Wow love your testimony! I’m a 19 year old girl and i was such a different person before he changed me a couple months ago. Now he’s my full focus. I was raised Catholic and I’ve always gone to church my mom had always prayed the rosary to me even to put me to sleep when I was smaller and even today we do it every night. I felt that same way when I realized who he was I fell in love with God. I had an encounter with Jesus himself as I was praying a couple months ago I think in April. It was so overwhelming it was just so out of this world it’s just so overwhelming I was crying and crying of joy and praising him. Before this had happened I was sinning and doing whatever I wanted and just going with what others were doing. I had always thought it was just rules and didn’t want to fully follow the “rules” of the church. And before that night that I had the encounter with Christ I had been for over a year starting to pray every night for over a year after my confirmation. But I had started this year praying every morning before getting up and before going to bed and one rosary before bed with my family. Ever since that encounter it all made sense. I no longer wanted to sin, I instantly surrendered to Jesus. Now it’s been months since then and I read the Bible everyday, I’m learning more and more everyday by reading the catechism of the Catholic Church and reading on saints and just watching accession presents and gabiafterhours channels. Ive has many more things happen with dreams, visions and whispers from God. I pray personal prayer 2-3 times a day and now the rosary 3 times by myself throughout the day and one rosary with all of my family. I feel even God is calling me to consecrated life. it’s amazing what God does. He is amazing and deserves all praise and more. Thanks for these videos, I love your videos! God bless you and all who read this! ❤️

@judylagarde9038

4 жыл бұрын

💗😇💗

@glozano1967

4 жыл бұрын

💖👍🏻

@maryweisenbacher1034

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful testimony... Thank you!

@lukebrasting5108

4 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you're experiencing God's grace. I think they're called consolations, and God gives them to people who are new converts or wanting a deeper relationship with Him. It's kind of like a spiritual high but like any high it doesn't last forever. God grants the consolations to let you know that He's there and to draw you closer to Him. But there comes a time when He pulls away to see if you will stand on your own and still pursue Him. Fr. Mike talks about this in his spiritual dryness and finding God in the darkness videos. Just remember not to feel discourage and fall away when the good feeling, the spiritual high, stops though. Keep pressing forward.

@haileycallahan23

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Kind of similar to mine!

Heather, I just wanted to let you know that your ministry has made such a huge difference in my life. You have inspired me to follow my faith with more enthusiasm. Thank you.

@nariko47

4 жыл бұрын

I echo this! Nicely said Angie 🙌

@rhwinner

4 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@mlolvera91

2 жыл бұрын

Same 😭😭

@edmundphillips7038

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome it was as if you took the words out of my mouth, if you have as much enthusiasm as Heather has given me, we would make great Catholic practicing and Rosary buddies.

Im catholic from France, and single, i would love to marry a lady like you... They are rare in these times, in western Europe. Ladys like you are a gift from god. God bless you my sister.

@joseoliveamirtham9147

3 жыл бұрын

Have this thought in your prayer and rosary everyday.. God who hears this will definitely give what you want.

@soff9128

3 жыл бұрын

I have a good friend in México, she is catholic ,very nice lady

@martharinebiseko1457

2 жыл бұрын

St. Jose Marie, St. Pope John Paul 11 and St. Anthony of Padua intercede for you

Heather, you radiate a beautiful and Holy Christian soul. God has blessed you and your family abundantly.

I love hearing other people's testimony as well. Seeing own God moves in different people's lives is so amazing.

@lidiabarahona2154

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful testimony God bless you and your family

Please pray for me and my husband ..it's my husband's birthday today 16th July. Feast of our lady of Carmel 😊

@carolinav6430

4 жыл бұрын

Today is July 15th 🤔

@creyvlogs2957

4 жыл бұрын

@@carolinav6430 I am from India. Here it's 0:00 exactly 16th July 😊

@carolinav6430

4 жыл бұрын

@@creyvlogs2957 After I wrote that I thought to myself " maybe she lives out of the states" Happy Birthday to your husband!!! Many blessings

@MaryScarpati

4 жыл бұрын

Praying for him! 💜

@creyvlogs2957

4 жыл бұрын

@@MaryScarpati Thank you 😊 God bless

There was a reason it took you 3 years to share your testimony. I needed to hear this today. Thank you so much for sharing. God our Father loves us so much!

What an interesting idea and topic to share! I truly always thought this “sharing your testimony” was something that only Protestants did. Never occurred to me to share in this way. I absolutely loved hearing your story ♥️ and you’ve inspired me once again! Thank you Heather for your beautiful witness and love of our Lord!! Pax Christi ~ Deena

@ACatholicMomsLife

4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to hear your story!!!

