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From Agnosticism to Catholicism: My Conversion Story (Part One)
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- It was a suicidal friend who inadvertently initiated Matt Fradd’s spiritual journey when he was twelve years old. In this video, Matt shares the first part of that story, and relates many experiences you may have been through as well while trying to figure out the universe. Big questions, unresolved conundrums, and the search for something more than this life all lead up to Matt’s most compelling cliffhanger on his Ascension Presents channel to date. Stay tuned for the second part next week.
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I was atheist all my life, now I’m in my religious exploration and I think I’ve found in catholicism truth and love. Pray for me to find the right path🙏❤️
🙏🙏🙏
I will.
The Catholic church does not adhere to strict Biblical teaching. They put their man made traditions over the Word of God. Just know that. Read the New Testament of the WORD OF GOD beginning in John. They have a catechism which is their apolagetics which actually contradict the Bible. The Bible is all you need.
@@geedfaith you always hear the objections, yet never witness the proof.
@@henrylansing9734 I have no clue what you mean. IF you tel me, I'll reply.
I was from an agnostic family until my stepmother took me to mass. I didn’t care about it and just thought it was weird. Until very recently when the Holy Spirit presented itself to me and I first felt the love of the Lord. Now I want to be baptized. God bless
Fantastic!
Beautiful! "For many are called, but few are chosen." Matthew 22:14 Please continue to nourish the spirit by listening, reading, and watching materials/resources that will help you grow deeper in a personal relationship with our Lord. Best on your baptismal journey. God bless.
Jeremiah chapter 17: 9 says it all dont trust your own feelings
some people experiences the Holy Spirit, but I think that it is a kind of a feeling in emotion. it is important to believe in God, but I haven't felt the Holy Spirit though.
Have you attended any RCIA classes?
my 20 year agnostic desert journey had the following oasis's at the end of it, each leading me closer to the Wellspring of Eternal Life:
1.) Jordan Peterson
2.) Father Mike
Bishop Barron
(last two interchangeably)
3.) Ft. John Hollowell
To think I began as Dutch Reformed, then atheist, then agnostic for 2 decades, then ended up aCatholic?!
What a journey. What a destination!
Fr. John Hollowell... Free, high quality Catechism! :-)
Jordan Peterson never defends the position that Jesus was resurrected, or that God exists as a transcendent consciousness.
@@J3urkasaurAgreed, though I think JP offers an intellectual and obviously a psychological jumping off point for exploring the Bible and exploring religion, which may be a good place for people to begin, that can lead to Faith and towards a relationship with God. So I think he serves as a nice starting place, and if that gets you to listen to Father Mike and Bishop Barron and other Catholic speakers and TH-camrs, then maybe that's OK.
and he never said otherwise, my friend.
Welcome home!
I was catholic, then agnostic and I'm so thankful that I've found my path again. God is great. I love my catholic church and I love God above all.
I think God let us fall so that we can see and pursue the light of God.
Whenever I heard conversion stories, most of the time they always find God in their most difficult and scandalous part of their life.
Just like the life of Jesus, he gave us salvation in the road to Calvary.
Hi everyone, if you don't mind could please pray for me, I am going through a spiritual weak point right now. God bless you all!
Flurry Heart - will do!
Done. God bless you, Flurry Heart.
And what's your name, if you don't mind?
What would you imagine praying to accomplish? Isn't God's current plan already perfect, and not needing any human input?
Because God asks it of us, we need it, and it does in fact do good.
Does praying ever accomplish what you pray for or is it another kind of good?
Can’t WAIT for part two! I grew up a church-going Protestant. My whole family sang in the choir. Dad was a Sunday school teacher. After getting married, I became an agnostic. Fast forward - I’m 60 years old and last year at around this time, my husband and I started RCIA. Here we are, one year later, having done all of our sacraments. We are full-fledged Catholics! I LOVE the way the Catholic Church shows the way through REASON and FAITH.
I was a former Protestant , I enjoyed the teaching of the Gospel reading the Bible , fellowship, prayer, music....But while attending after time i noticed people continually knock against the Catholic Church....but it dawned on me ....i think this was the 1st Church.... (did research) eventually....left ......in the year 1999 started coming back & converted....got married and started to study and committ ...now 20 years on and going STRONG AMEN!!
Very good observation. Satan will not attack his own herd but will always divide the church of Christ.
Muslims had only two sects while Christianity had thousands and thousands of sects spreading around the globe.
