A sense of Faith

Being a convert, I have so many important people in my life who do not understand what I have possibly found to be "attractive" about the Catholic Church. It is so difficult to explain how one makes their journey toward Truth. It is so different for everyone. I am so excited about what I have found, so humbled by what I have learned and continue to learn about Christianity that sometimes it can be tempting to prattle on without catching a breath hoping that my words can somehow convince, persuade and convert. The truth is, only the Holy Spirit can convert anyone. Not me. Sure, I can be a witness, I can share this blog, I can try to share what I'm learning when someone is willing to listen, I can pray for others daily...but, I myself, cannot change a single heart. I am not the spark inside each person I meet, I can only pray my life and faith fans the spark of faith in others and hopefully never does anything to snuff it out. It comes back to that daily prayer to connect my actions to the intentions of my heart. A daily. Moment by Moment. Begin again and again. Prayer.

I want to start a series here where I can try to share my sense of the Catholic Faith. There are thousands of books written on our Faith, many hundreds alone on the spiritual and scholarly aspects of the Holy Mass. I am neither a scholar nor a theologian. But, I am a person who has always desired to have faith...to seek out Truth...and then to be obedient to whatever truth I come to find. It is my hope that I may paint a picture, albeit faintly, of what it is like for me to be Catholic. That, perhaps, some of my friends and family (and other readers) may gain a glimmer of the depth of my faith...the gratitude I have for this Church, that I believe Christ himself left for us here on earth.

I'm planning to begin by taking you step by step through what celebrating the Mass is like for me.
I'd also like to invite all of you to share your experiences in celebrating the Holy Mass and perhaps your questions. It may not be the Sistine Chapel, but it can still be a beautiful representation of our faith journeys.

In addition to the Holy Mass, I would like to share with you my experiences in praying the Rosary, living in communion with the saints,  living the liturgical year at home, continuing the formation of my faith, and being a Catechist.

If I err, gently correct me. If I offend, assume the best and know I would never purposely step on a fragile heart. And please, as always, pray for me!