Testimonies
Fall 2010, St. Louis Catholic Church, Clarksville, MD
"Never in my whole life have I felt so much love and understanding."
"So many things that I already 'knew' finally clicked. A large amount of my spiritual knowledge went from being strictly intellectual to primarily personal. "
"Following Christ stretched my faith into a new direction. New prayer routine, new look to help interpret the Bible, new friends to help me on the journey."
"Increased boldness in sharing Christ with people and praying. The desire to spend time in the Word and just sharing the good news of Christ with people that God placed across my path."
"Made me more aware of a personal God who loves me and waits for my prayers. That being closer to God is a constant daily opportunity through a more active, conscious effort by me to see God's love and caring."
"Prayer has become a way of my life. I treasure my early mornings; praying now it calms my soul and opens my heart. Forgiving has been hard for me but I know I need to forgive before I can be forgiven. I am working on this every day."
"It was relieving and empowering to hear that it is not me I am fighting - that I'm not this enormous goof-up. There is something outside of me at work on me."
"I went from a non-practicing protestant Christian to joining RCIA in order to share in full communion with the Church. I have learned how to be both a follower and leader."
"The retreat especially opened my eyes to the fact that there is a powerful spiritual realm and just because you can't see it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I have been praying before I do anything even driving and going to work. It makes such a difference!"
"The World, Flesh and Devil talks were all so powerful. Renouncing spirits was also amazing. I felt such a peace and wholeness after participating in that. I've known Jesus my whole life and the retreat still had such a powerful impact on me."
"Forgiveness is a wonderful thing. It lightens my weary heart. I no longer have to carry this bag of bricks."
Winter 2010, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ellicott City, MD
"This course has helped me develop a deeper relationship with God. I can't wait for my daily prayer time."
"I am now more comfortable praying with a group. The Holy Spirit gave me the gift of courage to be more vocal with my prayer."
Fall 2009, Regional Young Adults, ChristLife, Ellicott City, MD
"Bottom line, I've praying more. I've been able to see Jesus more in my day, not just during prayer. Being a part of this has made me walk confident in my faith to share with others."
"It has changed my life, the first time and has reconvicted me! Praise God- prayer especially"
"My prayer life has grown exponentially, and I've become fully alive in my faith. Morning mass and the rosary are cornerstones of my life, and I'm able to witness to people like never before!"
"I have been so inspiring to other people in my life- really spreading the Lord's light"