I was considering Pantheism. I saw a video on the Shroud of Turin and saw all the Blood stains and scars of flagellation. Something MOVED in my heart. I was THINKING, "It must be Great to have a God who would love you that MUCH". Then I shed a tear. Then I felt I heard an answer in my heart:"You DO have a God that loves you THAT much". So much for Pantheism.
Ohhhh this is just beautiful ❤
I was part of WYD 1995 and only joined because of the free food for those who will be selected as group leaders. We got oriented and somehow I got excited that I will be joining English-speaking kids. But what changed the game was when I saw Blessed Saint Pope John Paul II and I saw him stared at me, yes at me, after running his "Pope mobile car" and broke the security. I didn't know what happened but for the next 15 minutes I was a 16-year old crying and sobbing girl at a corner even when the rest of the well-wishers who had lined waiting for him had gone back. My young heart then can only say that it was a look of love that someone cares. (I still get teary eyed each time I remember that moment.) Thank You, Lord, for the life-changing moment.
No wonder why John Paul II become a Saint so fast.
Your testimony is one of the reasons why.
Hey, Matt. Not sure if you'll take time to read this but we have parallel stories. I was a typical Filipino catholic who lost my way because of the lukewarmness of my family and a bunch of unanswered 'WHYs'. Eventually lost the faith and turned against everything I knew under the guise of still being a Catholic. Parents didnt know about it. So glad I took philosophy and christian civilization classes then found my way back to the Church.
#AskMattFradd
Beautiful story!
Sometimes people are hypocrites, but still you have to remember: people are bad and God is good.
You'll never find perfect Christians and I've learned to accept that as a fact instead of doubting if Christianity is real.
It was similar for me as well, I'm also from the Philippines and my Catholic family was almost non-practicing and wasn't really engaged in the Faith or the Church. My interest and background is history so I knew that Catholicism went back 2000 years unlike Protestantism and If I was going to be Christian, I would certainly be Catholic. But despite this, I just didn't feel it, I think I was agnostic. I would say I was Catholic and defended it as I would others, but I never felt it until recently tbh. I think if this is to be passed on properly, the Church, our school (Catholic), and our parents need to reaffirm and engage in it. And not be hypocritical Catholics, Catholics in name but does not follow any of it tenets like my family was/is. I can't blame either the Church or the school as they did what they could, but my family really failed in catechizing their children, even then, you can only fault them to a point, because we all grow up and have to own to our own failings not just blame our parents for everything.
There is reason for much rejoicing when someone returns to our Lord. So very happy for you and Andrew. God bless.
I cant wait for part 2
It's out! You didn't have to wait long
I'm looking forward to your resolution of this cliffhanger. Thank you for sharing your personal experience.
I was raised in a protestant "tradition". Even as a child, I knew these people were nuts That drove me to Atheism, which lead me to Buddhism, which lead me to Catholicism. It's a progression that makes absolute sense, if you think about it (and if you know anything about Buddhism). God really does work in mysterious and sometimes convoluted ways.
I'm a lapsed Catholic before and I'm encourage by some Protestant to go to their services or worship.
But I don't why I always says NO or rather reject them because I'm not that religious type of people.
I'm glad I did that because years later I find the truth and light in the Catholic Church.
So funny you talked about 24 and LOST. My husband and I are binge watching LOST with our youngest (20yr old daughter) because she always wanted to watch it but was 4 when it first aired!! It’s so much fun not having to wait a week between episodes. And because this conversion story is from last year, I can pop over to part 2 right now. 😊
G'day, mate! Thanks for sharing your life story. I myself lived in Melbourne, Victoria, from 1950 to 1963, and loved the Latin Masses celebrated in the parishes. I was brought up by the DeLaSalle School Brothers with the traditional catechism. This marked me for life.
I love hearing conversion stories.... can't wait..
jonin2288 meee too!
Talking about 'believing because it makes you feel good' reminded me of a time before I became Christian. I had a Catholic mom friend who I would see every day as we dropped our kids off at school. We'd spend time together but she never forced Christianity on me, just answered my questions gently. I so wanted to have her faith, to believe what she did and eventually she said "pray to the Holy Spirit for the gift of faith". I did - it wasn't instantaneous but eventually I attended RCIA and became Catholic. There was a point, I can't remember when, when I no longer doubted and trusted in Christ. To all those who say belief is a crutch I can attest to wanting to believe but knowing that I didn't, felt frustrated and lost. Asking for 'the gift of faith' and being transformed by the Holy Spirit was very real.
