The step to what you might ask. Well way back when I started the journey of reading the bible in its entirety. I made a few blog posts about it. You can find them, here and here. Well, I'm still reading it as I am so busy and can only read a little at a time.
I also did a post here about my "calling". Well, more the like idea of beginning to create rosaries. I still make them but only now when I get inspired. And I still make jewelry as well. Anyway making the rosaries kind took a back seat. I didn't really fell right making them while being unbaptized and not a Catholic.
Will the passing of my husband's grandfather, I am have been thinking of my own morality and inevitable death. When I die, I want to be with my daughter and with the family that essentially helped shape me into the person I am today. My husband's family bought was all plots in a Catholic Cemetery. Again, I don't feel that is is right for and unbaptized, non-catholic to be buried in a Catholic cemetery. This brings be all back to my search for religion journey. I have been actively searching. Not attending church abut searching the internet and researching the different religions and inquiring about baptism.
I won't say I am a religious person, but I am spiritual. I believe in God and Jesus. So that's a start.
I sent out a few emails and made few calls. Only ONE church has gotten back to me. The jury is still out on if it a good thing or not. But I will take a leap of faith and call it Divine Intervention. The one church that contacted me was a Catholic Church about 15 minutes from where I am staying. The Deacon and I spoke for about 10 minutes on the phone. I told him what I was looking for, my schedule, etc. He was very understanding and welcoming. And now starting in June, I begin RCIA, which is the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. I am beyond excited to begin the next chapter of my life. Stay tuned as I will be sharing my journey.
Being possibly the most impatient person I know I went out and bought this. You have no idea how much I am looking forward to this next chapter of my life. It is a long time coming and I know it will take a while to become fully initiated into the church. But it is a journey I fully welcome it with an open heart, mind and soul.
