Congratulations Scott: I am happy for you.How awesome for you to have a dream fulfilled. Peaceful and Blessed Lent to you and yours.

Ave Maria +++

Afterward, there was a reception where Jason and I met the Bishop of Allentowm, John Barres, who asked Jason how he ventured on this journey. Jason said he was called of God, and he wanted to come into all that God had for him. The bishop blessed both of us and I fulfilled a longtime personal desire when I took the bishops hand and kissed his ring. I wanted to honor the office of the apostles and God granted my heart's desire. Deo gratias.

Bishop (to the assembly): And now I speak to you, my brothers and sisters in this assembly: Are you ready to support the testimony expressed about these candidates and include them in your prayer and affection as we move toward Easter?
All: We are.
Bishop: My dear candidates, the Church recognizes your desire to be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and to have a place at Christ's Eucharistic table. Join with us this Lent in a spirit of repentance. Hear the Lord's call to conversion and be faithful to your baptismal covenant.
Candidates: Thanks be to God.

Last night at the cathedral, the catechumens celebrated the Rite of Election and candidates celebrated the Call to Continuing Conversion. This year I sponsored a candidate, Jason, who had been baptized and then desired to come into the fullness of the Catholic Church. Here are some of the words of the celebration:
Bishop: The Christian life and the demands that flow from the sacraments cannot be taken lightly. Therefore, before granting these candidates their request to share fully in the Church's sacraments, it is important that the Church hear the testimony of their sponsors about their readiness.
Have they faithfully listened to the apostles' instruction proclaimed by the Church?
Sponsors: They have.

nice videos

Where is my Scott??

You re very welcome!
That is from one of my healthy cookbook collection.

ocados and VOO? Wow! What could be more heart-healthy than that?
You may try this salad: Avocado + cherry tomatoes + baby spinach. All you need is lime juice, honey and a pinch of salt as dressing.

May the Gracious Lady guide and protect you for you always.
Beautiful video!

My dear Scott and Teresa: First Congratulations to the Champion and best wishes to you Ms. T you are doing what I said when your Dad and I became friends. God bless you. Well Scott I am leaving YT but I have deleted most of my comments, but deliberately left one (N) who had so many channels, and YT closed her down. Pagan,etc., but was going after special friends of mine, sut God bless them they sent me pms and protected me, and were true loyal Catholic/Christian friends. I have had poetry sent to me, and on one more convert God willing this Easter! All glory and honor to OUR LORD JESUS, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO INSPIRED ME TEACHING THE DOCTRINE, COMMANDMENTS, SACRAMENTS, YOU KNOW IT ALL, AND PRAISE GOD YOUR RETURNING TO THE CHURCH, YOU ARE AND HAVE BEEN AN AWESOME FRIEND!!

Scott may God bless you my dear friend, and you continue the Gospel of our beloved ROMAN CATHOLIC APOSTLIC CHURCH. Our church is under attack and our country.
Pax Christi +++
Ave Maria +++

Hope you have a spiritually fruitful Lenten Season. :D God Bless