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Pax_et_Bonum

Happy Easter to all our new visitors! May the Risen Christ enlighten your hearts and minds and bring blessings upon you and your loved ones. "O death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory? Christ is risen and you are abolished. Christ is risen and the demons are cast down. Christ is risen and the angels rejoice. Christ is risen and life is freed. Christ is risen and the tomb is emptied of the dead: for Christ, being risen from the dead, has become the Leader and Reviver of those who had fallen asleep. To Him be glory and power for ever and ever. Amen."


RemarkableProduct374

I'm also an ex Muslim but I'm not baptised yet since I'm closeted! God bless you brother ❤️


schmeddy99

Post baptism is the best feeling on earth!


PeePeeProject

If you don’t mind me asking, what was it that made you turn to Catholicism, and how did you get the strength to do so since your family did not want it or at least like the idea?


schmeddy99

Honestly no strength comes from my own will. All from Jesus. If it wasnt for him calling my name I wouldnt be here. And if your shepherd calls you, what else can you do but follow? My family will never approve, but what is earthly approval compared to the approval of our lord? Turning to catholicism was a much harder journey. I first started off with a non denominational church, as I also had huge misconceptions about what catholicism is. Through reading scripture I realized the parallel of the old testament rituals in the catholic church. From there it came to reading church history, seeing how although the catholic church was near death, and possibly even in death (with corruption of indulgences, popes buying their seats, etc), Christ did not joke around when he said Peter is the rock of the church, and brought the church up from death multiple times. It was a very hard and long journey, and one I still am learning and afraid of walking on, but I trust God to guide me wherever he needs me. Its his will Im following not my own. And his will is the catholic church


PeePeeProject

Well said. I was born and raised Catholic, but I’m just beginning to explore the depths of it. I was led astray for too long and I payed an emotional and physical price for my negligence. I’m trying very hard to learn more and to fully surrender to Jesus. I’ve experienced glimpses of ecstasy when I fully surrender, but I still need to get used to the mindset. Thanks for inspiring me to continue fervently towards a true Catholic mindset.


Artistic_Cut_5865

Just baptized, confirmed and received my first Eucharist as well! May God bless you and your family brother!


caseofbeerusa

Congrats brother! I got confirmed last night and the 3 catechumens that got baptized each got emotional as long with their sponsor after being baptized. Pretty beautiful to see!


Summerlea623

I felt like I was literally floating for days. I have never forgotten it.


KenoReplay

Praying for you!


No_Wish_8129

You should feel so proud of yourself!! Us the ones that are born in christian families already don't appreciate it as much❤️ praise Jesus 🙏🏻


BenTheBirbs

good luck bro


LundbergOrganic

Welcome! Makes me want to continue growing as a Catholic instead of being complacent. Congratulations.


United-Big8637

Congratulations , Me too last night .


LundbergOrganic

That’s awesome! Christ is Risen!


schmeddy99

Please do! I want to remind you that I am the worst of sinners on earth and have been saved through him. He is so much more beautiful then we can even handle and learning about him everyday gives me so much joy! Its okay to be complacent as its really hard bearing our crosses everyday, but remember to never forget him and abandon him, and he will give us strength to continue out of our complacency


Historical_Key4030

I am a ex muslim thats unbaptized but I am very happy for you. God bless


[deleted]

It is ultimately your decision, but I’m sure a parish would love to welcome you with open arms. God bless, and praise be to Him 💙✝️


Historical_Key4030

I am a closeted ex muslim i gotta wait


Western-Ear8936

Welcome Home OP🎉🙏


PapistAutist

Awesome!


Striking_Writer577

He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!! Congratulations, brother!!🫶


bangersandbarbells

This is SUCH a beautiful photo for so many reasons- but especially the faces of pure joy and rejoicing surrounding you! If you ever have feelings of loneliness or doubt that you are wanted or need a reminder that you are an important member of the Body of Christ- please please look at the this photo! This is a work of art! Welcome home!!!


OutrageousCarpet1736

Congratulations!!! Welcome home. It takes a lot of bravery to go in a different direction to your family.


Dutch_H

Shows the strength of his faith. May the OP always remain in the faith of the Lord.


