Things I’m discovering along my walk with Christ
Some discoveries have helped me understand what the Church teaches. Others have changed the way I pray, approach Mass, or recognize God’s love in my own life.
Reading the Bible and the Catechism has given me so many moments when I stop and think, How did I never see this before? Sometimes an answer brings several things together. Sometimes a single paragraph gives me something to think about for days.
These are some of those discoveries, along with personal experiences that have meant a great deal to me. I’m still learning, and I hope something here helps you along your own walk with Christ.
Experiences along the way
From Guilt to Gratitude
I believed Christ died for my sins. But accepting His forgiveness—and letting go of sins I had already confessed—was something I still needed to learn. A moment in front of a crucifix helped me begin to see the difference.
My Rosary Gift Story
In November 2024, I felt called to give a little boy a rosary I treasured. What happened that day, and what I learned weeks later, made this an experience I will never forget.
Discoveries in the Catechism
The God Who Created Everything Notices Me
The God who created everything knows me and loves me. The opening paragraphs of the Catechism helped me pause over just how extraordinary that is.
Catechism 1 and 27
Invited into God’s Own Life
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit invite us to share in their eternal life and love. That invitation has given me so much to reflect on.
Catechism 221
Trusting God in the Hard Moments
Trust is easier to talk about when life is going well. A prayer from St. Teresa of Jesus challenges me to carry that trust into uncertainty and adversity, too.
Catechism 227
Never Empty-Handed
Learning more about my guardian angel changed the way I think about God’s care for me—and what I bring with me to Mass.
Catechism 336
He Is THE Way
For years, I recognized “John 3:16” without knowing what it said. Now that verse, together with Jesus’ words in John 14:6, means something deeply personal to me.
Catechism 458–459
You don’t need to read these in order. Start with something that catches your attention, speaks to a question you have, or meets you where you are today.