21. What it's felt like to BE Catholic (after 15 months of preparation)

21. What it's felt like to BE Catholic (after 15 months of preparation)

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 [https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy] Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK [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 [WWW.ELIZACECI.COM] EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM [INFO@ELIZACECI.COM] DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate [https://www.elizaceci.com/donate] Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza

20. Things You Need to Know about Ash Wednesday

Welcome to episode 20 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Explore our Lent reading book list: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_/list/2AIDQDWH6U0M7?ref_=aipsflist [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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vnGEJHg05E&t=1467s] Details about Sacramentals https://www.sistersofcarmel.com/sacramentals.php?mc_cid=087bce17d5&mc_eid=9bb2dd653e [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 [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_ [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 [https://mymassrequest.org/request-a-mass/individual-mass] You can also make a one-time donation: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbERrM2FJcHZwb1huRHhsSXIxLWdKNUJrRDQyUXxBQ3Jtc0tuVTNlemk1bEQzT0lGWUZvUG85eDdib3BwOTQ2bzVOaldSbjUxaGpHSnFOTjRRTjNhbHZBNndQcEVFSjAwMWZ1eVNYT1dueGowdDNXZjZ1ZTYyeGN4c0w3TXpMQm5Rd2k2UHRlVUlqUjV2bUoyNTc1SQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elizaceci.com%2Fdonate&v=0paX7Rx0CEw] HELPFUL LINKS GET YOUR FREE MASS TRACKER AND SPIRITUAL GRACES JOURNAL SHEET https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources [https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources] CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy [https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy] Catholic Conversion YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK [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 [WWW.ELIZACECI.COM] EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM [INFO@ELIZACECI.COM] DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate [https://www.elizaceci.com/donate] Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza

19. how to prepare for a fruitful Lent - MY step by step plan to easily make YOUR own

Welcome to episode 19 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Lent Reading List Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_/list/2AIDQDWH6U0M7?ref_=aipsflist [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 [https://amzn.to/3QBr2xq] Shop My Amazon Storefront (mostly books!) https://www.amazon.com/shop/elizaceci_ [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 [https://mymassrequest.org/request-a-mass/individual-mass] You can also make a one-time donation: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate [https://www.elizaceci.com/donate] HELPFUL LINKS GET YOUR FREE MASS TRACKER & SPIRITUAL GRACES JOURNAL SHEET https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources [https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources] A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources [https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources] CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy [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 [WWW.ELIZACECI.COM] EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM [INFO@ELIZACECI.COM] DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate [https://www.elizaceci.com/donate] Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza

18. What are Your Commitments as a Catholic? 6 Obligations You Say Yes to at Confirmation

Welcome to episode 18 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Get your free mass tracker and graces journal sheet: https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources [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 [https://amzn.to/40OxS7m] 📕 12 steps to holiness and salvation https://amzn.to/4hENIcd [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/ [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 [https://waterloocatholics.org/rights-duties-of-catholics] Doing Fridays like a Catholic YT video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cQ0BGyWysA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cQ0BGyWysA] 📖 My favorite Catechism https://amzn.to/3WNnn3d [https://amzn.to/3WNnn3d] HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources [https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources] Helpful Catholic Questions Answered YouTube playlist https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK [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 [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 [WWW.ELIZACECI.COM] EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM [INFO@ELIZACECI.COM] DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate [https://www.elizaceci.com/donate] Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza

17. Are We Really Becoming Catholic this Year?!!

Welcome to episode 17 of BECOMING CATHOLIC. Mass Tracker + Monthly Graces FREE DOWNLOAD: https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources [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 [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 [https://youtu.be/jmii0zRKP5A?si=N0JbNoSzc_mdbgJK] Conversion - Spiritual Insights into an Essential Encounter with God (BOOK) https://amzn.to/42eOzeI [https://amzn.to/42eOzeI] The 12 Steps to Holiness and Salvation (BOOK) https://amzn.to/4fZUY0g [https://amzn.to/4fZUY0g] HELPFUL LINKS A FREE LIST OF WORLDLY + UNBIBLICAL PRACTICES TO AVOID AS A BELIEVER https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources [https://www.elizaceci.com/free-resources] CATECHISM I LOVE https://amzn.to/3XdMBZy [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 [WWW.ELIZACECI.COM] EMAIL: INFO@ELIZACECI.COM [INFO@ELIZACECI.COM] DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate [https://www.elizaceci.com/donate] Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza