Candace Owens Becomes Catholic - Is THIS Why People Are Turning To Christianity?

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As Candace Owens converts to Catholicism following her departure from The Daily Wire why are more young people turning to some form of faith, and are the critics of this right when they claim that religion causes most of the conflict in the world?
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[@RussellBrand]

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[@FluffyPapi]

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[@seeker5634]

Come to Islam, Mr.Russel Brand......Islam will give u meaning

[@lucasglowacki4683]

Would love to see more debates like KZbin of the 2010’s. Having you and Candace in the “Christian camp” would be such a blessing and provide the on ramp to open minds. 🙏🏼

[@Muckylittleme]

The Crusades were in response to the genocidal Jihad waged all the way across Europe. How can you condemn the reaction to evil without condemning the evil itself?.

[@chris-zl7si]

@@seeker5634 Doubt it.. Jesus is lord..

[@seventwoseven1901]

A religion that promotes peace, marriage, procreation, loyalty, respect to each other, forgiveness and free will? Yes please.

[@katrinapappas3401]

Which religion would that be?

[@summerrain1579]

Promotes peace? Youve got to be kidding

[@chrisbeerguy1489]

@@summerrain1579 Then said Jesus unto him, “Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.” -Matthew 26:52 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” -John 18:36 Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9

[@WilliamPotting]

@@katrinapappas3401 Christianity. ☦️☦️☦️

[@WATCHMYCLIPSZ]

Imagine being a good person just because instead of needing the threat of burning for eternity 💀 *You people 💀💀💀💀* Leave it to a bunch of cultists to not know what being a good person means.

[@DBW-oo2cp]

I will be turning 60 this year. I come from a New Age background as well and am one of the last ppl I would expect to convert to Christianity. I am being baptised this coming Sunday May 5th.

[@MarekzAnglii]

👍🙏✝

[@randymlekush754]

Welcome to the family!! 💜🔥☝️🙏🎊🎶

[@sugargirl4073]

congratulations!

[@user-ky5df2ml7n]

amen! brother i just got baptized Sunday April 28th Praise the lord Jesus

[@BIBLE-UNBUTCHERED]

God richly bless your loyalty to Him... which He does. That's not to say the hardships stop - He strengthens us through them.

[@catolicodominicano]

I'm 22 now, I abandoned my Catholic faith for years and get into Progressivism, and sinful destructive lifestyle then I went to a spiritual retreat, I had a supernatural experience with Jesus in Eucharist. Without even believing on him, I thought it was only a symbol, Late at night, In the middle of a prayer, the lights turn off, and a priest start walking into the room in silence, Carrying on the Blessed Sacrament. I started to feel like a sort of Acute pain and burning inside my chest and stomach, I fell to my knees and start crying, without knowing what was happening. Then I hear that voice, so loud and loving that said, *” keep going, I'm with you” I'm healing your soul" “do not fear”* After that happened for around 3 minutes, I felt the biggest Peace and happiness I ever experience in my entire life. I don't know how to describe it, I just felt like floating in heaven. He changed and save my life. ❤ ⚪ 🏆

[@kinglear5952]

Beautiful

[@saxophonecsb7398]

I’m Catholic by being raised by my parents. But, I never payed attention to it. I’m now 30, and it all makes sense. I love my faith.

[@kate-lynngerwatoski1620]

Same thing with me.

[@HeyCutie90]

I became Christian this year after being a lifelong atheist. One day I was listening to the women on the Whatever podcast and it just hit me: This is Sodom and Gomorrah. Not in the literal sense, but I suddenly understood the fundamental lesson in the story, that when promiscuity is the standard and shared structured morality are lacking, society deteriorates. I started reading The Bible shortly thereafter. I’ve never felt more grounded.

[@john_hunter_]

I had a similar realisation in the last few months. Although I still don't believe in a God, I realised the teachings in the Bible are important for the survival of society. It teaches the importance of cooperation, kindness & discipline so that society can peacefully survive. I made the connection after seeing how the Amish live their lives. I think religion itself is the carrier of these teachings. So the ritualistic practises engrain the teachings from childhood & that continues into adulthood. Without religion, people seem to stray far from these teachings & then we end up with a society where families struggle to survive like they are now.

[@simonbrownbridge1799]

"I am the way, the truth and the life". Follow Christ and your life makes sense. Available to every human being on this earth

[@carolsalty1193]

May our Lord continue to grant you his graces !

[@faigee3493]

Keep reading the bible and also talk to God .tell Him your thoughts and all your concerns. Ask Him to show you things and He will clear things up for you ​@john_hunter_

[@robertovalero6186]

Jesus warned us🇮🇱with every sentence he spoke.Every word of Him has meaning.Who did Jesus kick out of the temple???The🇮🇱!!!!The usuers and moneylenders!!!!!!You cant serve two masters.The love of money is the root of all evil.

[@chrisbeerguy1489]

I was raised Catholic, but stopped practicing in my teens. I turned away from my faith for many years. But now, in my late 30s, my two children chose to join the Catholic Church at ages 9 and 11, and received the sacraments of initiation this past Easter Vigil. Inspired their example, I have returned to my Catholic faith. The three of us now attend Mass together every Sunday. I am so blessed to have such great children. The world needs Jesus Christ. God bless you all.

[@leona1351]

Congrats. Were your children attending Catholic school? What made them want to join the Catholic church? They had to go through a year of education before officially converting; that's a lot of commitment for a 9 and 11-year-old.

[@yixingswife2513]

That’s so beautiful❤

[@chrisbeerguy1489]

@@leona1351 Yes, they are students at a Catholic school. I was an alumnus of the same school. They still offer a great education in an age of insanity to all kids, not just Catholics.

[@DD-bx8rb]

God bless you, and be faithful to the sacrament of Confession. Pax

[@ClaireGreen-wd2gm]

Just don't leave your kids alone with the priests.

[@kathleenhamilton7608]

No, Russell, it's not religion that starts most wars. It is the thirst for POWER

[@salskars6637]

Titles (cut/paste without length of time in parenthesis) on utube: This Explains The Post-Vatican II Confusion & Crisis (16 minutes) Apocalypse Now In the Vatican (1 hour 9 minutes) Catholic Inquisition Myths Busted (11 minutes) What were the Crusades, and were they justified? (49 minutes) Books: The Spanish Inquisition A Historical Revision - Fourth edition - Henry Kamen

[@gibbethoskins8621]

And the first for power is what started Catholicism 💫 It's like a magic merry go round

[@emelinedbs1070]

I'm sobbing reading all the comments about people coming back or joining Christ. I'm so happy that our family is growing. Blessed are you Jesus 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@danoco6385]

Been seeing it so much more in the last year. It’s crazy god is great

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

@@danoco6385 Yes.

[@dorisday4765]

Yes I returned recently after 40 years!

[@TheGutierrezBlaze]

Me too! Tears. Beautiful stories.

[@glennquagmire9900]

what about the falling away thats going to come? kind of worried about that.

[@denisemouledous7352]

“Man does not have a soul. He is a soul. He has a body.” C.S. Lewis

[@ThePrinceOfNigeria]

This C.S Lewis has said a lot of profound stuff

[@ThePrinceOfNigeria]

The metaphysical realm we visit when we dream is more of a reality than our woke sojourn through life which is mostly dreamy

[@LottieSue]

Mostly correct. Man is a spirit (that is what comes alive at the new birth), he has a soul (mind, will and emotions) and he lives in an earth suit (a body).

[@TorMax9]

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience." - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

[@JefferyEpstiensBlackBook]

You ever read the bible verse about taxes?

[@chrissullivan234]

In "What's Wrong With The World" G. K. Chesterton wrote that "The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting, it's been found difficult and left untried."

[@simonbrownbridge1799]

Brilliant quote. Thanks!

