's just so much division, and different interpretations among the Protestant faiths. That even as a Non-denominational believer I just felt the instability in it. It wasn't until becoming Catholic that I felt like my feet were on solid ground.
Amen to that! Thanks for watching.
I have exactly the same experience catholisism is special and a full experience of Jesus from Stations of The Cross to the Rosary to Holy Communion its all Christ.
I don't think God led you to Catholicism which contradicts scripture, If you believe like Catholicism teaches you to believe, you are like the Galatians, adding to grace and Paul called them fools. Becoming part of God requires repentance and obedience not joining another church, maybe what you need is to read the scriptures to understand what God is doing. We have to be steady in doing what is right and expect the fruit of righteousness to appear which is Love. Catholicism will confuse you even more, they have sacraments, rituals etc, they claim necessary for salvation when you only need faith and obedience.
fcastellanos57, Christ follower, where in the bible does it specifically says that what the Catholics believe (sacraments, specific rituals, etc.)is contradictory to scripture?
@@fcastellanos57 BEGONE SATAN !!!!
Welcome home !
You had a good RCIA experience. That’s so important along with the desire. Gods grace is amazing. Great testimony. Welcome home.
God bless you! You made me cry. I am so happy you came home!
Welcome home!
Thank You!
Welcome home I pray that your testimony can help other Protestants convert .
Thank you!
Welcome home
Thank you, and God Bless!
God works in such mysterious ways. I was about as anti-catholic as they come. I'm a covert, revert even! I'm so grateful to God for his patience, and I. Am so in love with the faith given to us by Jesus Christ!
What a beautiful testimony, I really want to say many things about this, but my English is very short, so, I'll try to be very clear, I felt the same like you when I went to confess my sins to the preacher, and that was absolutely beautiful, an experience that I never forgot, was almost in the same time, holy week, in Mexico City, in the best place to do that: the shrine of our lady Guadalupe. Thanks for share your testimony, and be sure, we are praying for our separated brothers, greetings from the beautiful Mexico City!! ✋😀
Thank you for your testimony! God bless you as well!
Welcome Home..!
Wonderful conversion story. And it really speaks to my heart because my 21 year old son died recently and his death has brought me much, much closer to God than I ever would have expected or dreamed. I think our respective sons are praying and interceding for us. GOD BLESS.
May he Rest in peace and it shall be well with the family .
@@mercypedha5519 Thank you.
Mike , very sorry for your loss , may he comfort you and your family Frank T
@@06131942 Thank you...it's a very heavy cross.
I'm so sorry to hear your loss. May God console you and may you find strength in Him always. We love you and we care for you brother.😇
very sincere story..The Catholic Church is the original true church founded by Jesus Himself....He said upon this rock I build my church (The Catholic/universal church)
Anything outside of the True church is Heresy..Martin Luther was not Christ,neither was Mohammad the murderer..,Jesus was the true Christ..
very well said!
Beautiful testimony! Welcome!
Welcome home my brother. May God bless you and your family.
Thank you very much. God bless you and your family as well.
Wonderful testimony. God is so good. Welcome home ❤️
Thank you and God Bless!
Welcome home, we have room for more!
Thank you!
It's a moving story! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, and God bless you.
God bless you ✝️☘️✝️
I’m not catholic and I know my sins are also forgiven. Because Jesus Christ said so. What you have explained in your testimony is that you have finally and fully repented in your heart. There is no where that says you cannot be forgiven or redeemed if and only if you are catholic. I’ve listened to many of these conversion stories and the common denominator I am seeing is the desire to become more self-disciplined which is most definitely a fruit that comes from the Holy Spirit, not from converting to Catholicism. That confession you speak of can also be viewed to some as a step 4 in a recovery program and is very healing and can grow your intimacy with God. Still, not because of your religion but because of your repentant heart that turned to God’s desire for you. Through Jesus Christ ALONE we are lead to the Father in Heaven when our hearts truly turn to Christ for salvation. Not because of a denomination.
One thing I love about the Catholic Church is that they say that the faith is either all or nothing; there's nothing that is kind of important or anything like that. Like this guy says, it's the real deal.
