3. 6 Main Reasons I was Struggling as a Protestant (and How the Lord Used them for Good)
Release Date: 05/29/2024
20. Things You Need to Know about Ash Wednesday
Becoming Catholic
Welcome to episode 20 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Explore our Lent reading book list: Lent is almost here and I want to share with you about getting ashes on Ash Wednesday - what it means, why it's beautiful and an opportunity for additional graces! AND, yes, all non-Catholics can particiapte fully too. How exciting is that? Let's talk about this wonderful sacramental of the Catholic faith. In this episode... - who can receive ashes on ash wednesday? - what ashes represent and why it's a biblical practice - encouragement for those who feel not a part of the community before being fully...
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19. how to prepare for a fruitful Lent - MY step by step plan to easily make YOUR own
Becoming Catholic
Welcome to episode 19 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Lent Reading List Ideas: Whether this is your first or 30th Lent I hope this episode will be helpful for you. :) 40 days can feel like a lot if you're unprepared. In this episode we talk about what a plan for lent can look like - whether it's detailed or simple - as long as it brings you closer to God. I share my entire detailed plan that you can easily borrow from and create something that works best for you. In this episode you'll learn... a brief overview of Lent the 3 pillars of Lent - prayer, fasting, and almsgiving how to create...
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18. What are Your Commitments as a Catholic? 6 Obligations You Say Yes to at Confirmation
Becoming Catholic
Welcome to episode 18 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Get your free mass tracker and graces journal sheet: Did you know Catholics have obligations? In this week's episode we look at what are called the Precepts of the Church and how if you're willing to submit to them that's a really good indicator of your faith! What are your obligations as a faithful Catholic? What are you saying yes to? Can you / will you commit? [panic sets in] but what if... I forget or get sick or can't do something? the importance of obligation and the joy of obedience plus, additional resources to...
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17. Are We Really Becoming Catholic this Year?!!
Becoming Catholic
Welcome to episode 17 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Mass Tracker + Monthly Graces FREE DOWNLOAD: Resource list for this episode: Are we really (finally) becoming Catholic! The clouds are parting and the sun is shining on you (us) and I want to talk about it. In this episode we talk about... the shift that happens in conversion from heaviness to joy and 'all is as it should be' how to ready yourself for what's to come my FAVORITE book for all believers about being saved aka conversion AND, more... RELATED LINKS Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist ...
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16. Intense Overwhelm on the Journey to Conversion? What's Helping Most
Becoming Catholic
Welcome to episode 16 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. If you're enjoying this podcast, I'd be so grateful if you'd consider donating to keep us going: Conversion is hard! Does anyone talk about that? I promised in this project I'd share what it's been like for me and in this episode I share what I've been thinking about and experiencing lately - including spiritual attack, paring down prayers to the basics (what this looks like for me), 2 things I'm really loving about Catholics, and more... If you're feeling overwhelmed in your conversion I hope the practices and suggestions I share will be helpful...
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15. Now's the Time to Start Praying + Sharing the Novena for Hurricanes
Becoming Catholic
Welcome to episode 15 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Pray the Novena for Hurricanes with us: Prayer is a lot more powerful than people would like to believe. You might just be the answer to someone's prayer in their lives - as a child, a friend, a helpful hand when it was really needed. I've seen God bless the people in my life through answered prayers many, many times. Today I want to encourage you to start praying consistently - for you, your family and closest friends, and for your community. We all need prayer SO much right now. Will you join me in doing the 'novena for hurricanes'?...
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14. Why New Converts Want the Tradition of the Catholic Church
Becoming Catholic
If you're enjoying these episodes would you consider donating to keep our episodes going? thank you! In this episode, we talk about... why new converts desire tradition (and why some Protestants rebuke it) what does it mean when we say the tradition of the catholic church is it actually hard to submit to church teachings? if so, what can we do to soften our hearts? I share my experience... RELATED LINKS Conservative Catholic Priests NYT article - HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER CATECHISM I LOVE ...
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13. NOTHING is Wasted in the Kingdom of God
Becoming Catholic
Welcome to episode 13 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. We have a scripture memory community launching this November. Join the email list to be the first to know all the details: There's nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9) AND nothing will be wasted - both of these are true. In this week's episode, we do a tiny Bible study and some mental prayer to show the Lord your burdens, struggles, sorrows, fears, worries, doubts - any and all of it - and ask Him to take care of you, to love you, and... to do it FOR you. Scriptures we talk about: JOHN 6:5-13 and MATTHEW 11:28-30 (and...
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12. Surrendering to the Lord is a Lifelong Thing... 5 Ways to Make it Easier
Becoming Catholic
Welcome to episode 12 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Join our email list for updates & a weekly scripture memory verse: If you've been on the struggle bus lately this episode is for you. It didn't feel honest to do business as usual so in this episode I'm sharing the realness of my struggles and challenges lately and how the Lord is not forsaking or abandoning me but is helping me in my sanctification. And, I share the 5 practices I suggest for times when you're feeling burdened, anxious, fearful, or stuck in your faith journey. I hope this episode blesses you! RELATED LINKS Father...
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11. Catholic Things You Can Do Before You're a Catholic
Becoming Catholic
Welcome to episode 11 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Resource list for this episode: Lots of emotions are connected to our conversion and I'd love to remind you that the Catholic faith is bountiful in the ways it can support you when you need extra emotional and spiritual support. In this episode, I want to share FOUR of my favorite Catholic things you can do before you're Catholic. I hope it's helpful. :) RELATED LINKS Offer masses for yourself or loved ones: OR, Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A...
info_outlineWelcome to episode 3 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. In this episode I share 6 struggles I was having within Protestantism. I share these with love and realize we might have similarities and differences here. These are not judgements, just my experience. I wonder, have you had similar questions as I have? Which (if any) have you felt that I haven't shared? I'd love to know, send me an email [email protected].
HELPFUL LINKS
A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources
DIDACHE (pronounced did a key) FREE PDF https://legacyicons.com/content/didache.pdf
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