[@jamesbigga8843]

I’m 51 and born in a Catholic family. Over the decades I tried to leave the church for various reasons. From blaming God to my past drug addiction. My mother told me to carry the rosary in my pocket at a very young age even if I don’t pray the rosary like my family does. It’s crazy, no matter where I’m at, what evil I was doing, the rosary was in my pocket, like my wallet, I didn’t even think about it. It was just a habit. But one day, When I wanted to end my life at the edge of a cliff, felt the rosary when I reached into my pocket to grab my lighter to have one last cigarette. Well, something came over me and touching the rosary made me climb back over the rails. I basically saw Mother Mary with tears running down her face with a gentle smile. Anyway, It was past 3 am and went to the church knowing all the doors were locked. Well, one door wasn’t and I entered the church and slept in the church till I was awaken by someone working there. “How did you get in? I locked all the doors?” I smiled back at him with tears in my eyes.

[@elenag2965]

What a beautiful testimony! You’re greatly blessed!

[@AnnWalker-ot7bg]

Great story ❣️

[@jamesbigga8843]

Let’s all pray for peace in our country, the world, in our homes, and in our hearts. Pray for all believers and non believers.

[@INFPinSA]

Whoa. ❤

[@alejandrovallecarrillo825]

PRAY THE ROSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@charimar19]

I was raised Catholic and in my 20’s and 30’s I had no interest in the church to the point that I refused to have my children baptized. Now in my 40’s and as a consequence of the last few years, I have been slowly making my way back to church. A lot of people I know have also been gravitating towards god as well.

[@edalbanese6310]

Christ is the answer! Not religion

[@glennquagmire9900]

well water doesnt save us, only jesus does.

[@jfgskaintayo8167]

Welcome back home

[@pxbkw]

I'm a Brit who is now a catechumen at a Greek Orthodox church after living a prodigal life for the last 15 years. As soon as we take one step towards our Father he runs to us to embrace us and bring us home.

[@George-ur8ow]

Xpristos Anesti!!!

[@minui8758]

Sad you didn’t choose us Romans but that’s probably our fault. The very best choice apart from Rome tho!

[@MythwrightWorkshop]

"Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and not tried." Gilbert K. Chesterton

[@julytan223]

​@@minui8758if you study the history you learn that the historic Church is the Eastern Orthodox Church with 4 bishops not the Rome who proclaimed 1 bishop (pope) as the representer of God which is blasphemy in itself. By the way, Chrisianity comes from the East of Europe so going towards East is ALL ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY: FROM JERUSALEM TO CROATIA IS ALL ORTHODOX. The Catholic church is the only one persecuting Orthodox Christians to convert them (e.g Romania, Chech republic and Poland) and killing people through inquisition. There is no such thing in the TRUE CHRISTIANITY. That is why the reformation started. I recommend you the interview and book of Fr Josiah Trenham: Rock and Sand. All the best!

[@minui8758]

@@julytan223 I like to think I wouldn’t leave the Church of Rome even under torture and threat of death much less by persuasion - I’ve read Clement’s and Ignatius’s epistles from the first century which to our scholars seem to have direct reference to a primacy of the Roman bishop ahead of Alexandria, and Antioch and by Petrine supremacy even jerusalem. Constantinople is a rather younger See of course. It’s a long time ago but I recall understanding why that is a plausible interpretation placing a precursor to papal supremacy in the first generation of the church after the apostles - and the entire history of east west relations post 10th cent is horrible we know, the Catholic St Josaphat Kuntsevych and the martyrs of Pratulyn and hundreds besides being part of that story too - it’s to be lamented. Beyond entrenched mutually understood points of disagreement tho and the martyr scores on both sides there is a huge amount of shared spirituality, theology, and a fundamental shared faith. I think that’s where fruitful dialogue lies, as happily Rome, Constantinople, Antioch, and the Copts have increasingly shown in the 20th cent

[@adamellis3093]

I converted from Atheism to Christianity about a year ago and was baptised at easter. Best decision i have made for a very long time. Best of luck Russell

[@sirpepeofhousekek6741]

Yay!

[@sjm9876]

Welcome home friend!

[@RizzaDelossantos-pw5ev]

Saw a video of you praying the rosary .. keep it up! I can attest the rosary is one of the most powerful prayers 🙏

[@step2058]

Me too. I was an atheist most my life and have become a Christian as of last week.

[@mikutho9820]

@@step2058 how did you become a christian exactly? did u just start believing all the stuff or just started following it culturally

[@danielinsuasty7767]

Becoming Catholic is by far one of the best decisions I've made. Welcome Candace!!

[@sjm9876]

I reverted to Catholicism after a decade as an atheist (and a drug addict). Jesus saved me and continues to do so every single day! Praise God

[@ok29700]

reverted? what does that mean for you?

[@gk3330]

Repent and read your Bible Catholicism is false

[@Metta33]

Ive been feeling very drawn to Jesus and Christianity lately. Now within a few days i hear of lots of people converting... I want to be forgiven for my sins. I want to forgive those who have wronged me. I want to love the world. I want to love Jesus and God.

[@LB-rc3nt]

Romans 10: 8-10 "But what saith it, the word is nigh thee, even in thy heart and thy mouth..that is the word of faith which we preach..That if thou wilt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead..thou shalt be saved..For with the heart man believes unto righteousness, ..and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.." >> Just say this 'out loud, from your heart.'. >> "LORD JESUS PLEASE SAVE ME AND BE MY LORD... I GIVE YOU MY LIFE TODAY...PLEASE TAKE IT AND DO WITH IT AS YOU WILL...THANK YOU FOR HEARING, AND ANSWERING ME NOW..

[@corybrown9933]

If we confess our sins, He is Faithful and Just to forgive us of our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

[@Metta33]

@@corybrown9933 thankyou for your reply. My problem is that i have realised my life has been filled with sin. I have spontaneously cried and prayed to God acknowledging my sins and repented. But i have continued living in my sinful ways. I dont know whats wrong with me.

[@bukkyngobi]

‘If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.’ Romans 10:9 Salvation is a free gift that Jesus died on the cross to give all men. He took upon himself all our sin and in exchange gave us salvation and a way to reconnect with God. it is God’s desire to be in relationship with all his people . We are saved by grace through faith, Romans 10 and this particular passage of scripture explains how to receive Jesus as your Lord and savior. Whenever you are ready to give your life to him he is ready to receive you because he loves you, he knows you, he created you and he wants to do life with you. ❤

[@Metta33]

@@bukkyngobi thankyou. 🙏

[@andrewsanford2020]

I just became Catholic, it changed my heart and mind.

[@stephd8309]

Welcome home brother Andrew and God bless you 🙏

[@andrewsanford2020]

@@stephd8309 thank you. The peace of the Lord be with you.

[@jak7138]

Welcome home brother! Pax Christi

[@rjthomasindyusa]

God promises to give us a new heart with new desires after His own when we become saved. Do you have a testimony of a radically changed heart? Have you begun to understand your sin nature and do you have a desire to repent and change your ways? Do you have evidence of change?

[@kayceetaylor2151]

What a simple, yet beautiful, testimony of seeing Almighty God's hand in your life!

[@isabellat.7011]

I grew up in a catholic family but walked away really early as a teen. I only came back to it in the last year, working with cancer and terminally ill patients and their families. Experiencing that kind of pain changes you forever. I don't know how to explain it, but now I feel like everything just makes sense

[@teresamarie1528]

I stopped practicing in my teens, now married with a beautiful family. I feel so blessed that the Catholic Faith has lead me to this wonderfully counter cultural life. God is so Good ❤❤❤

[@TPBass1224]

I'm a former atheist who converted to Catholicism in 2003. I love my faith and it was the best decision I've made. Welcome home, Candace!!

[@berean1703]

Does Jesus know you? How do you know? What Bible verse would you quote to back up your answer

[@mancipiachristi9032]

Glory to God.

[@attracta2122]

Wow! God is doing amazing work on his children. Let's continue to pray that many more will have a spiritual awakening. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@fazole]

​@@berean1703 John 15:4-9

[@TPBass1224]

@@berean1703 : It's a personal, lived experience. Faith isn't empirical. I'd recommend reading "The Sermon on The Mount," Matthew 5, 6 & 7. I think "The Parable of The Prodigal Son" may speak more directly to non-believers, as it underscores the love and forgiveness that God has for ALL of us. Luke 15:11-32. Or very simply, John 3:16. It's been my experience that you find God on your own, and by observing His presence in nature and in the good works of others. Good luck to you & God bless you on your journey.

[@jimbob6142]

Orthodox Christian here. Great to hear Christianity being spoken of in a good light for once

[@maimeemay]

Yes! I am a new Orthodox Christian.