I need part 2 to share with my son..thank you hopefully it will be soon.God Bless you and four mom.She is a example for moms like st Monica.May the Holy Spirit continue guide you and your ministry.
as a 20+ year cop and paramedic, I was present when people took their last breath many many times. It's seldom peaceful like in the movies. I was brought up with zero religion and I had no solidly developed opinions on religion or God. I simply didn't know and being a young dude, I didn't think much about it. That being said, the things I witnessed shook me to the core and left me with no doubt whatsoever. I have no doubt that there is a hereafter. Still difficult to put some things into words.
What a cliffhanger, a week! Can't wait!!😊😊
The "a blanket makes me feel good" comment was hilarious! Thank you for sharing your story.
Knocked for a six... Cricket reference. We say that in South Africa too!! 😂Lovely video. Looking forward to the next episode!!
Thank you Matt! It's good timing for me to hear your conversion story. God bless you.
I’m waiting for the second part 😱😱🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thank you for sharing Matt! I’ve heard your story a few times at conference. What I also love is your thirst for knowledge and truth that led you to know more. Also thanks for sharing your mixed messages.
Thank you for your ministry and being open to sharing your story. Also THANK YOU for sharing covenant eyes. It took me 3 years but finally downloaded it and it’s made a huge difference.
I rode my bicycle across Aussie. Perth to Sydney to Brisbane. I went to confession in Sydney. When I got done the priest siad “where u from?” I said “u probably never heard of it, Santa Cruz CA.” The priest said “you’re right, I was stationed in San Francisco CA for 10yrs.”
'what an incredible journey you have Sir' it really leads your soul up-to this very moment in time you have shared this story God Bless us all amen praises be...... to Jesus Christ be the glory forever.🙏
Love to hear conversion story. Can't wait to hear the 2nd video. 👏🏻👌🏻
You are so funny Matt! I eagerly await Part 2 as well! Faith does not come to life until it is your own! Then it is on Fire!
Hi, Matt, my 18 year old son declared when he was 14 that he doesn't believe in God. We are a devout Catholic Family. It has been a struggle. Per a priests advice, I just started searching for videos from atheists to Catholic conversion stories. I found yours and am going to send this to him. Your story seems similar to his so I'm praying this might reach him. I ask for your prayers and if you have more detailed versions of your story. Thanks, Michele
Hi Michele, I might be able to help. Hopefully anyway! People have many reasons as to why they don’t follow God. Most atheists i find actually do want to be proven wrong. It’s the same pattern each time. I don’t know why your son isn’t a follower as the reason is different for each person but..I transitioned from agnostic to Christian a few years ago. I asked myself these things:
The first place to start would be to ask did Jesus exist? Yes, there are non Christian and Christian sources to suggest so. There is Josephus flavius who wrote about Jesus in the first century. Did Jesus die on the cross? Yes, the historical consensus confirms this according to scholars. It was 33-36 ad.
When people follow God, we are not following blindly but we are following Him based on the evidence that we can access today such as the example I just said. Of course the faith is not just about evidence and there are other aspects too but it is good to get ground before exploring further.
Now that we know He exists, what about His divinity? Is He who He said He is? One example is to look at scientific carbon dating. Yes, science helps a little. Jesus was historically born 1AD approx. according to scholars. There is a short passage in the bible you should read which was written in the 5th century bc respectively. This passage is part of the book of Isaiah. Scholars found a scroll in the Middle East which is the great Isaiah scroll. This is not the original isaiah scroll but it is in amazing condition and all the chapters are in tact. It is in Israel today in a museum. This particular scroll according to carbon dating and palaeography this scroll dates back 100 or 200 years before Jesus was born and has prophecies about Him. One prophecy in Isaiah describes His crucifixion and nature:
Isaiah 53:5
53 Who has believed our message
and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot,
and like a root out of dry ground.
He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him,
nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.
3 He was despised and rejected by mankind,
a man of suffering, and familiar with pain.
Like one from whom people hide their faces
he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.
4 Surely he took up our pain
and bore our suffering,
yet we considered him punished by God,
stricken by him, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
and by his wounds we are healed.
6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to our own way;
and the Lord has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
7 He was oppressed and afflicted,
yet he did not open his mouth;
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter,
and as a sheep before its shearers is silent,
so he did not open his mouth.
