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What I Discovered About the Catholic Church That Changed My Life

What could lead a lifelong Evangelical Christian to become Catholic? For Jackie, the journey from the altar call to the altar rail wasn’t about abandoning her love for Jesus, rejecting Scripture, or walking away from everything she had believed. It was about discovering that God was calling her deeper.

• John 6:35–58 — Jesus identifies Himself as the Bread of Life and speaks of eating His flesh and drinking His blood.

• Matthew 16:18–19 — Jesus establishes His Church and gives Peter the keys of the Kingdom.

• Matthew 26:26–28 — At the Last Supper, Jesus says, “This is my body” and “This is my blood.”

• Luke 24:30–35 — The disciples recognize Jesus in the breaking of the bread.

• 1 Corinthians 10:16–17 — Paul describes participation in the Body and Blood of Christ.

• 1 Corinthians 11:23–29 — Paul teaches about receiving the Lord’s Body and Blood.

• 2 Thessalonians 2:15 — Christians are told to hold fast to the traditions they were taught.

• Revelation 6:9 — John sees an altar in the heavenly vision.

• CCC 74–100 — Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture

• CCC 748–945 — The Church

• CCC 1322–1419 — The Eucharist • CCC 1345–1355 — The celebration of the Eucharist

• CCC 1373–1381 — Christ’s presence in the Eucharist

• CCC 1382–1405 — The Paschal Banquet

• CCC 1422–1498 — Reconciliation and Confession

• The Holy Bible

• Catechism of the Catholic Church

• Writings of the Early Church Fathers

• St. Ignatius of Antioch on the Eucharist and the Church