Becoming Catholic

It finally happened. In this episode I share (some) of what it's been like to be a Catholic convert. Spoiler, it's been amazing. 10 out of 10 recommend. ;) But it has been a lot to process and I share a little of it with you, here. Thank you so much for being here with me through this experience. We being with a slight pivot in episode themes in a few weeks with season 2. Can't wait to share more with you. xoxo HELPFUL LINKS CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy  Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza          

Welcome to episode 20 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Explore our Lent reading book list: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_/list/2AIDQDWH6U0M7?ref_=aipsflist  Lent is almost here and I want to share with you about getting ashes on Ash Wednesday - what it means, why it's beautiful and an opportunity for additional graces! AND, yes, all non-Catholics can particiapte fully too. How exciting is that? Let's talk about this wonderful sacramental of the Catholic faith. In this episode... - who can receive ashes on ash wednesday? - what ashes represent and why it's a biblical practice - encouragement for those who feel not a part of the community before being fully confirmed - what I've been doing that's been really effective as an evangelization technique (in a season where I haven't felt very helpful for God's kingdom) - details about sacramentals and why you might want to participate in using them I'll be praying for you this Lent. I hope your lenten devotions bring you ever closer to the Lord. Please use my email linked below if you have specific prayer requests. I'd be happy to pray for you personally   RELATED LINKS Biblical Roots of Ash Wednesday with Brant Pitre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vnGEJHg05E&t=1467s  Details about Sacramentals https://www.sistersofcarmel.com/sacramentals.php?mc_cid=087bce17d5&mc_eid=9bb2dd653e  Sisters of Carmel Newsletter with Sermon https://newsletter.sistersofcarmel.com/2025/02/26/the-power-of-ashes/#ash-wednesday-sermon HOW TO SUPPORT ME Shop My Amazon Storefront (mostly books!) https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_ If you enjoy this podcast and would like to give back, please consider offering me a mass for upcoming confirmation! https://mymassrequest.org/request-a-mass/individual-mass  You can also make a one-time donation: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate  HELPFUL LINKS GET YOUR FREE MASS TRACKER AND SPIRITUAL GRACES JOURNAL SHEET https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy  Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza          

Welcome to episode 19 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Lent Reading List Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_/list/2AIDQDWH6U0M7?ref_=aipsflist  Whether this is your first or 30th Lent I hope this episode will be helpful for you. :) 40 days can feel like a lot if you're unprepared. In this episode we talk about what a plan for lent can look like - whether it's detailed or simple - as long as it brings you closer to God. I share my entire detailed plan that you can easily borrow from and create something that works best for you. In this episode you'll learn... a brief overview of Lent the 3 pillars of Lent - prayer, fasting, and almsgiving how to create a foundational 'why' for your Lent to be fruitful is alms just about donating money? or is there more to it?  AND, more...   RELATED LINKSRestore Lent Devotional I'm using: https://amzn.to/3QBr2xq  Shop My Amazon Storefront (mostly books!) https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_  If you enjoy this podcast and would like to give back, please consider offering me a mass for upcoming confirmation! https://mymassrequest.org/request-a-mass/individual-mass  You can also make a one-time donation: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate  HELPFUL LINKS GET YOUR FREE MASS TRACKER & SPIRITUAL GRACES JOURNAL SHEET https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza        

Welcome to episode 18 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Get your free mass tracker and graces journal sheet: https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  Did you know Catholics have obligations? In this week's episode we look at what are called the Precepts of the Church and how if you're willing to submit to them that's a really good indicator of your faith! What are your obligations as a faithful Catholic? What are you saying yes to? Can you / will you commit? [panic sets in] but what if... I forget or get sick or can't do something?  the importance of obligation and the joy of obedience plus, additional resources to support you  I hope this episode blesses you!   RELATED LINKS 📖 Daily Roman Missal https://amzn.to/40OxS7m 📕 12 steps to holiness and salvation https://amzn.to/4hENIcd 📆 More info about holy days of obligation + a google calendary so you know when they are automatically https://www.omvusa.org/blog/catholic-holy-days-of-obligation/  👩‍💻 Helpful list of Rights and duties of Catholics https://waterloocatholics.org/rights-duties-of-catholics  Doing Fridays like a Catholic YT video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cQ0BGyWysA  📖 My favorite Catechism https://amzn.to/3WNnn3d  HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  Helpful Catholic Questions Answered YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK  If this podcast has been helpful I'd be so grateful if you'd consider donating $10 to keep us going. Thank you! https://www.elizaceci.com/donate   If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too   CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza          