Confession is amazing
That is so true!
When I go to confession I sleep like a baby. Confession is a wonderful blessing...
It certainly is a blessing. Thanks for watching.
I love confession! You feel as light as a feather afterwards!!!
You have a moving & inspirational journey to the catholic faith. Wellcome home to the one, holy, catholic, & apostolic church.
God bless you. Plz. Pray for us all.
I will! Thanks for watching.
U brother, hv walked into the Catholic Church, u're now in the apostolic Church. A liberal confession can infill in us that never-ending peace.
Amen to that. I'll never forget the experience of that first confession! God bless!
I became a Catholic in 2018. Before that I had no believes but felt something was missing, felt like I was being drawn to Christ. I attended a few Christmas masses and I knew I was goner become a Catholic. And unfortunately I stayed away because I was suffering in my soul , my heart and my love for my brother's and sisters but I returned and I'm so happy where I am now, I'm at peace with myself 🙏
So glad you made it into the Catholic church. I love being Catholic and am a cradle Catholic. God is so good to keep calling us and to love us. God bless you and thank you for sharing your conversion story.
Thanks for watching, and God bless you!
Welcome home
Thank you, and God bless!
I love my Catholic Church. We must understand what the bible church says. The bible belongs to the true christian such as Carholic, Apostolic. God bless us all Amen
Woooohooo! Welcome Home!
I am sooo happy for you...GOD is so good.. I am a cradle Catholic and I thank GOD each day for that Blessing...THE MOST HOLY COMMUNION IS HEAVENLY FOR ME, and I cry most times after receiving Communion..What a Gift JESUS left us, BUT so many people do not realize how Blessed we are to be able to eat the Body and Blood of Christ...WHAT A MYSTERY.. I feel Sorry for the ones who left THE CATHOLIC CHURCH... It is so sad..Amen.. God Bless everyone..
God is certainly good. I've done nothing to merit any kindness from him. God is truly merciful. I hadn't partaken of communion for decades, so it's still a wondrous experience today! Thank you, and God Bless.
The Eucharist is the most awesome event our prepared soul can behold. When we approach the priest for our daily bread and wine, we actually walk to the cross. The last supper and the crucifixion in which we participate, the moment 2,000 years ago frozen in time by God, made present. A perpetual event. Not crucifying Jesus over and over. A one time event that spans the past, present and the future. Heaven, earth, Purgatory all celebrating the most Holy Eucharist. Imagine billions and billions of Catholics going to communion at the same time. It is said that if our faith were strong enough, we would witness a great choir of angels singing above our heads during Mass. The soul in a state of Grace approaching the altar is elevated into Heaven were the event takes place. The book of Revelations describes the Heavenly Mass. The exact same Mass that takes place on earth. God is truly amazing.
*The Book of Revelation and the Holy Mass*
The Book of Revelation shows us glimpses of the heavenly liturgy - Jesus Christ’s once and for all sacrifice eternally present in heaven. This is why the Church has always incorporated the elements that John saw in the heavenly liturgy into her earthly liturgy, for they are one and the same liturgical action of Jesus Christ our High Priest.
Rev. 1:6, 20:6 - heaven’s identification of the priesthood of the faithful is the same as the Church’s identification on earth.
Rev. 1:10 - John witnesses the heavenly liturgy on Sunday, the Lord’s day, which is a Catholic holy day of obligation for attending Mass on earth.
Rev. 1:12, 2:5 - there are lampstands or Menorahs in heaven. These have always been used in the Holy Mass of the Church on earth.
Rev. 1:13 - Jesus is clothed as High Priest. Our priests also clothe themselves as “alter Christuses” (other Christs) in offering His sacrifice in the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 1:13, 4:4, 6:11, 7:9, 15:6, 19:13-14 - priests wear special vestments in heaven. Our priests also wear special vestments in celebrating the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 2:5,16,21; 3:3; 16:11 - there is a penitential rite in heaven which is also part of the liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 2:17 - there is manna in heaven given to the faithful. This is the same as the Eucharistic manna given to the faithful at the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 4:4, 5:14; 11:16, 14:3, 19:4 - there are priests (“presbyteroi”) in heaven. Priests offer sacrifice. Our earthly priests participate with the heavenly priests in offering Jesus’ eternal sacrifice in the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 4:8 - heaven’s liturgical chant “Holy, Holy, Holy” is the same that is used in the liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 4:8-11, 5:9-14, 7:10-12, 18:1-8 - the various antiphonal chants in the heavenly liturgy are similar to those used at the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 5:1 - there is a book or scroll of God’s word in heaven. This is reflected in the Liturgy of the Word at the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 5:6 and throughout - heaven’s description of Jesus as the “Lamb” is the same as the description of Jesus as the Lamb of God in the Eucharistic liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 5:8, 6:9-11, 8:3-4 - heaven’s emphasis on the intercession of the saints is the same as the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 5:8, 8:3-4 - there is incense in heaven which has always been part of the liturgy of the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 5:14; 7:12; 19:4 - heaven’s concluding liturgical prayer “Amen” is the same as is used at the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 6:9 - the martyrs who are seen under the heavenly altar is similar to the Church’s tradition of keeping relics of saints under the earthly altars.
Rev. 7:3, 14:1, 22:4 - there is the sign of the cross (“tau”) in heaven. This sign is used during the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 7:9; 14:6 - the catholicity or universality of heaven as God’s family is the essence of the Catholic faith on earth.
Rev. 8:1 - the silent contemplation in heaven is similar to our silent contemplation at the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 8:3, 11:1, 14:18, 16:7 - there is an altar in heaven. But no altar is needed unless a sacrifice is being offered in heaven. This is the same sacrifice that is offered on the altars used in the Holy Masses on earth.
Rev. 11:12 - the phrase “come up here” is similar to the priest’s charge to “lift up your hearts” at the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 12:1-6, 13-17 - heaven’s emphasis on the Blessed Virgin Mary is the same as the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 12:7 - heaven’s emphasis on the Archangel Michael’s intercession is the same as the concluding prayers at the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 14:4 - there are consecrated celibates in heaven, as there are with our Catholic priests and religious on earth.
Rev. 15:7, 16:1-4,8,10,12,17; 21:9 - there are chalices (or bowls) in the heavenly liturgy. This is like the chalices used to offer Christ’s sacrifice in the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 15:3-4 - there is the recitation of the “Gloria” in heaven. This is also recited at the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 15:5 - there is a tent or tabernacle in heaven. Tabernacles are used to store the Eucharist at the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 17, 19:9 - the consummation of the Lamb at heaven’s marriage supper is the same as the Lamb’s supper in the Holy Mass on earth.
Rev. 19:1,3,4,6 - there is the recitation of the “Alleluia” in heaven. This is also recited at the Holy Mass on earth.
*Extracts from (SC Apologetics)
Sam Young What does Eucharist mean!?!? Satanic!?!? My Lord!! You are very very mal informed !!! Who ever told you those lies is doing Satan’s work!! Your are being misled horribly!!!
@@samyoung5964 dear sam, you may as well bash your head against a brick wall.....you'd go further than you would with any hard bitten catholic.
…..i was one for 60 yrs and finally found the truth, but you cannot tell them.
@@samyoung5964 WHERE did you get the Bible and WHO gave it to the world? THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. Sadly, YOU are the one being deceived by Satan. The Bible is Catholic honeybun!
@@daisystanley7103 HOW do you know you have found the TRUTH? The Bible Alone cannot lead you. I do hope it isn't the demonic Watchtower.
@@Anon.5216 you made me laugh...no it aint the watch tower.....you just blasphemed against God's words.....yes all you need is the bible...not catechism or tradition
God bless you...keep the faith .
God bless you too. I intend to keep the faith!!!