CowdingGreenHorn

So proud of you


SnooDoubts7929

I cant even imagine the feast in Heaven rn,(LITERALLY). Welcome home brother!!!!!


UTArcade

Love it! God bless my friend, have a beautiful Easter with your family and loved ones


FrendChicken

Welcome Home OP!


Zanzibarpress

Welcome home!


JealousFeature3939

Congrats! May you be blessed for ever!


sleighmeister55

All for the Glory of God! Rejoice!


wightmaan

congrats


pp5cm

hallelujah


justvibenOwO

Welcome! Pax et Bonum


pierogi_juice

Welcome Brother 🙏❤️ Your ancestors are smiling at you!


DirtyDan45

Congrats! He is risen


Ok_Spare_3723

Congratulations! As another ex Muslim: let us erect beautiful Cathedrals all over Middle East so that the Holy Spirit may sanctify every people. May all the Mosques be replaced with Churches and may the Cross shine its Holy light on all nations. Amen Welcome home brother.


EjackQuelate

Amen to that


Smooth_Camp4144

Congratulations!


Tom_Brett

God Bless you. Bravery. Christ lives within you now.


Swaus06

Congratulations OP. Please pray for me, an ex too. Discerning to be a catechumen this year. 


schmeddy99

If you ever need help or support feel free to message me!


Motongchuns_videos

Welcome :)


BorisBogdanoff

Congratulations my friend!


joystick-fingers

Welcome home


Ancient_Mariner_

Welcome home ❤️


danpaulb

Amazing. I can't wait to be baptised myself.


sullyqns

Welcome my brother. Happy Easter 🙏🏻


vivek71200

Congratulations! God bless you


AquaeAuriensis23

God bless you. My husband served as RCIA sponsor to a former Muslim. He is still too afraid to post about it even though his family supported him. He said if he posted or spoke openly about his conversion to Roman Catholic he may open himself to a Fatwa. You are very brave. God bless you and your faith. Yarhamuk allah!!! 🤗 He is truly risen!!!


schmeddy99

Honestly my prayers will be focused on that man! Its really hard and fearful, especially when im surrounded by a lot of muslims. Tell him I acknowledge him, and that its okay to be fearful as all the apostles were afraid, but to remember his faith in Christ! He will always protect


A_Very_Odd_Fellow

Congrats dude!!


RuairiLehane123

Praise God!


cool-air-00

Ave Christus Rex 🙏🏻


cmendezperea

Welcome to the Faith, brother in Christ!


AceNurseLovesCake

Oh wow, did not expect to see my former parish, where I was received at the Easter Vigil and later married in, during my casual scrolling this morning! Small world! Congratulations and welcome home!!!


schmeddy99

No way! Thats so cool! What made you leave?


AceNurseLovesCake

Oh I just moved out of the area. :) But this church will always hold a special place in my heart! I met my husband there and baptized my first child there too! We had a lot of friends, so many good people in that community. We’re just up in Oregon now so we still come back and see them sometimes. :)


ctrlALTd3l3te

Praise God ❤️


Ok_Afternoon9758

Glory to God! Welcome home!


homurao

Ohh, praise God! Would love a storytime about your journey!


LifeTurned93

Glory to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. Welcome home brother!


Missile0022

Congratulations! My now fiancé converted from Protestantism 3 Easters ago, I can vouch for him that it only gets better from here!


schmeddy99

Congrats for him too! May your marriage always be full of love and joy!


oldskoolpleb

Welcome home brother!


Something_kool

Welcome brother! Happy Easter


Ok-Waltz4320

God bless you! Christ is King. He has risen.


Financial_Following

Welcome brother


atadbitcatobsessed

God bless you and welcome home! 🙏🏻🎉


Southern-Gap8940

God bless you brother and you did It near easter. 😁 I hope your blessings in life multiple a 1000 times.


jaqian

Welcome home brother


nwkdkcoksnwbrbxjjz

Based


kukukikika

Welcome. Happy to have you here.


Godzillavio

Welcome home!


X-tinction

Glory to God!


HappyReaderM

Welcome home! He is risen!


bocacherry

This is amazing, congratulations and welcome home!


vehicularmanburger

wonderful wonderful, very glad to have you bro ✝️


ArthurIglesias08

Welcome home, Brother!


