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In 2021, I posted an essay titled “A Simple Explanation of the Catholic Faith.” To my surprise, some folks have commented to me about it recently.
The comments were all the same. They asked for a follow-up article offering a simple explanation of “Why I am Catholic.”
Simply put, my answer to this question is “There is no other option.” I am convinced that the Church is the one true Church Jesus Christ established. It offers the fullness, joy, and hope of God’s grace that no other faith, church, religion, philosophy, or world view can match.
Unfortunately, a few simple “one liners” won’t explain this response. There is much more to the “no other option” story.
I am sure there are as many different reasons for being Catholic as there are members of the Church. However, what follows is my testimony.
So where does the Catholic Church fit in? One way to think of it is that the Church is a vehicle we ride in for that journey to a relationship with God. So, becoming a Catholic is like stepping into that vehicle – but getting in it for a long, long ride that lasts a lifetime.
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The comments were all the same. They asked for a follow-up article offering a simple explanation of “Why I am Catholic.”
Simply put, my answer to this question is “There is no other option.” I am convinced that the Church is the one true Church Jesus Christ established. It offers the fullness, joy, and hope of God’s grace that no other faith, church, religion, philosophy, or world view can match.
Unfortunately, a few simple “one liners” won’t explain this response. There is much more to the “no other option” story.
I am sure there are as many different reasons for being Catholic as there are members of the Church. However, what follows is my testimony.
As a means of conversion
A term often used for someone like me who joins the Catholic Church after being either non-religious or having belonged to another religion is “convert.” However, we are really a convert to Jesus Christ. A way to think of it is as a faith journey to a relationship with Him. In turn, that relationship is a transformative process to become more like Him.So where does the Catholic Church fit in? One way to think of it is that the Church is a vehicle we ride in for that journey to a relationship with God. So, becoming a Catholic is like stepping into that vehicle – but getting in it for a long, long ride that lasts a lifetime.
As a means to answer life’s questions
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Why Catholic? There is No Other Option – Catholic Stand
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