Father Brad

Tonight was the best experience I've had talking with a Priest. Until today, I've never actually prayed one on one with one. It was remarkable. I felt the true presence of God in that room while we prayed together and talked.

Father Brad isn't like most priests I've ever encountered. He's crazy, funny, down to earth, rambles, tells jokes and just seemed to understood exactly where I was coming from. It was such a relief.

I discussed the situation with Josh's pastor and realized I was in a good place with it all now, and that it was time to forgive, explain and thank him for his role in my journey.

I even expressed to Father Brad that I felt in order to continue the relationship with the man I loved as God intended I might have to leave the Catholic Church. He immediately put me at ease stating that many couples have separate places of worship. That they find away to share the differences and respect one another for them. That all are welcomed and its ok. That God helps guide, mold and nurtures the relationship.

I began to cry. I was so relieved. I could now stop feeling and questioning why God brought this wonderful man into my life, to find him only to take Josh away from me because of small differences. I felt reassured that this was the right path for me. 

I was so excited to tell Josh of my visit. And that this could really work, all our insecurities and thoughts of not being together because of our churches wasn't an issue after all. I felt more than ever things were going to be fantastic

I left feeling free, joyous and that I was finally on the right path with God. And my life. That there was no questions anymore, God was leading this.

Father Brad told me that I was in a great spiritual place. I thanked him and left knowing that life was just as fantastic as I always thought it could be.