Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Many people who are getting ready to be received into the Catholic Church face opposition and even hesitation, especially in the weeks and even days leading up to them becoming Catholic.

In Jennifer Bryson's case, that second guessing came on strongest just hours before the Easter Vigil was about to begin.

She shares the conflicting thoughts that were going through her head in that moment, as well as what helped her to re-focus her mind and heart so that she could be at peace about her decision to enter the Catholic Church.

More of Jennifer's story: chnetwork.org/signposts/how-an-atheist-professor-led-one-woman-to-faith-jennifer-bryson

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