8 By oppression[a] and judgment he was taken away.
Yet who of his generation protested?
For he was cut off from the land of the living;
for the transgression of my people he was punished.[b]
9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked,
and with the rich in his death,
though he had done no violence,
nor was any deceit in his mouth.
10 Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer,
and though the Lord makes[c] his life an offering for sin,
he will see his offspring and prolong his days,
and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand.
11 After he has suffered,
he will see the light of life[d] and be satisfied[e];
by his knowledge[f] my righteous servant will justify many,
and he will bear their iniquities.
12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great,[g]
and he will divide the spoils with the strong,[h]
because he poured out his life unto death,
and was numbered with the transgressors.
For he bore the sin of many,
and made intercession for the transgressors.
Hope this helps!
Can’t wait for next week!
Great video Matt! Can’t wait for the next one!
This is the leap of faith an agnostic like myself had to take no matter how close I got with my mind.
Our faith then grows as what we saw as foolish begins to make sense having faith that god will reveal to us what we do not understand.
Thats what the kool-aid does to ya
World Youth Day Krakow, Poland is what I consider the best day of my life. It has been my only WYD. Such a shame that Pope Francis didn't do more, my mom had gone to 3 by the time she was 17...
I met literally hundreds of people that day... I high fived everyone that passed my plot/camp (who knows, I may have high-fived someone in this comments.
Such an awesome day, literally.
Hey, see you in Lisbon hopefully! :)
@@GallifreyanCator Rome in 2025.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story, and WELCOME!
This gives me hope! The young Matt who found church boring, sounds like my sons. I beg God to take hold of them.
Your conversion story is very uplifting.
For the first time, I groaned that I have to wait for the next ep.. this is really interesting. Worth the wait Thanks and God bless
Accckkkk! Anxiously awaiting part 2.
Interesting testimony. Thanks
Ah, my fellow Aussie! I relate to so much of this!!! The finding of the Mass to be boring and getting nothing out of it, the mixed messages, the thought that I was only Catholic because I'd been raised and conditioned to believe it, the eventual not being sure of Jesus anymore and having more of an agnostic mindset... and having a God experience "knock me for six"! I am back to pursuing the Christian faith, though am not a practising Catholic these days... buuuut I'm still learning and trying to keep an open mind :)
Good on ya, mate! ;)
The follow up had better be better for making us wait like this! I'm a big big fan of yours and Fr. Mike and all the youth Ministers of SEEK! Love love what you guys are doing. God bless you and continue to inspire you to teach the truth to a world that desperately needs it.
Ahhhhh! So frustrating! A whole week! 😩
So far, so good.
Matt, I wish you could talk to my son Nathan. Very similar upbringing, he hated going to mass, too. But he and his brother & sister were required to go every week. But then my husband decided he wanted a divorce. Then six years later, after remarrying, he died from a heart attack at the age of 46. That really screwed things up for all my kids, but Nate the most. He doesn't believe in God at all. He believes in a higher power, that's it! I pray for all my kids & grandkids everyday, but especially for Nate. He was born a year after I lost my first son, who only lived for 8 hours. So I named him, Nathan, which means, gift from God. So I tell him all the time, I got you from God and you're going back to God, because I have that much faith in God & he will transform your heart and mind! By the way, I love your videos, keep up the good work! God bless you!
Never stop praying. The prayer of a mother for her child is powerful. Just like St Monica to her son, St Augustine
Great job as always. Keep up the great evangelization
The catholic side of my family is a Harris as well, and my great-great grandmother was a super catholic from what I know but I obviously never met her. There was a large gap after the boomers of none-religion and I'm the most recent convert.
Four people don’t like cliffhangers. Haha! Can’t wait for the 2nd part.
Hey! I hear your podcast of pints with aquinas
This Cnadian hears , & knows He rejoices @ yr journey 2 him!
Amen, & I continue 2 pray 4All!
