I was born Christian, but raised in a Roman Catholic Church. I did all the things I was supposed to do in the Catholic church. I was rebaptized at seven years old, did my confirmation, and Sunday school. I remember staring at the cross at my Lord and Savior looking at him. I could feel his eyes watching me, and in my own head as a child I thought he was speaking to me or perhaps he was. I felt a great connection with the church and sometimes still do. I still say the St. Michaels prayer when I feel bad things around me, and that prayer often saves me from the dark things I have encountered, not only in my dreams but in life. So here I am now.. I divorced in 2008, and moved back to Orlando, to be closer to my mother. I went to mass at a new Catholic Church, and felt happy. After my first mass at the Church, I spoke with the priest and confessed to him of my divorce. I was told that I would not be able to come, and that I shouldn't of took the communion that day. The priest also informed me that if I wanted to come back he would have to write to the Arch Diocese. I can't even begin to tell you the wave of nausea that hit me right in my gut. I was utterly heartbroken. Everything I had ever known and grew up to love was taken from me. I felt like a outcast. I never went back. I picked myself up and then tried other churches.. you name it.. Non denominational, Methodist, Baptist, etc. I didn't feel the same bond in the church I was accustomed to. I honestly see only few differences between Catholics and Christians. So who am I? I am christian with Catholic tendencies I guess you could say but definetly not confused on my beliefs, so please don't get it twisted. It was home for so long, you know? I go to a non denominational church every other Sunday, but don't feel the need to go all the time. My bond between my Lord and Savior is between him and I. I did again call another Catholic church today, but was told pretty much the same thing, that they would have to write to the Diocese in Orlando, I need a annulment and etc. I again cried today but more so of acceptance and the peace. The only home I need to be accepted in is through the Kingdom of Heaven. Thanks for letting me share. ~God Bless
