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Theresa Forum All-Star
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I have been a member here for 2.5 years and during that time I have watched as you lovely ladies have lived out your faith in your homes and taken on the responsibility of teaching and the carrying on of your Catholic faith yourselves.
Many of you know that I grew up Catholic but left the Catholic church in 1998. I grew up in a wonderful family unfortunately they left the teaching only up to the church and the school that I attended. It was never something that was made personal for me nor did I see the need to accept Jesus and my PERSONAL Savior and committing my entire life to Him and His teachings.
I say all of this to say that over the last 2 years I have had such a longing and drawing towards the Church and the Sacraments. I am still struggling with some things but as I'm reading through the Catechism I feel like my eyes have been opened. Never have I seen so much Scripture or understood so much as I do now.
At this point I haven't made a decision one way or the other. I am still searching and learning and praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and I would love to be covered by your prayers for me as well.
Thank you.
__________________ Theresa
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Oh my goodness, Theresa. That is so beautiful.
I will definitely keep you in my prayers.
Sending cyber , too!
__________________ Love and God Bless,
Maria P
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Theresa,
I will be praying for you as well.
Mare
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Theresa,
I confess to you that this very intention for you has been a personal prayer of mine for almost a year now. I am rejoicing at your news, and assure you that I am continuing to pray for you on this journey. How overjoyed I imagine heaven to be at the thought of you and your longing for the truth and the Sacraments and fullness of Holy Mother Church. I have the happiest of tears just thinking of it. And, there can be no more fitting time to beg for the guidance of the Holy Spirit than on the heels of the Feast of Pentecost (even now, we are within the Octave of Pentecost). It is all so breathtaking to me!
I rejoice in your journey home, and I continue to beg the Holy Spirit for an outpouring of graces for you!
Come, Holy Spirit!
__________________ Jen Mackintosh
Wife to Rob, mom to dd 19, ds 16, ds 11, dd 8, and dd 3
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Theresa--What a beautiful prayer of the heart from you. Know that we will praying for the Holy Spirit to continue to guide you and for you to find the quiet place in your spirit where you can learn and grow and long with Jesus as your guide.
I pray you find contentedness and satisfaction in your journey, whereever it may lead.
__________________ Colleen
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mom to Quinn,Gabriel, Brendan,Evan, Kolbe, and sweet St. Bryce
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Mary G Forum All-Star
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Praying for discernment and understanding ... please let us know how we can help (in addition to the prayers, of course!)
__________________ MaryG
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Mary K Forum All-Star
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praying for your journey of faith.
mary-ny
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Theresa, I have happy tears...what a humble and sweet post, you are in my prayers. God is so, so Good, and Amazing!!
His Glory be done in ALL THINGS!!!
__________________ Mom of four brave lads and one sweet lassie
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Wow, Theresa! This is beautiful. We'll be including you in our daily Rosaries.
__________________ stef
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Adding my prayers...
__________________ Nancy in MD. Mom of ds (24) & dd (18); 31-year Navy wife, move coordinator and keeper of home fires. Writer and dance mom.
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Carole N. Forum All-Star
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Praying for you, Theresa, during this time. Please let us know if we can help you in any way in furthering your journey.
__________________ Carole ... in Wales
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Michaela Forum All-Star
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Theresa, you can be assured of my (continued) prayers as you discern where the Holy Spirit leads you.. Like Jennifer, you have been in my thoughts and prayers for quite some time.
__________________ Michaela
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Prayers for you Theresa!
__________________ Maryan
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Dear Theresa,
What a beautiful note! I assure you of my continued prayers for this intention. Please let me know if there is anything else any of us can do for you.
Elizabeth
__________________ Elizabeth Foss is no longer a member of this forum. Discussions now reflect the current management & are not necessarily expressions of her book, *Real Learning*, her current work, or her philosophy. (posted by E. Foss, Jan 2011)
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Thank you so much for all of your heartfelt words and your prayers. It means so much to know that some of you had already been praying for me. God is faithful, His Word is everlasting and unchanging and I am believing and standing on what I read in Proverbs this morning.
My son, if you receive my words,
And treasure my commands within you,
So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;
Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
Then you will understand the fear of the LORD,
And find the knowledge of God.
~ Proverbs 2:1-5
__________________ Theresa
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Betsy Forum All-Star
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Theresa,
If you are open to the idea...I would recommend praying the Rosary. Mary will always lead you to her Son. If you need one pm me and I will make you one!
Betsy
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Paula in MN Forum All-Star
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Hey sweetie,
You know I'm here, praying for you. You've got my number and my email. I'm going to be in St. Paul on Friday if you want to meet!
__________________ Paula
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Theresa,
What a blessing you are! Your heart is so open to God! I am praying for you as you continue your journey for truth.
Peace of Christ,
Jody
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theresa, I am a convert and want to thank you for the opportunity to pray for your journey. What a beautiful post!
love,
__________________ Lisa
dh Tim '92
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Blestwith8 Forum Newbie
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Theresa seems we are walking the same path. I am back, but have so many questions and doing lots of reading and praying. You are in my prayers!
__________________ Connie, Wife of Jim Mom to ! Kate-29, Adam 27 (Jessica) Jimmy and Josh-12yo, Molly-11yo, Steven 10yo,Susie-9yo and Thomas-7yo.
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