There was something very different about the first time I decided I wanted to go to Mass, the first time I chose it for myself.
The First Day I Chose to Go to Mass
Category: Learning
Lorelei on The Christian Circle Podcast: Raising Children in the Catholic Faith
I (Lorelei) had the pleasure of being interviewed for The Christian Circle Podcast on Raising Children in the Catholic Faith. It was lovely speaking with the host, Pamela Fernandes on the subject. I hope to get the chance to visit again! Click here to take a listen, as well as to read a bit about behind … Continue reading Lorelei on The Christian Circle Podcast: Raising Children in the Catholic Faith
Strong But Not Superhuman
The Swells and Crests of Life We had a period of time this fall into early winter where things were relatively calm. I remember thinking to myself during that time, Remember to appreciate this. Be thankful for this. Because I've been around at least long enough to know that life comes in seasons, in swells and … Continue reading Strong But Not Superhuman
On Taking Risks and Doing Scary Things
It's been a bit quiet over here at This Catholic Family for the past week. And there's good reason for it. I've been working on something... a project on the side for some time now. And I recently reached a point where I was nearer the first finish line (more on that in a moment) … Continue reading On Taking Risks and Doing Scary Things
Do Catholics Have A Different Bible?
I used to get quite squeamish when sitting in Mass with JP's family, especially when one of the readings would come from one of the books in the Old Testament that wasn't in the Protestant Bible. The Books of Wisdom, Sirach, and others were foreign to me. I was uncomfortable because I was convinced those … Continue reading Do Catholics Have A Different Bible?
On Being Misunderstood
Has there ever been a time in your life when your actions have been misunderstood... or, worse yet, you have been misunderstood? When someone took a piece of something you had done, or a piece of who you are, and then turned that bit of truth, or added to it, or took away from it, or … Continue reading On Being Misunderstood
Why I Accept the Authority of the Catholic Church
One of the big concerns I had as a non-Catholic was that Catholics don't believe in Sola Scriptura, or Bible Alone theology. Catholics accept the Authority of the Catholic Church on interpretation of the Bible, and to discern other Truths important to the faith though Tradition and the Magisterium. I now view the Authority of … Continue reading Why I Accept the Authority of the Catholic Church
JP’s Corner: On Cultivating Curiosity
Today I was pondering something that I’ve pondered for a while: how to teach people things that have made such a deep and meaningful impact in my life. I’m referring primarily to the journey back to Catholicism Lorelei and I somewhat recently made that she has so beautifully expounded on over many posts, but specifically … Continue reading JP’s Corner: On Cultivating Curiosity
