Essentially, being Catholic is a heavenly gift intended to allow us to become fully human, fully alive, and fully invested with the beauty of our awesome God!
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" Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid to welcome Christ and accept his power... Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ. " - Pope John Paul II