Welcome home, Dawn!
Andrew Cusack | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 4:21 am | #

God bless you Dawn. From NZ our prayers are with you as you take this momentous step.
Another Steve | 04.13.06 - 4:55 am | #

Wishing you a holy Triduum, Dawn, and a hearty "Welcome Home" into the Church! May God work many blessings through you for His Kingdom!

All the best with love and prayers, in Christ,

Georgette
Georgette | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 4:57 am | #

Dawn, what a joy it has been to (blog) witness the last leg of your swim across the Tiber and now your entrance into the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.

May God continue to do great things in you.

Be blessed!
ukok | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 5:54 am | #

Blessings and peace, Dawn. The world needs muscular Christians.
Dan Crawford | 04.13.06 - 7:38 am | #

I am so excited for you! Tonight you become a tabernacle for Our Lord!

May you be consumed by His presence....

"I am all yours and all that I have belongs to you, Oh Most Loving Jesus, through Mary Your most Holy Mother!"

I will be praying and remembering you tonight!
Theresa | 04.13.06 - 8:32 am | #

I like to think it was all the rosaries I said. Next target: The Raving Atheist.

Congratulations, welcome home and God bless you.
John J. Simmins | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 8:47 am | #

Welcome, beloved Dawn, to the loving Source and Summit of Christian life. Your communion with us brings us joy. God bless you!
Emkay
Emkay | 04.13.06 - 9:21 am | #

Good luck Dawn, I hope this will bring you closer to God.
-Rick Stuart
The offical Token Protestant of the NY Chesterton Society.
Richard J. Stuart | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 10:00 am | #

Most of the time I'm a lurker, but I wanted to say that I'm very excited for you! May God give you everything you need for things to go well this weekend, and I hope you'll be free from "shakiness"--that's what my Californian friend who teaches RCIA said he was going to help his students with! It's really very thrilling to hear about people coming into the Church, every time it happens.
Kate P | 04.13.06 - 10:41 am | #

Dawn, I'm happy for you and for us.
Stephen | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 10:53 am | #

I am so happy for you Dawn! May God's peace and blessings be upon you. Welcome home.
SteveG | 04.13.06 - 11:19 am | #

Congratulations! May Jesus abundantly bless you with life and love, and may you accept God's will as Mary did.
mia | 04.13.06 - 11:49 am | #

Congrats, Dawn, hopefully you've found what your looking for.
neilC | 04.13.06 - 11:50 am | #

Aw, you got me all choked up, Dawn. May God continue to bless you.
Maclin Horton | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 12:02 pm | #

It's so wonderful Dawn, congratulations and please pray tonight for those of us cradle Catholics who sometimes need strengthening.
angelic doctor | 04.13.06 - 12:05 pm | #

Congratulations, Dawn. My prayers are with you and if you don't mind I could use a couple of prayers for my younger sisters who will both (after going through RCIA) will also become Catholics this Holy Week.
jack bennett | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 12:11 pm | #

Congratulations, Dawn, and welcome Home! My prayers are with you. May God continue to work through you in an even more powerful way.

God bless you,
Jean | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 12:20 pm | #

Welcome Home, and God bless you.
Mac in Alberta | 04.13.06 - 12:48 pm | #

Congratulations Dawn. This is only the beginning. The mystery of faith is an ever deepening adventure.
Dan | 04.13.06 - 12:58 pm | #

what can i say when the Easter celebration has come and passed, but
shavua tov ... and many more ... and don't just have a good week - have a GR-R-R-R-R-8 week!
WE are blessed by the one in whom all blessings reside ... so we pray: "Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who in all generosity has given us each other.
uncle jim | 04.13.06 - 1:02 pm | #

I can't wait to hear what you thought of the Litany of Saints. For me, that was (and continues to be) the most moving part of the Vigil. I'll be praying for you this weekend!
Monica | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 1:11 pm | #

What good news! As a convert from 1998 I can say that it only gets better and richer and deeper year by year. You and all the newly confirmed will be in my prayers.