[@holystrawberry]

Orthodoxy rocks..no pope thanks God

[@jimbob6142]

@@holystrawberry Oh so true ( The forge of christendom ) by Tom Holland is a great book

[@danam6639]

First organized Christian religion

[@windsweep9162]

As an Evangelical Christian, your conversion to Christianity is truly wonderful thank and bless God for touching the hearts of many I can tell your conversion is genuine praise God! 🙏

[@rachelgore677]

I was freed from New Age when Jesus appeared during my meditation. He said,”I am your provider. You will only drink water from me. You will not drink from anyone else.” Indeed, only Jesus can satisfy our thirst because He is the Living Water ❤❤

[@fscg2732]

Isn't He wonderful!

[@gibbethoskins8621]

Make sure to give 10% of your income and you'll be extra saved.

[@fscg2732]

@@gibbethoskins8621 people do not realize that you can't out give God...

[@willeGG17]

This comment section has brought me to tears. Tears of joy I may add. As a practicing catholic I thought Christianity was on the decline. Reading these comments I am refilled optimism. God bless all of you. United with god. Jesus is king.

[@erint6540]

We had 800 join our diocese at the Easter Vigil! Take heart, people are coming into the church!

[@biggy85430]

Protestantism is in steep decline, Catholicism and Orthodoxy are Booming 💥

[@Time2see01]

Some Catholic & other Christian bloggers mainly talk about problems in the Church. It can be discouraging and not a complete view.

[@BensWorkshop]

@@Time2see01 An organisation as large will always have problem people.

[@Kwatson855]

Me too! Amen!

[@Retta1231]

Cradle Catholic. Left for a while, came back slowly, and now I'm fully back and am volunteering too. Love being Catholic.

[@lucymarion2945]

Good for you. But don't do any Eucharistic minister..only a priest with his consecrated hands can touch the Holy Eucharist!

[@MsDormy]

I was ordered to have the Eucharist in my hand last Sunday. I felt awful - satan spent decades corrupting our Holy Church, but she’s coming back, more faithful, more fill of love than ever before. 🙏❤️

[@Retta1231]

@@MsDormy that is terrible and I am sorry that happened to you. I have only been receiving on the tongue at my church and when I'm traveling/visiting other churches and haven't had any pushback. If it is your local church, I'd try going to them directly and if they don't agree, then push it to your local bishop.

[@Retta1231]

@@lucymarion2945 Funny you should say that, because I'm a Eucharistic Minister for the hospital. We don't have enough priest to do this. I know I am unworthy to do this, but I've prayed about it and feel that I am doing as He asks. I also go to confession the night before so I can be as sinless as possible. I fast and pray in the morning. I'm trying to be the hands and feet as we are called to do. The people at the hospital are glad to be able to receive the Eucharist. In the end God will judge if my actions were worthy.

[@madgiemadgie9128]

The beauty and genius of the Catholic Church, the Church Christ founded, is the universality. My husband’s niece married a Hungarian ( we are Nigerian). We travelled to Budapest for the wedding, days later, I attended Mass, without understanding the language, I followed Mass effortlessly. My parish in London has Filipinos, Indians, Irish, English, Chinese, Ugandans, Ghanaians, etc etc. It’s beautiful to see and reminds me that Heaven will have people from every corner of God’s earth.Catholicism is the fullness of Truth.

[@e.vangelios7285]

Christ did not found any religion.

[@madgiemadgie9128]

@@e.vangelios7285 Please type out Christ’s Words from Matthew 16:18., and then tell me what you see.

[@Jo3K1ng3]

@@e.vangelios7285that’s such a modernist, feminist idea that God abolished religion and that there’s no hierarchy now. Even Martin Luther(the founder of Protestantism) as crazy as he was believed in hierarchy and religion. Where does it say in the Bible he didn’t establish a religion ? He condemns the Pharisees for choosing tradition OVER the commandments. He didn’t condemn tradition in itself. Also James speaks about what good religion is in James 1:26-27 Jesus didn’t abolish the law, he fulfilled it. The commandments are summed up in the first 2 commandments now. Because to perfectly adhere to those avoids all sin. Tradition is good. Even atheist historians will tell you that. It’s the way to keep the timeless teachings of Christ in context. And also not everything Jesus did is written down as John 21:23-27 shows. Because there wouldn’t be enough books to encapsulate all his works and teachings. So do those teachings not exist? Cannot they be passed down by word of mouth ? Didn’t Jews not all have the scriptures but remembered them by heart and traditions by heart? The New Testament wasn’t written yet when the apostles went and preached to the nations, so what did the apostles teach then?

[@e.vangelios7285]

@@Jo3K1ng3 you're assuming many things, like the bible represents Jesus accurately.

[@elleanna5869]

As a Nigerian Catholic myself, I fully agree🙏🏾❤️

[@SponsaChristi]

I grew up in an agnostic/atheist family. From a young age I had a desire to know God. I joined the Catholic Church in 2014. I wanted to give my life entirely to God. I discerned Consecrated Life and entered my community Caritas Christi in November of 2018. We live poverty, obedience and celibacy in the midst of the world. I also am an example to the Church and the world that persons with disabilities can serve and have a purpose and witness to others.😊Praying for you.

[@zackman5348]

I was baptised Roman Catholic as a baby but went towards the New Age path as I grew up. Now in my mid-30s, I made the return to Catholicism and my life has only gotten better. May God bless you and your family Russell.

[@bridgetg2661]

Welcome home ❤

[@BensWorkshop]

Welcome home.

[@CigEconomy]

This is why infant baptism and adolescent confirmation are so important. I had a similar path and had the church waiting for me when I realized I was wrong. Didn't have to go through a whole process of conversion and catechism, I already did it!

[@BensWorkshop]

@@CigEconomy Always worth rereading things like the Catechism (I got my copy for less than a fiver from Abe Books) as well as books like the Lambs Supper by Scott Hahn or "Jesus and the Jewish roots of the Eucharist".

[@CigEconomy]

@@BensWorkshop Of course it is, but it's also part of the reason why I came back in the first place

[@nickerpoocollins]

So many turn their back on Christianity because people can pervert it and disappoint you. While I believed in Jesus, it took me years before I realized it’s about a relationship with Jesus, and by surrendering to the Holy Spirit my relationship with Jesus grows. SO HAPPY FOR YOU RUSSELL!

[@Lucyavamaria]

New convert to RC, particularly the Latin Mass after many years of New Ageism. The family is growing! He is calling us by name.

[@vicktory214]

As a Christian I am blown away by your revelation of Jesus Christ! Thank you for sharing! Your testimony is so encouraging! May God bless you and protect you as He continues to reveal His great love for you! 🙌🏾❤️

[@TonyG8297]

Raised Roman Catholic, left for a while, and came back. Now attend the Traditional Latin Mass (my liturgical preference) at a church in full communion with Rome. Attending the Traditional Latin Mass has been a game changer in my life.

[@Hope_Boat]

Latin mass does not correct the wokeness invading Rome since Vatican 2. You may consider orthodoxy instead. All this is very well explained in the channel unto ages and I recommend you to watch the videos concerning the deviations of the Roman Church from the faith of the holy fathers. Lord have mercy on us all sinners.

[@fransiscacastillo305]

@@Hope_Boatit takes humility to surrender to the Vicar of Christ is in this era, sure The Orthodox Church was also founded by the apostles but it was Peter who our Lord Jesus Christ used to create his Church. I beg you to be different then the devil and have humility to stand the one and only Roman Catholic Church.

[@michaelibach9063]

Latin mass is the best, sadly I don’t have one near me.

[@nursekate6772]

Experiencing the TLM led me to revert back to the Catholic Church.

[@cartooncat4580]

Dominus tecum!

[@hugolopeznegrete2374]

I’m an 78 yo retired neurosurgeon never to far away from my catholic roots thanks to my family and my patients that showed me the important of god in my life and theirs I shall pray the rosary every day for you and Candance

[@SolWaid1965]

Hear, hear, doc! God bless you.

[@Godwin420]

Paganism = Catholicism.

