A Non-Denominational Pastor Converts to Catholicism

[@stevenj1214able]

I had read and researched for a few weeks. After hours and hours and days of becoming convinced, I decided I should go to a Mass. So I watched videos all week so I would understand what was going on in the Mass. Like the guest said, when the Priest held up the Eucharist, it was like something I can’t explain. At that moment all doubt and fear about converting just washed away. I went back the next week to see if it wasn’t just emotion but low and behold after a year of coming into the Church, i still am in awe.

[@CatholicReCon]

Praise God! Thank you so much for sharing, Steven.

[@gracegiven5093]

Beautiful story.

[@valerierislove3947]

Wow. Praise God. I wish all cradle Catholics could experience this. Happy for you😊

[@cindyc13579]

I hope you will try a Latin mass, in available in your area. This is the fullness of faith for over 1500 yrs. It is so beautiful and fullness of the Catholic faith I travel to get there. And so thankful I did.

[@valerierislove3947]

@@cindyc13579it is so beautiful isn’t it. Though unless I’m mistaken the first 500 years you can’t include in that. History so amazing. What I learned is the many different mass versions that existed then under Gregory the Great he combined them into one I think.

[@MyJustOpinion]

Can anyone imagine just one or three people thought they were smarter than all the church fathers throughout the 1,500 years church history that led to millions of souls to the wrong faith.

[@justinhowell8873]

As a fellow Convert I cried with joy as you spoke about coming into the Church! I’m a convert since 1995 and I’ve never looked back!!

[@CatholicReCon]

Thanks for sharing, Justin! Amazing.

[@alfredmicallef]

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[@claudialis406]

In 2017 I reverted back to the faith. Not having any affinity to our Blessed Mother, she called me back to Christ. Bishop Barron’s Catholicism series and the Journey Home were also instrumental. I pray for all Evangelization ministries!

[@Leila-Grandemange]

Thank you for your testimony! After a lifetime being in a protestant/evangelical denomination I became Catholic this Easter 2024! I balled the entire time especially taking the Eucharist! What joy! What awe! Beautiful Jesus! Endless love! I’M HOME! 🙏🏻❤️

[@MtCarmel1251]

Amen! Welcome to our Catholic family!

[@Leila-Grandemange]

@@MtCarmel1251thank you! 🙏

[@dorcas4035]

Glory to God & welcome Home🎉🙏❤️‍🔥✝️

[@elizabethking5523]

I never get tired of peoples testimonies of how God has brought them to Himself and His Church!❤️🙏🏻😃

[@johnbrowne2170]

Funny, half the people in my Bible-believing church were former Roman Catholics.

[@milagrosamistoso5650]

I like testimony converts to the catholic church. 🇨🇦

[@allthatmattersisyoureterni4888]

So do I 💜

[@CJDEV]

Me too.

[@MarilynBoussaid-yd1vk]

You love conversion stories so I’m going to share mine with you. I’m a Jewish convert to the Catholic Faith. I was converted by a dream on March 12,1990. Suddenly I realized Jesus is real, He’s alive, He loves me, and He has all the power. I fell in love with Jesus. I got on my knees and said “Lord, I’m yours, body and soul. Do whatever you want with me.” I asked Him to find me my church before Easter. The Lord led me all over the place for about a month. Then on Good Friday, i was led to the Catholic church in my neighborhood. As I pulled up in front, I felt a tremendous peace come over me, and I knew I was home.There was a Good Friday service. Then I went to Mass on Easter Sunday, and continued going every Sunday. When I found out there was Daily Mass, I started going every day. Then somebody noticed I always stayed in my pew during Communion, and told me I could go up for a blessing. I was reading the Bible, and later I remember saying that just from reading the Bible, if the Catholic Church hadn’t existed, I would have invented it. I don’t mean that irreverently. I mean I saw it all in the Bible. I continued to read more good Catholic books, went to SCRC conferences, and started in RCIA. I was received into the Church on August 22, 1991. Not at the Easter Vigil - the pastor asked me to wait because they didn’t think I was ready. God gave me the gift of Faith and He also enabled me by His Grace to be obedient. I’m so grateful for that. I still go to Daily Mass and I thank God every day for my Catholic Faith. I wish everybody knew what a tremendous gift it is to be Catholic. Please pray for the conversion of Jews and Muslims. The Lord converted me instantly, like St. Paul. Never lose hope that your children (or anyone else you are praying for) can receive the light of Truth in a split second. Just keep praying.

