01 | Faith Born Through Grief: My Personal Testimony

Episode Summary:
In this very first episode of A Catholic Journey, I’m sharing my personal testimony—how grief brought me back to my Catholic faith. Growing up, I was Catholic in name, but I wasn’t truly practicing. Faith was more of a tradition than a lived experience. It wasn’t until I lost my parents that I began seeking God in a deeper way.

Join me as I reflect on the pivotal moments that led me back to my faith in a deeper way. I’ll also share why I decided to complete my Confirmation as an adult and what this journey means for me today. If you’ve ever felt distant from your faith or wondered how grief and suffering can bring us closer to God, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ My journey through loss and how grief changed my faith
✅ The moment I truly turned to God
✅ Why I decided to complete my Confirmation as an adult
✅ A Bible verse that has given me strength

Bible Verses of the Episode:
📖 Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

📖 Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Resources from Todays Show:
✝️ Check out the Bible In A Year Podcast: https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/bibleinayear/

📖 Check out the bible I use from Ascension Press (If you purchase from this link, I receive a small commission): https://amzn.to/3EoKZ8n

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