[@sleepystar1638]

@@Godwin420 then Judaism is Paganism

[@Godwin420]

@@sleepystar1638 No, its Judaism and that doesn't make it something worthwhile to ascribe to. One doesn't default equate the same for the other. Catholicism is actual paganism in regards to multiple points that justify the statement or I wouldn't have declared it as so. Take a few minutes and research it.

[@pablogallegos2629]

@@sleepystar1638Exactly 😊

[@MorningCoffeeL0ver]

Raised a Christian, but followed the wrong path, especially down the new age rout. Back to Christianity now and feel such peace. X

[@dianaRC]

I've been Catholic my entire life. I've always been exposed to the many brilliant minds within Catholicism and was always confused when people thought that Christianity was not for intellectuals. I love that so many modern brilliant people are seeing the depth and richness of the Church.

[@ameriefeingold6172]

Absolutely! The Catholic Church, instituted institutions of knowledge - universities, hospitals, and continuing the endeavor of studying the world around us. From Sir Isaac Newton to Bach, we have a rich history of intellectualism that has contributed much to our modern world. Those that leave the church often do so without having studied early church fathers, church history, the catechism of the Catholic Church and scripture in itself. The presence of Christ in the holy Eucharist is only in the universal church and thus I hope and pray for the reunion of all Christians! Christ did say those who did not eat his bread. Do not have Life in them. While they may be on the right path, I hope , they come to the fullness of Christ and His truth!

[@m.forrestal5893]

@@ameriefeingold6172 Em, neither Newton nor Bach were Catholics. I don't disagree with your comment, just find your examples unfortunate.

[@cleansingyourbodysoul3383]

My children were baptized, and received first communion & confirmation this Easter Vigil. I am a cradle Catholic, my mom would drag me to church every Sunday and made me do my sacraments. When I became an adult I didn’t marry until I was 35 and my mom always told me to marry in the church. Absolutely necessary. Once I had kids - I thought it was not necessary to baptize them like my mom did for me because I was very separated from God. I didn’t think bringing my kids into the church was priority. Boy was I wrong!! After 2020 and all of the trans stuff at schools I decided to start them into RCIA last year and they have learned so much! As well as myself 😊 we pray together and we go to church together. God has given us so much that I can’t describe. Our faith, our Catholic roots and traditions are the most important & valuable part of our lives. Worth more than anything else ✝️🤍

[@TheAuntMar-USA]

I’m so happy for you and your family 💙

[@kevinmiele5289]

catholic is latin for universal , christmas and easter are pagan worship, both days are not Biblical ....the 10 commandments are the Law of Love to live by just as Jesus did ....

[@denisewells2992]

Having a guide for a family as clear as God's church is invaluable. Congratulations for your family, and welcome home.

[@Jesus_is_the_1way]

@@kevinmiele5289also the Catholic Church has changed the 10 commandments, their 10 commandments don’t match the Bible, Catholic Church has changed a lot of things unfortunately 😢

[@la_tete_dans_les_nuages]

why is it absolutely necessary to marry in the church ? are you kidding, this sacrament is not even in the Bible, like confession. This was invented by the Roman Church to keep the sheep well placed in the enclosure. This does not mean that this marriage will be better than the others, sometimes quite the contrary, I know dozens of religious marriages which ended badly. And I'm pretty sure you are celebrating halloween🤣

[@SayerofThings]

COVID was the beginning of my journey back to Jesus. I’ve a feeling a lot of people went through this when they saw the tyranny. Where else can you turn?

[@StephenMerchant-up8sg]

We are in a spiritual war. Good is winning

[@JMlebeau]

Same. Altiyan Childs’ 5 hours of Illuminati proof was the final notch for me. I emailed him expecting nothing but querying and it ended up in 4 email back and forths from him. I expected him to try to get me to purchase or buy something and it wasn’t. He generally was just trying to help me see Christ. Then I did it. I sat there on the floor of my house alone crying and balling like a baby repenting and calling to Jesus that I believed God came down as flesh, died for all of our sins so that whoever believed in him could be saved. It happened. I trusted he rose and I felt this almighty weight, warmth and I saw and heard God holding me saying it’ll all be alright. Since then there has been a slow but gradual pull and change. I don’t enjoy the material as much anymore. I can’t watch horror or gruesome stuff. I cringe when I hear Gods name taken in vain. I find myself hurting when I lie and even eyeing up beautiful girls as I drive past makes me feel bad. Not instantly at all but over time my way la have changed. It’s been 3 years and I’ve studied and studied. I love listening to Streetlights audio bible, Through the Word App and the Bible Project app have been great to study. Then Tom across and the Basement podcasts too.

[@gdc6614]

Same here. Covid was a turning point in my life. The fact that I wasn't surrounded by all the secular noise and I was just home helped me get back to God.

[@janebaker966]

If this is all there is then whoever controls THIS controls us. It makes sense to place allegiance to a higher power above Earthly Authority,it may get you killed but also sets you Free.

[@jimmyhailwood1819]

Same here

[@the_review_lady_channel]

St Mary Magdalene, pray for us converts St John of the cross, pray for the cradle Christians 🤍🤍🕊️🤍🤍

[@timdarnell7819]

They cannot pray for you, they're dead. Pray to Jesus. He is the only mediator between man and God.

[@the_review_lady_channel]

@@timdarnell7819 their souls are no dead, yo. What do you think heaven is. They also have full knowledge so can “hear” our requests. And also it’s like us asking little ol church lady to pray for us

[@annamacdougle]

Woke up to the craziness during COVID, married my husband 2022, had our first child in 2023, converted to Catholicism from Protestantism Easter 2024 and have never had such clarity and peace in my life. Praise God for his guidance, wisdom, and grace! If you asked me even in 2022 if I ever would consider Catholicism I would have laughed.. but I’m a truth seeker and once I started to dig into the word and the claims I’ve heard of the Catholic Church I realized it was all skewed and lies. The devil is relentless but he has a budget and God is always omnipotent.

[@Subspace._tripmine]

The Catholic Church has a place for everyone around the world. When I went to Taiwan, I didn't speak or understand Mandarin, but when we were at mass, we all knew what we were saying. We were all one. When I went to Poland it was the same there too. In Germany we were all one and all spoke the same prayers. I realized around the world, we speak one language in the Catholic mass. That is a gift from God. I was humbled.

[@Time2see01]

So what language did you speak at Mass services ? Latin ? I don't think many Mass services are in Latin, although it is the ancient language of the Church.

[@jimcovell1067]

Very same as Muslims all over the world.

[@veronikaztrencina9916]

@@Time2see01 The traditional catholicism is growing including the Latin Masses..that's the future of the Church.

[@beanzor]

Same here. Whenever I travel I can attend any catholic service in the world and still understand what's going on. Even better when its Latin mass!

[@Subspace._tripmine]

​@@Time2see01They spoke Mandarin. I spoke English. We all prayed at mass and as long as I was given the Bible verses for the readings, the rest of the mass we all understand. We are all in union.

[@Tt-iu4vk]

I'm not Catholic but I will always be greatful for what the Catholics did in my country (South Africa) during our darkest times. Catholics were one of the few groups that stood up to the Apartheid government. They provided medical treatment to black people, provided quality education to black kids (this was illegal), refused segregation and housed many black people who were wanted by the Apartheid soldiers or lost their homes due to the Group Areas Act. They provided food and clothes to many families who lost parents, incomes or had parents jailed for standing up to the government. The Catholics should be proud. I'm methodist but under Apartheid, we were very divided and to this day, methodist churches across Southern Africa are still racially divided.

[@BensWorkshop]

You will know them by their fruit. (I am a Catholic)

[@AnnWalker-ot7bg]

It’s never too late…We still welcome you to convert. God Bless🙏

[@valeriekesterson3376]

I am converting from southern Baptist to catholic. Was catholic as a child 🙏

[@chloek2207]

My 9 year old is so steadfast in his faith, it honestly warms my heart. He has got me practicing my faith now too 🙏🏻 My life is so much better for it.

[@crystald3346]

Catholic revert here. I encourage you all to come home. May our blessed Lord keep you and our Lady cover you under her mantle. St Joseph, pray for us!

[@mattnbin]

Blessed Mary doesn’t protect us. Jesus is our strength and our redeemer.