Welcome to episode 17 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Mass Tracker + Monthly Graces FREE DOWNLOAD: https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  Resource list for this episode:  https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_/list/1DX7CTET4QEH5?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d  Are we really (finally) becoming Catholic! The clouds are parting and the sun is shining on you (us) and I want to talk about it.  In this episode we talk about... the shift that happens in conversion from heaviness to joy and 'all is as it should be' how to ready yourself for what's to come my FAVORITE book for all believers about being saved aka conversion AND, more...   RELATED LINKS Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK  Conversion - Spiritual Insights into an Essential Encounter with God (BOOK) https://amzn.to/42eOzeI  The 12 Steps to Holiness and Salvation (BOOK) https://amzn.to/4fZUY0g  HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy  Bibles    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza        

Welcome to episode 16 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. If you're enjoying this podcast, I'd be so grateful if you'd consider donating to keep us going: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate Conversion is hard! Does anyone talk about that? I promised in this project I'd share what it's been like for me and in this episode I share what I've been thinking about and experiencing lately - including spiritual attack, paring down prayers to the basics (what this looks like for me), 2 things I'm really loving about Catholics, and more... If you're feeling overwhelmed in your conversion I hope the practices and suggestions I share will be helpful to you.   RELATED LINKS Father Ripperger Deliverance Prayers book https://amzn.to/3XhzJA5  The Holy Rosary by St Alphonsus Liguori https://amzn.to/4i19qrs  List of Aspirations https://www.fisheaters.com/prayers.html#last  Memento Mori Advent devotional https://amzn.to/4hU6CvX  St. Therese Sacrifice Little Things article: https://fatima.org/make-sacrifices-of-little-things/ HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy  Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza          

Welcome to episode 15 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Pray the Novena for Hurricanes with us: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/novena-for-hurricanes  Prayer is a lot more powerful than people would like to believe. You might just be the answer to someone's prayer in their lives - as a child, a friend, a helpful hand when it was really needed. I've seen God bless the people in my life through answered prayers many, many times. Today I want to encourage you to start praying consistently - for you, your family and closest friends, and for your community. We all need prayer SO much right now. Will you join me in doing the 'novena for hurricanes'? Click the link above for the daily prayers, land et's come together in prayer. This community can change lives through prayer! Let's cultivate and live out love for our neighbor. Things we talk about this episode: - if you've stopped praying consistently, some suggestions on how to start up again (that's simple and effective) - Catholic virtue or charity and living our love for our neighbor - what if God seems to answer your prayers for others but not your own? - a reminder to offer masses for all circumstances - let's offer masses for those effected by these hurricanes! - information about praying the novena for hurricanes, join me in praying day 1 together If you have a prayer request send it to me and I'll add you to my prayer wall - everyone in this community IS prayed for.   RELATED LINKS Pray More Novenas: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/novena-for-hurricanes  St. Therese Sacrifice Little Things article: https://fatima.org/make-sacrifices-of-little-things/ Offering masses for hurricane victims here: https://mymassrequest.org/ OR https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/mass   HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy  Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza          

If you're enjoying these episodes would you consider donating to keep our episodes going? https://www.elizaceci.com/donate thank you!  In this episode, we talk about... why new converts desire tradition (and why some Protestants rebuke it) what does it mean when we say the tradition of the catholic church is it actually hard to submit to church teachings? if so, what can we do to soften our hearts? I share my experience...   RELATED LINKS Conservative Catholic Priests NYT article - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/us/catholic-priests-conservative-politics.html HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy  Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza          

Welcome to episode 13 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. We have a scripture memory community launching this November. Join the email list to be the first to know all the details: https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  There's nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9) AND nothing will be wasted - both of these are true. In this week's episode, we do a tiny Bible study and some mental prayer to show the Lord your burdens, struggles, sorrows, fears, worries, doubts - any and all of it - and ask Him to take care of you, to love you, and... to do it FOR you.  Scriptures we talk about: JOHN 6:5-13 and MATTHEW 11:28-30 (and PSALM 56:8)   RELATED LINKS Nell O'Leary's Retreat presentation https://praymoreretreat.org/the-healing-jesus-desires-for-you-healing-2024/ Pray More Novenas Healing Retreat: https://praymoreretreat.org/2024-healing-retreat/ St. Therese Sacrifice Little Things article: https://fatima.org/make-sacrifices-of-little-things/ HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy  Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza          

Welcome to episode 12 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Join our email list for updates & a weekly scripture memory verse: https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  If you've been on the struggle bus lately this episode is for you. It didn't feel honest to do business as usual so in this episode I'm sharing the realness of my struggles and challenges lately and how the Lord is not forsaking or abandoning me but is helping me in my sanctification. And, I share the 5 practices I suggest for times when you're feeling burdened, anxious, fearful, or stuck in your faith journey. I hope this episode blesses you!   RELATED LINKS Father Ripperger Deliverance Prayers book (page 19 has the prayer mentioned) https://amzn.to/3XhzJA5  Pray More Novenas Healing Retreat: https://praymoreretreat.org/2024-healing-retreat/ St. Therese Sacrifice Little Things article: https://fatima.org/make-sacrifices-of-little-things/ Sacrifice beads I got from etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1193131081/custom-glass-sacrifice-beadsmini-rosary HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy  Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza        

