Becoming Catholic

• 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  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: [email protected]  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza          

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• 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  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: [email protected]  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza          

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• 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  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: [email protected]  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza        

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• 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  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: [email protected]  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza          

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• 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  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: [email protected]  DONATE: https://www.elizaceci.com/donate    Thank you for supporting this project! Love, Eliza        

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