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lakeview
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| Joined: | Mon Jan 1st, 2007 |
| Location: | North Salem, New York USA |
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| First Name: | Brian | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | Catholic to Southern Baptist to Catholic |
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Posted: Wed Oct 31st, 2007 10:29 pm |
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October 31st, 2004 was the day I went to my first Mass after being away from the Church for about 24 years. I had been on my way home for a couple of months. I had reached the point, as so many do, of realizing that it was time to check out a Mass.
I had moved back home, so the Church I went to for the Mass was in my home parish where I had attent Catholic elementary school! I had the advantage of being in a church that felt very comfortable and familiar.
It was the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C (same as this coming Sunday!). Fr. George celebrated the Mass. The Gospel was Luke 19:1-10, the story of Zacceus. It was a great experience that answered many questions, especially how it would "feel" coming back. Fr. George celebrated Mass simply and reverently. It was very welcoming. The Gospel was just what I need to hear.
9 And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a descendant of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost."
Brian
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Sally Poore
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| Joined: | Sun Oct 28th, 2007 |
| Location: | Michigan USA |
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| First Name: | Sally | | Gender: | Female | | Faith History: | United Methodist, Unitarian-Universalist, Unity, Roman Catholic |
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Posted: Wed Oct 31st, 2007 10:49 pm |
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Happy annivesary Brian. I just peeked at your websites and see that you have your "revert" story there. I'll have to check it out! Sally Poore
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AggieCatholic
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| Joined: | Mon Oct 9th, 2006 |
| Location: | San Antonio, Texas USA |
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| First Name: | Lance | | Gender: | Male | | Faith History: | United Methodist to Roman Catholic (Anglican Use) |
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Posted: Thu Nov 1st, 2007 02:01 pm |
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The 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time is my anniversary of being Confirmed and receiving First Eucharist! I've now been Catholic for two years.
Welcome Home, Brian.
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What part of, "Hoc est enim Corpus meum" don't you understand?
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