[@oneperson5760]

@@mattnbin , she does protect us. She was given to us as our beloved mother by Jesus on the cross as He was dying. Even Luther and Calvin honored Mother Mary. I often wonder why modern protestants seem to hate Mary so much. You shouldn't. Nobody loves her more than Jesus does, so you can't offend Our Lord Jesus by loving His mother.

[@mattnbin]

@@oneperson5760 Why do you assume people hate Mary? That is a very far off and somewhat disturbing conclusion. Honouring Mary is very different to what you were suggesting in your original post. Personally, I have great admiration and respect for the most privileged lady to ever exist. Nay, rather, honoring her is very different than assuming she has an ongoing part in interacting with or protecting people. I seek the Lord for all my needs, as I am directed to do by Him as described in His Word. Plain and simple. Seeking help from angels or people that have passed into glory has no scriptural basis and therefore to be avoided. God bless you my friend.

[@patriotexx]

@@mattnbin Denying church tradition from its origins is not logical, Catholic, Orthodox, even most Lutherans and Anglicans venerate Mary.. Stop using some petty dogma differences you have as an excuse to just bash on the largest Christian denominations.

[@mattnbin]

@@patriotexx Gently pointing out important doctrinal errors is far from "bashing". You obviously did not read my post. As I said, I have the utmost admiration for the most privileged lady to ever exist. I regret your misrepresentation of my position. Paul said to "be careful for your doctrine". Doctrine matters according to the bible. Perhaps you should consider this?

[@karendenning3814]

I just got baptised a week and half ago. I too came from the new age path. I always had an affinity with Christ, but not Jesus necessarily. Accepting Jesus into my heart has changed me. I was heavily burdened, tired and feeling no way out. All that has changed instantly since I let Jesus in and I have a whole new perspective. It's amazing, God is amazing and truly works miracles. ❤🙏

[@paulmcbride8164]

realy or you just cant work anything out for yourself maybe

[@reneefurrer2712]

I am not catholic. I am a born again Christian who has confessed my sins to Christ, asked Him into my heart to be my Lord and Savior and was Baptised. I attend a bible preaching baptist church every Sunday and fellowship with a wonderful Christian church family. We pray directly to the Father, God through His Son, Jesus Christ as is taught in the Bible. We go directly to the source in other words. It's so wonderful to go to Christ through prayer and feel His loving presence whenever and wherever I want. In this evil world we are living in it is more important than every before to have that close contact. I just feel so blessed to know Christ as my Lord and Savior. I pray you will feel the Lord's peace and guidance as you draw closer to Him in your new walk as a new Christian.

[@dougmcqueen1861]

As a Catholic we also go directly to the source. But we also acknowledge that our brothers and sisters in Christ can also pray to God on our behalf and it is an exercise in humility to ask someone to pray for us.

[@roddycavin4600]

I will pray for my sister in Christ. Please pray for me.

[@SarahEA1]

Same with me and my family.

[@johnpratts2856]

It really is crazy when people think Catholic = Christian, when in reality it isn't.

[@dougmcqueen1861]

And then there are those who ask for prayers in other ways... I hear you, @johnpratts2856, and although I won't respond to you after this I will pray that the Holy Spirit enlightens you in this age when we need to come together as brothers and sisters in Christ.

[@zephyrp7754]

Doreen Virtue, an ex-new age author and follower for many years, turned to Christ few years ago. She has her own channel on KZbin explaining how to clean up idols and books belong to new age. Her testimony is powerful.

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Yes, well, she made her millions off New Age dupes and is now going for the J-dude bucks.

[@lucianagurgelmachado8457]

@@AdaraBalabusta Did u never make any mistakes in life ? took the wrong path sometimes, even when you profited from it ? and then u had an insight, a revelation, a knowledge of being in the bad side.... so you repent, turn around, and take the right direction....

[@WillEhrendreich]

Doreen, I would warn, has a cessationism bent that I find unscriptural. Melissa Dougherty is great though, so is Steven Bancarz, so is Heaven and Healing podcast, all ex new age, all sound biblical thinkers.

[@lilywhite]

Grew up atheist and dabbled in the occult. A supernatural encounter changed my life forever. Jesus is God, the highest power. I am now, and forever, a happy Christian. He delivered me instantly from life-long depression, and a decade long drug addiction, and filled me with unworldly love. I love Jesus!

[@stephd8309]

Welcome home and may god bless you 🙏

[@heterodoxx5300]

Welcome home!!! Praise Be to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@namedasurname3968]

Which was that encounter?

[@HumanbeingonfloatingEarth]

God can do in an instant what years of grief and therapy can only hope to achieve

[@mattluszczak8095]

Try to get a book into your hands the great controversy by ellen white

[@DanaScully27]

Ephesians 6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

[@JL-xn3zy]

Truth.

[@Jazket]

Amen.

[@11mr.niceguy11]

If only people could walk in my shoes for a couple days. They would know that the spiritual world is real. They would know there really is a battle going on.

[@lucialu833]

​@@11mr.niceguy11;I also know.

[@harpin4God]

This is true. The “world” has no concept of this. You need to”eyes to see”.

[@slimsheridan]

I am 23 and was baptised last year after being an atheist who then went down then new age route but felt like the personal human connection I needed was missing. That’s when Jesus came in and filled the spiritual hole in my soul 🎉

[@diannaparis]

I didnt grow up christian, but I just said one day, God if you're real, prove it to me, and He did. Then I declared Jesus as Lord of my life (became a Christian) and my life has been on an upward trend since. My life has completely changed for the better ❤

[@tamara13753]

As a recent Catholic convert i am so happy for her! And you! You get too close to the truth you find the full TRUTH.

[@TorMax9]

Tamara aus Kleve?

[@Tousledthoughts]

I was confirmed into the Catholic faith this past Easter Vigil. Every day I look forward to the opportunity to go to mass and be in the presence of Jesus. God bless you, I am so happy to hear that more and more people are turning to Christianity. Glory to God. More of this!

[@williammorris3334]

Jesus is not sacrificed in the mass. He was offered up once for the sins of humanity. Jesus is with us always. He sent his comforter the Holy Spirit who lives in those who are truly born again These and many many other huge errors of the Catholic religion are exposed simply by knowing your Bible

[@israeliana]

Amen. I started doing daily Mass and I have never been more peaceful. Jesus and the Holy Eucharist are doing what thousands of dollars in therapy couldn't

[@selmayoga4721]

I grew up Catholic, turned away from it, and went for new age stuff, up to last Christmas when my family and I joined Joy Church here in Bend, Oregon, a Christ believers non-denominational church . I was baptized on my birthday March, 3rd. It feel so amazing to be a Christian and to go public with it . I love Jesus!

[@arng111]

I was a Fallen Away Catholic for 16-17 years. I left the Church when I was around 14, and now I'm back at 31. I go to the Traditional Latin Mass. The beauty of the liturgy really takes you out of the modern world

[@vickywells5029]

I converted after 5 years of listening to a catholic radio station. Life doesn’t get easier but you have angels and saints along with Jesus and the Creator to help and support the journey. God bless 🙏

[@Holycow723]

God and Jesus are helping you. Not Angels and Saints.

[@justice100forwin2]

Can I just ask , why do you think Jesus or God has gone quiet for so long? I 've asked him to come to me, to show himself to me and got no sign or magic feeling. Also why create humans , let them get on with it for about 250,000 years and then make yourself known to a small group of people in the middle east for a few years and then go radio silent for so long. Also would a good , compassionate God who created and understands everything also be a jealous , angry God?? He really does sound psychotic in parts of Deuteronomy??

