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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 8:37am | IP Logged Quote spirithaven

Hi friends,
Please keep me in your prayers this evening. I am returning back to the Cathlolic church and have my reconciliation tonight. I am actually looking forward to it and the blessings and grace from this wonderful sacrament. It feels so good to be home!!!

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 9:10am | IP Logged Quote amyable

Wonderful Chris! You will be in my prayers - I know it can be a "nervous" time!

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 9:11am | IP Logged Quote jdostalik

You will be in my prayers, Chris. Pray to your guardian angel to help you and you will be fine!!

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 9:37am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam

Oh, Chris. I am rejoicing with all of heaven for you!

I'll be praying mightily for you! Thanks be to God for this beautiful Sacrament!!!!

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 9:41am | IP Logged Quote Vanna

Congratulations! I will keep you in my prayers.

I joined the church when I was 25 so I had never done a confession until that time. I had a great priest who had a wonderful sense of humor. I was really nervous about it. I told Father that 25 years is a lot of stuff to confess and he said, "Oh no...I think I'm going to need a cup of coffee for this one."

LOL He seemed to know that I needed humor to relax. I truly appreciate how he walked me through the process. I hope you have exactly the kind of confession you need.

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 10:02am | IP Logged Quote msclavel

How wonderful to return home on this beautiful feast. May Our Lady embrace you as she rejoices in your return.
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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 10:15am | IP Logged Quote Matilda

Vanna wrote:
I joined the church when I was 25 so I had never done a confession until that time. I had a great priest who had a wonderful sense of humor. I was really nervous about it. I told Father that 25 years is a lot of stuff to confess and he said, "Oh no...I think I'm going to need a cup of coffee for this one."


Oh that is too funny! I had a friend who had an experience like yours only she was the one who made the priest laugh by asking him to promise we wouldn't fall out of his chair! It turned out to be a very moving experience for her! Hope yours goes exactly as you need it to!

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 10:46am | IP Logged Quote trish

Wonderful!!! You'll do fine I'm sure.    Praying for you!

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 10:52am | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

This is really beautiful!

Congratulations - what a special day to experience this!

Way to go!

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 11:02am | IP Logged Quote LisaR


what an Awesome Feastday to return to the Church, I will be praying for you tongiht- welcome Home!!
I entered the Catholic Faith in 1989, what a gift!

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 11:27am | IP Logged Quote Bridget

That is wonderful! Remember there is nothing you can confess that will shock the priest. He has heard it all.

Your right, the blessings and grace abound!

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 11:32am | IP Logged Quote stefoodie

Welcome home!!!

Many prayers for you, especially today.

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 12:43pm | IP Logged Quote momwats8

I am so happy for you and what a great feast day to come back!! Many prayers coming your way.

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 5:28pm | IP Logged Quote cathhomeschool

What an exciting time, Chris! Saying many prayers for graces and blessings for you today.

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Posted: Aug 15 2008 at 5:39pm | IP Logged Quote crusermom

Prayers here!

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Congratulations. A huge blessing. May Our Lady watch over you always.
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Posted: Aug 16 2008 at 4:14am | IP Logged Quote mariB

Just seeing this and congratulations!!! Had the same experience many years ago and it was such a blessing. Sending prayers!

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Many prayers for you.

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Posted: Aug 16 2008 at 10:31am | IP Logged Quote Willa

Praying and celebrating with you! I converted, so I had my first confession at age 27.    It is one of the great blessings of the Faith, and has made such a difference in my life.

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Posted: Aug 16 2008 at 7:39pm | IP Logged Quote Angie Mc

Thank you so much for sharing this special moment with us! I read your request shortly after you posted and have been praying for you, chris. Praise God!

Love,

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