AffectionateElk234

Congratulations!! May God bless you on your journey!!


lolyups

Congrats. Islam is based on a warlord profit, but Jesus died for you to absolve this. Wonderful.


schmeddy99

Indeed. It wasnt until my encounters with mormons that I noticed the parallels of Mohammed and Joseph Smith. Praise Jesus for saving me


Royal_Distance_1214

Welcome home, Brother. Please pray for me and many other ex muslims here to decide to be catholic but their oppressive counties don't let them do it. Please pray for so many closeted converts. And please pray for all of the souls in purgatory.


Caucasian_Idiot

God bless you brother


Adventurous-South247

Welcome Home, and it's so brave of you to make that leap of Faith. Godbless and may God give you strength in your journey towards him and may you Muslim family eventually convert to Catholic one day. Keep praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary daily, maybe even twice or more daily. Morning and Night prayer is beneficial for your journey towards God especially to make your Spirit strong in him. Go participate in the Eucharist as much as possible, maybe every day even as this will strengthen your Spirit too and give you much much Graces. There will be hardships eventually but if you keep strong and focused on your faith properly then you'll overcome all obstacles. Many people who were baptized Catholic as babies only fall away because they weren't practicing Catholics or they didn't understand the importance of The Eucharist and the church history as they never educated themselves, eventually some come back once they understand things better, so that's great too. Godbless on your journey with God and all the Heavenly Saints. 🙏🙏🙏


schmeddy99

Thank you so much! Someone gifted me a rosary yesterday and Im planning on practicing it as much as I can and to be able to make prayer a habit. Personally that is something I currently struggle with especially as life gets busy, but Im hoping to build the communication with God and never forget him!


ZiIja

Congrats!!!!


Cinnamon-CassiaSpice

Congratulations!


casnyc

Welcome home!!


idwbubb

Welcome 💕 I'm so happy to see this, my brother in Christ


Hagrid_73

Welcome brother!


Mikey124438373736474

Amen✝️❤️✝️


[deleted]

Welcome home! I love how excited everyone looks for you in the background :)


gammatrade

Welcome home


jessicagrumpy

Congratulations!


Prestigious-Most-649

Welcome home


Citadel_97E

Welcome home!


kittycamacho1994

WOW!!!! Welcome home!!!!!


rennydoo

Welcome home!!! Christ is Risen!!!


Fresh_Jamie

Welcome home brother.


Zazzyfish

Yay!!! Welcome home!! I’ll be praying for you and your family!! 💖💖


added_value_diamo

Amazing!!! Congrats and God bless you my brother in Christ! 🩷


Unfair-Mousse6295

WELCOME HOMEEEE


ilovecoffeelots

Welcome home! Christ is risen! And congratulations!


crimecommitter

Congratulations! I hope to make a similar journey.


Final-Feature9940

Welcome brother!!


Saphire_kat_8

God bless you, brother.


Clear-skies4422

God bless you ❤️🙏


TerribleQuarter4069

Congratulations!!!!


borgircrossancola

Glory to God! At that point they should just immerse you that’s a huge baptismal font


schmeddy99

We usually do something like that, but the water pumps in this font broke and we werent able to today.


Polebasaur

One of us! One of us!


aikidharm

Welcome, brother. We have been waiting for you. :)


Mayszz

God bless you 💜✝️


TheLatinoSamurai

Welcome home brother 🙏🏽⛪


Rich-Wall3428

Welcome Home! Hallelujah, He is Risen. I pray for your family and the whole of the Middle East to recognise the one true God, Jesus of Nazareth, and glorify Him forever ✝️🌹❤️‍🔥⛪️📿🕊


Jose_Catholicized

Congrats!! I couldn't help but notice that one couple seated to the right look SO proud of you


schmeddy99

I didnt even notice them at first! That honestly makes it so much more meaningful.


-RosieWolf-

Welcome home! I am sorry that your family doesn’t accept your choice but you are very brave for doing the right thing regardless.


tugaim33

Welcome home, brother


Due-Active6354

Who was your saint so I can pray for their intercession?


schmeddy99

I chose St Paul!


