Sometimes I happen upon something online that hits the nail on the head. The following article is from 2002, but I really feel compelled to share it. It is a question I've been asked often, all my life. And, I've come to understand the answer better as time goes on, but this article really spelled it out for me. Hope you enjoy too!
http://www.catholic.org/featured/headline.php?ID=105
We're still enjoying our special visitor, so I haven't found myself with much time to start writing the series anywhere other than in my head. In the mean time, I'm really enjoying reading the stories and thoughts of other converts on the web. I'll try to link to some of my favorites soon, too.
Dear Reader, I'm a Catholic Convert in love with my faith, working every day to connect my heart and actions. I look forward to meeting you and sharing in the twists and turns of this journey called life!
One day when I was a teenager, I got caught in the shopping centre by a very passionate young man. He wanted to 'save' me by having me repeat the words, "Jesus I take You to be my Saviour". All I was interested in was getting away so I dutifully said the words. He seemed rather pleased. How easy to 'save' another person! Who knows though, perhaps God listened to my words and regardless of the insincerity, drew me just that little bit closer to my conversion. I've still got the attaining holiness bit to do!
ReplyDeleteBy the way. I love that quote in your side bar about writing. I work through so much by writing down my thoughts. Many times it is me I am writing for, not other people. God bless.