Be that little candle that lights the way 4 another... 2 the True Faith! 💖🙏🇨🇦
Looking forward to part 2 😊
Thank you for sharing this video. This reminds me painfully of when I got into an debate with someone online about this subject. But...with all said and done I will continue to pray for agnostics and atheists, that they may find the truth in the Catholic Church. God bless!
that was a bad tease, making us wait a week ha ha ha 💓 You reminded me of MY Baptist Grand Mother and I think many Baptists also do this, I found her saying the Rosary in the kitchen, she was listening to Rev. Billy Graham. I was a young teen at the time - I still found it uplifting. It still took me many years to finally learn about the prayers of our Church - Roman Catholicism . I understand your reluctance toward Christianity. It's there, why do anymore??? But, as you have shown in many of your video's, there is more to Jesus than a confession and Mass - of course Eucharist is OUR focus. Too many words, thanks so much for sharing. Waiting for the next episode. Thanks muchly 💓👍🙏✝😌
Your Baptist grandmother used to pray the rosary and you think many Baptists also did? I never heard that before.
Like your style, Matt!
Seriously, self, give Mattt Fradd $5 someday for that last remark. Seriously. "Lost" so true.
Thanks been fighting this for years back in forth always went back to catholic.... I just went back thanks be to our lord ....
Well isn't this the best cliff-hanger on TH-cam... I can't wait :D
24/06/2121. Matt a cradle Catholic like myself and also from the land of Oz. Thank you for your vlogs from now and then. Like many people I have had a bit of a wander from the truth from time to time. Can anyone EXPLAIN the Eucharistic miracles which have taken place all over the world? The Lanciano one is so unreal, still happening after more than 1000 years! They are inexplicable and point to a higher power more so than anything our scientists are capable of explaining, I have had a rugged life but never lost my faith, and these events, reinforce my beliefs along, with Our Lady of Guardelupe and the mystical writings of Maria Valtorta written in the 1940's.
You are funny.... first time listening to you. Will surely and anxiously wait for the follow up to this video. Darn it!
Gracias 🙏🏼 y bendiciones
Awwww come on, Fradd!! Spill the beans!
I love your sharing CHRIST YO THE WORLD!! ISN'T HE LOVABLE? AMEN PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR GIFT.
Can't wait for part 2. And thank you for sharing this first part of your conversion story. That story about your friend who was depressed, that is always sad to hear. Life is definitely not about going from distraction to distraction. Life has real meaning because we are children of God. He loves & wants the best for us. We all matter to him. I hope your friend is okay now.
God bless you, Matt.
Did the people who died in the recent hurricane matter to God?
@@tomandrews1429 Yes, they did.
Julie R If someone mattered to you, would you let them die a completely preventable death?
I see your question. Assuming when you shouldn't. If one is at the right place, right time.
It's not His perfect will for any of this to happen. We do live in a fallen world & terrible things will happen all the time.
Julie R If you answered my last question, I don't understand. Could God have stopped the hurricane or have saved the people that died? If so, why didn't he, if they matter so much to him?
I love your content! I am going to Watch more!
Love your story! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Haha, good one, Matt! I'll be waiting for the next installment.
Simple moment changes life for those who appreciate life. That was just WONDERFUL. You have a great attitude toward that experience yeah.
Do I really have to wait a week for the continuing story ? Looking forward to it
What he says in his beliefs matches with my feelings from being raised Catholic. I've been agnostic for 35 years. I do not know whether God exists, and I'm not afraid of the afterlife. I am trying to restudy the faith so I can live a better life now. If I find God or God finds me, then that's gravy.
I love that your being funny and entertaining has meaning 😀(story of finding God). And intriguing because you have a part 2. Thumbs up to your video 😊👍
Cant wait for the next chapter
Can't wait for next week
Sugardaddy in the clouds.. thanks, I needed a laugh.
aren't you clever. What would possess you to come on here and spew your bile? Maybe a hard look in the mirror is in order.
@@Donnybrook10 she was just quoting from the video, 2:20 ✌
I don't know if it was the accent or you're funny but I really enjoyed this. That was beautifully put.
Matt , so inspiring ....love and blessings from Sri Lanka
Truly inspiring
Ahhh!!! I can't wait a week! 😣
Life is meaningless if you think it is. It is one of those things where your perception directly shapes its existence. Create your own meaning in life and not expect it to fall from the sky into your laps.
Amen God bless you more.
St. Gennaro, St. Rosalia of Sicely and others
Looking forward to part 2
At 26 years old, I was best friends with St. Peter, the rock,at the gate, St. Francis of Assissi, St. Jeanne,who stArted the Little Sisters of the poor, St. Jude, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Edith Stein, among others.
Great video !
#askMattFradd can you make a video on modesty because a lot of times I feel lost just thinking what is it and what type of clothes are modest and what are not? Please be specific.
Modesty is less about clothing and more about attitude.
