Growing up Catholic has been an experience I will never forget. I am truly blessed to have been raised in a Catholic home where I’d attend Mass, say prayers, and learn how to love thy neighbor to the best of my ability.
Most of my life, I’ve only known the Novus Ordo. In recent years, I’ve been able to experience the Tradition of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. For me, although I was already a Catholic, being able to experience Traditional liturgy (TLM) and sacraments was like coming home to the faith which was passed down by my grandparents, my Mom, and others before them.
I have also been blessed with opportunities to take part in Traditional liturgies in the Eastern Catholic rite as well.
I am very grateful for my Mom and Nana especially who took me to Mass and other faith based events which helped instill the importance of living a devout life.
Living a devout life has not been easy. I do my best to be who God wants me to be.
Every Mass and Sacrament received is about coming home. God is there waiting with open arms. I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Thank you to my family both living and deceased for passing down the faith which is where I’ve been able to come home and experience the beauty and mystery found in Catholicism.
“Living a devout life has not been easy. I do my best to be who God wants me to be.”
That’s where it’s at!