[@wesleynovak7716]

I met Aric in RCIA recently. We had a good chat after. I grew up Mormon then became a Protestant as a teenager. I lost my faith for a bit, but found myself drawn to the Catholic Church as I learned more about the faith. The more research I did, the more it seemed like I needed to convert.

[@CatholicReCon]

Thanks for sharing that, Wesley! If you ever want to share your story, let me know.

[@wesleynovak7716]

@@CatholicReCon Hi, I’m not sure how interesting my story is, but let me know if you would like to chat.

[@CatholicReCon]

@Wesley Novak please email [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@dsonyay]

Scott Hahn’s “The Lamb’s Supper” is another great way to bridge Old Testament and New regarding the Eucharist and the Mass.

[@BroWendellTalibong]

Hello, Im new in your nice channel from Philippines

[@CatholicReCon]

Greetings, brother!

[@MtCarmel1251]

Amazing! I'm a revert to the Catholic Church. Unfortunately, I was deceived into leaving by Protestantism, but soon found my way back with a newfound zeal

[@johnchung6777]

I’m more than elated with your decision,if you can preserve the rest of your life you’ll not be disappointed ever May our God Lord And Savior Jesus Christ Reveal It To You Amen 🙏 🐑🕊️✨🌈

[@MtCarmel1251]

@@johnchung6777Thanks so much! God bless you :)

[@MtCarmel1251]

@@tony1685 Hello! Yes, I believe in the Scriptures, but I also believe that it's important to have reliable interpreters of Scripture, or else error may spring forth. A big reason I have converted to Catholicism is researching how the Early Church interpreted Scripture. The Early Church is a credible source. It turns out, they believed in very Catholic concepts like the Eucharist, the communion of Saints, the Office of the Pope, the need for Tradition and Scripture to sustain the Church, among others. Since I discovered the Original Church was the Catholic Church the entire time, I realized I have no good reason to be a Protestant. There are many resources available for you to research on the Internet. I encourage you to read up on this stuff for yourself. God bless you :)

[@johnbrowne2170]

Half the people in my Bible-believing church are former Catholics.

[@johnchung6777]

@@johnbrowne2170 yeah and innumerable Protestants have become Catholic’s how’s that for proof???🤔

[@MrTagahuron]

Read St Louis de Montrfort's True Devotion to Mary and you will fall in love with the Mother of Jesus, who, thru her, our prayers and supplications are also purified and sanctified before presenting it to her Son.

[@marcihf217]

Thanks for sharing. I pray every day for conversions, especially of Protestant and Evangelical pastors/clergy.

[@joshdickson3204]

When I was leading youth group I made the statement that worship songs are not an act of worship. It actually offended some of the kids and this was at a Catholic youth group. Great conversion!

[@paulvillarreal4855]

Great video Aric and Eddie! I'm also reverted back to the Catholic church in about 2017.. I'm preparing to speak to my brother who was raised Catholic now part of a Protestant church to come back to the Catholic Church. Continue to do your work it's making a positive and impact for the glory of God

[@CatholicReCon]

Praying for you and your bro, Paul! Thanks for sharing!

[@PInk77W1]

Jesus started one church and said it would last forever The Roman Catholic Church

[@Justas399]

No He didn't. The church He founded was in Rome and it had no office of a papacy or priest, Marian dogmas, nor praying to the dead.

[@PInk77W1]

@@Justas399 Jesus said at the last supper “This is my body.” Do u Believe u eat Jesus body ?

[@Justas399]

@@PInk77W1 You mean cannibalism?

[@PInk77W1]

@@Justas399 are u a Christian ? I have no idea who I am talking to

[@Justas399]

@@PInk77W1 You are talking to a Sola Scriptura Christian.