"Heather I am your father" Ooh gave me chills. 💜

Just hearing your testimony I can tell how sweet you are. You were very bold to share such a vulnerable part of your life on KZread and I say kudos to you! I'm not Catholic but this popped up on my suggestions. I've never heard of a Catholic testimony but my best friend has shared with me her testimony of coming out of Catholicism (that's the most I've ever heard about Catholicism). May the Lord God, the One who is Faithful and True, our Lord Jesus Christ continue to give you the boldness, wisdom and encouragement needed to be spread the good news and be apart of the Great Commission. This prayer is for all who want it. May God bless you and Jesus loves you! 🥰✝︎

Heather I just started watching your videos within the last week or so. I'm the mother of 4 grown children. You are such an inspiration. Truly. I'm in my late 50's and I'm making every attempt to grow in my own Catholic faith. You are showing such discipleship. If you ever have days where you feel discouraged by any negative feedback (which is unimaginable to me), know......that you have changed and inspired many lives with the generous sharing of your faith. Blessings to you as you continue your faith journey.

"God created me to love me" Wow. Powerful and beautiful!

Thank you Heather. You're about the cutest thing ever. I am where you are before you went on your retreat. I struggle. A lot. My father was/is very abusive emotionally. I was always told I was not good enough, I wasn't wanted and other horrible things. My brother was also very nasty to me growing up (I suppose he learned it from my dad.) My ex left me for another woman. Through my life, men have abused and/or left me. I just have no positive male role models and that makes it so difficult to think of God as a "loving Father that sees me as worthy." I just cannot comprehend that. I want to and I try to, but I have not succeeded yet and I'm 46. I am so happy that you have that relationship with God. I can see it on your face. What a blessing! I hold out hope to have that someday as well. God bless.

@ahermosodem

4 жыл бұрын

dont worry, God will never give up with you, your story or any painful experience. Keep going open and at some point you will be ready to love and see it. You will become the deserved woman for the 3 trinity!!! not only the father!! God will be your father, Jesus your lover and he Holy spirit the beauty peace and leading. Once you will discover this, you wont need any man, cause He will fulfill all!! Is so beautiful the healing process! And all will come added: could be your man!! I truly thought it was not for me and... He did it. In His perfect time!! God time is not ours... So everything will come added for you!! sorry for my writing, Im spanish!! just do this little prayer every day: Let me know your love to me and open my heart to hear it. I feel not loved or deserved, heal me ❤️ I will pray for you!! The best is comming be happy for that!!!

@footstepsthroughhistory

4 жыл бұрын

@Teresa Mary Thank you for your kind words. I'm sad that you can relate. I am in the middle of a 54 day Rosary novena right now! I do think God is putting people and books and videos in my space (Heather's channel and others) to help and guide me. I hope that I can have the peace and conviction that Heather does some day. I'm trying. All my best to you, as well, in your journey!

@footstepsthroughhistory

4 жыл бұрын

@@ahermosodem Thank you for your kind words. I'm open and ready to see God's love. I will pray the prayer you suggested. :)

@maryweisenbacher1034

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Catholic Historian, I don't know about you but when I hear the testimony of a beautiful soul such as Heather who had a Kind and faithful mother to model after, it leaves me wondering why certain people had been made to endure in cruel and miserable circumstances. Unfortunately, those wounds let me into sin and I allowed my sins to separate me from our loving God. Misery followed misery! My entire life, my faith was weak and I never knew I had a perfect mother just waiting for me to let her in. By chance I returned to the church in February of this year through a couple of good priests in my parish. I developed a strong devotion to Mary through the Rosary. Almost immediately she started working in my life- both temporally and spiritually. It was Mary who led me to our Father. If you let her she will do the same for you. She is listening. Love her and she will take you by the hand. Through her intersession, I have learned of the great gift and virtue of suffering when offered up with purity. Please pray the Rosary daily- it is a most efficacious healing poltice for your soul. I pray for you!

@chestertonacademyofsacrame2107

4 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your pain and can relate some based on my own life. In my case, my pain and wounds led me to the encounter with Christ that I needed to be healed. But before this, at my bottom, I had begun praying the rosary, and I believe it was through the intercession of our Blessed Mother, that I was able to find peace despite those in my life who have wounded me. If you don't yet pray the rosary, maybe start there. Pray every day and ask the Blessed Mother to guide you to the relationship with God that your heart desires.

