My journey to baptism

The helplessness I had felt at my father’s death resurfaced after my mother’s passing and I felt like my heart was broken in many pieces. I knew that spiritually, I needed more in my life. I kept talking to Jesus.

The RCIA journey made me look deep within myself I came to understand that Christ is always here for me; that he is all I need. Through Lectio Divina I shed the layers of discontent. I faced head on all the issues I had avoided dealing with. I felt like I was going through a cleansing and I became stronger.

The day of my baptism was surreal.  During the Ephphatha Rite I felt such an outpouring of love that it overwhelmed me. I felt Christ’s unconditional love and his mercy. I felt that he had mended my heart. I was reconciled to my Lord. As I was baptised I felt free. I was ecstatic. I felt so light like I could fly!

I thank God that I heeded his call for a new life with him. I pray that I can now live the life he wants.  – Katheleena Brereton, Holy Cross, Princes Town