EWF, you and I have often disagreed on the BB but I have grown to respect your opinions and look forward to your posts. I'm no expert on the Christian Faith, but after growing up as a Baptist, I studied and prayed for years before being welcomed into The Catholic Church. The history of the Catholic Church and it's connection to the Apostles and our Lord Jesus was so appealing to me...I felt like I was finally spiritually home . I realized that there were imperfect people in the Church, of which I was definitely one, but the Church as a whole was such a holy place, a refuge where all of us sinners could find the love and blessings of God. I felt so connected to the Lord especially during prayer and The Eucharist. I've seen a lot of things lately that really concern me about the Church, but I believe scripture when it says: 'The gates of hell will not prevail against the Church'. The current Pope seems off track, but Jesus is still in control, so I can only pray His will be done.