Bob Trexler
editor, CSL: The Bulletin of the New York C.S. Lewis Society (and new member of the New Haven Chesteron Society). Drop by sometime to a New York C.S. Lewis meeting. Our new website with listings and times of meetings should be available in about one week: www.nycslsociety.com
Anonymous | 04.13.06 - 1:12 pm | #

Dear Dawn,

Congratulations and welcome to the Church. I am very happy for you.
I'll pray for you.
Hannah | 04.13.06 - 1:14 pm | #

Dawn,

1) Congratulations on entering into full communion with the Church (well...soon)!

2) Both Chesterton and Lewis rock! (They're 2 of the 3 guys from whom I have random quotes spewing forth all the time on my site. The other is Aquinas.) In fact, I have that exact quote (regarding an atheist being careful about what he reads) as one that pops up. :)

3) Your site is really cool and well designed! I'll definitely be back for more!

Tom "God bless you and your descendants" Reagan
TomReagan.com
Tom Reagan | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 1:54 pm | #

oh frabjous day, calloo callay!
I remember so well reading about your Chestertonian tour of England and your vehement protests. And now, and here, you are no longer protesting. welcome, thrice welcome.
alicia | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 2:03 pm | #

God Bless you Dawn.
The Catholic Church should be rightly proud of commitment you now finalize.
Easter is more rewarding knowing the flock grows.
New converts always seem to bring a zeal to their witness that teaches us cradle Catholics the real meaning of commitment to Christ and his Church.




P.S. On a side note, I was reading a blog called Majikthise, It seems she has posted comments on your April 11 piece entitled “just wondering” were you propose a thought experiment concerning French kissing to highlight your views on birth control and human sexuality.
(the link can be found at)

http://majikthise.typepad.com/ma...omment- 16140400

(I offered a rough defense of your experiment and have posted it below…..)
(I also though you may find some of the references usefull)

I was reading Dawn Edens piece that was linked to, and thought it pertinent to comment. I believe the point she makes is more metaphysical then biological.
The idea, (in my understanding- and its one I subscribe to) is that the nature of the sexual act with birth control as apposed to without birth control, is one of kind not degree.
This phenomena is magnified as an entire culture succumbs to the notion of sex under a regime cheap, reliable, female controlled birth control.

If one is truly interested, the works of scholars like Robert Michael at the University of Chicago, or most prominently, Nobel-prize-winning economist George Akerlof of the University of California at Berkeley – use an economic model to show how the introduction of the pill dramatically restructures our concept of human sexuality and its value.

To be curt, one can accurately say that sexual intercourse is seen in contemporary society as essentially recreational rather than procreational. Indeed, this is a dramatic departure in terms of human understanding of sexuality. I believe Dawn thought experiment is helpful in highlighting this significant divide in peoples understanding of intercourse.
Fitz | 04.13.06 - 2:23 pm | #

and don't forget its 5% of your GROSS, not your NET. If you want to tithe off your net, its 10%, dear.

Welcome!
tk | 04.13.06 - 2:45 pm | #

"Here comes one who will augment our loves." Glad to have you aboard! And thanks SO MUCH for the poem, which doth rock much.
Nightfly | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 3:04 pm | #

Wonderful, Dawn. I have to admit to me it's like, "But it seems like she's been Catholic already for so long!" I remember reading about the Chestertonians' comment putting you off, and hoping you would someday reminisce about it the way you now do!
thomasina | 04.13.06 - 3:04 pm | #

Welcome home, Dawn!

Thanks for including us while you swam the Tiber. God bless!
Gene Branaman | 04.13.06 - 3:10 pm | #

God Bless You Dawn! I have been reading your blog for awhile and am glad we Catholics didn't chase you away. I am glad the collective prayers of St. Blog's were answered.
Gen X Revert | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 3:11 pm | #

Dawn,

I am so happy for you! I cry every time I see people being received into the Church at the Vigil, even if I have NO idea who they are.

May God bless you, and let me say one other thing:

Welcome to the Supper of the Lamb.
The Soccer Mom | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 3:39 pm | #

As they say, "come on in, it's awful!"

