I know this is a little late but...
I am going to be on TV tomorrow night talking about my journey to the Catholic Church.
The channel is EWTN, the time is 7 central. It is a program called The Journey Home.
I don't know who reads this blog or listens to the podcasts (which are getting better as I feel more comfortable talking to a little recorder) but check it out.
If you want to comment on the show, my conversion or podcast please do so.
11 comments:
Watched it tonight. Very edifying! God Bless you and your family, Eben. And, of course, Welcome Home!
-Pittsburgh Pete
Hello. I caught parts of your interview on the Journey Home tonight, and really enjoyed it. One of the parts I missed was when you mentioned the title of a book that had influenced your journey. Would you mind sharing the title of that book again? Thank you!
Dear Brother in Jesús I saw your interview on EWTN , and as your Brother welcome ! I'm on my own journey too . I'm a craddle Catholic I was born 30 feet from a Churh . But any way I truely enjoyed your interview . I will pray for you tomorrow in my morning prayer and at Mass when I go in the afternoon . And not just for you but Your Familia . Oh by the way I'm from México . gol Bless !
You did a great job on "The Journey Home". Would love to touch base with you sometime, I also have a Catholic podcast.
Thanks for your witness on JH. I was raised Catholic and dated a girl that was CofC. It was their questions that drove me to know my faith better and appreciate it more. We didn't marry but remain good friends. I'm slowly working on my Master's at Stuebenville through Distance Learning while working as a computer consultant. Keep up the good work!
I enjoyed watching you last night on EWTN. My husband is a Church of Christ preacher. I am becoming a Catholic and he cannot believe I am doing this. I have never thought that the Church of Christ was the fullness of the faith even though I respected their beliefs and convections. My husband was aware of my discontent and knew I was searching. I have tried through many avenues and material to show him about the faith but now he insist that the Catholics are a false religion even more. I have to keep silent about the faith now because he gets so upset and wants to divorce me. My husband is a lawyer as well as a preacher. He was raised Church of Christ. He is very intelligent and studies all the time. I listened to you and told him about your journey but he said very unkind words about it. This was the first time I had brought up anything about the faith in weeks. If you have any suggestions on how I might get him to see the faith I would appreciate it.
Hell Eben, Saw you last night on Journey Home. I never miss an episode and was extra excited when Marcus first mentioned that you are from Lubbock TX. My wife and I just moved to Lubbock this summer and are parishioners at St Elizabeth's Catholic Church. Also, we actually spend 6 weeks in Bella Vista, AR which is not to far from Fayetteville AR. Anyways, loved your story. Brought back memories of a few friends back home in San Antonio that are members of the Church of Christ. Let's just say that there was a lot of Iron sharpening iron between my buddies and I, but I still consider them friends; and they probably still consider me hopeless. LOL But God Bless you brother and so happy you were able to share your story! And WELCOME HOME!!!
Thank you to everyone for your very kind words.
The book was "Born Fundamentalist Born again Catholic." Currie.
Lynne, I hate to hear about your situation. I am further saddened by the hard heartedness you speak of. I understand that there are HUGE differences between the two churches but to act this way?? Not Christ like and certainly not the heart that the wonderful people in the coc need to have as one of their leaders. Well I would like to say much more. I would say follow Paul's advice and win him by your actions. I have known many coc preachers and feel fortunate to have met some that could listen and consider other perspectives. How sad. I will pray for you and your husband. If there is anything else I can do let me know, I wont post the next time you contact.
Alejandro, I am not from Lubbock. I live here now but I was born and raised in Fayetteville. I hope to return some day. My wife and I attend Christ the King but we have some friends at St. Es. I hope to meet you soon.
Eben, I just watched Journey Home and started to cry seeing your Journey as it is very similar to mine. I was raised in the Baptist Church, but baptized Church of Christ while being stationed in Panama City, Fla.while in the military. Wonderful Church community there and so supportive of me as a young military female. Can't say enough good things about that congregation as well. After I got out of the military, moved to Houston, married but never got back to COC as my new husband was United Church of Christ (misunderstanding along the way between the two- very different!) so we tried to compromise by trying Methodist, Presbyterian, non- denominational and a host of other things. None of those felt right for either of us, so I began studying on my own, reading, and found my way "home" initially through the Blessed Virgin Mary and the stories of Medjugorje. That was over a year ago. I now attend Mass, say my rosary daily, and have never felt so humble, happy, peaceful, fulfilled and loved. All this by finally finding a true connection to Jesus. Although my journey was long, I also feel it was designed to be that way for me as I wasn't introduced to Catholicism by anyone- I didn't have an views about it other than I was pretty sure you had to be born Catholic to be one- LOL. I realize now I was led there by the Holy Spirit and had to take this journey in order to be so deeply committed now. I've "tried" almost all the religions and now realize deep in my soul this is the only one I could have chosen in the end. I can't explain it, although your story really hit home. You just know the Truth when you finally find it. I am no longer searching. Although I haven't converted yet, it's mainly due to many snow and ice storms and the timing of my starting to go to Mass and the Adult classes.. But my conversion is the next step. Thank you so much for telling your story. Can't wait to start listening to you podcasts. I now have places to start reading in the Bible- Acts, Peter and Matthew. Plus the book you recommended..So see, there were a number of Church of Christ viewers out there! Now I just have to work on my husband a little. He isn't so convinced yet :) Delaware Paula
Del. Paula,
What an amazing story. I too have been fortunate to be around wonderful Church of Christ folks. I strongly recommend you read the book I recommended and listen to the podcasts. I think that your situation is very unique in that God took many different faiths to finally reveal Himself to you in the Catholic Church. He always knows just how to deal with us, He really does know quite well. Thanks for sharing your story.
Eben
Eben - I watched your journey on my lunch break. Anyway. I too am a convert. My wife is a cradle catholic. I went to ACU and actually by going there my eyes were opened to the fact that it is impossible that the coC is the only way because it is such a small group. It only took me 20 years later to convert, and like you the biggest stumbling block was Mary, our Blessed Mother Mary. Everything else really fell into place and my wife stills ask me how I knew about all the parables etc. "I grew up with this, 3 times a week"..So now we both teach our RCIC in our parish and it is really alot of work, fun, uplifting and satisfying. If you are still searching your place I would think a place in faith formation in your parish or diocese is perfect for you two!
God Bless !
Steve B. - Littleton CO
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