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The latest from CHNetwork
This week’s episode of The Journey Home was a delightful conversation with Keith and Tami Kiser, who shared their journey from Presbyterian youth ministry to the Catholic Church.
On a Deep in Christ short, JonMarc Grodi and Kerstin Pakka discussed how the devil tempts us to sin, and then tries through our shame to keep us from seeking forgiveness.
We shared an article from Matt Swaim responding to the question: is Jesus Christ divided in the Eucharist?
And on the latest Insights, former Salvation Army officer Matt Sheils shares how he came to embrace a Catholic understanding of the sacraments.
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CONVERTS AND CONVERSION
Emily Zanotti interviewed Catholic convert Bishop James Conley about his beekeeping hobby.
Catholic World Report shared the story of a Chinese atheist whose journey to the Catholic Faith began from an encounter with a crucifix.
Kathryn Jean Lopez looked at the legacy of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, whose feast day is July 14th.
The National Catholic Register shared the conversion story of a Belarusian blogger whose desire to write about sacred architecture was her pathway into the Church.
Aleteia looked at the Chinese martyrs who are celebrated in the month of July, many of whom are converts.
And Catholic News Agency interviewed a Philadelphia seminarian who once dreamed of playing in the NBA and is now preparing to be ordained a priest.
APOLOGETICS PICKS OF THE WEEK
Dr. Jeff Mirus shared why even though apologetics are helpful, sharing the Gospel must consist of much more than making convincing arguments.
And Clement Harrold looked at 5 key symbols of grace in the Bible.
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A member getting ready to reach out to their local parish about OCIA, another member wondering if God might be calling them to religious life, and all our convert members who are getting ready to teach OCIA classes 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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“Think well. Speak well. Do well. These three things, through the mercy of God, will make a man go to Heaven.”
St. Camillus de Lellis
Feast Day: July 18
