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The CHNetwork Weekly Roundup #362

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The latest from CHNetwork

This week’s episode of The Journey Home was a powerful conversation with Jeffrey Shott about his unlikely path from Fundamentalism through atheism to the Catholic Faith.

In a new Deep in Christ short, JonMarc Grodi and Brother Rex reflected on the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector.

Our latest written conversion story comes from Brook Thelander, a Nazarene pastor who felt God calling him to the Catholic Church.

And on a new Signposts video, Dean Waldt discussed his journey from Presbyterian ministry to Catholicism.

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CONVERTS AND CONVERSION

July 14th marks the feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a Native American convert to the Catholic Faith.

Jimmy Akin looked at the fascinating story of Nicholas Black Elk, a Catholic convert who is a remarkable figure in American history.

The Melkite Church is preparing to celebrate 300 years of union with the Catholic Church.

Mark L. wrote a post for Catholic in Recovery about the role Mary has played in his battle with addiction and return to the Church.

And Keith Little welcomed Karen Edmisten to his podcast to discuss her journey from atheism to Catholicism.

APOLOGETICS PICKS OF THE WEEK

Aleteia looked at the story of the Jesuit priests who figured out how hurricanes work.

And Steve Wiedenkopf explained why nostalgia about the “good old days” can be spiritually dangerous, as well as untrue.

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A member whose health problems are impeding their journey, another member with Protestant ministry background seeking to use their gifts as a new Catholic, and all our members who are considering entering OCIA this Fall — these are just a few of the people we are praying for and working with at The Coming Home Network.  Please help us continue to support those on the journey by visiting chnetwork.org/donate today!

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“A constant fidelity in small things is a great and heroic virtue.”

St. Bonaventure
Feast Day: July 15th

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