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The Pope is going to be on Twitter and send his first message next week on the 12th.

How are we all doing in general? After a lot of discerning, I think I have finally decided not to apply to be a volunteer missionary for the Diocese of Westminster. It's a sad decision to come to but since not one but two priests have warned me against it, I think it's only sensible to take heed of their advice

That's a shame, but God will put you where you are meant to be.

I just wish I knew where that was for me

A few years ago I was a very passionate Christian, but as can happen I guess with a lot of people I hit a crisis point in my faith, I met with a priest inquiring about Catholicism and after that meeting I was told he would get back in touch with me and introduce me to a few groups and courses, but for whatever reason that never happened and I never felt a strong urge to follow up on it, I kind of took it as a sign at the time and didn't pursue it any further.
Since then ive had a real roller-coaster of a spiritual journey, converting to or trying out a number of faiths, and finding elements of peace, love and God in many of them but nothing that quite..filled me, only satiating my hunger for a small time.

However a few months ago I felt a really overwhelming call back to Christ, and accepted him back into my life with a passion I never had those few years ago, it really is something I can barely describe.
Alongside this re-newing of my faith ive had a really strong call to the Catholic Church, at first I did my normal thing and re-opened all my books , re-familieraised myself with parts of the faith I had forgotten, re-read the catechism's and really prayed for guidance, I tried to discern if it was me looking for "Somewhere to belong" a re-surgance of that earlier interest or a genuine calling from God.

The more I read, and the more I talked with God the more I became so sure that it was calling home.
Co cut a story short, Ive just had a meeting confirmed with a local Priest for a talk and to help me get started on the RCIA programme.

Sorry for the little ramble, im just feeling very , well I suppose HAPPY about this and thought I had to share it with some people who might perhaps know what im going through.

Good for you! And God Bless you! I did something similar

Thanks. I'm quite disappointed in myself but I think it would worry my current spiritual director too much if I tried to go through with it. He raised some very good points about what might happen if I tried and how it's not compatible with my health right now

Shall be praying for your discernment, hun. Any luck with job applications? I'm not having any atm

Thank you!
I had my first RCIA session last night, Ive jumped in four weeks late but everyone seems to think that's no problem , the Fr seems assured ive done my research.

It was a really wonderful group of people, a lot more thoughtful and exploitative than I thought it would be.
To be honest I was expecting "This is the Catholic stance...these are the verses we use to support it..here is a prayer!" but was warmly surprised to find that not the case!

No, it seems sensible to me. If you're meant to do something of the sort, then an opportunity will arise when you are ready for it.



Thank you, that is much appreciated. Though I know I have several people praying for me and it doesn't seem to be helping all that much. Well I've not been out of work since late August (on second job now - though this one's only 24hrs a week). Still not found what I'm supposed to be doing with this year though
Going to start volunteering at the local museum, probably from January though. And discovered that one of the guys who works there spent a year at a Catholic youth retreat centre

Thank you!
I had my first RCIA session last night, Ive jumped in four weeks late but everyone seems to think that's no problem , the Fr seems assured ive done my research.

It was a really wonderful group of people, a lot more thoughtful and exploitative than I thought it would be.
To be honest I was expecting "This is the Catholic stance...these are the verses we use to support it..here is a prayer!" but was warmly surprised to find that not the case!

Thank you!
I had my first RCIA session last night, Ive jumped in four weeks late but everyone seems to think that's no problem , the Fr seems assured ive done my research.

It was a really wonderful group of people, a lot more thoughtful and exploitative than I thought it would be.
To be honest I was expecting "This is the Catholic stance...these are the verses we use to support it..here is a prayer!" but was warmly surprised to find that not the case!

Urgh, arguing with Catholics on CAF is very tiresome

Good for you! I can message you a few websites if you want that really helped me along when I was converting

CAF?

Is that the Catholic Answer Forums?
If it is I made an account there the other day!

It is indeed

I be browsing as we speak...what's your username(if you don't mind that is)?

I am now receiving the tweets from the Pope. Thoughtful though his office seem to be struggling with editing down to 140 characters.

i play assassins creed, can i still be a member??

i play assassins creed, can i still be a member??