I’m so glad you made this video. This message was for me, for sure. My daughters about to be 4 and her dad and I are in the middle of a divorce and I’m heartbroken for her, but if she turns out to be half the woman you are she’ll be amazing! I wish everyone would understand the sacrament of marriage as God intends.

Please pray for my spiritual life. So difficult to resist these temptations🙏

Heather, your words are authentic and true! I admire your purity of heart and zeal for our Catholic faith. Thank you for your witness! ❤️

I could listen to you all day. May God bless you and your family.

@edmundphillips7038

2 жыл бұрын

awesome i do listen to her all day rosarys, chaplets, and educational Catholic devotions .

How beautiful Heather. Thank you for sharing. How did your mom reconcile her divorce and remarriage with her Catholicism? Did that affect you? Some of my family’s choices, especially around living together before marriage and divorce, affected my faith and still create tension in my interactions with them, ...especially in my ability to share my depth of faith and Love for God and our Church. Love you!! You’ve helped me grow in faith. God bless.

Thanks for sharing ☺️ I can relate in some way... I converted to Catholicism 7-8 years ago and it was the best decision I ever made in my life.

@afro599

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome God bless you 🙏

@heartofaworshiper4264

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, Deus vult! 🇻🇦☝🏼❤️

Listening to your testimony right now it has been a providencial blessing. I just was speaking to my husband how much I need my mother’s approval and I don’t seem to ever fully receive it. Thank you Lord

Am from India and i love ur faith in God.May god bless you

Jesus loves you and me more than anyone else!

Thank you for sharing your story. I understand what it is like to come from a broken family too, not having a father-figure, and feeling like I was not enough and not measuring up. I remember when I also went on a retreat, but, in college and learned for the first time that Jesus was present in the Eucharist during adoration and experiencing the love of a father. It was an experience I won't forget. It changed my life too. I just felt God tell me that I love you and I loved you even when you felt so much pain and brokenness within you. I still struggle with my worth and feeling like I don't measure up sometimes, but I am starting to realize that I already am enough and I don't have to strive or keep trying to define myself and my worth by what I do or don't do because I am already loved. You are really inspiring. I really look up to you as a Godly woman and I want to be like this one day. God Bless:)

It is nice to hear your testimony. God is good. It's not worth living for ourselves. We have to live for God and find contentment. Yes, He is our father.

Wow this was a touching testimony Heather and it came at the right time for me. I feel not good enough and regret past sins I committed...but I know that if you are truly sorry God wants you to invite him into your life. He just wants to love us

Thanks for sharing! I’m a convert and love hearing others stories. - your friendly neighborhood psychiatrist

@soff9128

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you

Loved your testimony, thank you for sharing. You are an amazing beautiful person. I hope to some day be so spirtual and faithful like you. God bless you!

CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN GOSPEL TRUTH !

Thank you Heather for this testimony!!!! As I listened to this I realized that our Father loves us in so different ways, depending on our wounds, to heal them. In your case you had a hunger for fatherly love, because of the divorce of your parents. In my case I had a big wound with my mother, so a special intercession from Mother Mary was the reason of my conversion... He loves us so much!!! :) God bless you!!!

😭😭😭 thank you so much for sharing this! It touched me so deeply about own father and seeking God now, in my life. Thank you so much for your channel. I can’t tell you enough how it has helped me! I hope to convert to Catholicism soon! My husband and I have 2 little ones and I want all of this for them too. God bless you 🩷🩷🩷🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Everyone been asking me for mine testimony too... I love hearing about how God bought each of His children all into His Kingdom. Thank you for sharing 💜✝️💜

That tears are the anointing ...you are amazing and inspiering

This is truly a soul touching testimony. Just listening to you speak, brought tears to my eyes. Made me see and think about things more clearly, (and I am a devoted catholic all my life) for one, how much God really loves me and how much I should be loving him, truly amazing!!! Just seeing the way you talk I could tell you are a wonderful person with an amazing heart. May God continue to bless you everyday of your life.

What a beautiful testimony, Heather! I experienced something similar. I grew up without my father and growing up, I resented him for not being there for me. However, one day during confession, God spoke to me through the priest and He told me how much value I have as a person and that He loves me, that I am His little one and that He loves me like no one ever could. I felt God's love so deeply that day. I feel like crying as I am writing this because I can't help but think how good Our Heavenly Father is. I am now 25 years old and God has blessed me with my husband, who loves me unconditionally. God's love shines through him. May Jesus and Mary bless you and your family, as well as anyone reading this. How lucky we are to have such a Loving Father in Heaven. 💕

So beautiful. I was taught the 5 most important words when growing up. Surround yourself with good people. I believe you did that. Wonderful 🙏

Thank you so much for sharing your story because it reminded me of a very similar experience I had in high school, when God spoke to me and told me He is my Father. I haven't thought about that in years and I can't believe I had forgotten it. So thank you for this video because I may have never remembered that experience, and that would be heartbreaking. I'm so glad to call you my sister in Christ!