Welcome to episode 11 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Resource list for this episode: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_  Lots of emotions are connected to our conversion and I'd love to remind you that the Catholic faith is bountiful in the ways it can support you when you need extra emotional and spiritual support. In this episode, I want to share FOUR of my favorite Catholic things you can do before you're Catholic. I hope it's helpful. :)   RELATED LINKS Offer masses for yourself or loved ones: https://mymassrequest.org/ OR, https://marian.org/enrollments Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK  HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza        

Welcome to episode 10 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. If you like this work, please consider donating here: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate In this episode let's talk about what we can do in the face of blasphemy. As believers - whether Catholic, Christian, or just being human - we know on a heart level what we saw during the opening ceremony of the Olympics was wrong. And, we can't lose heart. Instead, we can go even deeper into our love, reverance, and devotion to the holiest of sacraments, the Eucharist. In this episode I share with you 3 prayers to know and share with others that repare the blasphemies said against our Lord Jesus Christ. Let's share these far and wide. The enemy will NOT win. In this episode you'll learn... heartening quotes from favorite saints St John Vianney and Thomas Aquinas about blasphemy and the impossibility of pleasing God AND the world  what is blasphemy? we'll look at what the catechism says in paragraphs 2148 and 2162 3 prayers of repartion to offer to Jesus' Sacred Heart to console Him in the face of blasphemy why I think now is a perfect time to study and learn about the Our Lady of Fatima AND, a few book suggestions to learn more about the Holy Face of Jesus devotion (we didn't cover this but we will in an upcoming episode)   SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@ElizaCeci/videos    RELATED LINKS Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK  Father Allar: Defend Jesus homily https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scgE60WfypU  Learn more about the Golden Arrow Prayer https://mostsacredheart.com/prayers/golden-arrow.html#:~:text=May%20the%20most%20holy%2C%20most,Holy%20Sacrament%20of%20the%20altar  BOOK: Manual of the Archconfraternity of the Holy Face  https://amzn.to/3WmFRXb BOOK: The Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society https://amzn.to/4c459Px Chaplet of Reparation and Adoration: https://x362.blob.core.windows.net/downloads/bef08d188f7a426093fa9337f3c79276/chaplet-of-reparation.pdf  Litany of Reparation to the Blessed Sacrament https://www.knightsoftheholyeucharist.com/reparation-to-the-blessed-sacrament-prayer-download/      HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy        If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too   CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza  

Welcome to episode 9 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Book mentioned in this episode: https://amzn.to/4dg46gi  In this episode let's talk about how beautiful but... confusing going to Catholic mass can be when you're new. I want to share some ideas to help you feel comfortable and look like you sort of know what you're doing. Don't worry, know one notices anyway, they're all there for the Lord (and that's a good thing). In this episode you'll learn... preparing for mass actually starts the night before (the new habits I'm working on forming that are helpful including a prayer examen) what to wear? is there a dress code?! eating before mass yes or no? learning this was SIMPLE but so wise I was convicted to genuflect - what is genuflection? why it's Biblical Holy water fonts and the meaning of using Holy water coming and going from mass AND, basic etiquette tips for mass - how to act? how do you know what's being sung and read? when you're new what do you do when you don't know what to do? and more to get you feeling confident and coming back every week to mass   RELATED LINKS Sacramentals video from Fr Allar https://www.youtube.com/live/06mgry1cPf4?si=OFX67cgu23CH7B2G  Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza        

Welcome to episode 8 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Resource list for this episode: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_/list/1DX7CTET4QEH5?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d  In this episode let's talk about uncomplicating our relationship with Mother Mary! If there's a hot button for Catholic Converts it's ALL the opinions (our own and others) about our Blessed Mother, so, let's talk about it. In this episode you'll learn... how I'm building a relationship to Mother Mary that's very different from what I was taught in both new age and Protestant circles (any you can too) what's Marian dogma and what are the 4 dogmas of Mother Mary? plus, I share 2 really cool a-ha moments around questions I had with Mary's perpetual virginity suggested ways you can grow a relationship with Mother Mary - one more simple, one more advanced a conversation about consecration to the Blessed Mother and what this really is meant to do in a person's spiritual life AND, why Mother Mary is your biggest ally in spiritual warfare (if you experience demonic oppression or night terrors, listen to this)   RELATED LINKS Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK  Father Ripperger on Spiritual Warfare & Our Lady https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQOSzZprIO4  Mini Podcast Series from St Josemaria Institute on St. Joseph https://stjosemaria.org/podcasts/mini-series-joseph-model-of-virtue/  My Favorite Consecration to Mary book https://academyoftheimmaculate.com/products/preparation-for-total-consecration-to-the-immaculate-according-to-st-maximilian-m-kolbe  HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy    If you enjoyed this episode please... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza      

