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When I first spoke with Msgr Watkins about why I decided to become Catholic I said, “because I would like to be in full communion with the Catholic church.” And that was only partly true. I should have added, “because I want to give to the church that has helped me deepen my relationship with God.” As a child my parents instilled in me the importance of having a personal relationship with Christ. Each day we read the bible, asked questions and learned how to navigate the world as a Christian.
For me, going to church is where I found my inner peace. It is where I felt closest to God and where I spent time completely focused on Him. This is why I was so drawn to the Mass. It not only forced me to be completely focused on God but also pushed me to meditate on Him through the prayers, scriptures, and the Eucharist.
As I continued to attend mass I felt a desire inside me to continue to grow my faith. I found myself having deeper conversations with God and about God, spending more time meditating on His word and praying more than I ever had before. My sisters even remarked that they saw a change in me. So when I was presented with the opportunity to join RCIA, I knew it was the next step in my faith journey. Each meeting not only expanded my knowledge of the Catholic church but also caused me to self reflect on my relationship with God. I learned that God has called all of us to be living witnesses to the blessings we receive from him each day. All he asks of us is to show others the way to him.
I am thankful to have found St Ann’s during this time in my life but even more thankful to have found a welcoming family in the Catholic Church. I am glad that I will always have a place to worship no matter where I am in the world and it doesn’t hurt that I know it will be exactly the same regardless of where I go. I pray that I continue to grow and learn and give back to the church that has given me so much already.
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