"Where the bishop is, there is the Church"

said Saint Ignatius. And I add, where the Church is, there is Christ, for He and His Bride, the Church, are One, and where Christ is, is heaven our final hope and Home. But until we hopefully arrive there, Jesus gave us Holy Mother Church, the pillar and bulwark of Truth, our refuge, our teacher. At Mass is where Heaven and earth embrace. Where Heaven kisses earth and the Church Triumphant mingles with the Church militant, still fighting the battles below. Resplendent in the sunshine of Rome she stands as a strong, faithful Mother, ready to welcome all her children, those who've stayed and those who've strayed in their lives. She is full of saints and sinners, princes and paupers, barons and beggars, but she has never been dealt a 'death blow.' The gates of Hell have not nor will they prevail against her. She still stands unchanging in matters of faith and morals, after 2009 years. No other church or religion has done that. None.

I'm overwhelmed at the gift of being wrapped in her arms. I will never leave her again. She longs for us all to be one. If you've ever had a curiosity about the Catholic Church/or would like to seriously pursue what it is the Church believes and teaches (not what you've heard from misinformed, though well-meanging souls) then why not just ask? You know, the Lord works in mysterious ways, and if the Holy Spirit has led you here, to this blog, then keep on asking, seeking, knocking. Check out more blogs, more websites and let the Holy Spirit lead you into all Truth...for that is his 'job,' to lead us into all Truth. Only One Church has ever proclaimed to be the bastion of the fullness of Truth. Either it is, or it isn't. Either Christ is a liar, a lunatic or the Lord. He's nudging you if you're seriously seeking to 'know.' Be not afraid to ask, seek and knock. God bless you on your journey.

Peace of Christ.