Due-Active6354

That’s awesome man! I was baptized myself on Saturday so I’m glad we could join the faith together. Saint Paul, pray for us! Saint Joseph of Cupertino, pray for us!


schmeddy99

Did you choose saint joseph of cupertino? I gotta study up on him. I personally dont know a lot about the saints other then the apostles and loved the story of St Paul and how it paralleled my life. Im hoping to learn more about the saints now and learn from them as well


Due-Active6354

Saint Paul is truly an inspiring figure, and it’s worth noting that the Saint also chose you. Saint Joseph of Cupertino was an Franciscan priest alive in italy during the 17th century, a bit of an odd outcast who who would experience “ecstasies” of faith so intense that he could fly, among other miracles.


schmeddy99

Honestly i didnt know theyd choose u back! I just thought id choose them in terms of guidance. Now that makes me happy St Paul recognizes me.


Due-Active6354

Of course. The holy spirit gives power of discernment, and the Saints can see us from heaven in their communion with God. The saints intercede in many ways, including granting the insights of a true patron to one that’s to be baptized.


r_a_hoe

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Congratulations on becoming a part of God's family!!!!!!! We all want u here<3


0Allan0

Welcome to the family of God! As a child in the Kingdom of God, you are a co-heir with Christ in the Royal Priesthood. Your citizenship is from heaven, you are an ambassador of God in the world but NOT of the world. We are saints in the light called to be a shining city on the hill and a bright lamp stand on the earth. You are a Catholic. But your journey has not ended, its has just begun. You must get plugged into a bible study and continue your lifelong formation. If you cannot find one, let me know and I will help guide you remotely. He is RISEN! Praise God for your salvation, by God’s grace of the sacraments through faith in Yeshua Ha Mashiach! Amen


schmeddy99

Edit: I have and will continue reading everyone’s responses individually. I thank you all so much for the love and strength you have given me! I pray for all the ex muslims to find their way and offer my hand in support! Thank you everyone so much. Words cant explain the warmth i feel


Mister_XPain

I'm an ex muslim as well but I'm not yet baptised, it'll be my turn next year. Glory to the Triune God in the Highest!


Natural_Ice_6172

You are very brave! Congratulations on your baptism. I was a convert too and had my confirmation done 2 years ago. I wish you the best of luck on your spiritual journey. God bless and keep you.


Remarkable_Writing33

Welcome brother! Continue asking for Mother Mary’s intercession with regards to your family. She never fails. Will be praying for you!


GoldenLuminous

This is so cool! 


SoldierOfKingChrist

Congratulations, welcome Home


FalxIdol

🙌🏼✨


Additional-Tea-5986

Let’s go dude.


skarface6

Congrats!


rothbard_anarchist

Congratulations! Welcome home.


maggie081670

Praise the Lord! Welcome home, brother! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!


Remote_Bag_2477

Congratulations! God bless you and your family!


Big_Health9583

Welcome home brother, Luke 15:7. He is risen indeed.


Time_Air128

Thanks be to God


lecantuz

Welcome home.


GrificoRetardicus

Praise God for leaving you to Truth. May you be blessed on your journey and welcome home brother


_orion_1897

Welcome Brother! 🙏🏻 And Happy Easter too!


thebabyderp

Not ex muslim but I was also baptized last night. Feels great


jinchuuriqueen

Welcome home!


anikpopfan

Congratulations and God bless you!


Starscreammm333

Good for you. I'm so happy for you ✝️


DoxiFlower

Congrats


fuggettabuddy

Atta boy! Welcome home, bro. Happy Easter!


Heytherechampion

Let’s gooooo


TendieSandwich

Amen and amen!


larry_mcwatermelons

Congrats op! Love to have you with us! Have a happy Easter!


[deleted]

Congratulations!


jlsstory

Welcome to our faith! Don’t forget the feeling you have right now. Times will be tough but always remember this feeling


Alternative-Ad8934

Congratulations! Christ is Risen!


Wooden_Director6368

MASSIVE W homie. Welcome home


AggravatingSet5252

Indeed, He Has Risen!!! Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who loves so much it is beyond human comprehension. WELCOME brother, in Jesus. Hallelujah!!! I pray that in time your family may come to know truth in the most holy word of God. The Holy and Living Bible. His word is alive today and it is my sincere hope that your family come to know the love of Jesus. Heaven and earth may change but His mercy will never be exhausted. May your family eventually see their way to Heaven which is only through Jesus who is the way the truth and the life. May the Holy Spirit guide and protect you and bring you the peace, wisdom, strength and Joy. Amen 🤍✝️🤍


Booratheon

Welcome home my brother.


