Becoming Catholic

Welcome to episode 12 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Join our email list for updates & a weekly scripture memory verse: https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources If you've been on the struggle bus lately this episode is for you. It didn't feel honest to do business as usual so in this episode I'm sharing the realness of my struggles and challenges lately and how the Lord is not forsaking or abandoning me but is helping me in my sanctification. And, I share the 5 practices I suggest for times when you're feeling burdened, anxious, fearful, or stuck in your faith journey. I hope this episode blesses you!

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Father Ripperger Deliverance Prayers book (page 19 has the prayer mentioned) https://amzn.to/3XhzJA5 Pray More Novenas Healing Retreat: https://praymoreretreat.org/2024-healing-retreat/ St. Therese Sacrifice Little Things article: https://fatima.org/make-sacrifices-of-little-things/ Sacrifice beads I got from etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1193131081/custom-glass-sacrifice-beadsmini-rosary

HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK

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Welcome to episode 11 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Resource list for this episode: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_ Lots of emotions are connected to our conversion and I'd love to remind you that the Catholic faith is bountiful in the ways it can support you when you need extra emotional and spiritual support. In this episode, I want to share FOUR of my favorite Catholic things you can do before you're Catholic. I hope it's helpful. :)

RELATED LINKS

Offer masses for yourself or loved ones: https://mymassrequest.org/ OR, https://marian.org/enrollments

Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK

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Welcome to episode 10 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. If you like this work, please consider donating here: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate In this episode let's talk about what we can do in the face of blasphemy. As believers - whether Catholic, Christian, or just being human - we know on a heart level what we saw during the opening ceremony of the Olympics was wrong. And, we can't lose heart. Instead, we can go even deeper into our love, reverance, and devotion to the holiest of sacraments, the Eucharist. In this episode I share with you 3 prayers to know and share with others that repare the blasphemies said against our Lord Jesus Christ. Let's share these far and wide. The enemy will NOT win. In this episode you'll learn...

• heartening quotes from favorite saints St John Vianney and Thomas Aquinas about blasphemy and the impossibility of pleasing God AND the world
• what is blasphemy? we'll look at what the catechism says in paragraphs 2148 and 2162
• 3 prayers of repartion to offer to Jesus' Sacred Heart to console Him in the face of blasphemy
• why I think now is a perfect time to study and learn about the Our Lady of Fatima
• AND, a few book suggestions to learn more about the Holy Face of Jesus devotion (we didn't cover this but we will in an upcoming episode)

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Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK Father Allar: Defend Jesus homily https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scgE60WfypU Learn more about the Golden Arrow Prayer https://mostsacredheart.com/prayers/golden-arrow.html#:~:text=May%20the%20most%20holy%2C%20most,Holy%20Sacrament%20of%20the%20altar

BOOK: Manual of the Archconfraternity of the Holy Face https://amzn.to/3WmFRXb

BOOK: The Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society https://amzn.to/4c459Px

Chaplet of Reparation and Adoration: https://x362.blob.core.windows.net/downloads/bef08d188f7a426093fa9337f3c79276/chaplet-of-reparation.pdf

Litany of Reparation to the Blessed Sacrament https://www.knightsoftheholyeucharist.com/reparation-to-the-blessed-sacrament-prayer-download/

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Welcome to episode 9 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Book mentioned in this episode: https://amzn.to/4dg46gi In this episode let's talk about how beautiful but... confusing going to Catholic mass can be when you're new. I want to share some ideas to help you feel comfortable and look like you sort of know what you're doing. Don't worry, know one notices anyway, they're all there for the Lord (and that's a good thing). In this episode you'll learn...

• preparing for mass actually starts the night before (the new habits I'm working on forming that are helpful including a prayer examen)
• what to wear? is there a dress code?!
• eating before mass yes or no?
• learning this was SIMPLE but so wise
• I was convicted to genuflect - what is genuflection? why it's Biblical
• Holy water fonts and the meaning of using Holy water coming and going from mass
• AND, basic etiquette tips for mass - how to act? how do you know what's being sung and read? when you're new what do you do when you don't know what to do? and more to get you feeling confident and coming back every week to mass

RELATED LINKS

Sacramentals video from Fr Allar https://www.youtube.com/live/06mgry1cPf4?si=OFX67cgu23CH7B2G Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK

HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy

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Welcome to episode 8 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Resource list for this episode: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_/list/1DX7CTET4QEH5?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d In this episode let's talk about uncomplicating our relationship with Mother Mary! If there's a hot button for Catholic Converts it's ALL the opinions (our own and others) about our Blessed Mother, so, let's talk about it. In this episode you'll learn...

