My New Blog, Blogging About My Journey of Faith - 1/14/2026

Good afternoon, friends.

Same old me. New blog. I don't know where it's going, but I know what it's about. It's about me, and my faith. 

What is my faith? 

That there is a triune God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. That the Son is Jesus, who is Messiah, Redeemer, and Savior. That this Jesus is the Christ, God become man, and that He walked and lived among us, and ultimately, died for our sins, thus creating a path to salvation for all people. That the Bible is the word of God. That the same Jesus is His Word made flesh, and in flesh the same as ours He dwelt among us. That even though He was killed, He conquered death on the third day. He ascended into Heaven. That He will come again to judge the living and the dead. That His Kingdom will have no end. That Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Things I may write about here:

Prayer life and prayers.

Bible reading and study. Just because I'm Catholic doesn't mean I don't read it and love it.

The Catholic Church, to which I proudly belong.

Sacramental life.

The Catholic Liturgical Year and the Liturgical Cycle of Bible readings. 

Books I read or want to read.

YouTube or other videos I like to watch, podcasts I listen to and enjoy.

Mass or church on any given day.

The Pope, or a Priest, a Saint, or an inspiring lay person, etc. 

Beautiful Catholic churches and cathedrals I've been to, go to, or would like to go to. 

What I don't want here:

Argument or debate about Catholicism. I'm not into apologetics, frankly, arguing whose brand of Christianity is better, worse, right, or wrong might turn off some person who otherwise might consider turning their life to Christ. Please focus on what we've got in common.

Unsolicited spiritual advice or guidance. If I want advice, input, or guidance here, I will ask for it. If I haven't asked for it, I appreciate your helpfulness.

I made an e-mail for this channel: myfaithjourney4@gmail.com. I don't know what it's for or if you'll use it. 

Before I sign off...  

I am a cradle Catholic. That means my spiritual formation started when I was a child. I learned to pray in Catholic school. I learned the Mass as an Altar Boy for several years. I went to a Catholic High School, too. Through all those years I participated in Sacraments, prayed with priests and nuns, studied whatever religion or catechism it was that we studied.

For a time as an adult, about 25 or so years ago maybe, I became very passionate about my faith. I studied the Catechism, read the Bible, went to Mass, the whole nine yards. During that time, Jesus appeared to me. We were at Mass at Mother of Good Council in Louisville, and the Priest was reading from the Gospel of St. John, Chapter 6. The priest disappeared from my view, and Jesus Himself recited the passage on the Bread of Life, all the while looking at me. Unsurprisingly, the Bread of Life Discourse is my favorite biblical passage.

I did, after some time, fall out of practice. There was no time, none, not a second, when I didn't believe, or when I didn't think I was Catholic or a Christian anymore. I just got lazy. I still said my basic prayers now and again. Not as often as I ought to have, but there were Hail Marys and Our Fathers, even Acts of Contrition. But there was no Mass, no sacramental life, not Bible study and stuff like that.

But that's all changed now. On Sep 7, 2025, I was watching YouTube, and a suggested video popped up. It was on a channel called "The Theology of Conversion" by a Justine Donahue. The video was "The moment I knew I had to become Catholic." I listened to her 18 minute testimony, and the Holy Spirit rose up within me, my soul awake and hungry for my faith.

Make no mistake, I'm a sinner. I am not here claiming some holier than thou status of spiritual righteousness and perfection. Far from it. I'm imperfect and I know it. I am a work in progress.

So... here I am. Your positive and constructive comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome and appreciated.

Have a blessed day. May we all be increased in faith, hope, and charity. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.