[@leunnameibale7294]

Church history in it self is enough to show that Jesus fulfilled His promise that not even hell could destroy His church. Protestants must be making Jesus a liar

[@CatholicReCon]

I was raised Catholic, then became Protestant in part because I didn't know ANYTHING about Church history. Once I explored the Church, prompted by the Holy Spirit, I returned to Catholicism. I think our job is to help others go back in time, realizing that most folks don't even know there's more to the story. Thanks for sharing.

[@pasqualecandelora2878]

Why not Orthodoxy?

[@CatholicReCon]

@Pasquale Candelora Good question. I was convicted on the points of authority, succession, and OT/NT typology. I have since been further convicted on the Filioque. Peace, brother.

[@HH-kg4fq]

Sooo many Protestants are understanding the importance of our Blessed Mother Mary. That is why I switched over to Catholicism, too. THE LOVE, FORGIVENESS, EMPATHY, COMPASSION, DEVOTION, DETERMINATION, FIERCENESS, AND COMMITMENT OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MOTHER MARY IS LIKE NO OTHER. IT TOOK A FEW YEARS, THOUGH, BECAUSE THE CATHOLIC PEOPLE I MET AT RCIA WERE NOT KIND OR GENEROUS TO ME OR THE OTHER NEW PROSPECTIVE CONVERTS. I dropped out of RCIA back then, and found the Blessed Mother Mary a few years later, this year in 2024. Through the Original Church, I discovered that the Catholic Church is more of a feminist than any other denomination. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@johnbrowne2170]

Most Protestants and Baptists will have nothing to do with Mary worship.

[@hcho7776]

Defame disrespect ridicule mother Mary is work of satan.

[@gcam12000]

I am born and bred Catholic, I was taught the most important part of the mass is the Eucharist but I see lots of people leave the mass after communion and failed to receive the final blessing.

[@Catholiclady3]

The Eucharist always chokes me up and when I say the creed 😢

[@alhilford2345]

​@@tony1685: ...because there are some who do not understand the Holy Bible, that Catholic book. We pray that the Holy Ghost will give them the gifts of Wisdom and Understanding.

[@Catholiclady3]

@@tony1685 Keep searching for the truth. God willing you will find it. I'll pray for you

[@Catholiclady3]

@@tony1685 It is absolutely biblical! What crazy bible are you reading?

[@TyroneBeiron]

Thank you for sharing, with this post. The Magisterium of the Church stems from both the apostolic succession as well as the unity and catholicity of the belief drawn from that deposit of faith, a unity that also stems from the communion with the successor of Peter, rather than just succession from various apostles. It's key to understand that the Petrine office is shared by all bishops in communion with the See of Peter. This substantially explains why the autocephalous Orthodox churches are not truly catholic but are in fact national denominations by language, liturgy and tradition. I am always in awe of converts, for their courage and openness to the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Like many others here, I'm inspired with gratitude for your journey to the universal Church. 🥃🥃

[@CatholicReCon]

So well said, Tom. 👍🏻

[@franklim6329]

Petrine office is only for Peter.

[@jimmalloy7279]

Good answer! Thank you.

[@myronmercado]

What a great video! So honest and so on point. I could watch this on repeat over and over. That story about his wife is so funny but so touching. Part 2 of this video please. I'm watching Brent Petri's video on his book again after this video!

[@CatholicReCon]

Glad you enjoyed it! Brant Pitre's work is phenomenal.

[@esterndena185]

Welcome home brother . God loves you and your family.

[@bellanitocortez-rodriguez9235]

@Eddie thousands of brothers and sisters are right now considering coming home or just coming to por faith but dont do it due to fear of "lossing" what they know. It's a scary process for them and they need all our help and support

[@CatholicReCon]

You said it! 🙏🏼Many prayers needed. Thanks, brother.

[@deedeeunkefer2270]

Yes. I was raised Catholic, but converted to nondenominational at the age of 20. I'm 62 now. Since covid, I've had a lot of time to listen to various Catholic convert stories and have been reading some Catholic books. I feel like I'm in between two worlds. I attend mass with a Catholic friend about once a month. I've been praying the rosary and divine mercy chaplet for about a year and a half now. I wish I had a female Catholic convert in my area that I could talk to. It's not the same talking to a cradle Catholic. They don't understand the questions and struggle. Thanks for your ministry.