@@bigcreator2084 is that your own opinion?
Cliffhanger! Well done!
Thanks. Awesome
Fun fact: “Roma” IS a country town, in southern Queensland, named after Lady Roma Diamantina Bowen, wife of Queensland’s first Governor, George Bowen (1859 - 1864). Lady Bowen was a Countess, originally from the Ionian islands and descended from Venetians. (George Bowen was also Governor there.) Lady Bowen was a very good and charitable woman, setting up the first maternity hospitals in Brisbane.
I have a question to Matt Fradd, #AskMattFradd. I know that you have talked about attending the Byzantine Rite liturgy before in some of your media. I am just wondering what your thoughts on the Eastern Rites are? My girlfriend is Orthodox, she is part of the OCA here in the States, and we are currently discerning marriage, but I don't know how to approach planning our future life together. There are just so many big questions, like whether our children should be raised Catholic or Orthodox. This how situation has really been unsettling, because we are both devoted deeply to our faiths and have shared them together immensely, but both Church's want us to raise our kids in their Church. I don't know if you know how to handle this situation, but really anything would be helpful for us I guess.
Yes, I'd love to know how you have discovered the Byzantine rite #AskMattFradd !
Both are rites within the catholic religion. Maybe you should go to mass together alternating, marriage should be valid in both churches, the wife should choose the parish, and your children could go to a roman catholic school that are more common while being baptized, confirmed and have their communnion in the orthodox raite, maybe?
Well kinda… I know the Catholic Church considers all Orthodox rites to be valid, even if they aren't the best form of the sacraments, but the Orthodox Church doesn't really believe that Catholic sacraments are valid. For example, we could get married in an Orthodox church and have that marriage be valid, but we could not get married in a Catholic Church and have it be recognized as an actual marriage in both. Its the same with the other sacraments, so I think we should have our kids baptized, chrismated, and have communion in the Orthodox Church. The problem is that I don't know if it will be easy for me to teach my kids about a faith that I don't really believe in. For example, the Orthodox Church has a completely different view about original sin, and I would have to teach my kids a view that I would disagree with. It kinda leaves a tangled mess of beliefs and traditions...
Hi Matt nice to hear another aussie on youtube!
I can't believe you left us on a cliffhanger.. Shane on you. Lol
Please dont make this a habit these kind of stop halfway type of videos. I am not sure why you stopped, it was interesting and worth continuing.
Love this guy
Love the speed and pepper of your Aussie "accent"! How long before Part 2? Oh, never mind. Just don't
let the air out yer tires, eh! About "prayer" -I'm 74, born durning end of WW II -in all of my "spiritual reading",
St.Teresa of Avila's description of MENTAL prayer (..it all begins with our MIND) remains with me forever.
I'm going to put emphases in her description, so's y'al can think more deeply about it: "(Mental)
prayer is nothing other than (#1) AN INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP, (#2) a FREQUENT CONVERSATION with (#3) H I M
(#4) BY Whom (#5) I K N O W M Y S E L F T O B E L-O-V-E-D (!!!!!). That's it. Hope this helps. Prairie Grandpa from
Alberta, Canada.
Hi! I just subscribed to this channel and you were my 1st video. Like you I was raised Catholic and then it kind of got away from me. As an adult i want so badly to return to church but I am finding it difficult and sometimes I dont have motivation. I am hoping that maybe one of your videos will speak to the process of returning to the church and how that went for you.
that cliff hanger tho wowww
LOVE IT
#AskMattFradd I had posted this question before, but forgot to add the hashtag part. Sometimes I hear yourefer to humans as animals. If God made us in his image and he is not an animal, why would we be animals?
#askmattfradd in part 2 could you elaborate on how you chose the Eastern Rite? I'm in the Latin Rite myself but would love to hear your personal journey of that decision! Thank you for all your videos and podcasts.
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT!! PRAISE GOD FOR RETURING TO JESUS HE LOVES YON & US TOO. YHANK YOU FOR JESUS USES YOU FOR SPREAD JESUS YO THE WORLD. AMEN AMEN!!
God Bless you ❤️🙏
so Matt I weven know St. Matthew the first. No one cAres. He grew up in the Lehigh Valley and he was in the same grade as my niece. They were best friends but anyway he still is a best friend of her and her husband. I mean St. Michael the ArchAngel would allow me to marry too if and only if the man understood my situation,not the rest of the worlds situation.