Come Home this Lent: A Call to Catholics Who Have Strayed from the Church

For Catholics who have drifted away from the Church, Lent is a time to return home. It is a time of reflection and renewal, a time to rekindle one’s faith and reconnect with the Church. If you are one of these Catholics, this post is for you.

Lent is a season of repentance and forgiveness. It is a time when Catholics are called to turn away from sin and to embrace the love and mercy of God. For those who have drifted away from the Church, this can be a difficult task. It can be tempting to feel that you have strayed too far from God’s mercy, that you are no longer welcome in the Church. But this is simply not true.

The Catholic Church is a community of love and acceptance. It is a place where all are welcome, regardless of their past or present circumstances. If you have been away from the Church for a long time, it can be daunting to think about returning. But know that you are not alone. Many Catholics have found their way back to the Church, and you can too.

This Lent, we invite you to come home. Take some time to reflect on your spiritual journey, and to consider the role that the Church has played in your life. Take some time to pray, to meditate, and to ask for God’s guidance. Seek out a local parish or Catholic community, and reach out to someone who can help guide you on your journey back to the Church.

The Church has many resources available to help you on your journey. From confession and reconciliation to spiritual direction and support groups, there are many ways to re-engage with the Catholic faith. The important thing is to take that first step, to reach out and ask for help.

Returning to the Church can be a transformative experience. It can be a time of healing and renewal, a time to reconnect with your faith and with the community of believers. This Lent, we invite you to come home, to rediscover the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith, and to embrace the love and mercy of God.