[@dorcas4035]

@@deedeeunkefer2270reach out to a priest in the Church you go for Help if you havent dont so🙏❤️‍🔥✝️

[@bobbyrogers3084]

God Bless this Gentleman, I love his thoughtful insight at the 13 min. mark.

[@balukuroben7458]

It is just simple ,Exodus 25:30 Put the bread of the Presence on this table to be before me at all times., The bread of the presence in the Old Testament was poinitng at Jesus Christ real presence in the Eucharist. This explains why when you enter in every catholic church where a tabernacle is, you feel the presence of someone there , JESUS is always there waiting , as soon as you enter the presence of the tabernacle, you are compelled to become reverent , BUT enter any protestant church, no one is there, it is simply like a main Hall or a theater, You literally feel Nothing unless some people are there singing.

[@HosannaInExcelsis]

I love it! I am suscribing now

[@allthatmattersisyoureterni4888]

Same here

[@danfeeney1762]

Eddie, I just started watching your videos. They are excellent because you get people who can tell their stories well and you let them tell their stories. You are a great listener. Keep it up. God bless you and your ministry. Peace of Christ

[@myronmercado]

Please reach out to Keith Nester.

[@CatholicReCon]

Love Keith! I interviewed him on this channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2LUq4N9qMZ7nrs

[@kasiaseubert]

2017 was the 100 year anniversary of Fatima

[@mary-annephiri6367]

I can relate especially with Holy Communion

[@georgeel-vp7sk]

I know this is 3 years ago, but I just saw it. I'm a Catholic revert 5 years ago, after 45 years away. Best 5 years of my life. Especially confession (!) and the Eucharist.

[@thepic12]

Such an awesome testimony! Thank you so much for sharing your story! Welcome home brother!

[@HeavnzMiHome]

I had to put my foot down and tell my mother I would not argue with her about the faith.

[@aadschram5877]

Great testmony, keep on sharing them.

[@CatholicReCon]

For sure. Thanks for sharing. New episodes every Tuesday at 3pm MST.

[@cindyc13579]

I am a cradle Catholic but so remember the day in my early 40s I heard the Gospel spoken directly to ME and woke up to the whole of my Catholic faith which I love always. And I learned so much from Journey Home and I lime your interviews so much. Cradle Catholics have to wake up and I am so glad I did and startex My Spiritual Journey HOME ....for all eternity🕊🕊🕊

[@homersamsin3382]

Beautiful story GOD IS GOOD ALLELUIA AMEN ❤❣️💞🙏

[@gracegiven5093]

A beautiful story of conversion, so well articulated. Thank you.

[@pmlm1571]

Thanks, and I ordered Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist off of your enthusiasm. God and Mary to you!

[@barbaraprocope]

Awesome testimony! Thanks for sharing!

[@CatholicReCon]

Thanks for watching!

[@petermyyry7407]

I've watched several of your videos. I'm posting all of them to by fb page. You are like the new Marcus Grodi.

[@roselyncadalzomamangun1708]

Someone said that the longest journey is from the head to the heart.we just need to be patient and continue praying for our family and loved ones that they may find that Catholicism is the one true religion.Praying for their conversion🙏

[@Dupstan]

2017: 100 years after the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima

[@ColleenW2019]

Fairly new to this channel and I love hearing people's testimonies of conversion/reversion. When Aric spoke of his longing to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and how he wept when he finally did, it brought tears to my eyes. It's so special. I'm a revert after being away for 50 years, and now I can't imagine leaving the Church again.

[@CatholicReCon]

Thanks for watching! God bless you.

[@vanessamay3689]

Is it possible to have the books mentioned be put in the descriptions please

[@n0ah49]

Stumbled on this on my recommendation list. Had to subscribe. Such amazing contents on sharing His good news. God Bless

[@CatholicReCon]

Thanks and welcome!

[@MaryMBray-ki9sy]

Welcome home🙏✌🙌😇

[@anthonyfowler2623]

Welcome home

[@kelkabot]

Praise God! Convert here, too. I really like what you said about arriving at the point where you accepted you wouldn’t find a single “proof text,” but rather that the preponderance of evidence, along with the way the Holy Spirit drew you, compelled you to surrender.

