I was an atheist for most of my life. I used to despise Christianity. I laughed when Brazilian football clubs (i'm brazilian btw) didn’t remember Jesus on Easter, and I even once thought about breaking a co-worker’s rosary but I didn’t do it out of cowardice. Once, I dreamed that I was praying while looking at a crucifix, but I didn’t think much of it. But one day, I told myself that I wanted to believe in God, and that I wanted signs. I went to sleep (it was early Sunday morning) and I dreamed of the Pope Francis. He was friendly toward me. I spoke to him in Portuguese, but he did not understand me and gave me a confused look, so I started speaking to him in English. Curiosly he understood me and we talked.
I don’t think I will ever be 100% Catholic, i am a sinner, but I will practice and study in the comfort of my home while I wait for the catechumenate to become available again. If Francis is ever canonized and God allows me to witness it, I will be his first devotee. I wanted to share this experience on the brazilian catholic reddit, but unfortunately I wasn’t accepted.
Thank you for reading, and may God be with you.
