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New domain.

Hi all,I now have my own domain! Very exciting. You can follow my blog at www.katherinelt.com.:)

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My story.

First, I have to say that writing to an actual audience is surreal. Before I called Catholic Answers, my father was my lone follower. Love you, Dad.Now, without further ado, here is my conversion...

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Why Catholic?

Ladies and gents,I have seriously started and not finished about three different posts now, mostly because I hardly know where to begin. I'm quite the perfectionist, and I find it difficult to complete...

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Part One: Accountability for sin.

Bonjour, mes amis!So begins the Why I Am a Catholic mini-series. That sounds like something that should be on PBS. Anyway...Again, I have to emphasize that I am not here to judge or point fingers at...

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A little something.

Here's a little something to lighten up my last post a bit:I was recently speaking with a priest, and he said to me, "God wants us to be in heaven more than we want to be in heaven."Those might be some...

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Postpone.

As you all know, I'm a college student, and my second-to-last semester is wrapping up in three weeks. Given the amount of time and research I plan to dedicate to my upcoming posts, I will need to...

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Favorite.

"I raise my eyes toward the mountains. From whence shall come my help? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth." -Psalms 120:1-2.Be blessed.:)

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A thought.

I would like to address something that I have been thinking about: I definitely do not mean for my blog to be closed to people who believe in other religions, or even no religion at all. I mostly focus...

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Tangent.

Here's a fun fact about me: I really like grammar. Weird? Yes. I know my blog is about how much I love being a Catholic, but this is too good not to share.I must admit that I occasionally break some of...

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Adoration.

So, I was trying to make my favorite tea in the world (creme brulee flavored black tea...yes, please), and I burned my left pointer finger on the tea kettle. Typing sans a pointer finger is proving to...

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Rhetoric.

God has no use for fancy rhetoric.In prayer, I often catch myself trying to come up with compelling reasons as to why I need something. I think of strong and emotive words to really let God know that I...

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History.

History points straight to the Catholic Church. Every time I do research, I'm amazed at how plainly and simply the Truth is stated for us; I can't believe I never actually sat down and read history...

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Crosses.

We all have them. Jesus had help carrying His, and He wants to help us carry ours. "Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and...

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Jesus.

I once heard somebody say that in Jesus' time, people had a hard time believing He was God; in our time, we have a hard time believing He was man.The latter is often true for me. While meditating on...

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Finals.

Patron Saints of studies, academics, or exam taking, anyone? I could use a little extra intercession from some holy men and women this week.Here's to my sanity.Be blessed.:)

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Solid.

You never realize how strong your Catholic Faith is until it's tested.People will try to shake you. They will tell you that you're an idolator, a cannibal, and an unbeliever. They will call the Sacred...

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Listen.

I find that the world makes so much noise, constantly screaming in my ears. It is so hard to hear God's voice at times. But keep listening, and you will hear Him. He cares for you.Pray for me, and I...

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Change of direction.

I have been thinking a lot about my blog and what exactly it is that I am trying to convey. When I began, I had this unrealistic idea that I would become an overnight apologist. I thought that if I...

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Love.

God knows the desires of our hearts. Fall in love with Jesus Christ, and He will make your life beautiful. Happy Sunday!Be blessed.:)"He that findeth his life, shall lose it: and he that shall lose his...

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Modesty.

Ladies (gentlemen, you may read, too, of course!),Our society has fooled us into believing that the more skin we show, the more we are worth. These past few months, I have realized that this is just...

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Beautiful.

I just finished reading How To Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul by Jason and Crystalina Evert, and it was fantastic. I highly recommend it to single women of all ages!At this point in my...

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Oh, hey!I haven't abandoned my blog, I promise! I'm interning as an events coordinator this summer, and it's keeping me pretty busy. I do have a few works in progress for upcoming posts, so stay...

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Would you mind?

I am in need of some prayers. If you don't mind, I would really appreciate a quick prayer!Be blessed.:)UPDATE: Prayer=answered!! Praise Our Lord. Thanks so much to all who prayed. 

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About that...

A good friend so kindly informed me that I have not posted anything in a long time. I know, I know. I'm sorry! I'm having writer's block. Any suggestions?Be blessed.:)

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Hiatus.

I'm taking a break from the blog world. I promise I'll be back someday.Be blessed.:)

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