• how I'm building a relationship to Mother Mary that's very different from what I was taught in both new age and Protestant circles (any you can too)
• what's Marian dogma and what are the 4 dogmas of Mother Mary? plus, I share 2 really cool a-ha moments around questions I had with Mary's perpetual virginity
• suggested ways you can grow a relationship with Mother Mary - one more simple, one more advanced
• a conversation about consecration to the Blessed Mother and what this really is meant to do in a person's spiritual life
• AND, why Mother Mary is your biggest ally in spiritual warfare (if you experience demonic oppression or night terrors, listen to this)

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Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK Father Ripperger on Spiritual Warfare & Our Lady https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQOSzZprIO4 Mini Podcast Series from St Josemaria Institute on St. Joseph https://stjosemaria.org/podcasts/mini-series-joseph-model-of-virtue/

My Favorite Consecration to Mary book https://academyoftheimmaculate.com/products/preparation-for-total-consecration-to-the-immaculate-according-to-st-maximilian-m-kolbe

HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy

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Welcome to episode 7 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. First, I want to let you know I share A LOT of resources, books, apps, and websites that I've found really helpful in my conversion - but please don't let this feel overwhelming.

In this episode you'll learn...

• what's been working for me in terms or growth and learning - I share the 3 foundations I recommend as you get started
• free learning on YouTube and online is amazing - I share my favorite teachers, authors, and creators (make sure to grab the YT playlist)
• if you love learning and books I share 5 suggestions for types books to look into for your growth as a Catholic
• and last, apps! I share my favs, ones I use everyday and occassionally

Blog post with all links >> https://www.elizaceci.com/blog/best-books-for-catholic-converts

HELPFUL LINKS YouTube CONVERSION Play List https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bH4hpCB2VU&list=PLr3JHkwVVFlAhqHUa13mUzUwKffe4YvHv

AMAZON BOOK LIST https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_/list/O3GKRWZPMYSE?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d Bible I love https://amzn.to/4eOC659 Catechism I love (paperback) https://amzn.to/4cq6tNO

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Welcome to episode 6 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. In this episode let's talk about...

• my honest experience of how the Mass has felt and what I've experienced
• the significance of the Eucharist and our guardian angel's role at Mass
• the prayer that's been the biggest help during communion at Mass
• longing vs expectancy as I prepare for confirmation
• and more...

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Welcome to episode 5 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. In this episode I'm sharing the 3 things I did that helped me to become Catholic the most (but didn't know it at the time). So, whether you want to convert and need some resources OR if you don't want to convert but are curious I hope you'll find this episode useful.

HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy https://www.newadvent.org/ for early church father readings

https://www.theholyrosary.org/rosarypower for step x step learning the rosary YOUTUBE PLAYLIST - EX NEW AGE TEACHINGS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Zpkg3f7XM&list=PLr3JHkwVVFlCYCAyWT0WSxoDAH9w8SyhU

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Welcome to episode 4 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. In this episode let's talk about renouncing judgments and announcing Truth. I'm sharing my humble first steps on the road to being a Catholic convert that might help you if you're considering conversion (or you're just curious). Because... we can pick up a LOT of judgmental thoughts and ideas in a lifetime. It's important to me that I'm not cherry picking my faith but I still had questions, fears, and beliefs - theological and personal that I needed the Lord to help me work through. These are the questions I asked myself that can be a helpful place to start for fellow converts. How do we discern a goal for conversion? Are you willing to be wrong? Are you willing to seek out Truth aside from anything you've heard or been taught before? Plus I share a prayer practice to renounce lies, judgments, false beliefs, and criticisms I had about Catholicism. Listen to this episode as I walk you through all of these steps. I hope it helps you.

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Welcome to episode 3 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. In this episode I share 6 struggles I was having within Protestantism. I share these with love and realize we might have similarities and differences here. These are not judgements, just my experience. I wonder, have you had similar questions as I have? Which (if any) have you felt that I haven't shared? I'd love to know, send me an email [email protected]. HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources DIDACHE (pronounced did a key) FREE PDF https://legacyicons.com/content/didache.pdf

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