And awe-ful. What a great blessing to read you on your journey. What a great grace you will be, and have already been, to the Catholic Church!
Therese Z | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 3:43 pm | #

Praise be to God! May He continue to guide you and bring you to the Heavenly Jerusalem.
T. Chan | 04.13.06 - 3:48 pm | #

How exciting! The sacraments are so precious.
SDodge | 04.13.06 - 4:02 pm | #

Welcome home!
Kate | 04.13.06 - 4:04 pm | #

Hi Dawn,

This Lutheran would like to congratulate you and wish you the very best. My sister converted to Catholicism eight years ago and I attended her baptism and confirmation. It was beautiful and very moving. Our father had just passed away and it was a difficult time for us, so the confirmation service was somehow very comforting.

Sadly, my sister has fallen away from the Catholic Church and belief in general. I pray that she will one day get her faith back and return to the Church.
Susan B. | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 4:29 pm | #

Praised be Jesus Christ!

I entered Holy Mother Church three years ago, and have never looked back. One thing I remember above all: how starved I was for the Eucharist. I received Jesus every day, often twice a day. After three decades away from the sacraments, I needed as much of Him as I could get!

I rejoice for you, and welcome!
Christine | 04.13.06 - 4:40 pm | #

Oh, Dawn, I am so glad to see this day. Thank you for letting us read your impressions of the journey.

Blessings all around you... when will see you on the Hebrew Catholic mailing list, eh?
Naomi | 04.13.06 - 5:21 pm | #

Congrats! Welcome home!
Dean | 04.13.06 - 5:21 pm | #

Dawn; welcome aboard the Barque of Peter.

And never forget that it's not going to be an easy journey.
Brendan | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 5:22 pm | #

Welcome Dawn! Thank you for sharing this with us. What a beautiful witness.
Lisa | 04.13.06 - 5:36 pm | #

Wonderful, wonderful!

I look forward to joining you at the Table of our Lord one of these day.

My heart soars like a hawk!
Mark Shea | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 5:39 pm | #

May God's peace be with you, Dawn!
Matt | 04.13.06 - 5:48 pm | #

Oh, Dawn! You know how long I've been praying for you; I am over the moon! (Were your ears ringing? We were just talking about you; Fr. Bryce sends his best.) My heart is bursting with joy...at least, that's what Gerard says or else I'm gonna need an EKG...;-)

Remember this time. It's all so beautiful. Like you!
XO,
Karen
KH | 04.13.06 - 5:51 pm | #

How exciting! God bless you, Dawn. Welcome home!!
Jenn | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 6:04 pm | #

"....until her vindication shines forth like the dawn, and her victory like a burning torch. Nations shall behold your vindication, and all kings your glory. You shall be called by a new name pronounced by the mouth of the Lord."

Bless you, Dawn, and welcome home!
Maureen | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 6:13 pm | #

God bless you!
Pansy Moss | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 6:21 pm | #

Way to go, Dawn! I'm so excited for you. Four years ago, I was received into the Church, and it was an amazing experience. I bet you can't wait to receive the Body and Blood of Our Lord!

God bless, Maureen Martin
maureen martin | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 6:50 pm | #

Mazel Tov.
keeper | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 9:33 pm | #

God bless you!
luthien | 04.13.06 - 9:43 pm | #

And may you be a blessing to us like unto this one:
"In the tender compassion of our God
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace."

Please pray for the 38 who will enter the church in our parish Saturday night. Thank you!
Jim McCullough | 04.13.06 - 9:52 pm | #

OK, now that you've crossed there are a few things we withheld from you that you are now entitled, as one of us, to know. We call these the Great Secrets:

So this high school boy goes into the confessional and says,"Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I had impure contact with a girl in my class. "

"Was it Mary Jones?"

. . .to be continued
Robert N G | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 10:02 pm | #

Welcome into our family, as my mum also says when he ask if we can bring someone home, "the more the merrier!"

As for those who have family that have drifted from the faith (I include my own in this) also remember the stories of the Good Shepherd and the Prodical Son. I know that these two stories give me hope, just just for others but for myself when I feel lost, alone or confused.
Peter - Australia | 04.13.06 - 10:29 pm | #

Don't go there, Robert!

Well actually ... keep going! It's a good one.

