• OCIA UPDATE

    This blog captures my personal reflections and experiences during my journey through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), culminating in my entrance into the Catholic Church during Easter of 2024. Through this process, I explored questions of faith, community, and purpose, documenting my thoughts as I deepened my understanding of Catholic teachings and traditions. While this blog remains as an archive of that transformative time, I no longer actively update it. However, I hope the content here continues to offer insights and encouragement to those who may be exploring their own faith journey.

    Thank you for visiting, and may your path be guided by grace and understanding, no matter which road you choose to take.

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  • Hi there. I'm Kayla, and I started OCIA in 2023.

    I’m using this small space on the Internet to write about the experience, and conversion of heart.

  • "There are no unanswered prayers... Lean on the Lord with all of your strength. Trust in the sovereignty of God. And love well, even when it is hard."

    The Reverend Dr. David McElrath

  • This might be uncomfortable...

    If you’re Catholic, you’ll probably disagree with some of my thought processes. If you're not Catholic, you'll probably disagree with some of my thought processes. I was raised in Southern California (Liberal environment), spent some time up North (50:50), and now live in the South (Conservative environment). I've been grappling with belief, faith, and the intersection of modern culture for seven years.

The Path to Rediscovery.
Kayla Wilson Kayla Wilson

The Path to Rediscovery.

The undertaking of a spiritual journey is seldom a linear path. For me, it was a long road filled with doubts, exploration, and ultimately, rediscovery. My recent conversion to Catholicism may have taken significant effort over the past eight months, but the roots of this transformation started in 2016, halfway across the world.

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Surprise: The final class.
Kayla Wilson Kayla Wilson

Surprise: The final class.

The past 39 weeks have paradoxically felt both overwhelmingly long and fast. It's strange how time can stretch and compress depending on where we stand in our journeys.

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Three Weekends Left.
Kayla Wilson Kayla Wilson

Three Weekends Left.

Through prayer, reflection, and communal worship, I am continuing to deepen my connection with Christ and my immediate community. My heart is open and ready to receive grace.

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37 Hours.
Kayla Wilson Kayla Wilson

37 Hours.

Questioning authority, burn out, and life support. I 10/10 recommend actively meeting with a mental health professional during conversion, which has helped me to process OCIA and join a new religious community.

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Fasting and Graduating.
Kayla Wilson Kayla Wilson

Fasting and Graduating.

As I've been pondering "what to abstain from" during this Lenten season, it has become clear that fasting within the direction of the Church is definitely something I should endeavor toward.

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Crunch Time.
Kayla Wilson Kayla Wilson

Crunch Time.

Something the Rector said that caught my attention was, " If people don't stay, you can't teach them to pray," and asked us to ponder: How will I contribute to the life of the Parish?

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Do not be afraid (to ask for insight). 
Kayla Wilson Kayla Wilson

Do not be afraid (to ask for insight). 

The only time I've ever felt safe and profoundly kept was eight years ago in the Hagia Sophia after acknowledging the call of Christ. I am praying for that same peace to find me once again as I continue to walk toward confirmation.

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