Catholic Journal

What It Means to Me To Be Catholic – Part IV
I made my first confession in the fourth grade, as was the standard at that time. I was a typical kid, so I did not understand the true meaning of that sacrament. I deemed it unnecessary and chose not to ever return.

It was not until [...]

My journey with Catholicism has always been positive, even when I thought about leaving the church. I grew up within the Lansing Diocese in Michigan. This diocese has been blessed with more than its fair share of free-thinking priests who welcome God’s children as God intended – without judgment and with open arms. Fr. J. [...]