[@addsmoe7641]

@@justice100forwin2 These are some really great questions! As I was scrolling through the comments, yours just seemed to jump out at me. Do you mind if I ask if you are a believer? The questions you're asking have some deep theological components attached to them. So, I'm going to try to address them from a Christian worldview and not necessarily a secular worldview if that's okay. First, I think it's wonderful that you've been asking God to reveal Himself to you. I know that sometimes it may feel like that must come in the form of a great sign or wonder, but God often shows up in ways we don't expect either. For instance, I personally think He revealed your comment to me as: I just so happened to have this video show up on my recommended feed that I just so happened to click on when I don't even watch Russell Brand or Candace Owens that I just so happened decided to scroll through the comments and I just so happened to expand the comments under this thread and I just so happened to see what you wrote and felt compelled to respond to it! For many, that's just some coincidences, but for me, I think it had purpose. I do want to encourage you that God does promise that if we seek Him, we will find Him (“Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 Amplified Bible)! Belief or unbelief doesn't always come with a feeling, it's sort of like love in way - a lot of times love is a choice. Even believers experience times when they don't feel like God is showing Himself to us (I've personally felt this before too), but when I look back on those times, I can see the way He had actually been there all along, I just wasn't sure what to look for. It sounds like you might already have been studying more of the Bible (your mention to Deuteronomy) searching for answers. A sign or wonder might not have drawn you to His Word in the same way, but the seeking is what has (if that makes sense). Even in Jesus' time, when He was performing many miracles and even after He rose from the dead, many still didn't believe in Him. The early Israelites literally followed a huge pillar of smoke and fire every day and night, watched the Red Sea be parted, and had bread rain from the sky, and over and over again they doubted God or turned to other gods. I think it's easy to think that we are so much different than the early Israelites, but they are the perfect example of how fickle we are as humans. Yes, it wouldn't make much sense for God to create people and not do anything with them for 250,000 years - I completely agree! However, this is a view of humanity from an evolutionary standpoint (which is understandable), but the Bible gives us many genealogies and historical timelines leading back to the first humans created, Adam and Eve. Based off these timelines, they would have been created roughly 6,000 years ago, and God interacted with humans during that entire time. After the Flood, God called a specific man (Abraham) to be the patriarch of what would become the Jewish people. The ancient Jews were supposed to be a sort of priesthood set apart from the rest of the world, representatives for the One True God to the rest of humanity. And from them, a savior (Jesus) would come to save the entire world from their sins and reconcile humanity back to God. During the time of the ancient Israelites, many prophets lived and were the spokespeople so-to-speak for God to the people. After the last prophet passed away, you do see a time period of about 400 years where there are no prophets to the people. God does seem "quiet". But cosmically during this time, God is setting the world stage for Christ to be born (the Jews are allowed to return to their homeland, the Greeks conquer the known world and the Greek language becomes the universal language of the time, the Romans then conquer the world, created peace, and created roads and laws that made travel and the spread of ideas easier than any other time in history, the Jews translate the Old Testament into the Greek language, making it readily and easy to read by anyone). After all of this is completed (making spreading the Gospel message possible throughout the world), Jesus is then born. After a believer accepts Jesus, they receive the Holy Spirit into themselves, who now guides them and leads them in their lives. We no longer need the kind of prophets the ancient Israelites had because we have direct access to the same Spirit when we believe in Christ. Does and can God still perform miracles today? Absolutely! I've experienced one personally myself actually! But with the sacrifice of Jesus, we have this direct access with Him now. I hope that makes sense. And to your last point about God being jealous or angry, think of it in this context. If a wife were to cheat on her husband, we would expect him to be jealous or angry, right? This person who he has made a sacred commitment to and that he loves, has decided to cheat against him. We wouldn't think he was bad for being angry about that - and that's a human. God is jealous for us in the same way, He loves us and doesn't want us taken from Him for things that are false gods. And the ancient Israelites - His chosen people - literally chose other gods so many times it's crazy to think about honestly. We also have to remember that as a perfect God, we can't place imperfect human emotions on Him. Since He is the author of the entire story, of emotion itself, His emotions are perfect in a way that is truly difficult for us to understand. And yes, God was so empathetic to us that He came down in the flesh to live among us. To be like us and feel the things we do and experience the things we do because He loved us that deeply. He didn't have to do that. And the death that He willingly experienced - as an innocent man - on our behalf so that we could have a right relationship with Him - is the most loving thing that has ever been done. I'm sorry for such a longwinded response, I hope this potentially sheds some light on a Christian perspective of your great questions! I would encourage you to keep seeking!! And maybe start that seeking in the New Testament, particularly with the book of Mark or John, as it's a bit easier to understand than the Old Testament when understanding God's character and love for us. I pray for blessings, clarity, and peace over you and your life. I also pray that God WOULD reveal Himself to you in a mighty and undeniable way. In Jesus' name, amen.

[@valencj95]

​@@Holycow723it is through God, and it is because of God, that angels and saints can help you... Protestantism is so shallow... Unbelievable

[@julieelizabeth4856]

@@Holycow723 Rev. 8:5 and 5:3 tell otherwise. God still gives purpose to his perfected beings in Heaven with Him.

[@delythgadd3150]

I am so happy for you Russell, I was baptised about 9 years ago, it was beautiful and my faith grows still. May God Bless you.

[@thefourthbrotherkaramazov245]

Me: Atheist/Agnostic -25 years later-> Catholic I've scraped through books of philosophy, theology, totally open minded seeking truth. Finally have a grasp as to what truth even is now.

[@gerri49]

I am a Catholic I' went through my renewal of my lfaith after a terrible relationship when I nearly died. Christ.as far as iIm concerned is a divine revelation. And that reconnection with my faith bought me healing and peace in a way that I really never expected. Christ is king. ❤

[@fiddlestix6468]

I became Christian after having an encounter with God/Jesus in my garden, on a very normal day. His presence descended and into every atom of the atmosphere, every grain of sand, every leaf, every ray from the sun, all around me, the atmosphere became so impregnated with His mighty Presence and this love that I have never experienced before, yet felt like home. Then His words came through "Child" in that moment I knew, every cell in my body knew it was God and everything is true, God, the Bible, Satan, everything is true and I could not stand anymore and fell to my knees and wept. The realisation that all my ego, all my thought, all my strength was not even a pinprick against the mighty and living God. I was so humbled, I could not believe that God could find me in the but end of the world, but this is the nature of God, no one is left behind and He's love is for all. It is not an easy journey being a Christian, you have to pick up your cross daily and you experience true suffering and because you experience true suffering, like Christ did, you can alleviate the suffering of others through your empathy that you develop. I wish you all the best on your road Russell. Put on the armor of God everyday and pray the blood of Jesus over your home and your loved ones. The devil is going to try his best to weaken you and make you doubt and put things on your path to tempt you. As long as you have the armor of God on you can shield the attacks, in the meantime the heavens rejoice! Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch; like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.

[@Cloxxki]

God is all, all is God and Jesus is one of many teachers. According to him at least. How can they be confused?

[@brandiecaldwell4089]

Amen! What a blessing!

[@jeanavo3865]

Alleluia!!!!

[@leenie7659]

Beautiful testimony!! ❤

[@Alex-vm6ef]

Beautiful story! I think there is something so significant about this moment of knowing, that is so different from being told or simply understanding. Very happy for you 😁

[@OrientalPearl]

I was born into an atheist home and converted to Catholicism at 19. I think more people are leaving the church than joining, but I’m proud to be an outlier.

[@VeggyZ]

Yeah but the trends that have been ongoing right now are beginning to change in a big way in multiple areas of our modern society - because it's becoming painfully obvious to "normal people" (...normies) that this way, isn't working very well for us. I guess I've heard tell (from Catholic Radio for the most part) that it's been on the decline for a very long time, but some communities (I forget church terminology very quickly, sorry) have been seeing surges of newcomers to the faith - didn't Covid cause an uptick? I deliver pizza, and I've been listening to EWTN on and off for a few years now while working. I was kind of glued to it during Covid. Well, I certainly hope that's the case, because what we've been doing definitely hasn't been working well for us. That much is true. I'd love to see more of a focus on God and gratitude. The world really would be a much better and kinder place.

[@BensWorkshop]

Not sure that is true. The Catholic Church is growing faster than world population and of late I keep hearing about converts. What is true is that Catholics need to be properly taught the faith.

[@alexabihabib8215]

@@BensWorkshopdepends where. In the West numbers are falling. However, I think that doesn’t mean much. It’s just less people ticking a box on a survey or census, not practicing people who are leaving. When it comes to actual practicing Catholics, I wouldn’t be surprised if numbers are growing in the West. Naturally, that’s harder to measure

[@israeliana]

More people are joining than leaving! The Catholic Church is still growing, just not as fast as previous decades. But it's lasted 2000 years and will stand.