---

Speaking of which, a recent law school grad needed to ask a priest about a vexing moral question. He went into his parish church and noticed the light was on over the Franciscan's confessional. "Father, I want to be a successful attorney, and I need to know if it would be a sin of covetousness if I said I passionately wanted a Lexus..."
C.J. | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 11:00 pm | #

This is great news! I'm glad none of us struggling Catlicks "jinxed" you! :-)
TSO | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 11:12 pm | #

It's wonderful, Dawn! Praise God! (I still use a little of that Evangelical lingo occasionally.)

So... what's your confirmation name?
RC | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 11:22 pm | #

. . .
"So what did he give you?"
"Five Hail Marys and three leads."
Robert N G | Homepage | 04.13.06 - 11:41 pm | #

Congratulations!
Z(ed) | 04.13.06 - 11:51 pm | #

Welcome! It's much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside.
Joseph | 04.14.06 - 1:08 am | #

Dawn, welcome, welcome, welcome! Welcome to the fullness of truth, and the fulfillment of the promises of the Prophets!

How blessed you are this Passover to have received your Messiah, when so many other still wait.

Sincere prayers for you! May the Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you. And give you peace forever. Amen.

(Happy dance, happy dance!)
Cin | 04.14.06 - 2:38 am | #

very wonderful, pax vobiscum!
anna | Homepage | 04.14.06 - 3:02 am | #

Congratulations and welcome!

May God bless you in every way, and may the experience of your First Communion resonate in your soul forever.
Sparki | Homepage | 04.14.06 - 10:05 am | #

your reknown spreads.
my daughter-in-law enters the church in MI this sat eve.
my nephew, dennis [one of your favorite seminarians] called her this week to congratulate her. in his conversation with my son, dennis mentioned that a friend of his - a former jewish girl - who was also entering the church. my son, nick, asked, "oh, you mean dawn?" dennis inquired how he knew that and nick told him "my dad has me reading her blog."
so we're all there with you on this one.
depending on which NT translation you look at, one of my favorite verses is in Gal 6:7 - it starts "DO NOT BE DECEIVED", and that says it all.
uncle jim | 04.14.06 - 5:42 pm | #

welcome, sister! Ten thousand welcomes! May the peace of God be with you this day and always.
SouthCoast | 04.14.06 - 11:53 pm | #

Wonderful to hear you've come home!
Peace and grace!
GrenfellHunt | Homepage | 04.15.06 - 12:45 am | #

God bless you Dawn, you're a tremendous gift for the Church!
Veronica | 04.15.06 - 2:46 am | #

N., you're not banned -- I just removed your comment because it was based on a misattribution of the poem. It's attributed correctly in the entry.
Dawn Eden | Homepage | 04.15.06 - 1:41 pm | #

"Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." (John 6:68)

Welcome to the fellowship that has safeguarded those words through the centuries. May they resonate in your heart and mind now and forever more.

Peace.
Phil | 04.17.06 - 9:57 am | #

Thank you, Phil!
Dawn Eden | Homepage | 04.17.06 - 1:51 pm | #

Welcome aboard! I knew it was only a matter of time.
Peter Quintero | Homepage | 04.18.06 - 10:09 pm | #

Thanks, Peter!
Dawn Eden | Homepage | 04.18.06 - 10:12 pm | #

Bless you, Dawn, and welcome to the Catholic Church! I've just experienced Easter as a Catholic for the first time myself. Hallelujah!
I just came here from CaNN. I'll be back.
The Sheepcat | Homepage | 04.18.06 - 11:22 pm | #

Welcome home!!!!!!!
Antonio | 04.19.06 - 4:18 pm | #

What a fine arrow the Lord has chosen for His Quiver! Everything you write flames with intelligence, zest, grace. Mr. Chesterton would LOVE you! As do I,your 10-year-anniversary-convert sister in Wyoming.
Mrs Spumoni | 04.19.06 - 8:26 pm | #

Congrats, Dawn, from one of your Anglican fans. May the Lord bless you.
wyclif | Homepage | 04.20.06 - 1:29 am | #

Thanks so much, everyone. Congratulations, Sheepcat! Wyclif, I appreciate the Anglican love too.
Dawn Eden | Homepage | 04.20.06 - 1:49 am | #

Heartfelt congratualations from a fellow convert following the intellectual traditions of C.S. Lewis, and G.K. Chesterton, and others.
Gary Nowels | Homepage | 05.02.06 - 5:17 pm | #