Today is the twenty first anniversary of my reception into the Church at the Oxford Oratory in 2005, two days before Pope John Paul II died.
Last year to mark the twentieth anniversary I wrote a long article on this blog about how I came to that decision, together with some reflections on my subsequent experiences. That can be viewed at Twenty years on.
What I wrote then still holds good, but I think I am now a little more optimistic about the way the Church is going - which is not to deny that a lot needs to be done at parish, diocesan, national and, ultimately,Papal level to get it back properly on track.
On this twenty first anniversary I am not sure if I have come of age as a Catholic - faith is, after all a lifelong pilgrimage, and I did quite a bit of my pilgrimage years before I was received - but I remain sure that I made the right decision.
May St John the Baptist, St John the Evangelist, St Philip the Apostle, St Philip Neri, St Robert of Newminster, St Robert of Knaresborough, Bl. Robert Grosseteste, Bl. John of Dalderby, and St John Henry Newman continue to pray for me.
1 comment:
Many, many, congratulations, John, on your Anniversary.
Undoubtedly, you made the right decision.
Your massive contribution to reinforcing The Faith, encouraging others with your magnificent Blog writings and journalism, and your outstanding enthusiasm and erudition, are a Heaven-Sent addition to the ongoing battle against forces opposed to Christ's Church.
Thank you, on behalf of all your devoted Readers.
May all your Saints continue to watch over you, protect you, and Pray for you.
Ad Multos Annos.
Deo Gratias.
Zephyrinus.
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