[@luisrios3446]

✝️❤️☦️🇻🇦

[@igloozoo3771]

The irony is that those who turn to Christian Church kind of miss the whole point that you can go directly to God through Christ.

[@pamelahermano9298]

I believed myself too sophisticated for Jesus. I refused to believe I’m one of those backwards people who’d believe that a man walked on water. But life has a way of humbling you. I returned to the church over 20 years later just before I turned 40. I can only hope God will accept my apology for my pride. I’m glad to have God back in my life.

[@hza1203]

Russell I’ve been praying for you! I can’t tell you how happy I am to know that you are making this public confession of faith!

[@paulmcbride8164]

you would beleive anything

[@ladyalyssum7209]

I also am so happy for him! The Holy Spirit prompted me to start praying for him awhile ago. I could really see the Spirit working in him and knew he would come to full faith in Christ! ❤

[@dorotaa6933]

I am praying the Rosary every day for a year now, and, believeme, things around me are all falling into right place, and I notice, how my way of conducting myself in life has hanged 180°. Glory to God!

[@kelleywooding8349]

The Rosary is definitely a powerful weapon!!! God bless

[@kelleywooding8349]

The Rosary is definitely a powerful weapon!!! God bless

[@Troy701]

Please remember me in your prayers. I am developing a daily habit of praying the rosary, please pray that I keep this up.

[@CaptainIrish]

praying to Jesus is the way. That Rosary is just an object. It can't help you. Jesus is the way the truth and the life. Not a rosary.

[@Rin22730]

​@@CaptainIrish You have been deceived. That's what the devil wants, you don't need a physical Rosary, but the prayer is powerful. There's a reason when somebody is possessed they need a Catholic Priest.

[@MillennialBelief]

It's such a beautiful thing seeing so many people (especially young), turning to God!

[@Tiger89Lilly]

I took my confirmation at Easter and joined the Catholic church I have been attending my church almost weekly for 2.5 years. It's a wonderful church and a wonderful faith. I feel at home and safe and comfortable and am delighted to bring my child up in the faith

[@pattiday431]

You're getting Baptized? I'm so happy for you. Viva Christo Rey ✝️♥️🙏

[@erinmarie99]

There was a post it was supposed to happen yesterday…

[@JBAikensMusic]

No explanation for why the Baptism?

[@SolWaid1965]

@@JBAikensMusic Look at the world around you and how low we have sunk; I think that's the explanation. God bless you!

[@MarieBurnsTalentAmp]

Praying for you Russel!! ❤

[@louannhuber2651]

Fr. Mark fan? I am.

[@alliswell-ei4fw]

I have left the occult and turned to Christianity and I'm proud of it! We are all turning because Jesus is coming! ❤

[@BenjaminKennethMusic]

Same here! Can you specify what you specifically mean by occult though? I was super new age, and while I still believe in some of that stuff, the power of Christ is so much more powerful than any new age approach to God could ever be. That’s my two cents at least.

[@heterodoxx5300]

@@BenjaminKennethMusicnew Age is occult witchcraft made shiny and seducing for mass consumption. Just as dangerous and demonic. I also came from occultism. It’s horribly deceptive and I needed a lot of work and prayer to get rid of these demons. Glad you got out. Praise Be To God.

[@AidanRKelly]

Everyone has their own journey, but I encourage you to ask yourself whether your new age beliefs are compatible with following Christ on his terms. I say this with no judgment, only love, brother.

[@heterodoxx5300]

@@AidanRKelly Short answer: no it is literally the anti-thesis of Christ.

[@johngenericlastname9781]

So from one cult to another more prominent one, gotcha

[@gloriamariadc7757]

I was raised Catholic.. now I’m my mid 50s, I haven’t been to church in abt 2 yrs.. & when ever I hear abt someone loving th church & becoming Catholic, my ears perk up & I kno I need to run back ther asap!!!!!

[@northernlass24]

Russell . You are the parable of the prodigal son. You have to step out in the world , be in the world, But the father rejoices when you are home . May the Holy spirit guide you. . GOD bless xx

[@praywithoutceasing2966]

I was raised Catholic, got lost in my teens and continued downhill until I had a mental breakdown from hard drugs at 25, next day an angel came to me (probably Michael) and healed me and saved my life, then I thought well better give my life and soul back to GOD, now I just try to be more Christ like every day and life has never been more grounded, abundant and joyful ✝️🙏🏼😇

[@stephenh.4476]

That's great. Go back to the Church at some point. Sooner rather than later.

[@the_review_lady_channel]

St Raphael is the angle of healing specifically FUI

[@praywithoutceasing2966]

@@stephenh.4476 been plenty of times I just try to focus on relationship more than attending

[@sjm9876]

I have a very similar story, so grateful to God for my recovery and reversion as well as yours!

[@DaisyandJesus116]

It was Jesus

[@rubenleavell]

I’m a Catholic and I just want to say welcome home Russell. God bless you! God is good, He has risen indeed he has risen.

[@AdaraBalabusta]

How can "he" rise when "he" never existed?

[@bbygrlpt2]

Im glad my mother installed in me faith in Christ since I was a little girl bc as a teenager when I went thru rough times including bullying and horrible relationships.. my faith helped me go thru it. And as an adult I wouldnt be able to handle so many things that life throws at you if it wasnt for Christ. Everyday having Him in my life is a blessing💖

[@mirrorme_portal]

The Truth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very happy for you Russel, Full support on your Journey. I spent 15 years on a new age, psychedelic, shamanic path- and only Christianity brought me lasting joy and peace.

[@invictalux]

"The material world has nothing left to give you. It can only take." ... this is profound

[@beautifulrose8619]

I was baptized Catholic and my grandma told me to try out other religions. All the other churches were fun and I made friends, but for me it was not like my original church. Yes, it can be boring, traditional, repetitive, no great band on stage, no fancy lights, but it touches my soul and the strictness is actually necessary for me. I want to go beyond what the faith requires and pray many novenas and the Angelus. Really glad I'm Catholic. I have heard all the criticims many many times so you don't need to comment..

[@SolWaid1965]

As a fellow-Catholic I would sum it up as the True Presence in the Holy Sacrifice of the Altar: The Holy Eucharist! Pax tecum.

[@marywoolley3329]

​@@SolWaid1965Amen and Amen!

[@Godwin420]

Paganism = Catholicism.

[@user-kp8lb5lk6f]

​@@Godwin420thank you !!!!

[@sleepystar1638]

@@Godwin420 than Judaism is paganism

[@bdangerous13]

God bless you, Russell! The Lord has given you a platform to powerfully preach his name and win others over to Christ.

[@couturedeana]

I wasn’t raised in the church. I got baptized Lutheran as an infant and Parents sent us to bible camp. When I was 15 I gave my life to Christ. I was baptized a Morman. Back slid for 30 years. When to non-denom Churchs until I met Bishop Mar Mari. My life will never be the same.

[@kevk3853]

I reverted to Catholicism in college from evangelical Christianity. After studying the church fathers I became convinced of the real presence in the Eucharist and authority of the see of Peter. My wife converted after about 10 years of marriage and we have put faith at the center of lives and four children. It has made all the difference for us! More forgiving, humble and loving towards each other. Peace to all!

[@millamaya]

Good for you! God bless you!

[@snappyjo4642]

I was also and evangelical for most of my life until I started reading the Church Fathers like Saint Igneous of Antioch (his letters in 107AD)with them it made the scriptures clear and not just self interpretation. As igneous said “where Christ is so is the Catholic Church….107AD Saint Igneous of Antioch.

[@deandredunbar9618]

ask yourself why your incabaple of being loving good people without a religion

[@bradykenny5485]

@@snappyjo4642It’s all just self interpretation. You just went from apparently yourself, to another man. This is no diss at the church fathers or your conversion. As long as you are born again saved believer, you are a brother in Christ to anyone else that is of the same new nature. Regardless of the church.

[@clipdump]

story of so many. saw this in my parents and reverted

[@TheHsubh]

I'm returning to Catholic faith. Finding my way back, after being lost for over a decade. Congrats on your baptism!

