Call To Continuing Conversion

This past Sunday, the Diocese of Salina celebrated the first of two Rite of Elections for the Catchumens and Candidates in the RCIA process. I had four individuals go from our parish communities and they were truly impressed by the ceremony. Even the guests who were there expressed that the ceremony was very beautiful. If you ever have a chance to attend the Rite of Election please do so. The ceremony is very impressive and it is a great way to show our prayerful support to those who are joining the Church at Easter Time. The cover of the program that was distributed for the Rite of Election read, "Rite of Election of Catechumens...Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates." Even though the individuals going through the RCIA process have special rites, we can also share in that call to continous conversion because we are on the journey of life and faith together. As I learned a long time ago, "Conversion is a life-long process." We are always growing in life and in faith. That is why I always encourage the Catholic faithful to attend a session because there is so much one can learn. I always find that with each class I learn a lot as well because the people are coming from different backgrounds and religious experiences. The RCIA is a great tool and I enjoy teaching the sessions and watching the people grow in the Catholic faith. Let us do what we can when the opportunities arise to grow in faith, holiness, and prayer because the call to continuing conversion is always there. God Bless You!!!