Born Catholics, Converts, and Contemplation

Born Catholics, Converts, and Contemplation

While studying scholastic theology when I was preparing for the priesthood, St. John Henry Newman inspired me to examine early apostolic Catholic spirituality. Then, over 35 years ago now, I sought out a life of semi-solitude to intensify this search and practice contemplation, and I rediscovered the sublime spirituality that we have so recently lost. By we, I mean more specifically born… Source

Born Catholics, Converts, and Contemplation - LewRockwell

While studying scholastic theology when I was preparing for the priesthood, St. John Henry Newman inspired me to examine early apostolic Catholic spirituality. Then, over 35 years ago now, I sought out a life of semi-solitude to intensify this search and practice contemplation, and I rediscovered the sublime spirituality that we have so recently lost. By we, I mean more specifically born Catholics, for whom the faith has become little more than …

Ruben Onsu shares his impressive spiritual development after converting to Islam. The presenter admitted that he can now perform prayers smoothly....

“I fell into the arms of the Lord”: the journey of a convert from Islam to Catholicism Anna*, a Muslim two years ago, began a catechumenate course last September. Between rejection of her family and intense spiritual moments, she revealed her conversion to Christian Family. Published on 2/04/2025 at 13:53 Zen reading Anna* has been preparing for baptism since last September. - Marie Accomiado - Ciric Illustrative image “Pray for me please, I'm…

Meet Rachel McLellan, wife of star cricketer, born Catholic converted to Islam before marriage, she works as…, his name is…

Rachel McLellan is a marketing graduate and has great social media presence. She has secured her own space in the digital world. This shows her passion for fashion, family, and lifestyle. Rachel is married to Australian opener Usman Khawaja since 2018. The couple got engaged in 2016. Before their marriage, she was Catholic by birth, but later on changed her religion to Islam ahead of marrying Usman Khawaja. Rachel worked as a Sales and Marketing…

Eastern Catholics help church be fully “catholic,” speakers say

Maronite Archbishop Michel Jalakh, secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Eastern Churches, speaks at a book presentation at Rome’s Pontifical Oriental Institute March 31, 2025. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza) The Eastern Catholic churches are not an “anomaly” or an “ecclesial monstrosity” but are Catholic communities with their own liturgical, theological, spiritual and canonical heritage that help make the church truly catholic, said Maronite Archbi…