I enjoyed your testimony. I was just received into the church on Easter. Confession was amazing! Thank God for this wonderful sacrament. But communion is my favorite! To receive the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ..knowing that He lives within me gives me a grace I cannot explain. He strengthens me, loves me, and I know Him. The beauty of Catholicism is everywhere. The puzzle pieces all fit together. It all makes sense. I was like you and was living with pain and guilt from all my sins. Though I asked Jesus directly to forgive me, the weight never truly lifted until I went to my first confession. There’s something to saying your sins out loud to another person. Actually hearing, “you are absolved”, is a glorious feeling! Glory to God!
The worst part about being Protestant is no one can agree on biblical interpretation. Calvinist vs Wesley vs Arminian vs Methodist vs jws, what Good is a bible if we all have wildly different interpretations?
Seems chaotic to me
Welcome Home Bro ...
Thanks!
Welcome home!
Thank you!
I can't believe that I just now saw this video. I also am a convert through RCIA about three years ago when I was 60 years old. The best thing I ever could have done.
Yes indeed. It has truly been like going back home!
it seems like protestant is very lonely..scripture alone, faith alone, grace alone..
Thank you! I have been Baptist. Methodist. Assembly of God. Pentecostal. Word of Faith. No denomination. . I have been self identifying as Catholic and plan to take the step. My son has done it
Are you Catholic yet?
@@johnyang1420 o yes. I was confirmed in 21
ThanQ Soooo Much for your enlightening share. Welcome Home.
I'm a cradle Catholic who also in my younger days did not live up to all that the Church enjoins on us . Almost 3 decades.
But Never gave up the Rosary. The JWs came witnessing and ironically, that made me look into my Faith more closely.
Today after a few full General Confessions, l am closer to The TRIUNE GOD and Our Blessed Mother than ever before and have Never been happier.
Stay blessed, our Brother in Faith. So spiritually enriching to have followed your video.
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Good conversion story. You are sincere and credible. Having examined the Catholic Church, I have no desire to seek any further. You are a believer, that is all that matters. One can find many ex-Catholics that have good conversion stories; what matters is that they are believers. It's too bad that the majority of priests are homosexuals, and don't share your experience. "Church militant", a Catholic website confirms the %. The Catholic Church, containing many fine people like yourself, as an institution is decadent from the top down.
"majority of priests are homosexuals" where do you get that info? Do you know how many priests are there in the RCC?
There are never exCatholics ..there are non practicing Catholics. The people that chose this either don't know their faith or something happened to them and they don't want to follow the rules anymore (ie divorce and wanting to remarry as a small example). Being Catholic is hard but that fact that our beliefs haven't changed since the time of Jesus is comforting.
Thank you for your kind words to him I just didn't want to let you know these facts. I am a convert as well and so is my husband. We never know where the Lord will take us.
Have you listened to Call to Communion or read any of Dr. Scott Hahn's books?
Thanks a lot for sharing such an honest and beautiful journey to the Christian Catholic Faith. God and Our Lady bless you and your family!
Amazing thanks...wow confession is truly awesome...I get made fun of at work when I say I'm going to confession...even when I travel to China on business I find a Catholic church so I can go to mass and confession. Catholicism is the most beautiful journey to GOD and to Heaven...we have all the tools to fall deeply in love with Our GOD. Welcome and thank you for spreading our faith 🤗
I was always confused about the father and the son who went astray. I used to think it was unfair that the one who did wrong was honored by the father while the good brother didn't receive extra rewards. Only until later that I understood that I was the brother who was always with the father. Why should I get a great reception when I have always been in good grace, loved and protected everyday of my life? THAT would b ridiculous. I was born catholic, raised traditional catholic and will always be catholic. I dont like confession. But the examination of consience really hits home...this is where you open your heart, where you genuinely say sorry to everthing sinful you have committed that has wronged you or others. It is like a bitter drink that in the end has been the medicine to the poison you have drank without worry. Communion is the highest honor, but one that we must take. Jesus is there and he is waiting everyday every Sunday at a banquet laid for you but its you who must attend his invitation.
Being in the presence of adoration is the most peaceful time of an entire week. In adoration every thing goes. You have a one to one talk with God and the Holy spirit. The Trinity in one is there. There has been many times in which I have just sat there in silence not doing or thinking anything amd just being present. But my heart was being cleaned and beating fast yet slow. I dont know how to explain the Holy spirit. It is both hot and warm. The peace you feel is like a moment of relaxation and a joy that is immense that seems like it radiates within and around. God talks....but we must listen.