[@nursekate6772]

Me too. Away 25 years

[@TheHsubh]

@@TriciaPerry-mz7tc You don't know Jesus, you are not my judge

[@Subspace._tripmine]

​@@TriciaPerry-mz7tcHave you read the Biblical story of the prodigal son?

[@jennyj0007]

It just means you just don't attend mass and pratice the faith. I don't know anyone being excommunicated for just not attending mass or not following the faith to its fullest. I'm not that religious but I do attend Church for major events.

[@BensWorkshop]

@@Subspace._tripmine I often find people like that a little hazy on the actual Gospels and the actual words of Jesus.

[@Lovecatholicfaith]

I love being catholic! I am naturally from Brazil and off course was born catholic! But my parents enjoyed another church and we do so . My awakening was when my beloved sis passed away. Since then I’ve been able to see the miracle of the divine mercy over my life . The Roman Catholic faith is my happiness because is my King and God church.

[@flannan7996]

We had an adult baptized at our Church this last week in an extraordinarily beautiful and joyful service on Palm Sunday. My college-aged daughter and I returned to Orthodoxy one year ago to join my 90 year old father, (who never left the church) and this year, feeling the power of being in this congregation today, rooted in Christ, the Sunday Divine liturgy and being part of this congregation has become the most important part of our lives. We are so moved to see people flocking to our church, especially all the college students, Ortho Bros, and families with young children. It is the end of the road for the promises of the age of reason and the enlightenment and a return to the truth. What joyful news to hear you have been baptized and are a practicing Christian, Russel!.

[@user-ky5df2ml7n]

i almost died a few years back trying to help a kid surrounded by thugs as i went to tell those thugs to leave the kid alone i realized they turned their attention to me. The kid they were picking on ran away and i was facing these 5 thugs as i was fist fighting 3 guys the 4th had a baton i eventually got knocked out and the 5th person had a hammer and struck me 9 times in the skull to with my brain exposed and half my face crushed he had mashed my nose right off my face and broken jaw and my eye popped out of my skull but by the **GRACE OF GOD** i survived and went through some real hardship, but i heard Jesus calling my name to come back to him and so this past Sunday i got water baptized born again and now reading my way through the bible and i have never felt better.... it wasn't my time to go i survived so that i could be saved THANK YOU JESUS!

[@mattnbin]

Wow! What an act of sacrifice you did for the young kid! God bless you!!!!!

[@FindOrMakeit]

This life is a drop in the ocean of eternity. He knows our struggles here are worth it if it means eternal salvation. I am sorry you went through all that you did. Yet, I am happy that something great came out of it.

[@D20AttackRolls]

Thank God for your sacrificial action to save that kid and thank God you survived and were able to recover despite the suffering.

[@ChristisKing717]

WOW!!! God Bless you sir for stepping in to protect that kid! JESUS is everything!!!

[@ButHearMeOutTho]

I was athiest half my life, I went through a period of time where I could see and feel demons. there was a point where I'd lost it all, I got on my knees and confessed to Jesus that I was done fighting and avoiding his mercy, I felt a sensation ran through my body and my life has never been the same since, I've never felt so loved and at peace like I have since forming a relationship with Christ. since I chose this as an adult vs when my parents raised me in it, I have so much more appreciation and understanding for God. I tear up every time I reflect on my journey❤❤

[@kevindahlenburg6014]

Thank you for sharing your experience! God bless and keep you.

[@wombat9617]

Jesus is Love and knows what every soul needs, but we must repent of our many offences and ask him for mercy, as you did.

[@Turdboi47]

Im literally crying knowing you have started following Christ. I am elated. REVIVAL!!

[@Nefty76]

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

[@freedomfisher2496]

Quick testimony: I grew up in an atheist family, often considered myself agnostic. Struggeling with the darkness of the world, severe traumas throughout my entire childhood, addictions, I craved spirituality. Started seeking in many places, new age, Buddhism, uncategorized spirituality, etc. etc. Never wanted a warm blanket or crutch that was fake, untrue though. And my final test for truth is always to live as a believer, see what happens. I ended up where I least expected; in Jesus Christ. Looking back I see His hand reaching out all my life. I feel that's what our beloved Russell Brand will do now too, live as a Christian, put it to the test in practise. And so I pray that God will reveal him bit by bit, with patience and grace and especially LOVE the full Truth about Jesus Christ, Amen!

[@SAD-ij8in]

I converted to Catholicism in 2004. BEST decision I've ever made. Such a beautiful relationship with Jesus instead of a relationship with my own opinions on the Bible. I've never regretted following Jesus the Way he actually wanted and receiving the fullness of truth. Prayers on your own journey, Russell Brand!

[@TirzaNL]

How do you know that's the way he wanted people to turn to God?

[@cyclol]

Catholicism is not how Jesus wanted to you do anything. It's idolatry.

[@PeachesCourage]

If you believe that we are all one in heaven the Tao doesn't because only God knows this Taoism in ONLY many people down through time giving us wisdom it is not religion This though could be why we fight against what we all believe? take care

[@SolWaid1965]

@@TirzaNL Google "Who instituted the Catholic Church?" Believe it or not, even Google got it right. Also, read the Early Christian Fathers and you will be led to the truth. God bless.

[@SL-es5kb]

@@TirzaNLbecause the early church was Catholic. Plenty of ways to verify that including the Didache.

[@genaharbin]

It's so refreshing to see what the Lord is doing in your life! Praise Jesus!!❤

[@2023_Max]

Pray the Holy Rosary as much as you can. Go to Holy Communion if you’re Catholic, you won’t regret it!

[@bmacAK47]

It makes my heart happy to see you move toward Christ. God Bless you, Russell. 🙂

[@ewaldsteven]

Just got dunked myself brother after a lifetime of militant atheism. Best decision I ever made. In the last place I ever thought to look, I uncovered what I would describe as the inevitability of Christ. Much love and respect, happy to see you on a similar path.

[@biggy85430]

I'm a cradle Catholic and converts usually make more of an impact on the world in my opinion. Glad to have you on board. We need your voice and prayers in the church. Deus Vult! ✝️

[@frekigeri4317]

I was Raised antiCatholic Baptist, several years as an atheist and now I’m Catholic

[@AbidesByTruth]

God bless you! Heaven rejoices at the finding of the lost lamb. All glory to God. Continue seeking Christ and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in everything and you will know Christ so much more deeply and personally. Peace be upon you.

[@Allaiya.]

Thanks for sharing. This is why I always try to be nice and respectful (which I try to be anyway in general) when I discuss my beliefs online, even when I have insults thrown at me. Never know where someone is on their personal journey.

[@ewaldsteven]

thank you all and God bless!

[@analiam3455]

Amen! Russell...I feel the Holy Spirit all over your message❤ God bless you and all who believe and let us pray for those who don't believe that one day they will. Amen 🙏 Keep spreading the good word.

[@techtiger217]

I was raised as an Anglican (loved the experience) .....i strayed as an adult (addiction).....found my way back to Christ through 20+ years of recovery and I have a a great life for the past 10 plus years ❤ CHRIST IS KING🎉

[@angelabrand6978]

Russell Brand, I have been a Catholic Christian my entire life. All of Heaven rejoices at your baptism, as do I. Please know you and your family are certainly in my prayers as you continue your journey in the merciful heart of Jesus. God Bless you.

[@Hunterbunter69]

Started going back to Catholic Church on Sunday’s after 20 years gone . I now bring my family. Since I started going back life has been so beautiful.

[@user-kp8lb5lk6f]

Satan's temple

[@Godwin420]

Paganism = Catholicism.

[@sleepystar1638]

Good for you Hunter, getting over your dad touching you must have been hard

[@user-kp8lb5lk6f]

@@sleepystar1638 😅😅😅😅😅

[@HOSPlTALLER]

Good for you Hunter, ignore the idiotic comments - they show their true spirit when they open their mouths.

[@ornange]

I searched for happiness... And you can never find that... Cause there will always be pain and sorrow. Until i decided to take my faith seriously (Catholicism). Once I did that- I have never found so much peace & contentment & I have never found so much love for something beyond me (the LORD)... I didnt think that was possible. When i think about it.. i feel so small... And how lovely is that... Our Creator has our plan... And we need to constantly trust Him.. through our joy and sufferings... Whomever is reading this- spend sometime im adoration! It does wonders :)