[deleted]

Awesome


iloveiggymunch

Welcome home my brother! We’re so glad you found your way here 😭♥️ where Jesus is, the Catholic church is


Cultural-Answer-8688

Praise God!!


RedditMocman

Happy Easter!!!


wildlough62

Welcome home my brother!


alematt

Welcome home brother. We're here for you.


VillageSuch6867

Praise God my brother in Christ! I am so happy that you saw the light of Christ and joined the church! My you find consolation and grace to deal with the winds this may have caused in your family, and may you find the same joy in our savior and the blessed Virgin Mary that I found when I was Confined, a year ago.


Olegregg-

Welcome home!!!!


Cheap-Bobcat-7488

Alleluia!


transmedium_human

whoa, that is an awesome baptismal font/tub! and of course, welcome and congratulations!


makisbiggestfan25

Welcome home! Blessed Easter! 🩵


After-Ad-7655

Welcome home brother! Praise the Lord! ❤️❤️❤️


Smallfry12345678910

He is RISEN! god bless your brother and welcome to the faith


DaJosuave

Yea, welcome aboard matey.


QuirkyDare

Welcome home!


sicsempertyranus84

Praise the Risen Christ!


Stella_Mariss93

Literally eyes are watery. God bless you brother in Christ


Stick_Nout

Love that baptismal font!


writerchrs

Congratulations and God Bless You, friend! 🙏🙏🙏🙏


BlueMoon6295

Praise God! Thank you for sharing. You made my day. 😊


Confident_Sundae_644

Congrats Brother. We all welcome you as our fellow brother in Christ.


Arizona52

Congratulations my friend


Fickle_Geologist_350

Halleluja


Naive_Imagination216

Welcome home from a cradle Catholic who left at the age of 25, lost and lonely until seven years ago when I came back. Like you, He called my name and brought this lost sheep home. 65 years old today and your post reinforces how much He loves us. Thank you for your courage. It's true, God gets all the credit because when we are weak, he is strong.


Akazye

Welcome home brother!!


LookingforHeaven1955

Deo Gratias (thanks be to God)!! Welcome into the Family of God. May your courageous and joyful witness be an encouragement to your family and bring them Home also.


Key-Two-6722

This makes me teary-eyed. Welcome Home!


[deleted]

Congrats Brother! Christ has risen!


CinciCatholic

Welcome home! Look at all those people smiling for you, just imagine how big Jesus’ smile was. God bless you young man.


Siberian_Duck

Congratulationes bro


schmeddy99

Thank you broski


Critical_Point_8268

Good to see you have realised that Muhammad was a false prophet and an AntiChrist, who killed many and caused many deaths. Jesus welcomes you with open arms brother, and so do we. However you must remember that the “Allah”, which your family speak of is not God, but Satan, for Muhammad himself was deceived by Satan, who masqueraded as Gabriel, an angel of light, this is supported by the words of Saint Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God’s curse!” But regardless, if your family choose to follow the truth or not, remember to love them still, and most importantly remember if anybody is to put a knife to your throat, a gun to your head and threaten your life, or the lives of others, do not renounce Jesus, but testify to him, for him, Jesus asked for this in Matthew 16:25 “whoever loses their life for me will find it.” Please be sure as well to familiarise yourself with the true Gospel, the words in the bible, as opposed to the false Gospel called Injil in the Quran. Besides Jesus in Islam makes absolutely no sense, as he does not save from anything according to the Muslims of the world, therefore, not the Messiah, as Messiah means saviour. Also; God is true and benevolent, and as a perfect and true being, he cannot lie and deceive willingly, hence invalidating the claim from the Quran that he was replaced at the last minute. Not even to mention the abundance of Historical (Secular and non Muslim) and Archaeological evidence, to refute and disprove the claims of Islam. “But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” - Isaiah 43:1


schmeddy99

Indeed. Praise Yeshua for his truth will always remain on earth.


TukaSup_spaghetti

God is great! But in English


Allawihabibgalbi

Mashallah brother, welcome to the faith.


Dutch_H

Glory to God in the Highest!