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The latest from CHNetwork
This week’s episode of The Journey Home was a great discussion with Tsh Oxenreider, a writer and Evangelical missionary who spent some time in Anglicanism before becoming Catholic.
We shared an article from Msgr. Jeffrey Steenson about the Three Scrutinies that are undergone during Lent by those preparing to receive Baptism at the Easter Vigil.
In a new On the Journey, Matt, Ken, and Kenny looked at whether or not the Church Fathers practiced sola Scriptura.
In our latest Insights video, Fr. Jerry Byrd reflected on this week’s Feast of the Annunciation, and how Mary’s “yes” is a model for all who are undergoing conversion or discerning a vocation.
On a new Deep in Christ, JonMarc Grodi chatted with former Methodist pastor Keith Nester about the importance of ongoing conversion for those who have become Catholic.
And our Clergy Convert Conference is filling up fast! Please let us know if you’re interested in attending.
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CONVERTS AND CONVERSION
Aleteia shared the story of a former Latter Day Saint who is preparing for Baptism this Easter.
The Vatican is reporting that Baptism numbers are down, but First Communion and Confirmation numbers are up.
A new film explores Matt Talbot’s journey from addiction to sainthood.
And a French construction worker shared how his experience of working on Catholic job sites played into his decision to enter the Church this Easter.
APOLOGETICS PICKS OF THE WEEK
Jenna Marie Cooper wondered why Mary’s perpetual virginity is a controversial topic among some Protestants.
Joseph Pearce explained why J.R.R. Tolkien chose March 25th, which is among other things, the date of the Annunciation, for the destruction of the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom.
Catholic Rural Life looked at some plants to include that are symbolic of the Blessed Mother for those wanting to plant a Mary Garden.
And a recent lab investigation into red spots on a consecrated host in Indianapolis has revealed that it was not a Eucharistic Miracle, and gives an interesting look into how the Church handles such cases.
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A member whose family is having mixed reactions toward their interest in Catholicism, another member whose health issues are interfering with their ability to participate in OCIA, and all our members preparing to be received into the Church at Easter in just a matter of weeks — 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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“The simple soul believes humbly, hopes strongly and conforms sincerely to the divine will. It finds refuge in God like a child in the arms of his caring father.”
St. Joseph Sebastian Pelczar
Feast Day: March 28th
