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As an officer in the Salvation Army, Matt Sheils did not believe in any kind of sacraments akin to the way that many other denominations do; his tradition emphasized the reality that every believer was a sacrament, a visibie sign of Christ to the world, and so he didn't observe things like Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Matt shares how his study of Scripture and Christian history, as well as his reflections on the nature of what it means to be a human being, helped him come to appreciate the sacramental life of the Church for what it truly is: a participation in visible, tangible, means of grace that Jesus himself instituted to bring us closer to Him.
More of Matt's story: chnetwork.org/journey-home/matt-and-rachel-sheils-former-salvation-army-officers
The Coming Home Network was established to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic.
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As an officer in the Salvation Army, Matt Sheils did not believe in any kind of sacraments akin to the way that many other denominations do; his tradition emphasized the reality that every believer was a sacrament, a visibie sign of Christ to the world, and so he didn't observe things like Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Matt shares how his study of Scripture and Christian history, as well as his reflections on the nature of what it means to be a human being, helped him come to appreciate the sacramental life of the Church for what it truly is: a participation in visible, tangible, means of grace that Jesus himself instituted to bring us closer to Him.
More of Matt's story: chnetwork.org/journey-home/matt-and-rachel-sheils-former-salvation-army-officers
The Coming Home Network was established to help inquiring clergy and laity of various faiths -- or even no faith at all -- with fellowship, resources, and encouragement as they explore the possibility of becoming Catholic.
Find out more about our work: chnetwork.org
Join our FREE Online Community: community.chnetwork.org
Facebook: facebook.com/CHNetwork
Twitter: twitter.com/chnetwork
Instagram: instagram.com/cominghomenetwork
Support our mission: chnetwork.org/compass