[@Joliebebe2001]

Beautiful story ♥️🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@CatholicReCon]

Thanks for listening

[@franciscoavelar615]

Welcome home brother 🙏

[@johnchung6777]

Yeah great excellent testimony,for Jesus Christ who is our God is all Powerful and all Truth and what ever he says that he does he does it meaning that he is truly concealed in the Sacred Host and the Sacred Chalice Amen Amen Amen 🙏 🐑🕊️✨🌈

[@lindamunditia8459]

Thank you!

[@abigailrice1680]

Beautiful!! Loved this so much! Welcome Home! ✝️🙏🏼

[@joejohnston3]

Great video - thanks!

[@CatholicReCon]

Glad you liked it!

[@chadmeidl1140]

You do not become a catholic by Studying the Bible, but by reading books about the Bible and the uninspired writings of the "church fathers".

[@anne-marielouiserey4244]

Amen. 😊❤

[@michelleishappy4036]

Which book by St. Francis de Sales did the guest read that explained a lot? He didn't mention it. I would like to know. PLEASE!

[@CatholicReCon]

Introduction to the Devout Life.

[@cindyc13579]

thank you for your testimony🕊🕊🕊

[@marissabuyao2092]

such a beautiful story.

[@dannisivoccia2712]

I am not sure why professing Christians use the term 'convert' to say that they went from one church to another church system. Scripture only uses the word 'convert' to show that a person has been translated out of the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of His marvelous light. There are those who say, "It's about history!" I say, "It's about Jesus." Those who say, "It's the Magisterium!" I say, "It's Jesus." Those who say, "It's the traditions!" I say, " It's Jesus." Those who say, " It's Mary!" I say, "It's Jesus." Those who say, " It's Peter!" I say, " It's Jesus." Those who say, " It's the Pope!" I say, "It's Jesus." "I am determined to know nothing among you except Christ and Him crucified."

[@dannisivoccia2712]

@CatholicDefender-bp7my Jesus birthed the first Church in Jerusalem, during Pentecost. All were filled with the Holy Spirit (not a trace of paganism). The Apostle Paul never defended the church; he contended for the Gospel of salvation in Christ Jesus.

[@alphonsedende2599]

You a full of pride, that you cannot accept the truth. These are the basics where through them the faith in Jesus came to us today

[@dannisivoccia2712]

@@alphonsedende2599 Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." When all defenses and rebuttals fail, accuse the other person of being full of pride. This is what has been handed down to you?

[@DUZCO10]

New favorite channel!

[@CatholicReCon]

Thanks, bro!

[@paulsmallwood1484]

This guy’s background is so vague and confusing.. So I don’t know what the point was of calling him a non-denomination pastor. That he is completely ignorant of historic Protestantism was immediately apparent as he trotted out one erroneous statement about Protestantism after another. What Roman Catholic apologist coached him? You most certainly can refute Rome’s version of church history. You can certainly refute his false depictions of Protestantism. This guy presenting himself as an expert on Protestantism is an absolute joke.

[@thomasmcewen5493]

Paul, Protestantism is 7,957 verses used to support Evil for the protestant to survive. We had Nazism followed by communism and Protestantism failed both times. In 1942 Prague was ordered to be made "Judenfrei" and Catholics walked with their Jewish neighbors to Thereseinstadst, then to Dachau to die, you didn't. 96% of the religious prisoners in Dachau was Catholics, not protestants. When the Jewish neighbor tapped on a protestant window he was given Romans 13, to obey Hitler. Under communism protestants was not arrested, nor sent to the uranium mines or made enemies of the people, Catholics were, you always found a verse and we noticed, The Secret Police the StB knew their enemy and it wasn't you, as they said, "Bibličtí křesťané jsou jako pytel prdů, mohou smrdět nám a komunistické straně, ale vždy najdou verš, který nás nikdy nezpochybní." There are no verse quoting protestants, you don't obey God but man.

[@albertaowusu1790]

He represented one form of protestantism which is everything that is wrong with protestants. ... and what is historic protestantism?

[@paulsmallwood1484]

@@CatholicDefender-bp7my My apologies friend. Perhaps I was over the top. I appreciate your input. I will try to do better.

[@anne-marielouiserey4244]

​@@paulsmallwood1484amen. 😊❤❤