Brief Introduction

[Veritas23]

Peace and blessings to everyone here on the forum! I'm not very good at introductions, but I suppose I can but a little something down.

I'm a 20yr convert to the Catholic faith. I grew up in a non-religious household and by the time I hit my teen years, I was a decided atheist. I was baptised at 18, against my parents' wishes. I'm now a rising senior at a Catholic university and I'm majoring in Philosophy, minoring in Theology.

I don't know what else to put here. I'm trying to be conformed to Christ, but I struggle letting go of myself. I strive to love, but I often fail. I am a natural pessimist, although I try to at least be a 'hope-filled pessimist'. I complain a lot, even though I am quite content. I care a lot about what other peope think of me. I have a desire to please everyone. I over-react a lot of the times. I recognize that I have faults and I'm working on them. I accept myself for who I am, but I won't remain complacent on my call to be holy. I want to make a difference. I want to be a martyr and a Saint.

 

[Gabe]

Hi Veritas23 and welcome to CF.net!

 

[Veritas]

Hi Veritas23! I like the name! Thank you for the introductions

 

[Veritas23]

Thanks!

Hi Veritas23! I like the name! Thank you for the introductions

Ahh, so you're the one with my desired s/n. ;) Ah well.

 

[JoJo]

Hi Veritas23!

 

[Jon-Marc]

Welcome to the Christian Forums.

 

[Kelli]

Welcome!!!

Hum... you sound like another Christian Brother I know.

15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. 16 If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good. 17 But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. 19 For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. 20 Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.

21 I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. 22 For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. 24 O wretched man that I am! Romans 7:15-24

Recognize yourself in "Saint" Paul.

We are all sinners saved by grace. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

By grace you are savedâ€â€a gift from your Lord!

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 

[Blazin Bones]

Welcome to the site. We've grown fond of Veritas the original, so perhaps you;ll be a most interesting member as well.

 

[Carol Lowery]

Welcome Veritas in the name of Jesus. Sounds like Honey you've had quite a struggle with your faith. I guess that would be the hardest part, is giving up the self. Suffered the same roadblock, until one day our Lord grabbed ahold of me and showed me HIS version of me. And I got to say, until I became HIS version by surrendering myself unto HIM by the bounty/outpouring of HIS love, and accepting HIS offer of salvation. Honey that was the first time in my life, I began to love myself as HE loved me...cause I finally could, cause I liked me for the first time in my life. And afterwards I came to understand why I was so unhappy, because I was unhappy with myself and who I made myself be. Believe me, I wondered how I went all those years without Christ in my life, and the funny thing?, my life is so much more fun, and I can have as much as I want of that fun!!! The joys of Christ are just unlimited.

So welcome aboard Veritas #2, and I hope in Christ you enjoy fellowshipping with us here at CF. I'm sure there's some topic's here to peek your interest and possibly your spirit. Don't hesitate to ask for prayer, we're here to stand in the gap for you, and to show you the love of Christ. Look forward to getting to know you, and seeing you post.

GBU.........