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Coming into the Church this Easter? New? Just browsing around? Pull up a chair and stay awhile. And if you have a few free moments, wander over to this terrific blog, Catholic Converts<\/a>. I stumbled on it when it got a mention in Amy Welborn’s blog<\/a> — and it looks to be a wonderful and welcoming resource. <\/p>\n

In my parish, we have about a dozen folks coming into the fold this Saturday. There is nothing quite like watching them receive their sacraments; it is an evening of miracles and beauty! Water poured, candles lit, oils applied, and the Body of Christ consumed, all ending to the strains of the “Hallelujah Chorus” at evening’s end. <\/p>\n

Behold, He makes all things new. <\/p>\n

Remember all these up-and-coming Catholics in your prayers, especially those prayers of thanksgiving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Coming into the Church this Easter? New? Just browsing around? Pull up a chair and stay awhile. And if you have a few free moments, wander over to this terrific blog, Catholic Converts. 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