“He created me to love me.” What a beautiful understanding! Thank you for sharing!

Hi Heather, this is such a beautiful testimony... I'm a Protestant, but this is not the most important detail here because I believe that what really unites us as believers regardless of denominations, Catholics or Protestants, is the love of God for us, our love for Him, and our common belief in Jesus-Christ and His atoning work. I recognize myself a lot in your testimony, I grew up fatherless, and when God revealed His love to me and I understood that I have my Heavenly Father who has always been watching over me, it changed my life completely. Our denominations might disagree on many things, you and me surely have some different beliefs on certain aspects of the faith, but for me you are a sister in Christ, I can't deny God's love for you, and we can see that your love for Jesus is genuine. This is sufficient to unite us in the body of Christ. God bless you!

@johnyang1420

Жыл бұрын

Try RCIA….you might be surprised!

Such a beautiful testimony Heather. 🙏

I so needed to hear this today. My own relationship with my father and stepfather was very similar to yours and as a result I just became such a people pleaser, constantly trying to win and deserve the affection of those around me. My dad also died a couple of years ago and I’ve have a real bond with my stepdad. Your testimony really made me realise why I have such a draw to God the father too and to the unconditional love he pours on me whether I deserve it or not, thank you. This really clarified a lot for me, God bless you and everything you do xx

So beautiful! Thank you for this !

I am so thankful to you for sharing your spiritual life and family with us. Every video you make is really special, touching and helpful. I always look forward to them. I am sure it is a great sacrifice for you but know that you are really making a difference in many lives. May God fill you with His strength and love. God bless you and your beautiful family

Thank you Heather; simply thanks for sharing this part of your life with us.

This was so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your testimony!

I loved hearing your testimony, Heather. Thank you so much for sharing. 💜🙏🏻

Beautiful Heather & testimony 🙏💚

Beautiful testimony. Thank you for sharing, Heather!

Such a beautiful testimony.I am so glad you turned to Our Heavenly Father for we know He will always be their for us! God Bless you!🙏🏻✝️

God Bless you Heather. Beautiful testimony.

What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing and being so honest.

Thank you for sharing. That is so beautiful. I understood you so well when you said you realized how loved you were.

Thank you for sharing your testimony! God bless you and your ministry!

I love your testimony!! Thank you for sharing.❤️🙏🏻✝️

So beautiful Heather thank you for sharing.

Excellent testimony and video Heather!

Oh Heather thank you for sharing your testimony 💜 God bless you

touching testimony, thanks heather, God bless!!

Hi Heather! I just came across your page on Instagram. I am listening to all of your videos. I am a Catholic mom who has wanted to be a homemaker since I was very young. I am living out my dream of being a SAHM and wife. I sometimes struggle that I never had a career and that I am not doing enough. Listening to you has given me all of my confidence back about my vocation as a mom and wife. Thank you so much!! You are amazing and I wish you were my next door neighbor!

@lukebrasting5108

4 жыл бұрын

There's a book called The Anti-Mary Exposed by Carrie Gress that talks about that feeling of not being enough. If you sign up to Audible, you get one free book to download. So you can get it for free if you want.

You are inspiring lots of people, keep doing the great videos!

I cam so relate to this story, Heather! Thank you for sharing your heart! God is so good!

Thank you so much for sharing your testimony! It was beautiful, and I was actually able to relate to most of it. I'm so happy for you that you've allowed God to have such an impact in your life and to just love you for being you. God bless you

Thank you for sharing your testimony. Beautiful! Be Blessed! 😇

Beautiful testimony🙏💗 Thank You 🙏😊

Such a beautiful testimony!🥰

God bless all those who gave of themselves at that time in your life in youth ministry! Learning about God's love in youth ministry was pivotal for me as well. God bless you Heather

Your prayer life is so strong. You inspire me! Thank you for sharing your testimony. 🥰

Thank you Heather, for your beautiful sharing, it does relates to many of us in one way or another. God use you to bless others.. May the Lord continue to use you.

Thanks for sharing! These stories are always interesting to hear.