God bless you Brother.
Many thanks for sharing your story. I am going through the same journey but have not sealed the deal.
Amen
My question: Were you not trusting in Christ for salvation before turning to the Catholic Church? Why not, when the gospel of Christ is for ALL?
Why were you needing to “take action”, as opposed to simply trusting and resting in Christ and what He accomplished for you on the cross?
Trusting in Christ and resting in His finished work for eternal salvation is all that God asks of anyone, regardless of what they identify as; Protestant, Charismatic, Catholic, etc, etc,…..
Eternal salvation is received on an individual bases. It has nothing to do with our identifying as……Catholic. The gospel of Christ is revealed to us IN THE BIBLE. It’s the indwelling Holy Spirit that does the work inside a born again Christian, not the Catholic church.
Welcome home!
Just like every conversions I've seen: You studied deep and well about Church History and theology.
"To be deep in History is to cease to be protestant" - Cardinal Newman
True. Studying and asking questions often got me in trouble with my protestant clergy brethren. Thanks for watching, and God bless you.
JESUS CHRIST established His Church in Jerusalem through Apostle Peter,,,, all of the Christian pilgrimage sites in Israel are all Holy Catholic Church,,,,
Good job brother,,, welcome home to the Remnant Church of Christ Jesus,,, the Holy Catholic Church
Welcome home my Brother in Christ! All the best to You.
Welcome home sir. Not easy. It costs coverts a lot because it can be seen as betrayal at worst and bewilderedness at best by all your Protestant friends. I’m from Ireland which in the last thirty years has gone through a collapse of faith, so it’s little wonder that the Evangelicals are moving in. One of my best friends is an Evangelical pastor. He hates the prosperity gospel and mega church pastors/tv evangelicals. I’m the Catholic and I don’t have as much problem with them (tv evangelicals) but I suppose I just see the best side of them. Yes, the “saved” business just doesn’t cut the mustard with me. And John 6. Talk about doing the side step. But he is one of my best friends and we agree to disagree. Better than all the blood letting from centuries ago.
I thank you for share your history time life, about your convertion.
It's a fight for until the end.
To be Catholics is a grace.
Sorry my bad English, I am from Brazil
I love my Catholic belief more and more because of you guys. But I am so much in love of Eucharistic adoration. Can’t wait every weekend.
Your story is so inspiring and moving! Your keeping eyes, ears and heart always open to the call of God is a great lesson to any lifetime Catholic, your sense of sin and of the greatness of hope and forgiveness is like a refreshing oasis in the desert of human fragility. Thanks for your video!
Of course. Your right. It’s the Real thing the Only Real Church from Jesus. Welcome Home. God Blesses All
Who cares many leave their respective church. What's new. Same in non religious beliefs, many start thinking they have the correct beliefs. Thats reality,why you think the Roman papacy' is the true church.
We rejoice in the Lord Jesus Christ that even in these end times when we all are nearing the judgement day and the second coming of Jesus there is the resplendence of a gainful beginning for many like you and we feel convinced that it is Jesus Himself calling people like you out of the depths of oblivion.
We rejoice that many more good people will take cue from you and find the graceful path to salvation. In one aspect you may also thank your own Guardian Angel for guiding you to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Beloved of God - with your finding the way truth and life as taught by Our Lord Jesus Christ you bring in inspiration for us to renew our promise to love our neighbour as ourselves.
You have brought celebration in heaven and the greatest factor to be happy about is that you got on to the right path at a time we are expecting the judgement day and the second coming of Christ.
While I wish you all the blessings from God it also enthuses your audience to know that your ardent desire is to go nearer to Jesus with purity of body mind heart and soul.
Glory be to God and may God advance you a hundred fold in your spiritual life. Amen Hallelluia
Thankfully this convert gave his life to Christ before getting bored and becoming religious. Thankfully more Catholics come out and become Christian.