Anchored in Faith: My Catholic Conversion and Beyond

A few weeks back, I stumbled upon an unexpected challenge: our Parish website was down. Determined to find a solution, I promptly reached out to Father, expressing my willingness to create a new website for our beloved church. To my delight, Father enthusiastically gave his approval, and thus began an exciting journey. For over a week and three days, I poured my heart and soul into crafting a new digital home for our parish community. Every detail, from design to content, was meticulously curated to reflect the essence of our faith and the vibrancy of our parish life. Today, on Wednesday, June 17th, I had the privilege of meeting with Father to present and finalize the fruits of my labor. Together, we reviewed every aspect of the site, ensuring that it captured the spirit of our parish and provided a seamless online experience for all who visit. Update (June 19, 2020): I am thrilled to share that our meeting with Father was a resounding success! The new website is now live and ready to...

Now that I have taken the profound step of professing my faith in the Catholic Church and been enriched by the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation, I find myself at a pivotal juncture in my spiritual journey. This phase, known as Mystagogy, marks a period of introspection, growth, and immersion in the richness of Catholic tradition—a culmination of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Traditionally observed from Easter to Pentecost, this sacred time of Mystagogy coincides perfectly with my own confirmation, which occurred on Pentecost—a date imbued with divine significance. Inspired by this alignment, I have chosen to dedicate the period from Pentecost to July 31st, the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, to my personal Mystagogy journey. During this time, my focus will be on nurturing my prayer life and delving deeper into the sacred scriptures. Through prayerful contemplation and scripture study, I seek to cultivate a more profound connection with God and ...