Comments for Conversion Story at http://www.thecatholicthing.org , comment 1 to 7 out of 7 comments http://www.thecatholicthing.org Sat, 25 May 2013 04:59:14 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2010/conversion-story.html#comment-5327 I am a cradle Catholic who experienced my full conversion to Catholicism at age 29. Yes, I practiced with minimal effort, not truly embracing the beauty of the Faith or the reason why I worshiped. I am so glad that I finally paid attention to the Lord calling me to Him in the Eucharist. All those years of grace not fully accepted, even rejected is so sad. But, I am grateful to be forgiven for my lackadaisical attitude and to be right where He wants me now -- in His will. Great testimony, Brad! - Kathy Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:15:06 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2010/conversion-story.html#comment-5322 To Other Joe: The Church, or at least a major media outlet of the Church -- EWTN -- has a show called The Journey Home. It is all about conversion stories. I think you would like it. I'm also a convert. After decades of being out in the cold as a pro-life lapsed Episcopalin, I needed to be where I wasn't considered a sexist or other of the ever expanding categories of 21st century bigotry. But the Church in 2010 is not in the same situation it was in 1972. This past week the parish elementary school and the church tower were vandalized with both racist and what monsignor called blasphemous grafitti. This is not the first physical attack on the parish. To be a Catholic today means to understand that you live in an increasingly hostile environment -- even, sadly, in America. Catholicism isn't for the faint of heart or weak of spine... - Graham Combs Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:10:58 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2010/conversion-story.html#comment-5321 Well written testimony. I wish the RC Church encouraged witness. We can all use a bit of bracing up from time to time. The contemporary culture is a lonely slog. We are all Eleanor Rigby now - outside of organized religion. - Other Joe Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:17:28 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2010/conversion-story.html#comment-5320 Most converts, of which I am one (2003) will appreciate your thoughtful essay. There is much to learn and so little time to learn it. That challenge keeps life interesting. I do disagree with this: "it's not the journey than matters but the destination." The journey is how we get to the destination. A life well lived assures the proper destination. The journey matters! - Ray Hunkins Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:35:25 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2010/conversion-story.html#comment-5319 Brad, I understood what you meant right away as I myself have experienced the same thing. I joined the Catholic Church in 1993, but it wasn't until five to six years later that I fully embraced and understood all that I had before me with the depth and richness of our faith. I knew there was more, but it wasn't until a close friend of mine took the time to point it out to me that I woke up and became more than just a weekly occupier of a pew. - Jeff W Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:59:00 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2010/conversion-story.html#comment-5318 Mr. Giunta: I was in my twenties when I 'converted.' I meant to suggest that it took me much, much longer to actually, truly embrace the faith. -ABM - Brad Miner Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:42:59 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2010/conversion-story.html#comment-5317 Mr Miner, would you clarify: "I became a Catholic in 1972. I converted to Catholicism about thirty years later." I know this is supposed to be witty, but I don't get it. Were you born in 1972, and baptized as an infant? - Eric Giunta Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:28:28 +0100