God Bless You Heather! Thank you for sharing your personal testimony♥️🙏🏼♥️ it's beautiful! As are you; inside and out! I want you to know that you and baby girl are in my prayers as well as your wonderful little family! Love, Your sister in Christ

Wow I loved hearing your testimony! I feel like I'm in the middle of mine right now...or more accurately towards the beginning. A lot of times I find it hard to truly grasp the concept of how much God loves us and listening to him. I also struggle with knowing it is my own journey and not because of someone else pushing me there. Your channel has helped me so much though in learning about the faith even though I grew up in the church. I pray you can continue!

You’re amazing and I appreciate you sharing this.

Beautiful story and testimony. Thank you for bearing your heart and sharing your love of God with us

God bless you and your family. Thank you for all you do. You’re awesome!

Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. You have really encouraged me to spend more time with God. ❤️

Thank you for sharing your testimony Heather. I love how you have embraced God's love so much. I'm trying to do the same and have experienced so much of God’s healing. Thank you so much again and know you inspire me alot and have really helped me through my faith journey. Sending love and prayers to you and family ❣️❤️❣️

Thank you for sharing. I teared up too when you did. What an awesome father we have in our Creator. His protection and love are perfect!

What a beautiful testimony. Spread that love to all you meet! God bless you and your family!

Thank you for sharing your testimony. I needed to hear this message right now as I’m going through a trial. ❤✝️🙏🏻

Beautiful testimony! It seemed god fulfilled that empty place in your heart to remind you that you are already whole and loved

Thank you for sharing your powerful and beautiful testimony. God Bless you 🌹😇

You are such a beautiful wonderful Lady!! Watching you is like a balm! God bless you and your family!

Hi Heather,your testimony really inspires Catholic faith especially during this time ..God bless you & your family immensely ✨✨

Such a beautiful story and you have such a beautiful heart. Thank you for sharing your testimony. You inspire me so much! Please keep posting videos. 💕

Hi Heather, thank you for sharing...your testimony was so inspiring to me and something I needed to hear..may our Father abundantly bless you🌷🤗

Wow!!! You made my day! Fabulous testimony!!!

You are just so lovely. I love your testimony. You give me hope that I can raise my children to love our faith for their whole lives.

I know I am literally 2 years late, but I have never related to someone so much. My Mom and Dad divorced when I was 3. I also have a sister and brother. My sister has a pretty good relationship with our dad and my brother overdosed a year ago. He never handled my fathers absence in his life well. I am so grateful to have crossed your path here on KZread. Thank you for sharing.

@ACatholicMomsLife

Жыл бұрын

Wow! That is crazy! I’m so glad you are here!

@CozyWithHaley

Жыл бұрын

@@ACatholicMomsLife I am as well!

I HAVE A STRONG FAITH TO JESUS AND BLESSED VIRGIN MARY , I PRAYED THE ROSARY EVERYDAY

You are an AWESOME humanbeing and a great Catholic mum.....God bless you

Thank you for your channel. I’m in the “inquiry” stage of my catholic journey, several sit down discussions and reading and learning, and will sign up for RCIA most likely in the fall. I’m learning so much, being Catholic offers such a rich lifestyle.

Thank you for sharing your powerful testimony!! I too love hearing testimonies since it reminds me of Gods intimate love for each of us.

Hi beautiful Heather, I’ve been a cradle Catholic and have been listening to Dr. Taylor Marshall and now I attend the Traditional Latin Mass and fell in LOVE with it and most likely won’t go back to the Novus Ordo Mass as long as I can. So please accept my invitation to you and your husband to listen to Dr. Taylor Marshall here on KZread. Blessings.

Thank you for sharing I came back here to watch the rest of what I couldn’t catch on break Blessings

Thank you for sharing your faith with us.as we continue on our Journey .😀

Someday could you talk about 7 Sorrows of Mary. I think being a Mother this would be a great prayer of all of the Moms and of course Men also.I also am looking for a great book with pictures and prayers. Love, your channel Thanks,

Thank you for sharing ur truth. God bless you and ur family.

Heather, you are so inspirational. Your love for your faith, God and mother Mary. I wish every Catholic, especially those who are struggling would listen to your testimonial and your other talks. God bless you and your family. Please keep up the good work. Terry Wilson. UK.

You are an amazing Mom.And your shsting of God's Love will inspire and encourage other women especially mothers out there. You have been called to draw other women to God.God bless you!

I am very grateful to you for sharing your personal testimony.

Thank you for sharing, loved it.