Thanks for having this group!  I'll introduce myself here, I guess.

I have been a protestant/fundamentalist Christian since high school.  But I had always been curious about Catholic beliefs.  I love history, politics, religion, and  reading...so, eventually I took up the task of really finding out about early church history and teachings. To make a long story short, I converted to the Catholic Church after much reading, studying, and prayer in 1998.    

I have struggled since then.  But, that's just me....it's not the Church or anyone else's fault.   I get off track a lot.  But, there is no place I'd rather be than in the Catholic Church.  It's where Jesus meant for me to be, and where I have found real shelter during rough times. 

Gerry

Hello Everyone.  I'm Patrick and I'm brand new to this group.  Perhaps no one reads these posts, so what I write won't make any difference.  Or, maybe if a few people do, someone might respond.

I love Catholicism.  It is truly a beautiful expression of Christs' love and saving power.  I particular love the Real Presence in the Eurcharist and the Communion of Saints.

The Catholic CHURCH, on the other hand--the polity--I find much harder to swallow.  Some of the bishops are as megalomaniacal as a mafia Don.  Others are a front for the Republican Party.  But not even such people can drive me away from Catholicism, for its every bit as much MY church as THEIRS.

 [ send green star]

Why are you leaving Care 2 Pa S. I don't understand.

to al new members welcome here. i love this group

Thank you, James.  I would like to be a welcome member.  I am a serious Catholic.   I am probably not as institutionally loyal to the Vatican as some of the members I've seen posting messages here.   There is so much that is beautiful and unique about Catholicism that without it, enduring this world without falling into hedonism would be next to impossible for some people (probably myself included).

I promise to my more conservative friends that I will try my best to behave.

Patrick

 [ send green star]

hi - my name is mary and i am a convert catholic. i joined the catholic church in 1989. i don't know if this is a very active group of not- i would like to meet other catholics online here at care2 to share stuff with. i can't think of a whole lot else to say- i am an artist and i call my paintings - "PAINTED PRAYERS" - i hope to get to knwo some of you in this group- thanks for creating it. i have a question- who is anonymous?

peace~

mary

 [ send green star]

I am Thomas Grow,husband of Maria (petralamb),whom you may know as Weber.After 33 years of being a "born-again Christian",I have seen certain verses that convinced me that I was wrong,all those years.I have 10 minutes to write this.Also there was much prayer on my behalf,I can have no doubt.I am not yet a Catholic,but I have made the choice,that when I am able,I will be baptised,and take classes,etc,so I am satisfied for now in saying that.

 [ send green star]

Oh, are we going to try and revive this then?  That'd be great.  Being a convert to catholicism it seems that so many are lax in expressing their faith.

 [ send green star]

Ok, those of you who have posted as "anonymous," please give your name. 

 [ send green star]

Hi, 
I'd like to see this group become more active too.  Should we post prayer requests, news stories, and stuff??  Ideas?

Hello everyone, I'm proud to be a Roman Catholic. I love my faith. I believe that Jesus is present in the blessed sacrament of the alter. The Catholic faith will be here to the end of time because it is Christs church. Pax (peace) :0)

Hello, Im april , I am a new catholic. I converted over this year. I love my church, teachers, and Jesus. I would love to be apart of this group. I was a protestant before the lord led me to St. Anne here in my home town! God bless!

 [ send green star]