Catholic Vitamins

December 1, 2009 [320 views]

The Holy Spirit works in mysterious ways. Recently, I was contacted via email by a special deacon from Arizona. Deacon Tom had found my conversion story online and was interested in talking with me further about doing an interview on his podcast. He has a marvelous website with his wife, Dee, where they discuss and examine a variety of catholic topics. He happened to have reached Vitamin L and his topic was “Leaven”.

Jesus called us to be like leaven. Once our faith is planted in us, we begin to grow. We have to be truly open to the growth, constantly seeking a stronger relationship with Him. I remember talking to one of my parish priests about feeling a bit overwhelmed when I was fresh in the faith. There was much to learn and I felt like a kindergartener. The numerous traditions, prayers, saints, angels, etc…were enough to intimidate any convert. He looked at me kindly and said to me that it begins with my personal relationship with Christ. That was the most important part of all and not to lose sight of that. As the years have passed, I feel as though there is still so much to learn. The one thing I can do is look back to where I was in the beginning and how far I have come. It is a fabulous journey that I am enjoying immensely.

I believe my respect for life began my draw to catholicism, but now there are many other aspects that light my fire. For starters, our precious gift of the Eucharist. The words “Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed,” touch my heart and soul. What a gift! Then, I get to confess my sins and put them behind me. I don’t dwell on wrongdoings like I did in the past. Not to mention, my relationship with our Blessed Mother. I was robbed of knowing her for most of my life, but now she is there to help guide me on my spiritual path.

Deacon Tom and I had our podcast interview a couple weeks ago. It went very well and I hope you will take some time to listen to Vitamin L and all the other Catholic Vitamins at www.catholicvitamins.com.

God Bless You on your own personal journeys and may the leaven work in you!