Welcome to episode 7 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. First, I want to let you know I share A LOT of resources, books, apps, and websites that I've found really helpful in my conversion - but please don't let this feel overwhelming. In this episode you'll learn... what's been working for me in terms or growth and learning - I share the 3 foundations I recommend as you get started free learning on YouTube and online is amazing - I share my favorite teachers, authors, and creators (make sure to grab the YT playlist) if you love learning and books I share 5 suggestions for types books to look into for your growth as a Catholic and last, apps! I share my favs, ones I use everyday and occassionally   Blog post with all links >> https://www.elizaceci.com/blog/best-books-for-catholic-converts  HELPFUL LINKS YouTube CONVERSION Play List https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bH4hpCB2VU&list=PLr3JHkwVVFlAhqHUa13mUzUwKffe4YvHv  AMAZON BOOK LIST https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_/list/O3GKRWZPMYSE?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d Bible I love https://amzn.to/4eOC659 Catechism I love (paperback) https://amzn.to/4cq6tNO   If you enjoyed this episode can you... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too   CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate  Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza      

Welcome to episode 6 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. In this episode let's talk about... my honest experience of how the Mass has felt and what I've experienced the significance of the Eucharist and our guardian angel's role at Mass the prayer that's been the biggest help during communion at Mass  longing vs expectancy as I prepare for confirmation and more...   HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  BOOKS MENTIONED: Catholic Girl's Guide by Fr Lasance, and The Magdalena Prayer Book CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy  YOUTUBE PLAYLIST - EX NEW AGE TEACHINGS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Zpkg3f7XM&list=PLr3JHkwVVFlCYCAyWT0WSxoDAH9w8SyhU  If you enjoyed this episode can you... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate  Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza      

Welcome to episode 5 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. In this episode I'm sharing the 3 things I did that helped me to become Catholic the most (but didn't know it at the time). So, whether you want to convert and need some resources OR if you don't want to convert but are curious I hope you'll find this episode useful.   HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy  https://www.newadvent.org/ for early church father readings https://www.theholyrosary.org/rosarypower for step x step learning the rosary YOUTUBE PLAYLIST - EX NEW AGE TEACHINGS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Zpkg3f7XM&list=PLr3JHkwVVFlCYCAyWT0WSxoDAH9w8SyhU  If you enjoyed this episode can you... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate  Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza      

Welcome to episode 4 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. In this episode let's talk about renouncing judgments and announcing Truth. I'm sharing my humble first steps on the road to being a Catholic convert that might help you if you're considering conversion (or you're just curious). Because... we can pick up a LOT of judgmental thoughts and ideas in a lifetime. It's important to me that I'm not cherry picking my faith but I still had questions, fears, and beliefs - theological and personal that I needed the Lord to help me work through. These are the questions I asked myself that can be a helpful place to start for fellow converts. How do we discern a goal for conversion? Are you willing to be wrong? Are you willing to seek out Truth aside from anything you've heard or been taught before?  Plus I share a prayer practice to renounce lies, judgments, false beliefs, and criticisms I had about Catholicism. Listen to this episode as I walk you through all of these steps. I hope it helps you.   HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy  YOUTUBE PLAYLIST - EX NEW AGE TEACHINGS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Zpkg3f7XM&list=PLr3JHkwVVFlCYCAyWT0WSxoDAH9w8SyhU  If you enjoyed this episode can you... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate  Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza    

Welcome to episode 3 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. In this episode I share 6 struggles I was having within Protestantism. I share these with love and realize we might have similarities and differences here. These are not judgements, just my experience. I wonder, have you had similar questions as I have? Which (if any) have you felt that I haven't shared? I'd love to know, send me an email info@elizaceci.com. HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  DIDACHE (pronounced did a key) FREE PDF https://legacyicons.com/content/didache.pdf  If you enjoyed this episode can you... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  WWW.ELIZACECI.COM/DONATE  Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza    

Welcome to episode 2 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. In this episode I share my testimony from new age to evangelical protestant to catholic convert (in progress). HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources  BLOG POST - https://www.elizaceci.com/blog/new-age-practices-to-avoid-as-a-new-christian  YOUTUBE PLAYLIST - EX NEW AGE TEACHINGS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Zpkg3f7XM&list=PLr3JHkwVVFlCYCAyWT0WSxoDAH9w8SyhU  If you enjoyed this episode can you... + Click follow/subscribe + leave a kind 5-star review  + share with a friend who you think would like this podcast too CONTACT WWW.ELIZACECI.COM EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM  WWW.ELIZACECI.COM/DONATE  Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza